This intermediate pattern includes easy-to-follow instructions and photos so you can create your own Merle and add a wobblin’ walking dead to your Halloween décor.

Dimensions (W×H)
Approximately 3 in. (7.5 cm) × 3.25 in. (8.25 cm)
Yarn type, hook and tension may all affect size

Estimated Time
2.5 hours

Materials
This pattern uses the following beginner, medium weight yarns:

Sekafris Yarn in:
Emerald Green (16 g/17.5 yards)

Easy Peasy Yarn in:
Brown (10 g/11 yards)
Pink (6 g/6.5 yards)
White (2 ft)
Black (scrap)
Red (scrap)
Purple (scrap)

1 × 10mm safety eye
Stuffing
4mm hook
Scissors
Darning/tapestry needle

Terms & Techniques
This pattern uses U.S. terms and is completed in the round, unless otherwise noted.

Rounds (r)
Magic ring (mr)
Single crochet (sc)
Increase (inc)
Invisible decrease (dec)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Slip stitch join (sl st join)
Chain (ch)
Front loop only (flo)
Back loop only (blo)
Fasten off
Invisible fasten off
Embroidery