Designed by Cara Halvorson
Designed by C.L. Halvorson
Copyright 2001 C.L. Halvorson. Al rights reserved. Do not sell this patten nor lis it on any website. You may sell the finished project but do not mass produce over 100 finished items for sale without prior written consent.
ABBREVIATIONS
ch - chain sl st - slip stitch SC - single crochet dec - decrease FLO - Front Loop Only BLO - Back Loop Only Single Crochet Decrease - Insert hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, YO, insert hook into next st, draw up a loop, YO, draw through remaining loops on hook Double Crochet Decrease - YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw hook through two of the loops on hook, YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw hook through two of the loops on hook, YO, draw through remaining loops on hook Markers - Markers are used to specify where a round begins and ends. Use a smalpiece of contrasting yarn or a small safety pin placed in the stitch before the first stitch of each round. Move the marker as you go. Back or Front Loop Only - Work only in stitches marked by arrows below:
MATERIALS LIST
Red Heart Super Saver $\circledcirc$ worsted weight yarn in the following colors: Buff - 3 ounces Orange - 3 ounces Country Blue - 3 ounces Burgundy - 2 ounces Cornmeal - 2 ounces Black - small amount Other materials: Crochet hook Size G Polyester fiberfill Tapestry needle Pair of i2mm doll eyes
CROCHET SCARECROW DOLL finished size approximately 21" tall
BODY
Rnd 1) With Orange, ch60, join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring being careful not to twist chain. Sc in each chain around (60 sc) Rnd 2-29) Sc in each sc around (60 sc) Rnd 30) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next sc, dec; repeat from \* around (40 sc) Rnd 31) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from \* around (30 sc)
NECK
Rnd 32) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next sc, dec; repeat from \* around (20 sc) Rnd 33) sc in each sc around to last sc, change to Buff yarn (20 sc) firmly stuff body
HEAD
Rnd 34) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (30 sc) Rnd 35) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (40 sc) Rnd 36) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (50 sc) Rnd 37) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (60 sc) Rnd 38-51) sc in each sc around (60 sc) NOTE: Insert eyes between rows 46 and 47 leaving 5 sc between each eye Rnd 52) \*sc in next sc, dec; repeat from \* around (40 sc) Rnd 53) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from \* around (30 sc) Rnd 54) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next sc, dec; repeat from \* around (20 sc) Rnd 55) Dec around (10 sc) Rnd 56) Dec around (5 sc); finish off leaving an long length for sewing; sew top of head closed; secure ends; clip end
LEGS
Leg 1
Rnd 1) Flatten body and head with eyes centered. Trace an imaginary line starting between the two eyes going down to the free loops of the foundation ch of Rnd 1 of Body. This is where you will begin the first leg. Place a marker in this free loop. Stuff the head and body. With a sl st join Buff yarn to the marked center free loop. Sc in same free loop as sl st. Sc in next 29 free loops; join with a sl st to first sc of leg. DO NOT TURN (30 sc) Rnd 2-19) Sc in each sc around (30 sc) Rnd 20) Sc in each sc around to last: make color chanqe to Black (30 sc)
Foot:
Rnd 21) Dec around (15 sc) Rnd 22) Sc in each sc around (15 sc) Rnd 23) 2 sc in each sc around (30 sc) Rnd 24-30) Sc in each sc around; stuff (30 sc) Rnd 31) $^{\star}\mathtt{S c}$ in next sc, dec; repeat from \* around (20 sc) Rnd 33) Dec around; stuff a little more (10 sc) Rnd 35)Dec around;finishoff leaving alength for sewing; sew opening closed; flatten bottom of foot (5 sc)
Leg 2
Rnd 1) Working in remaining 30 free loops of Rnd 1 of Body join Buff yarn with a sl st. Sc in same loop as slst. Sc in remaining 29 free loops; join with a sl st to first sc of leg. DO NOT TURN (30 sc) Rnds 2-35) Same as Leg 1
ARMS (make 2)
Rnd 1) With Buff, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; join to first sc with sl st (6 sc) Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc) Rnd 3) sc in each sc around (12 sc) Rnd 4) \*sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (18 sc) Rnd 5) scinach sc around tlast s,color change toOrangeyarn(18sc) Rnd 6) sc in each sc around (18 sc) Rnd 7) \*sc in next 4sc, dec; repeat from \* around (15 sc) Rnd 8) \*sc in next 3 sc, dec; repeat from \* around (12 sc) Rnd 9) \*sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from \* around (9 sc) Rnd 10) 2 sc in each sc around (18 sc) Rnd 11-23) sc in each sc around (18 sc) Rnd 24-25) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next 9 sts Rnd 26) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next st; finish offleaving a long length for sewing, stuff firmly; attach to sides of body using photograph as a reference
WIG
Base: Rnd 1) With Cornmeal, ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook, join to first sc with a sl st, DO NOT TURN (6 sC) Rnd 2) 2 sc in next sc and in each sc around (12 sc) Rnd 3) 2 sc in each sc around (24 sc) Rnd 4) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (36 sc) Rnd 5-6) Sc in each sc around; finish off after Rnd 6 (36 sc) Fringe (hair): Cut a piece of cardboard 4" x 12". Wrap Cornmeal yarn around 72 times. Cut yarn along long edge of cardboard to make 72 8" lengths of Cornmeal yarn. Using a crochet hook, draw the folded end up through the stitches around the base and pull the loose ends through the folded end; draw the knot up tightly. Do this twice in each of the 36 stitches around the base.
