A friend was enchanted by Denny's new spokesman and asked if I could knit her a Nannerpuss. I said I probably could, but I'd rather crochet one.
I added a thin gauge wire around each of the "peels" to make the Nannerpuss poseable. If you are making this toy for a young child, you would need to adapt this pattern by eliminating the wire and the googly eyes.
You can probably find yarn in your stash to make this project. You don't need to use "the good stuff" to make this project cute. Certainly a plus when you're making something on trend and just for giggles.
If you'd like to make one of your own, here's how I did it:
Nannerpuss Amigurumi
Materials needed:
About 1/2 skein Vanna's Choice baby in Duckie (or any worsted weight yarn in a banana-like color)
Small amount dark drown - also in worsted weight
Crochet hook size H
26 gauge wire
2 googly eyes
Small amount black felt
Small amount fiberfill stuffing
Craft glue
Directions:
With dark brown yarn, ch 2
Row 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook (work in the round - do not join work)
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc around. Break off dark brown.
Row 3: Attach yellow. 1 sc in back loop only of each sc
Row 4: (sc in next sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
Row 5: (sc in next 2 sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (24 sc)
Row 6: sc in each sc around. Work even until piece measures approximately 5" from the beginning (or to desired length)
When desired length is reached, slip stitch in next stitch.
First "peel"
Row 1: ch 1, sc in front loop only of next 3 sc; ch 1; turn
Row 2: sc in each sc across; ch 1; turn (3 sc)
Rows 3-18: repeat row 2
Row 19: draw up a loop in each sc; yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off
Second through eighth "peel"
Attach yarn to main piece in next sc. Repeat directions for first "peel"
Base
with yellow, ch 2
Row 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook (work in the round - do not join work)
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc around
Row 3: (sc in next sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
Row 4: (sc in next 2 sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (24 sc) Do not fasten off.
Stuff "nanner" section lightly with fiberfill. Position base right side up over opening. Slip st base to nanner, tucking in loose yarn ends as you go. Fasten off.
Hold wire along one "peel". Attach yellow yarn at base of same peel. Sc along edges, over the wire. Work up and down along each "peel". When you have gone around all eight peels, join yarn w/ slip st. Fasten off. Cut wire and twist it on itself (attach the beginning to the end). Weave wire through stitches along the base to conceal it. Weave in yarn ends.
Attach googly eyes (1 or 2 - your choice - Nannerpuss has been pictured both ways) with craft glue.
Cut a small moustache from black felt and attach with craft glue.
Pancakes
Materials Needed:
Lion Brand Cotton Ease - 1 skein each maize and almond
Crochet hook size H
Directions:
Holding one strand of each yarn together, ch 2
Row 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook (work in the round, do not join)
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Row 3: (sc in next sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
Row 4: (sc in next 2 sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (24 sc)
Row 5: (sc in next 3 sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (30 sc)
Row 6: (sc in next 4 sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (36 sc)
Row 7: (sc in next 5 sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (42 sc)
Row 8: (sc in next 6 sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (48 sc)
Row 9: (sc in next 7 sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (54 sc)
Row 10: (sc in next 8 sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (60 sc)
Row 11: (sc in next 9 sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (66 sc)
Row 12: (sc in next 10 sc; 2 sc in next sc) repeat around (72 sc)
sl st in next st, fasten off
Make a second disc in the same manner. Hold the two discs together, wrong sides facing. Using one strand of ecru, join then through the inner loops only using reverse sc (crab stitch). Fasten off. Weave in any visible ends.
Make as many pancakes as you desire for Nannerpuss to perch upon. One skein of each of the yarns listed makes about 3.
I am relatively new to actually writing out a pattern, so please be gentle with me. Kindly point out any errata or areas of confusion in the comments and I will address them immediately. As always, this is my work. Please: personal use only. Thanks.
