Yarn:
Jane Burns
Yarn B -Stylecraft Special DK -shade 1425 (Emperor) 25g Yarn A - Stylecraft Life DK - shade 2311 (Fern) 40g Hook: 3.5mm (US E/4)
Also needed:
Small amount of white felt Small eyes Safety Toy Stuffing Fabric glue Pipe cleaners x 2 Stitch markers Finished Measurement: Circumference approx 35cm Height approx 12cm
Tension:
"Disco Dave started life as a knitted monster designed for Let's Knit Magazine, (can you see him lurking in the background?) I felt he needed a crochet buddy so I hooked up a friend! 20sts x 20rows = 10cm x 10cm using 3.5mm hook and dc
Abbreviation:
Dc2tog: insert hook in next st, yoh, pull through st, rep from \* once, yoh, pull through all three loops on hook Dave is worked using the amigurumi principle, using only double crochet and working in a continuous spiral. He is a perfect beginners amigurumi project. There are a couple of really great video links below if you need some help getting started. Happy hooking!" Jane
Useful Links:
Dc2tog tutorial in UK terms Magic Loop Tutorial
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Start here.... Body: make one
Using yarn A, work 6dc into a magic loop; pull tail to close the loop, continue working in a spiral, working 1dc in each st unless otherwise stated: Round 1: \*2dc in next dc, rep from \* to end [12dc] Round 2: \*2dc in next dc, 1dc, rep from \* to end [18dc] Round 3: \*2dc in next dc, 2dc, rep from \* to end [24dc] Round 4: \*2dc in next dc, 3dc, rep from \* to end [30dc] Round 5: \*2dc in next dc, 4dc, rep from \* to end [36dc] Round 6: \*2dc in next dc, 5dc, rep from \* to end [42dc] Round 7: \*2dc in next dc, 6dc, rep from \* to end [48dc] Round 8: \*2dc in next dc, 7dc, rep from \* to end [54dc] Round 9: \*2dc in next dc, 8dc, rep from \* to end [60dc] Round 10: \*2dc in next dc, 9dc, rep from \* to end [66dc] Rounds 11-18: 1dc in each dc to end Change to yarn B Rounds 19-21: 1dc in each dc to end Round 22: \*dc2tog, 9dc, rep from \* to end [60dc] Round 23: \*dc2tog, 8dc, rep from \* to end [54dc] Round 24: \*dc2tog, 7dc, rep from \* to end [48dc] Round 25: \*dc2tog, 6dc, rep from \* to end [42dc] Round 30: \*dc2tog, rep from \* to end [9dc] Round 31: \*1dc, dc2tog, rep from \* 3 times [6dc] Add more stuffing and pull to close. Weave in ends
Arms - make two
Using yarn A, work 6dc into a magic loop, pull tail to close the loop, continue working in a spiral as follows, working 1dc in each st unless otherwise stated: Round 1: \*2dc in next dc, rep from \* to end [12dc] Round 2: \*2dc in next dc, 1dc, rep from \* to end [18dc] Rounds 3-12: dc in each dc to end Fasten off
Feet - make two
Using yarn B, work 5dc into a magic loop, pull tail to close the loop, continue working in a spiral as follows working1dcineachstunlessotherwisestated: Round 1: \*1dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from \* to last dc, 1dc [7dc] Round 2: \*2dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from \* to last dc, 1dc [9dc] Round 3: \*3dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from \* to last dc, 1dc [11dc] Round 4: 1dc in each dc to end Round 5: \*4dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from \* to last dc, 1dc [13dc] Round 6: 1dc into each dc to end Round 7: \*5dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from \* to last dc, 1dc [15dc] Round 8: \*6dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from \* to last dc, 1dc [17dc] Round 9: \*7dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from \* to last dc, 1dc [19dc] Round 10: \*8dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from \* to last dc, 1dc [21dc] Round 11: \*9dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from \* to last dc, 1dc [23dc] Round 12: 1dc in each dc to end Fasten off
Spikes - make 3
To make up:
Using yarn A work as feet from rounds 1-5 Round 6: \*5dc, 2dc in next stitch, rep from \* to last dc, 1dc [15dc] Round 7: 1dc in each dc to end Fasten off Ears - make two Using yarn B, work 6dc into a magic loop; pull tail to close the loop, continue working in a spiral as follows, working 1dc in each st unless otherwise stated: Round 1: \*2dc in next dc, 1dc, rep from \* to end [9dc] Round 2: \*2dc in next dc, 2dc, rep from \* to end [12dc] Round 3: 1dc in each dc to end [12dc] Round 4: \*2dc in next dc, 3dc, rep from \* to end [15dc] Round 5: dc in to each dc to end [15dc] Lightly stuff ears Fasten off
Tail
Using yarn B, ch6. Row 1: 1dc in second ch from hook (missed ch does not count a st) 1dc in each ch to end, turn [5dc] Row 2: ch1 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in each dc to end, turn [5dc] Rep row 2 changing colour in last st of following rows: Row 4: change to yarn A Row 8: change to yarn B Row 12: change to yarn A Row 16: change to yarn B Row 20: change to yarn A Row 24: change to yarn B Using yarn B only, continue to rep row 2 to end or row30. Fasten off Tail: with WS facing sew longest edges of tail together matching stripes. Fold the pipe cleaners in half and twist around each other for strength. Slide the pipe cleaners inside the tail and secure the tail to back of the ‘trousers'. Darn in ends. Face: cut a 4cm circle of felt for one eye and a zigzag shape for the teeth. Position one googly eye in centre of white circle and the other using the picture for guidance, attach using fabric glue. Attach arms , feet, spikes and ears using sewing thread and make long stitches to represent fingers. Why to personalise your Dave and post your pictures I on Ravelry.com
Notes:
Safety First:
If you are making Disco Dave for a child, please sew the felt pieces on securely and omit the pipe cleaner.
