Amigurumi Booklet PDF

Amigurumi
crochet 11 CUTE CHARACTE RS TO MAKE

First Published 2014 by
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
166 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1XU, UK
Text and designs © Lan-Anh Bui and Josephine Wan, 2010

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Projects previously published in Amigurumi (2012)
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Managing Editor: Richard Wiles

Designer: Robin Shields
Charts: Gina Alton
Pattern checker: Alison Howard
Photographer: Rebecca Mothersole
Colour origination by GMC Reprographics

Contents
Fergus Fungus 2 Derek Dinosaur 22
Sidney Snail 5 Pandora Panda 26
Chirpy Chick 8 Percy Penguin 30
Ballerina Bunny 12 Zelda Zebra 33
Baby Bunny 16 Robbo Robot 36
Friendly Frog 19 Techniques 40
Introduction
Children of all ages will love these wonderful Amigurumi characters. Amigurumi is the
popular Japanese art of making stuffed crocheted toys, which is easy to learn and fast to
do. The yarn is worked with a smaller size of hook than is usual for the weight of yarn,
which produces a closely woven fabric without any gaps through which stuffing might
escape. The cute figures are bound to become much-loved favourites in the toy box.
These toys are fun to make, and every project is accompanied by clear instructions
describing how to achieve perfect results. You can follow them to the letter or use them as
a basis for your own creations. In addition, a techniques section explains all the basic skills
needed, making them suitable for experienced crocheters and novices alike. Small and
quick to make, these designs are an ideal way of using up oddments of yarn and make
perfect portable projects for crocheters on the go. We’re sure you’ll enjoy making them.
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Fergus Fungus
This little chap is an unusual toy
that is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.
In fact, you could say that he really is a fun guy!
MATERIALS
• DB Cashmerino Aran 55% merino
wool, 33% microfibre, 12%
cashmere (90m per 50g)
• 25g red (A)
• Acrylic DK yarn
• Oddment of white (B)
• Black embroidery yarn
• White felt
• Toy stuffing
• Toy eyes (optional)
• 3mm crochet hook
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
• Magic circle (MC)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Increasing
• Decreasing BASE
Round Stitches Yarn
• Blanket stitch (make 1)
1 MC 7 B
Round 1: Using B and MC, work 7 dc.
2 14 (inc 7) B
SIZE 7 sts
3 21 (inc 7) B
• 4in (10cm) high Round 2: 2dc into each st. 14 sts
4 28 (inc 7) B
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) 5–13 28 B
rep around. 21 sts 14 24 (dec 4) B
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 15 20 (dec 4) B
2 dc) rep around. 28 sts
Rounds 5–13: Dc around. 28 sts
Round 14: (dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) rep
around. 24 sts
around. 20 sts
Break yarn.
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TOP
(make 1)
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 7 dc.
7 sts
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 14 sts
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc)
rep around. 21 sts
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next
Round 15: (dc in next 4dc, dc2tog) rep
around. 35 sts
around. 28 sts
Round 17: Dc2tog (dc in next 4 dc,
dc2tog) rep around, dc2tog. 22 sts
Break yarn.
Round Stitches Yarn

