Crocheted Zuko Doll Pattern from Avatar: The Last Airbender - Detailed Instructions and Materials List

"Zuko"

Designed and crocheted by Becky Ann Smith. This is a crocheted doll inspired by the character of "Zuko," from the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" animated series. I do not own or make any claim to the character - this is my version of 'fan art.' Materials needed: Size 4 (1.75 mm) steel crochet hook Yarn needle Sewing needle and black thread Polyester fiberfill Craft glue Two 1/4-inch (8 mm) black buttons, for eyes I used Herrschner's 2-ply afghan yarn for this doll. (Any comparable yarn will work just aswell.) Colors used: cream, black, beige, dark beige, chocolate brown, guava "Zuko" is about 6 inches tall when made with these materials. He can also be made using 4-ply yarns and an aluminum "f" hook for a larger doll. This doll was made using these stitches: Slip stitch sc=singlecrochet hdc=half-double crochet decrease=1 sc combining 2 stitches I used continuous rounds for much of this doll. You can also join each row and chain 1. This will form a 'seam. (Most of the seams can be hidden by hair or clothing). Do not turn pieces unless the pattern says to do so.

BODY

inside view!

Head and torso

Row 1: With cream color yarn, chain 2. 10 sc in second chain from hook. Row 2: 2 sc in each sc. (20) Row 3: 1 sc in each sc. (20) Row 4: (1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next) 10 times. (30) Row 5: 1 sc in each sc. (30) Row 6: (2 sc, 2 sc in next) 10 times. (40) Row 7: 2 sc. Drop cream yarn (do not end). Join guava (dark pink) yarn. 4 sc. Drop guava (do not end), pick up cream. 34 sc. (40) Row 8: Drop cream, pick up guava. 3 sc, 2 sc in next. Drop guava, pick up cream. (3 sc, 2 sc in next) 9 times. (50) Row 9: Drop cream, pick up guava. 5 sc. Drop guava, pick up cream. 45 sc. (50) Row 10: Drop cream, pick up guava. 3 sc, 1 dec. Drop guava, pick up cream. (3 sc, 1 decrease) 9 times. (40) Row 11: Drop cream, pick up guava. 3 sc. Drop guava, pick up cream. 1 sc in each sc. (40) Row 12: Drop cream, pick up guava. 2 sc, 1 decrease. End guava. Pick up cream. (2 sc, 1 decrease) 9 times. (30) Row 13: 1 sc in each sc. (30) Row 14: Decrease 15 times. (15)

Rows 15-18 (neck): 1 sc in each sc. (15) At this point, stuff head with polyester fiberfill. It will appear misshapen until it's stuffed. Row 19: (1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next) 5 times. Sc in last sc. (22) Rows 20-26: 1 sc in each sc. (22) End piece. Stuff torso. Note: For an easier method of making the 'burn scar,' use cream yarn for the entire head and embroider the 'scar' on the face using a tapestry needle. I don't think it looks quite as good that way, but it's much simpler!

Ears Make 2

With cream color yarn, leaving a small tail, chain 4. 2 sc in second chain from hook. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. End, leaving length for sewing. Tie a small knot using the tail and the sewing length (this makes the ear more rounded). Sew ears to sides of head. Top of ear should be on Row 9, bottom of ear on Row 12. Weave in ends.

Boots and Legs

Make 2

Row 1: With chocolate brown yarn, chain 2. 9 sc in second chain from hook. Row 2: 2 sc in each sc. (18) Row 3: Sc in first 7 sc. 2 hdc in each of next 4 sc. Sc in next 7 sc. (22) Row 4: Sc in each sc. (22) Row 5: Sc in first 5 sc. Decrease 6 times. Sc in next 5 sc. (16) Row 6: 1 sc in each sc. (16) Row 7: (2 sc, decrease) 4 times. (12) Rows 8-13: 1 sc in each sc. (12). End. Pant leg Row 14: Join dark beige yarn. (1 sc, 2 sc in next) 6 times. (18) Row 15: 18 sc. Row 16: (1 sc, decrease) 6 times. (12) Rows 17-25: 12 sc. End leg 1. Do not end leg 2. Make sure last stitch on leg 2 is in the center back stitch (make a few extra stitches if needed). Stuff legs with polyester fiberfill!

Hips

Row 1: Continuing on from leg 2: Sc in first 3 sc. In next sc, draw yarn through, leaving loop on hook. Draw yarn through corresponding stitch on leg 1 (put legs together, feet forward, to determine which stitch). Draw yarn through all loops on hook, combining legs. Sc in next 11 sc on leg 1. Draw yarn through same stitch used to combine legs, leaving loop on hook. Draw yarn through same combining stitch on leg 2. Draw yarn through all loops on hook. Sc in next 9 sc on leg 2. There should be 24 sc total around the tops of the legs. Rows 2-5: 1 sc in each sc. Row 6: (10 sc, 1 decrease) 2 times. (22) End, leaving length for sewing. With yarn needle, sew torso and hips together, leaving an opening for stuffing. Fill torso and hips with polyester fiberfill. Sew remaining stitches together.

