Crocheted Woodstock Amigurumi COPYRIGHT O CRAFTS BY AP ALLRIGHTSRESERVED2010
Materials: Size US-F/3.75mm Crochet Hook Lion Brand Vanna's Choice - Mustard Blunt Needle Polyester Fiberfill Black Embroidery Floss Sewing Needle Hair Brush or Pet Brush
Notes:
Worked in continuous rounds; do not join and do not turn unless specified. ·Use stitch marker to indicate beginning of rounds. .Yarn listed is what I used - Size may vary with other yarns. Crochet tight stitches so stuffing won't show.
Abbreviations:
SC 二Single Crochet Ch 二Chain Rnd(s) = Round(s) Beg 二Beginning SL ST = Slip Stitch St(s)一Stitch(es) 2tog =Crochet 2 stitches together (decrease) \* =Repeat stitches from \* to end of \* 2nd =Second http://apdesigns.etsy.com http://craftsbyap.artfire.com http://arminas-aminals.blogspot.com Head: Ch 2 Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook = 5 sc Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc Rnd 3: \*Sc in first sc, 2 sc in 2nd sc\*, repeat from \* around = 15 sc Rnd 4: \*Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc\*, repeat from \* around = 20 sc Rnds 5-8: Sc in each sc Rnd 9: \*Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc\*, repeat from \* around = 25 sc Rnd 10: \*Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc\*, repeat from \* around = 30 sc Rnds 11-14: Sc in each sc Rnd 15: \*Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc\*, repeat from \* around = 35 sc Rnd 16: \*Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc\*, repeat from \* around = 40 sc Rnds 17-22: Sc in each sc Rnd 23: \*Sc in next 6 sc, sc 2tog\*, repeat from \* around = 35 sc Rnd 24: \*Sc in next 5 sc, sc 2tog\*, repeat from \* around = 30 sc Rnd 25: \*Sc in next 4 sc, sc 2tog\*, repeat from \* around = 25 sc Rnd 26: \*Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog\*, repeat from \* around = 20 sc Rnd 27: \*Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog\*, repeat from \* around = 15 sc Fasten off. Leave a tail long enough for sewing. Stuff head firmly, sew opening closed. This will be the back of the head. Thread yarn piece through need and run needle through the back of the head and bring out c bottom of head - you will use this piece of yarn to sew the head on to the body. Thread sewing needle with black embroidery floss. Sew eyes and mouth. Woodstock's Hair:
1. Make a yarn bunch of 6 strands of yarn 6" long. Cut another piece of yarn about 8" long. Using the long strand of yarn, tie around yarn bunch and tie a double knot. Cut the yarn into single strands. 2. Now, using a fine bristle hair brush or wire dog brush, brush yarn until fibers separate. 3. Thread long piece of yarn through needle and sew on top of head, securing the knot with a couple of stitches. Trim the top of Woodstock's hair. Brush gently one more time. Head is done. Body: Ch 2 Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook = 5 sc Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc Rnd 3: \*Sc in first sc, 2 sc in 2nd sc\*, repeat from \* around = 15 sc Rnd 4: \*Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc\*, repeat from \* around = 20 sc Rnds 5-6: Sc in each sc Rnd 7: \*Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc\*, repeat from \* around = 25 sc Rnd 8: \*Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc\*, repeat from \* around = 30 sc Rnds 9-15: Sc in each sc Rnd 16: \*Sc in next 4 sc, sc 2tog\*, repeat from \* around = 25 sc Rnd 17: \*Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog\*, repeat from \* around = 20 sc Fasten off, leave a tail long enough for sewing. You will use this piece of yarn to sew the legs inside of the body. Stuff body firmly, do not stuff all the way to the bottom - leave some room for the legs. Do not sew opening closed. This will be Woodstock's bottom. Arms (Make 2): Ch 2 Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook = 5 sc Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc Rnd 3: \*Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc\*, repeat from \* around = 15 sc Rnds 4-13: Sc in each sc Fasten off, leave a tail long enough for sewing. Stuff arms, do not stuff too firmly. Legs (Make 2): Ch 2 Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook = 5 sc Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc Rnd 3: \*Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc\*, repeat from \* around = 15 sc Rnds 4-16: Sc in each sc Fasten off, you do not need to leave a tail for sewing. Stuff legs, do not stuff too firmly - do not stuff all the way to the top. Tail: Cut 3 strands of yarn 4" long: cut another piece of yarn 5" long, tie in center of 3-strand bunch and knot, leaving a tail long enough for sewing. Sew tail on rear of Woodstock. Trim tail.
To Assemble Woodstock: 1. Sew head on body. 2. Sew arms on body just below the neck. 3. Position and pin legs inside of the body. Thread yarn piece from body onto needle and sew legs - make sure you stitch the legs securely inside of the body. 4. Sew tail on rear of Woodstock. 5. Weave in all excess yarn. Woodstock is done! He measures 8" tall. Happy Crocheting!
