Amigurumi Little Twin Star LookAlike THIS WORK IS LICENSED UNDE R THE CRE ATIVE COMMONS ATTRIBUTION-NONCOMMERCIAL- SHARE ALIKE 3.0 UNITE D STAT ES LICENSE TO VIEW A COPY OF THIS LICENSE, VISIT H T T P : / / C R E A T I V E C O M M O N S O R G /LICENS E S/BY-NC-SA/3.0/US/ OR SEND A LETTER TO CREATIVE COMMONS, 171 SECOND STREET, SUITE 300, SAN FRANC I S C O , C A L I F O R N I A , , USA COPYRIGHT © CRAFTS BY AP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2008 Materials: Lion Brand Pound of Love - White Lion Brand Pound of Love – Pastel Pink Lion Brand Pound of Love – Turquoise Size US-F/3.75 mm Crochet Hook Black embroidery floss Polyester Fiberfill - 9mm Safety Eyes Blunt darning needle Darice Foam Stars Gold Metallic Pipe Cleaner Aleene’s Tacky Glue Abbreviations: SC = Single Crochet HDC = Half Double Crochet DC = Double Crochet Ch = Chain Rnd(s) = Round(s) Beg = Beginning Sts = Stitches 2tog = Crochet stitches together (decrease) * = Repeat stitches from * to end of * Sl St = Slip Stitch nd = Second Pattern Notes: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds; not join and not turn unless otherwise specified Use stitch marker to indicate beginning of rounds Yarns listed is what I used – size may vary with other yarns May not be safe for small children – small parts http://apdesigns.etsy.com http://craftsbyap.artfire.com http://arminas-aminals.blogspot.com Head: Make (1 For Boy and For Girl) Ch Rnd 1: Work sc in 2nd ch from hook = sc Rnd 2: Work sc in each sc = 10 sc Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc Rnd 4: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc Rnd 5: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc Rnd 6: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 30 sc Rnds 7-12: Sc in each sc around Rnd 13: *Sc in next sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 25 sc Rnd 14: *Sc in next sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc Rnd 15: *Sc in next sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing You will use this piece of yarn to sew the head on to the body Position and insert safety eyes Stuff head firmly Do not sew opening closed Cap: (For Boy) With Turquoise yarn, ch Rnd 1: Work sc in 2nd ch from hook = sc Rnd 2: Work sc in each sc = 10 sc Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc Rnd 4: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc Rnd 5: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc Rnd 6: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 30 sc Rnds 7-12: Sc in each sc around For scallop border: Rnd 13: *HDC, DC, HDC, sl st next sts*, repeat from * around Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing You will use this piece of yarn to sew the cap on to the head Cap: (For Girl) With Pink Yarn, ch Rnd 1: Work sc in 2nd ch from hook = sc Rnd 2: Work sc in each sc = 10 sc Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, sc in 2nd sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc Rnd 4: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc Rnd 5: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc Rnd 6: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 30 sc Rnds 7-12: Sc in each sc around DO NOT FASTEN OFF – you will work her hair now To work her hair, you will crochet across (back and forth), not in the round Rnd 13-22: Sc next 18 sts, ch 1, turn Rnd 23: For scallops on bottom of hair, *Work HDC, DC, HDC in first st, sl st next sts*, repeat from * across Fasten off To form scallops on front of cap, join yarn where hair was started – *Work HDC, DC, HDC in first st, sl st next sts*, repeat from * across Fasten off Leave a tail long enough to sew the cap on to the head You will now fit the cap on doll’s head Small Bow for Head: (Make – Make one in Pink For Girl and one in Turquoise For Boy) Rnd 1: Ch Rnd 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn Rnd 3: Sc in each sc across Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing To Form Bow: Weave in short piece of yarn (where ch was started) to center (Fig & Fig 2A) Weave in long tail to center (Fig 3) Pinch center and wrap long tail around times Weave in short piece of yarn (Fig 4) Thread through blunt needle and secure by running under the wrapped part; secure firmly Attach