HAT
Rnd 1) Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, join to first with sl st, DO NOT TURN Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc) Rnd 3) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (18 sc) Rnd 4) \*sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (24 sc) Rnd 5) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (30 sc) Rnd 6) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (36 sc) Rnd 7) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (42 sc) Rnd 8) \*sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (48 sc) Rnd 9) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (54 sc) Rnd 10) $^\star_{\tt S C}$ in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (60 sc) Rnd 11) \*sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from \* around (66 sc) Rnd 12) in BLO, sc around (66 sc) Rnd 12-17) sc in each sc around (66 sc) Rnd 18) In FLO, sc around (66 sc) Rnd 19) 2 sc in each sc around (132 sc) Rnd 20-22) sc in each sc around (132 sc) Rnd 23) sc in each sc around, sl st in next sc, finish off, weave in loose ends. Attach to head.
OVERALLS
Main Body:
Row 1) With Country Blue, ch 67, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1 turn (66 sc) Rows 2-23) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn (66 sc)
Overall Leg 1:
Row 24) Sc in first 33 sc, ch 1 turn (33 sc) Rows 25-46) Sc in each sc across; finish offafter Row 46 (33 sc)
Overall Leg 2:
Row 1) Join Country Blue with a sl st to $34^{\mathrm{th}}$ sc of Row 23, sc in same sc as sl st and in remaining 32 sc, ch 1 turn (33 sc) Rows 2-23) Sc in each sc across; finish offafter Row 23 (33 sc)
Bib
Row 1) Working in free loops of Row 1 of Main Body join Country Blue with a sl st in the $21^{\mathrm{st}}$ free loop, sc in same sc as sl st, sc in next 19 free loops, ch 1 turn (20 sc) Rows 2-10) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn (20 sc)
Shoulder Strap 1:
Row 1) Sc in first 4 sc, ch 1 turn (4 sc) Rows 2-25) Sc in each sc across, ch1 turn; finsh offater Row 25 leaving a long length for sewing (4 SC) Shoulder Strap 2: Row 1) With Country Blue join with a sl st to fourth sc from the end, sc in same sc as sl st, sc in next 3 sc, ch 1 turn (4 sc) Rows 2-25) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn; finish off after Row 25 leaving a long length for sewing (4 SC)
Assembly:
Lay overallflat. Fold left edge to line up with center of bib section. Do the same with the right edge to form legs. Using Country Blue yarn and tapestry needle start at lower edge of one cuff sew up the inside of first leg, down inside edge of next leg to opposite edge of cuff. Sew back seam closed. Sew shoulder straps to top of back.
Patches:
Row 1) With any color you wish, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1 turn (10 sc) Rows 2-8) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn; finish off after Row 8 (10 sc) Using contrasting color of yarn sew to overall. Use your creativity and make as many (or as few) patches as you like and sew them to the overalls!
FINISHING
Stitch wig and hat to head. Using photograph as a reference embroider nose using black yarn and mouth with burgundy yarn. Dress Scarecrow and enjoy!
Warning: Choking hazard due to small parts. If you are making this item fora child under the age of 3 years please embroider facial features.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these instructions. We cannot be responsible for human err, diferences in individual stitching techniques or typographical errors. Copyright 2001 C.L. Halvorson