Row 1: With cream color yarn, chain 2. 8 sc in second chain from hook. Row 2-3: 1 sc in each sc. 8 sc. Row 4: 1 sc in each sc. 8 sc. Row 5: 2 sc in first sc, 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 3 sc. 10 sc. Rows 6-18: 1 sc in each sc. 10 sc. Row 19: 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 20: 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 21: 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Do not turn. 6 sc In armhole opening. Row 22: Decrease 3 times, slip stitch in next sc. Armhole should have 10 stitches around. Leave length for sewing. Stuff arms with polyester fiberfill. Sew arm to torso (top of arm should be on Row 19, bottom of arm on Row 22). Sew second arm to opposite side of torso.

Hair

Cut 60 5-inch strands of black yarn. With two strands, tie all the other strands together tightly in center. Pull the two 'tying' strands through any two stitches on row 1 of head, and tie ends tightly. Arrange evenly around entire head. Lift the hair on the back of the head and apply a layer of glue. Press the hair down into the glue.

On front of head, apply a line of glue around the hairline, from one ear across the forehead to the other ear. Press hair into glue. Trim straight across at shoulder length on both front and back. Cutting at a slant, trim the back from about halfway down the head taperering to the neckline. Cut straight across nape of neck in back. Trim front at an angle from shoulder to forehead (row 7 of head) about one-quarter inch in front of ears. Trim bangs to a point in center of head, about halfway down the face.

Eyes

With black thread, sew two small (8 mm) black buttons 8 stitches apart on row 9 of the head. (One button should be centered near the top of the ‘burn scar.')

Shirt

Beginning at bottom edge

Row 1: Chain 26. Sc in second chain from hook and in each chain. (25) Chain 1, turn. Row 2: 25 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 3: Skip first sc, 23 sc, 2 sc in last. (25) Chain 1, turn. Row 4: 25 sc. Chain 1, turn. Rows 5-14: Repeat rows 3 and 4.

Right front

Row 15: 5 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 16: 5 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 17: Skip first sc, 4 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 18: 4 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 19: Skip first sc, 3 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 20: 3 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 21: Skip first sc, 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 22: 2 sc. End.

Upper back

Row 15: Join yarn in fourth stitch from the end of the right front. Sc in that stitch and in the next 8. (9) Chain 1, turn. Row 16: 9 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 17: 2 sc in first sc, 7 sc, 2 sc in last. (11) Chain 1, turn. Row 18:11 sc. End.

Left front

Row 15: Join yarn in fourth stitch from the end of the upper back. Sc in that stitch and in the next 4. (5) Chain 1, turn. Row 16: 5 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 17: 3 sc, skip next sc, sc in last. (4) Chain 1, turn. Row 18: 4 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 19: 2 sc, skip next sc, sc in last. (3) Chain 1, turn. Row 20: 3 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 21: 1 sc, skip next sc, sc in last. (2) Chain 1, turn. Row 22: 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 23: 2 sc. Do not turn. Crochet evenly around edges of entire piece, with 3 sc in each corner. End dark beige yarn. In bottom row, join chocolate brown. Crochet one row evenly around entire piece, with 3 sc in each corner. End, leaving length for sewing. Sleeves (make 2) Row 1: Chain 19. Sc in second chain from hook and in each sc. (18) Chain 1, turn. Rows 2-5: 18 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 6: Skip first sc, 14 sc, skip next, sc in last. (16) Chain 1, turn. Row 7: Skip first sc, 12 sc, skip next, sc in last. (14) Chain 1, turn. Row 8: Skip first sc, 10 sc, skip next, sc in last. (12) Chain 1, turn. Row 9: Skip first sc, 8 sc, skip next, sc in last. (10) Do not turn. Crochet evenly around edges of entire piece, with 3 sc in each corner. End, leaving length f( sewing. Sew short sides together from bottom to row 6.

Set sleeves into armholes (seam at bottom center) and sew into place.

Fit shirt on doll and sew front seam from bottom to row 16.

Tunic

Row 1: With chocolate brown yarn, chain 31. Sc in second chain from hook and in each chain. (30) Chain 1, turn. Rows 2-12: 30 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 13: Skip first sc, 27 sc, skip next sc, sc in last. (28) Chain 1, turn. Row 14: 28 sc. Chain 1, turn.

Right front

Row 15: 5 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 16: 5 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 17: Skip first sc, 4 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 18-20: 4 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 21: Skip first sc, 3 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 22-24: 3 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 25:3 sc. End.

Upper back

Row 15: Join yarn in fourth stitch from the end of the right front. Sc in that stitch and in the next 9. (10) Chain 1, turn. Row 16: 10 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 17: 2 sc in first sc, 8 sc, 2 sc in last. (12) Chain 1, turn. Row 18: 12 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 19: 2 sc in first sc, 10 sc, 2 sc in last. (14) Chain 1, turn. Row 18: 14 sc. End.

Left front

Belt

With dark beige yarn, chain 29. Sc in second chain from hook and in each chain. (28) End, leaving short length for sewing. Fit on doll's waist and sew ends together in back. Weave in any loose threads.