1 MC 7 A
2 14 (inc 7) A
3 21 (inc 7) A
4 28 (inc 7) A
5 35 (inc 7) A
6 42 (inc 7) A
7–14 42 A
15 35 (dec 7) A
16 28 (dec 7) A
17 20 (dec 8) A
MAKING UP
Cut small circles from felt and sew to top
of mushroom. Embroider face on stalk as
shown. Stuff toy. Sew base to top of
mushroom.
NOTE
If you prefer not to use felt, crochet
circles using white yarn and the
magic circle technique and attach
them to the mushroom.
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Sidney Snail
It’s true that many gardeners don’t like snails – but this cheerful
gastropod may change all that. He’s not interested in eating anyone’s
prize vegetables, but only in spreading a bit of colour and fun.
MATERIALS
• Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran
55% merino wool, 33%
microfibre, 12% cashmere (90m
per 50g)
• 25g white (A)
• 10g each of two contrast shades
(C1 and C2)
• Pink embroidery yarn
• Toy eyes
• Polyester stuffing
• 3mm crochet hook.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
• Increasing
• Decreasing SHELL Break yarn, leaving a long tail. WS facing,
(make 2) sew halves of shell together. Stuff toy and
SIZE Round 1: Using C1 and MC, work close hole. Sew in yarn ends.
• 5in (12.5cm) long 5 dc. 5 sts
Round Stitches Yarn
1 MC 5 C1
Change to C2.
2 10 (inc 5) C1
3 15 (inc 5) C2
rep around. 15 sts
4 20 (inc 5) C1
Change to C1. 5 25 (inc 5) C2
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2dc) 6 30 (inc 5) C1
rep around. 20 sts 7 30 C2
Change to C2. 8 30 C1
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3dc)
rep around. 25 sts
Change to C1.
Round 6: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4dc)
rep around. 30 sts
Change to C2.
Round 7: Dc around. 30 sts
Change to C1.
Round 8 Dc around. 30 sts
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HEAD BODY HORNS
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 5 dc. Round 1: Using A and MC, work 4 dc. (make 2)
5 sts 4 sts Round 1: Using A and MC, work 4 dc.
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 10 sts Round 2: 2dc into each st. 8 sts 4 sts
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round 2: 2dc into each st. 8 sts
rep around. 15 sts rep around. 12 sts Round 3: (dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2dc) Rounds 4–25: Dc around. 12 sts around. 4 sts
rep around. 20 sts Stuff body lightly. Wind shell around and Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3dc) join to body.
Round Stitches Yarn
rep around. 25 sts
Round Stitches Yarn 1 MC 4 A
1 MC 4 A 2 8 (inc 4) A
2 8 (inc 4) A 3 4 (dec 4) A
around. 20 sts
3 12 (inc 4) A
4–25 12 A
around. 15 sts
Attach eyes and embroider mouth. Stuff toy. MAKING UP
Round 10: (dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep Sew horns to head and attach head
around. 10 sts to body.
Round 11: (dc2tog) rep around. 5 sts
Round 12: Work 2 sts into 1 until hole
closes.
Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
Round Stitches Yarn

1 MC 5 A
2 10 (inc 5) A
3 15 (inc 5) A
4 20 (inc 5) A
5 25 (inc 5) A
6–7 25 A
8 20 (dec 5) A
9 15 (dec 5) A
Attach eyes, embroider mouth and stuff
10 10 (dec 5) A
11 5 (dec 5) A
12 2sts into 1 A
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Chirpy Chick
Sunny yellow and bright white combine to make
a simple toy that is sure to become a favourite.
The red comb adds a jaunty touch.
MATERIALS
• 100g Debbie Bliss Cashmerino
Aran 55% merino wool,
33% microfibre, 12% cashmere
(90m per 50g)
• 1 x 50g ball white (A)
• 1 x 50g ball yellow (B)
• Approx 25g red (C)
• Safety eyes
• 3.5mm and 4mm crochet hooks
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
• Increasing
• Decreasing
SIZE
• 6in (15cm) high HEAD Round 19: (dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) rep
Round 1: Using 4mm hook, A and MC, around. 18 sts
work 7 dc. 7 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
Round Stitches Yarn
1 MC 7 A
rep around. 21 sts
2 14 (inc 7) A
3 21 (inc 7) A
4 28 (inc 7) A
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 35 (inc 7) A
3 dc) rep around. 35 sts 6 35 A
Round 6: Dc around. 35 sts 7 42 (inc 7) A
Round 7: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 8–15 42 A
4 dc) rep around. 42 sts 16 35 (dec 7) A
Rounds 8–15: Dc around. 42 sts 17 28 (dec 7) A
Round 16: (dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) rep 18 21 (dec 7) A
around. 35 sts 19 18 (dec 3) A