the bow to side of head Fig Fig Fig 2A Fig Fig Body: Make (Make for Boy and for Girl) Ch Rnd 1: Work sc in 2nd ch from hook = sc Rnd 2: Work sc in each sc = 10 sc Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc Rnd 4: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc Rnd 5: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc Rnds 6-10: Sc in each sc around Rnd 11: *Sc in next sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc Rnd 12: *Sc in next sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc Fasten off, leave a tail long enough for sewing Stuff body firmly Sew opening closed, weave in yarn This will be the bottom Flatten bottom so doll can stand Gown: NOTE: Tutorial is in Turquoise yarn – you will be using White yarn You will be crocheting the first Rnd on the body Rnd 1: With White Yarn, starting on top of body, insert hook in st and pull yarn through to form a loop; secure loop with a sl st Work sc around by inserting crochet hook into sc directly in body - sl st to first loop at end of round (use stitch marker to mark beginning of round) Body Base Starting Loop You will now crochet in Rnd Rnd 2: Now make sc in ea sc around = 16 sc Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, sc in next sc,* repeat from * around = 24 sc Rnd 4: Sc around = 24 sc Rnd 5: *Sc in next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * around Rnd 6-14: Sc around (gown should reach bottom of body) Sl st to join Fasten off, weave in yarn NOTE: The Tutorial is done in turquoise so it will be easy to photograph and the details will show Number of stitches may vary by one or two stitches depending on the yarn you use – it is ok This is to show you the technique of crocheting the gown directly on the body For Boy: Sash and Bow: For Sash, With Turquoise yarn, ch 26 Rows 1-3: Sc across, ch 1, turn Do not ch at end of last round Fasten off, leave a tail long enough for sewing For Bow, With Turquoise Yarn, ch Rows 1-6: Sc across, ch 1, turn Do not ch at end of last round Fasten off, leave a tail long enough for sewing Assemble bow following same directions above Arms: (Make 4) Ch Rnd 1: Work sc in 2nd ch from hook = sc Rnds 2-7: Sc in each sc around Fasten off, leave a tail long enough for sewing Lightly stuff arms Ears: (Make 4) Ch Row 1: Sc in sec ch from hook, sc in last st Fasten off; leave a tail long enough for sewing For Wand: Cut 6” piece of gold metallic pipe cleaner Fold in half and twist, flatten one end Take large gold foam stars – place one star on a flat surface Position the flattened end of the pipe cleaner in center of star Apply glue – spread glue to all tips of the star (TIP: I use a toothpick to spread the glue) Place the second large gold foam star over the glued portion, matching tips 6 Press for just a few seconds until stars are sticking Allow to dry completely before proceeding (TIP: I used a heavy weighted object over the star to make sure both pieces adhere) To Assemble: Attach head to body – weave in yarn Sew ears on each side of head Position and sew pink cap on girls head and turquoise cap on boys head Attach small bow to side of head (turquoise for boy and pink for girl) Attach arms, just below head For the boy, attach the sash just below the arms Attach bow to sash I chose to have two strands of yarn hanging to complete the bow For the girl, secure wand to hand by sewing it in For the girl, glue the two small gold foam stars on side of cap Using black embroidery floss, sew smiley mouth 10 Weave in excess yarn Little Foam Stars by Darice Available at any craft store I purchased mine from Michaels Arts and Crafts Each doll measures 5” tall Happy Crocheting! ... Take large gold foam stars – place one star on a flat surface Position the flattened end of the pipe cleaner in center of star Apply glue – spread glue to all tips of the star (TIP: I use a toothpick... foam star over the glued portion, matching tips 6 Press for just a few seconds until stars are sticking Allow to dry completely before proceeding (TIP: I used a heavy weighted object over the star. .. For the girl, glue the two small gold foam stars on side of cap Using black embroidery floss, sew smiley mouth 10 Weave in excess yarn Little Foam Stars by Darice Available at any craft store