"Toph"
Designed and crocheted by Becky Ann Smith. This is a crocheted doll inspired by the character of "Toph," 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 green thread Polyester fiberfill Craft glue Two 1/4-inch (8 mm) dark green buttons, for eyes I used Herrschner's 2-ply afghan yarn for this doll. (Any comparable yarn will work just as well.) Colors used: cream, black, emerald green, forest green, yellow "Toph" is about 5.5 inches tall when made with these materials. She 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
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: (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 20-26: 1 sc in each sc. (22) End piece. Stuff torso.
Legs
Make 2
Row 1: With cream color yarn, chain 2. 8 sc in second chain from hook. Row 2: 2 sc in each sc. (16) Row 3: Sc in first 6 sc. 2 hdc in each of next 4 sc. Sc in next 6 sc. (20) Row 4: Sc in each sc. (20) Row 5: Sc in first 6 sc. Decrease 4 times. Sc in next 6 sc. (16) Row 6: 1 sc in each sc. (16) Row 7: (1 sc, decrease) 5 times, 1 sc in last sc. (11) Rows 8-22: 1 sc in each sc. (11). Row 23: 10 sc, slip stitch. End, making sure slip stitch is in the center back stitch on the leg (make a few extra stitches if needed). Stuff legs with polyester fiberfill.
Hips (underwear)
Row 1: Join emerald green yarn in end stitch on 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 10 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 8 sc on leg 2. There should be 22 sc total around the tops of the legs. Rows 2-5: 1 sc in each sc. 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 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 6-16: 1 sc in each sc. 10 sc. Row 17: 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 18: 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 19: 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Do not turn. 6 sc In armhole opening. Row 20: 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.
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.
Hair
Cut 50 6-inch strands of black yarn. Starting with the stitch just above and in front of one ear, on front of head, pull 2 strands through that stitch. Working at an angle, pull 2 strands through the next stitch on each row from row 9 to row 2. Repeat on other side of face beginning with the stitch above the ear. There should be 3 or 4 stitches without yarn strands on Row 2. Pull 2 strands through each of these. On row 3, pull 2 strands of yarn through each of the center 5 stitches on the front of the head. Continuing on row 3 on back of head, pull 2 strands of yarn through eachstitch. On the back of the head, apply a layer of craft glue. Leaving the front strands on row 3, flip the rest of the 'hair' back and press into glue. Arrange so there are no loose or out-of-place strands. Let glue dry. Trim straight across back at shoulders.
Trim straight across front of head at chin level. Trim bangs so they come to a point in the center of the face, and sides so they taper down at a slant toward the ears. Trim the back so it tapers down toward the neck.
Eyes
With green thread, sew two small (8 mm) dark green buttons 8 stitches apart on row 9 of the head.
Dress
Beginning at waistline:
Row 1: With emerald green yarn, chain 26. Sc in second chain from hook and each chain across. (25) Chain 1, turn. Rows 2-5: 25 sc. Chain 1, turn.
Right back:
Row 6: 5 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 7: 5 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 8: 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (6) Chain 1, turn. Row 9: 6 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 10: 5 sc, 2 sc in last. (7). End.
Front:
Row 6: Skip 3 sc on row 5. Join yarn in fourth sc. Sc in same stitch and in next 8 sc. (9) Chain 1, turn. Row 7: 9 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 8: 2 sc in first sc, 8 sc, 2 sc in last. (11) Chain 1, turn. Row 9: 11 sc. Chain 1, turn.
Right top front:
Row 10: 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 11: 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 12:2 sc. End.
Left top front:
Row 10: Skip 7 sc on row 9. Join yarn in 8th sc. Sc in this stitch and next. (2) Chain 1, turn. Row 11: 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 12: 2 sc. End.
Left back:
Row 6: Skip 3 sc on row 5. Join yarn in fourth sc. Sc in same stitch and in next 4 sc. (5) Chain 1, turn. Row 7: 5 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 8: 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (6) Chain 1, turn. Row 9: 6 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 10: 5 sc, 2 sc in last. (7). Chain 1, turn. Row 11: 7 sc. Do not turn. Evenly crochet around edges of entire piece, with 1 sc in end of each row, 13 sc in each armhole and 3 sc in each corner. End. Sew together at shoulders.
