Pattern for the Stressapuss

You will need:
1 4in stress ball
4 oz. of 4-ply yarn
small amount of black yarn
crochet hook H/8
yarn needle
scissors

Instructions:
Head
Ch 2
Rd 1 - 8 Hdc in 2nd Ch from hook
Rd 2 - 2 Hdc in each St around
Rd 3 - {1 Hdc, 2Hdc} around
Rd 4-5 - 1 Hdc in each St around
Rd 6 - In back loops only {1Hdc, 2 Hdc tog} around
Rd 7 - In both loops 2 Hdc tog around
Fasten off leaving tail to weave through remaining 8 stitches
Draw closed, knot and hide end inside
Legs
Attach yarn with slip stich to any front loop on Rd 6
*Chain 16 Work 2 Hdc in each St back to head
Skip 1 loop, slip stitch in next 2 loops*
Repeat between ** 7 more times
Fasten off and hide end inside
Face
Embroider a simple smiley face on head
Blessing
Squeeze your little Stressapus in both hands and recite
"Stressapuss my little friend
Take my worries make them end
With just a little squeeze it's clear
You make my worries disappear"
So Mote It Be