"Sokka"
Designed and crocheted by Becky Ann Smith. This is a crocheted doll inspired by the character of "Sokka," 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 or tapestry needle Sewing needle and blue thread Polyester fiberfill Two 1/4-inch (8 mm) blue buttons, for eyes Optional: one small snap I used Herrschner's 2-ply afghan yarn for this doll. (Any comparable yarn will work just as well.) Colors used: light beige, dark beige, cobalt, midnight, earth, white. Sokka"isabout65inchestallwher Sokkaioaboato.ohenestanwmehhaaewrentnesehatehas. Hecanalsobemadeusing4-plyyarnsand 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
Head and torso
Row 1: With light beige 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: (1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next) 10 times. (40) Row 7: 1 sc in each sc. (40) Row 8: 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next) 10 times. (50) Row 9: 1 sc in each sc. (50) Row 10: (1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 1 decrease) 10 times. (40) Row 11: 1 sc in each sc. (40) Row 12: (1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 1 decrease) 10 times. (30) Row 13: 1 sc in each sc. (30) Row 14: (1 sc combining next 2 sc) 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 20-28-: 1 sc in each sc. (22). End piece. Stuff torso. Row 1: With dark beige yarn, chain 2. 9 sc in second chain from hook.
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. With light beige, embroider lines around boot on rows 7 and 12. Row 14: Join midnight blue yarn. 12 sc in inner loops. (12) Rows 15-26: Sc in each 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. 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.
Arms
Make 2
Row 1: With light beige yarn, chain 2. 8 sc in second chain from hook. Row 2-3: 1 sc in each sc. 8 sc. End light beige, join midnight blue yarn. 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.
Tunic Beginning at waistline:
Row 1: With cobalt blue yarn, chain 35. Sc in second chain from hook and each chain across. (34) Chain 1, turn. Row 2: Skip first sc. 33 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 3: Skip first sc, 32 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 4: Skip first sc. 31 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 5: Skip first sc. 30 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 6: Skip first sc. 29 sc. Chain 1, turn.
Right front:
Row 7: Skip first sc. 7 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 8: 7 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 9: Skip first sc. 6 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 10: 6 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 11: Skip first sc, 5 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 12: 5 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 13: Skip first sc, 4 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 14: 4 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 15: Skip first sc, 3 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 16: 3 sc. End.
Back:
Row 7: Skip 3 sc on row 5. Join yarn in fourth sc. Sc in same stitch and in next 10 sc. (10) Chain 1, turn. Rows 8-10: 10 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 11: 2 sc in first sc, 9 sc, 2 sc in last. (12) Chain 1, turn. Row 12:12 sc. End.
Left front:
Row 7: Skip 3 sc on row 5. Join yarn in fourth sc. Sc in same stitch and in next 6 sc. Skip next sc, sc in last. (7) Chain 1, turn. Row 8: 7 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 9: 5 sc, skip next sc, sc in last. (6) Chain 1, turn. Row 10: 6 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 11: 4 sc, skip next sc, sc in last. (5) Chain 1, turn. Row 12: 5 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 13: 3 sc, skip next sc, sc in last. (4) Chain 1, turn. Row 14: 4 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 15: 2 sc, skip next sc, sc in last. (3) Chain 1, turn. Row 16: 3 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 17: 3 sc. Do not turn. Evenly crochet around edges of entire piece, with 13 sc in each armhole and 3 sc in each corner. End. Sew together at shoulders. Join white thread at one waist end, and crochet 1 sc in each sc around upper edge of piece. Optional: sew a small snap on outside edge of right front and on the 8th stitch from the end on the inside left front. (This helps keep the piece in place when sewing it together later, but is not absolutely necessary!)
Sleeves: (Make 2)
Row 1: Chain 17. Sc in second chain from hook and each chain across (16) Chain 1, turn. Rows 2-4: 16 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 5: Skip first sc. 13 sc. Skip next sc, sc in last. (14) Chain 1, turn. Row 6: Skip first sc. 11 sc. Skip next sc, sc in last. (12) Chain 1, turn. Row 7: Skip first sc. 9 sc. Skip next sc, sc in last. (10) Chain 1, turn. Row 8: Skip first sc. 7 sc. Skip next sc, sc in last. (8) Do not turn.
Evenly crochet around edges of entire piece, with 3 sc in each corner of the bottom row. Sew 6 stitches together along shorter edges. Set sleeve into armhole and sew into place.
Lower tunic
Row 1: Join cobalt blue yarn in first (white) stich on bottom left front. 2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in each of next 28. (30) Chain 1, turn. Note: there will be 9 unworked stitches at the end of this row. Rows 2-4: 30 sc. Chain 1, turn.
Back panel:
Row 5: 12 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 6: 12 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 7: (3 sc, 2 sc in next) 2 times, 4 sc. (14) Chain 1, turn. Rows 8-12: 14 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 13: (4 sc, 2 sc in next) 2 times, 4 sc. (16) Chain 1, turn. Rows 14-17: 16 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 18: 16 sc. End.
Front panel:
Row 5: Skip 4 sc on row 4. Join yarn in fifth stitch. Sc in that stitch and in next 11 sc. (12) Chain 1, turn. Note: there will be 3 unworked stitches at the end of this row. Row 6: 12 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 7: (3 sc, 2 sc in next) 2 times, 4 sc. (14) Chain 1, turn. Rows 8-12: 14 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 13: (4 sc, 2 sc in next) 2 times, 4 sc. (16) Chain 1, turn. Rows 14-17: 16 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 18: 16 sc. End. Join yarn at end of row 1 of skirt (see picture). Crochet evenly around edges of entire lower tunic, ending with a slip stitch in the other end of row 1. Sew rows 1-4 together at waist.
Belt: Chain 26. Sc in second chain from hook and each chain across. (25) Chain 1, turn. Row 2: 25 sc. End, leaving short length for sewing. Sew short ends together around waist of doll.
Ears - Make 2
With light beige 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 Row12.Weave in ends.
Hair
Make hair cap:
Row 1: Chain 5. Sc in second chain from hook and in next 3 chains. (4) Chain 1, turn. Rows 2-3: 4 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 4: 4 sc. Do not turn. Crochet around edges of piece with 1 sc in end of each row and 3 sc in each corner. End, leaving length for sewing. Cut 13 4-inch strands of earth brown yarn. Double one strand and pull loop through a corner stitch on the hair cap. Pull both ends of yarn through loop, making a knot. Repeat in next 12 stitches. Sew hair cap to top of head, centering on top with corners on row 3. The end without added yarn should be at the back of the head. Pull yarn back and tie strands together at the back point. Trim strands to about one-half-inch long.
With blue thread, sew two small (8 mm) blue buttons 8 stitches apart on row 9 of the head. The doll is now complete!