around. 28 sts
around. 21 sts
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BODY WINGS LOWER BEAK
Round 1: Using 4mm hook, A and MC, (make 2) Round 1: Using 3.5mm hook, B and MC,
work 7 dc. 7 sts Round 1: Using 3.5mm hook, A and MC, work 5 dc. 5 sts
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 14 sts work 4 dc. 4 sts Round 2: (2dc into each dc) rep around.
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round 2: 2dc into each dc. 8 sts 10 sts
rep around. 21 sts Round 3: Dc around. 8 sts Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc)
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) rep around. 15 sts
2 dc) rep around. 28 sts rep around. 12 sts Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) Rounds 5–10: Dc around. 12 sts 2 dc) rep around. 20 sts
rep around. 35 sts Round 11: (dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep Rounds 5–7: Dc around. 20 sts
Rounds 6–12: Dc around. 35 sts around. 8 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
Round 13: (dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) rep Round 12: Dc around. 8 sts
Round Stitches Yarn
around. 28 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
1 MC 5 B
Round Stitches Yarn 2 10 (inc 5) B
around. 21 sts
1 MC 4 A 3 15 (inc 5) B
2 8 (inc 4) A 4 20 (inc 5) B
Round 16: (dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) rep 5–7 20 B
3 8 A
around. 18 sts
4 12 (inc 4) A
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. 5–10 12 A
11 8 (dec 4) A
Round Stitches Yarn
12 8 A FEET
1 MC 7 A
(make 2)
2 14 (inc 7) A
Round 1: Using 3.5mm hook, B and MC,
3 21 (inc 7) A
work 5dc. 5sts
4 28 (inc 7) A
5 35 (inc 7) A
TOP BEAK Round 2: 2dc into each st. 10 sts
6–12 35 A Round 1: Using 3.5mm hook, B and MC, Rounds 3–6: Dc around. 10 sts
13 28 (dec 7) A work 5 dc. 5 sts Round 7: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc)
14 21 (dec 7) A Round 2: (2dc into each dc) rep around. rep around. 15 sts
15 21 A 10 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
16 18 A Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc)
Round Stitches Yarn
rep around. 15 sts
1 MC 5 B
2 10 (inc 5) B
3–6 10 B
7 15 (inc 5) B
Round Stitches Yarn

1 MC 5 B
2 10 (inc 5) B
3 15 (inc 5) B
4 20 (inc 5) B
5–8 20 B
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COMB TAIL
(in three parts) Using B, work as for feet.
Part 1
Round 1: Using 3.5mm hook, C and MC,
work 5 dc. 5 sts MAKING UP
Round 2: 2dc into each st (10 sts); Attach eyes between rounds 11 and 12,
ch 1, turn. approx 10 sts apart. Join beak sections and
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next attach to head. Attach comb pieces to head
4 dc); rep (13 sts); ch 1, turn. and stuff head. Stuff feet and embroider
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next toes if required. Attach feet and sew on
3 dc); rep 3 times, 2dc in last dc. 17 sts wings. Stuff body and attach to head.
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Attach tail to back of lower body.
Round Stitches Yarn

1 MC 5 C
2 10 (inc 5) C
3 13 (inc 3) C
4 17 (inc 4) C
Part 2
Round 1: Using 3.5mm hook, C and MC,
work 5 dc. 5 sts
Round 2: 2dc into each st (10 sts) make
1ch, turn.
Round 3: 2dc in next dc, dc in next
4 dc); rep to end. 13 sts
Round Stitches Yarn

1 MC 5 C
2 10 (inc 5) C
3 13 (inc 3) C
Part 3
Round 1: Using C and MC, work 5 dc.
5 sts
Break yarn, leaving long tail.
Round Stitches Yarn