Sleeves: (Make 2)
Row 1: Chain 19. Sc in second chain from hook and each chain across. (18) Chain 1, turn. Rows 2-4: 18 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 5: Skip first sc. 15 sc. Skip next sc, sc in last. (16) Chain 1, turn. Row 6: Skip first sc. 13 sc. Skip next sc, sc in last. (14) Chain 1, turn. Row 7: Skip first sc. 11 sc. Skip next sc, sc in last. (12) Chain 1, turn. Row 8: Skip first sc. 9 sc. Skip next sc, sc in last. (10) Do not turn. Row 9: Skip first sc. 7 sc. Skip next sc, sc in last. (8) End.
Evenly crochet around edges of entire sleeve, with 3 sc in each corner of the bottom row. Sew 7 stitches together along shorter edges. Set sleeve into armhole (seam at center bottom), and sew into place.
Pull dress onto doll, and sew up back seam. Weave in ends.
Headband
Row 2: 21 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 3: 21 sc. End, leaving a 4-inch tail. Tie a knot in the end of the yellow row and fit headband on head. Pull end of 'tail through the other end of Row 1 and pull yarn through until headband fits snugly Row 1: With right side facing you, join emerald green yarn in corner of bottom row. Sc in same stitch and in each stitch across. (27) Join, s0 the piece is now circular instead of straight. Chain 1. Do not turn. Row 2: (2 sc, 2 sc in next) 9 times. (36) Rows 3-5: 36 sc. Row 6: (5 sc, 2 sc in next) 6 times. (42) Rows 7-17: 42 sc. Row 18: 41 sc, slip stitch. End.
Anklets (make 2)
Row 1: With emerald green yarn, chain 15. Join. Sc in each chain. Row 2: (2 sc, 2sc in next) 5 times. 20 sc. End. Row 3: Join forest green yarn in any chain on row 1. 15 sc. Row 4:15 sc.End.Weave in ends.Pull over feet onto ankles.
Wristbands (make 2)
Pinafore
Row 1: with yellow yarn, chain 11. Join. End yellow, join forest green. Row 2: 1 sc in each chain. (11) Row 3: 11 sc. End forest green, join emerald green. 4 sc, 2 sc in next, 5 sc, 2 sc in next. (13) Row 4: 13 sc. End. Weave in ends. Pull over arms onto wrists.
Skirt
against head. Tie off and end. Weave in ends. Row 1: With yellow yarn, chain 22. Sc in 2nd chain from hoook and in each chain across. 21 sc. End yellow, join emerald green.
Top
Row 1: (Starting at waist) With yellow yarn, chain 27. Sc in second chain from hook and each chain across. (26) Chain 1, turn. Rows 2-3: 26 sc. Chain 1, turn. Front Row 4: Slip stitch in first 2 sc. 9 sc. Chain 1, turn. Rows 5-8: 9 sc. Chain 1, turn. Right strap Row 9: 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Rows 10-13: 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 14: 2 sc. End. Left strap Skip 4 sc on row 8. Join yarn in 5th sc. 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Rows 10-13: 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 14: 2 sc. End. Back Row 4: Skip next 4 sc on row 3. Jon yarn in fifth sc. 9 sc. Chain 1, turn. Rows 5-8: 9 sc. Chain 1, turn. Right strap Row 9: 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Rows 10-13: 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 14: 2 sc. End. Left strap Skip 4 sc on row 8. Join yarn in 5th sc. 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Rows 10-13: 2 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 14: 2 sc. Do not end. Sc evenly around edges of entire piece, with 3 sc in eacl corner. Sew together at shoulders and side.
Ruffle
Join yarn in armhole on row 8 of piece. (2 sc, 2 hdc in next sc, 2 sc, slip stitch) 3 times. End. Weave in ends. Repeat in 2nd armhole.
Pinafore Skirt
Front Row 1: At waistline, join yarn in first stitch next to side seam. 14 sc. Chain 1, turn. Rows 2-4: 14 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 5: (4 sc, 2 sc in next) 2 times, 4 sc. (16) Chain 1, turn. Rows 6-10: 16 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 11:16 sc. End. Back Row 1: At waistline, join yarn 1 stitch over from last stitch in row 1 of front. 14 sc. Chain 1, turn. Rows 2-4: 14 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 5: (4 sc, 2 sc in next) 2 times, 4 sc. (16) Chain 1, turn. Rows 6-10: 16 sc. Chain 1, turn. Row 11: 16 sc. Do not end. Crochet evenly around edges of skirt, with 3 sc in each corner. End. Weave in end.s
Belt
Row 1: With forest green, chain 29. Sc in second chain from hook and each chain across. (28) Chain 1, turn. Row 2: 28 sc. End. Sew ends together. With yarn needle, weave yellow yarn through each stitch on rows 1 and 2. End. Pull belt onto doll over pinafore. The doll is now complete!