1 MC 5 C
2 10 (inc 5) C
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Ballerina Bunny
This gorgeous toy would be an ideal bedtime companion
for any little girl: something soft and cuddly to hug while she has
sweet dreams of growing up to be a famous dancer.
MATERIALS
• Debbie Bliss Cotton DK 100%
cotton (84m per 50g):
• 1 x 50g ball pale pink (A)
• 1 x 50g ball cream (B)
• 1 x 50g ball bright pink (C)
• Oddments of pink and black yarn
for face
• Safety eyes
• Polyester toy filling
• 3.5mm crochet hook
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
• Increasing
• Decreasing
Round Stitches Yarn
EARS
1 MC 7 A
SIZE (make 2)
2 14 (inc 7) A
• 11in (28cm) tall Round 1: Using A and MC, work 7 dc.
3–8 14 A
7 sts
9 13 (dec 1) A
Round 2: 2dc into each dc. 14 sts 10 13 A
Round 9: Dc2tog, dc rem sts. 13 sts 12 12 A
Round 10: Dc around. 13 sts 13 11 (dec 1) A
Round 11: Dc2tog, dc rem sts. 12 sts 14 11 A
Round 13: Dc2tog, dc rem sts. 11 sts
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HEAD BODY ARMS
Round 1: Using B and MC, work 8 dc. Alternate A and C every 2 rounds. (make 2)
8 sts Round 1: Using A and MC, work 8 dc. Round 1: Using B and MC, work 6 dc.
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 16 sts 8 sts 6 sts
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round 2: 2dc into each dc. 16 sts Round 2: 2dc into each st. 12 sts
rep around. 24 sts Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Rounds 3–5: Dc around. 12 sts
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) rep around. 24 sts Round 6: (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) rep
rep around. 32 sts Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next around. 9 sts
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) 2 dc) rep around. 32 sts Rounds 7–11: Dc around. 9 sts
rep around. 40 sts Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next Change to C.
Round 6: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) 3 dc) rep around. 40 sts Rounds 12–13: Dc around. 9 sts
rep around. 48 sts Round 6: (2dc in next dc, dc in next Change to A.
Round 7: *(2dc in next dc, dc in next 10 4 dc) rep around. 48 sts Rounds 14–15: Dc around. 9 sts
dc) rep from * 4 times, dc last 4 sts. 52 sts Rounds 7–18: Dc around. 48 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
Rounds 8–18: Dc around. 52 sts. Round 19: (dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) rep
Round Stitches Yarn
Round 19: *(dc in next 10dc, dc2tog) rep around. 40 sts
1 MC 6 B
from * 4 times, dc last 4 sts. 48 sts Round 20: Dc around. 40 sts
2 12 (inc 6) B
Round 20: (dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) rep Round 21: (dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) rep
3–5 12 B
around. 40 sts around. 32 sts
6 9 (dec 3) B
Round 21: (dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) rep Round 22: Dc around. 32 sts 7–11 9 B
around. 32 sts Round 23: (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) rep 12–13 9 C
Round 22: (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) rep around. 24 sts 14–15 9 A
around. 24 sts Round 24: Dc around. 24 sts
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Rounds 25–26: Dc around. 24 sts
Round Stitches Yarn
LEGS
1 MC 8 B Round Stitches Yarn (make 2)
2 16 (inc 8) B 1 MC 8 A
Round 1: Using C and MC, work 7 dc.
3 24 (inc 8) B 2 16 (inc 8) A
4 32 (inc 8) B
7 sts
3 24 (inc 8) C
5 40 (inc 8) B Round 2: 2dc into each st. 14 sts.
4 32 (inc 8) C
6 48 (inc 8) B Round 3: 2dc into the first st, dc into rem
5 40 (inc 8) A
7 52 (inc 4) B 6 48 (inc 8) A
sts. 15 sts
8–18 52 B 7–18 48 alt C and A Rounds 4–7: Dc around. 15 sts
19 48 (dec 4) B 19 40 (dec 8) C Change to B.
20 40 (dec 8) B 20 40 C Round 8: (dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) rep
21 32 (dec 8) B 21 32 (dec 8) A around. 12 sts
22 24 (dec 8) B 22 32 A Rounds 9–12: Dc around. 12 sts
23 24 (dec 8) C Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
24 24 C
25–26 24 A Round Stitches Yarn
1 MC 7 C
2 14 (inc 7) C
3 15 (inc 1) C
4–7 15 C
8 12 (dec 3) B
9–12 12 B
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SKIRT MAKING UP
(make 1) Attach eyes between rounds 12 and 13,
Round 1: Using C, work 48ch and 10 sts apart. Stuff toy parts and attach
sl st to join. head and limbs to body. Sew skirt to body
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 96 sts at round 14 from beg of magic circle.
Round 3: 3dc into each st. 288 sts Attach ears, beg at round 2. Embroider
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. nose and mouth.
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Baby Bunny
The cutest of baby bunnies will make the perfect gift
for a new baby, a small child, or anyone who loves rabbits,
if you can bear to part with it yourself!
MATERIALS
per 50g):
• 1 x 50g ball main shade (A)
• Oddment in contrasting shade (B)
• Embroidery thread in black and
white
• Toy stuffing
• Safety eyes
• Novelty button
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
• Increasing
• Decreasing
Round Stitches Yarn
EARS
1 MC 4 A
SIZE (make 2)
2 6 (inc 2) A
• 7in (18cm) tall Round 1: Using A and MC, work 4 dc.
3 8 (inc 2) A
4 sts
4 8 A
Round 2: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) 5 10 (inc 2) A
rep around. 6 sts 6 10 A
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 7 8 (dec 2) A
2 dc) rep around. 8 sts 8 8 A
Round 4: Dc around. 8 sts 9 6 (dec 2) A
around. 8 sts
around. 6 sts
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HEAD Round 14: (dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep LEGS
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 8 dc. around. 18 sts (make 2)
8 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Round 1: Using A and MC, work 5 dc.
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 16 sts 5 sts
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round Stitches Yarn Round 2: 2dc into each st. 10 sts
1 MC8 A
rep around. 24 sts Rounds 3–6: Dc around. 10 sts
2 16 (inc 8) A
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next Round 7: (dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) rep
3 24 (inc 8) A
3 dc) rep around. 32 sts around. 8 sts
4 32 (inc 8) A
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next Round 8: Dc around. 8 sts
5 36 (inc 4) A
5 dc) rep around. 40 sts 6–7 36 A
Rounds 6–12: Dc around. 40 sts Change to B
Round 13: (dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) rep Round Stitches Yarn
8–9 36 B
1 MC 5 A
around. 32 sts 10 32 (dec 4) B
2 10 (inc 5) A
Round 14: (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) rep 11 32 B
3–6 10 A
7 8 (dec 2) A
Round 15: (dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep 13 24 B
8 8 A
Round Stitches Yarn

ARMS TAIL
1 MC 8 A
(make 2) Round 1: Using A and MC, work 5 dc.
2 16 (inc 8) A
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 5 dc. 5 sts
3 24 (inc 8) A
5 sts Round 2: Dc around. 10 sts
4 32 (inc 8) A
5 40 A
Rounds 2–4: 2dc into each st. 10 sts Round 3: Dc around. 5 sts
6 40 (inc 8) A Change to B. Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
7–12 40 A Round 5: Dc around. 10 sts
Round Stitches Yarn
13 32 (dec 8) A Round 6: (dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) rep
1 MC 5 A
14 24 (dec 8) A around. 8 sts
2 10 (inc 5) A
15 16 (dec 8) A Rounds 7–8: Dc around. 8 sts
3 5 (dec 5) A
Round Stitches Yarn

BODY 1 MC 5 A MAKING UP
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 8 dc. 2 10 (inc 5) A Stuff all parts of toy. Attach eyes between
8 sts 3–4 10 A rounds 8 and 9, 10 sts across. Embroider
5 10 B
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 16 sts mouth. Attach ears, beginning at round 2 of
6 8 (dec 2) B
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) head. Attach limbs and tail. Sew on button.
7–8 8 B
rep around. 24 sts
Round 5: (dc in next 7dc, 2dc in next dc).
36 sts
Change to B.
around. 32 sts
around. 24 sts
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Friendly Frog
It’s not often that a frog stops hopping for long enough for anyone to
get a good look at him – but this amazing amphibian should satisfy
the curiosity of any young nature-lover.
MATERIALS
per 50g)
• 1 x 50g ball green (A)
• 10g each of contrast shades B, C
and D
• Toy eyes or black beads
• Stuffing pellets
• Small piece of white felt
• Fabric adhesive
• 3mm and 3.5mm crochet hooks
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
• Increasing
• Decreasing HEAD Round 20: (dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) rep
• Chain stitch (ch) Round 1: Using 3.5mm hook, A and MC, around. 32 sts
work 8 dc. 8 sts Round 21: (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) rep
SIZE Round 2: 2dc into each st. 16 sts around. 24 sts
• 10in (25cm) tall Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
rep around. 24 sts
Round Stitches Yarn
1 MC 8 A
2 16 (inc 8) A
3 24 (inc 8) A
3 dc) rep around. 40 sts 4 32 (inc 8) A
5 dc) rep around. 56 sts 8–17 56 A
Round 18: (dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) rep 19 40 (dec 8) A

21 24 (dec 8) A
around. 40 sts
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Round Stitches Yarn
BODY EYE PIECES
1 MC 8 A
Round 1: Using 3mm hook, A and MC, Round 1: Using 3mm hook, A and MC,
2 16 (inc 8) A
work 8 dc. 8 sts work 7 dc. 7 sts
3 24 (inc 8) A
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 16 sts Round 2: 2dc into each st. 14 sts
4 32 (inc 8) A
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) 5 40 (inc 8) A
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc)
rep around. 24 sts 6–8 40 A rep around.16 sts
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next Begin contrast stripes Rounds 4–7: Dc around. 16 sts
2 dc) rep around. 32 sts 9 40 B Round 8: (dc2tog, dc in next 6 dc) rep
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 10 40 C around. 14 sts
3 dc) rep around. 40 sts 11 38 (dec 2) B Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
Rounds 6–8: Dc around. 40 sts 12 36 (dec 2) C
13 36 B Round Stitches Yarn
Change to B.
14 34 (dec 2) C 1 MC 7 A
15 32 (dec 2) B 2 14 (inc 7) A
Change to C.
16 32 C 3 16 (inc 2) A
17 30 (dec 2) B 4–7 16 A
Change to B. 8 14 (dec 2) A
18 28 (dec 2) C
Round 11: (dc2tog) twice, dc rem sts. 19 28 B
38 sts 20 26 (dec 2) C
Change to C. 21 24 (dec 2) B
Round 12: (dc2tog) twice, dc rem sts. SCARF
36 sts Round 1: Using 3mm hook and D, work
Change to B. ARMS AND LEGS 65ch.
Round 13: Dc around. 36 sts Round 1: Using 3mm hook, A and MC, Round 2: 1dc into each ch. 65 sts
Change to C. work 8 dc. 8 sts Break yarn and sew in tail.
Round 14: (dc2tog) twice, dc rem sts. Round 2: 2dc into each dc. 16 sts
34 sts Round 3: Dc around. 16 sts MAKING UP
Change to B. Round 4: Dc2tog around. 8 sts Cut two felt semi-circles slightly smaller
Round 15: (dc2tog) twice, dc rem sts. Rounds 5–15: Dc around. 8 sts than the eyes. Sew to eye pieces, beg one
32 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail. round from bottom. Insert eyes, piercing a
Change to C. small hole in the felt first if necessary. Stuff
Round Stitches Yarn
Round 16: Dc around. 32 sts eye pieces and attach to head, beg at
1 MC 8 A
Change to B. round 3. Embroider mouth. Stuff head, body
2 16 (inc 8) A
Round 17: (dc2tog) twice, dc rem sts. and limbs; attach head and limbs to body.
3 16 A
30 sts
4 8 (dec 8) A
Change to C. 5–15 8 A
Round 18: (dc2tog) twice, dc rem sts.
28 sts
Change to B.
Change to C.
26 sts
Change to B.
24 sts
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Derek Dinosaur
This little creature might look cross, but in reality he’s as cuddly
as a teddy bear. He’s ideal for any little boy who secretly likes soft toys,
but wants something a bit more macho to play with.
MATERIALS
• 100g Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran
100% merino wool
(80m per 50g)
• 1 x 50g ball aqua (A)
• 1 x 50g ball lemon (B)
• 1 x 50g ball blue (C)
• Safety eyes or black beads
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
• Increasing HEAD around. 18 sts
• Decreasing Round 1: Using 3.5mm hook, A and MC, Round 25: (dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep
work 6 dc. 6 sts around. 12 sts
SIZE Round 2: 2dc into each st. 12 sts Round 26: (dc2tog) rep around. 6 sts
• 8in (20cm) tall Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Work 2 sts into 1 until hole closes.
rep around. 18 sts Fasten off and sew in yarn tail.
Round Stitches Yarn
1 MC 6 A
2 12 (inc 6) A
3 18 (inc 6) A
4 24 (inc 6) A
Rounds 8–20: Dc around. 42 sts 8–20 42 A
Round 21: (dc in next 5dc, dc2tog) rep 21 36 (dec 6) A
Round 22: (dc in next 4dc, dc2tog) rep Attach eyes, embroider mouth and nose. Stuff.

24 18 (dec 6) A
Attach eyes, embroider mouth, stuff.
25 12 (dec 6) A
26 6 (dec 6) A
around. 24 sts
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BODY Round 5: Dc around. 12 sts SPIKES
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 6 dc. Round 6: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) (make 7)
6 sts rep around. 16 sts Round 1: Using C and MC, work 4 dc.
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 12 sts Rounds 7–8: Dc around. 16 sts 4 sts
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round 9: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc) Round 2: 2dc into each dc. 8 sts
rep around. 18 sts rep around. 18 sts Round 3 (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc)
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) Rounds 10–11: Dc around. 18 sts rep around. 12 sts
rep around. 24 sts Round 12: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 8 Rounds 4–6: Dc around. 12 sts
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) dc) rep around. 20 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
rep around. 30 sts Round 13–14: Dc around. 20 sts Attach spikes, evenly spaced, down head,
Round 6: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) Round 15: (2dc in next dc, dc in next body and tail.
rep around. 36 sts 9 dc) rep around. 22 sts
Round Stitches Yarn
Round 7: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc) Rounds 16–17: Dc around. 22 sts
1 MC 4 C
rep around. 42 sts Round 18: (2dc in next dc, dc in next
2 8 (inc 4) C
Rounds 8–19: Dc around. 42 sts 10 dc) rep around. 24 sts
3 12 (inc 4) C
Change to B. Rounds 19–20: Dc around. 24 sts
4–6 12 C
Rounds 20–25: Dc around. 42 sts Round 21: (2dc in next dc, dc in next
Round 26: (dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) rep 11 dc) rep around. 26 sts
around. 36 sts Round 22: (2dc in next dc, dc in next
Rounds 27–28: Dc around. 36 sts 12 dc) rep around. 28 sts ARMS
Round 29: (dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) rep Round 23: (2dc in next dc, dc in next (make 2)
around. 30 sts 13 dc) rep around. 30 sts Round 1: Using A and MC, work 5 dc.
Rounds 30–31: Dc around. 30 sts Round 24: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 sts
Change to A. 14 dc) rep around. 32 sts Round 2: 2dc into each st. 10 sts
Round 32: Dc around. 30 sts Round 25: (2dc in next dc, dc in next Rounds 3–9: Dc around. 10 sts
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. 15 dc) rep around. 34 sts Change to C.
Stuff body and sew to head. Round 26: (2dc in next dc, dc in next Rounds 10–11: Dc around. 10 sts
16 dc) rep around. 36 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Stuff arms.
Round Stitches Yarn
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Using black thread and blanket stitch, work
1 MC 6 A
Stuff tail and sew to body. fingers. Sew hole to close and attach arms
2 12 (inc 6) A
to body.
3 18 (inc 6) A
Round Stitches Yarn
4 24 (inc 6) A
1 MC 4 A Round Stitches Yarn
5 30 (inc 6) A
2 8 (inc 4) A 1 MC 5 A
6 36 (inc 6) A
3 8 A 2 10 (inc 5) A
7 42 (inc 6) A
4 12 (inc 4) A 3–9 10 A
8–19 42 A
5 12 A 10–11 10 C
20–25 42 B
6 16 (inc 4) A
26 36 (dec 6) B
7–8 16 A
27–28 36 B
9 18 (inc 2) A
29 30 (dec 6) B
10–11 18 A LEGS
30–31 30 B
12 20 (inc 2) A (make 2)
32 30 A
13–14 20 A Round 1: Using A and MC, work 6 dc.
15 22 (inc 2) A 6 sts
16–17 22 A
18 24 (inc 2) A
TAIL Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc)
19–20 24 A
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 4 dc. rep around. 18 sts
21 26 (inc 2) A
4 sts Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc)
22 28 (inc 2) A
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 8 sts 23 30 (inc 2) A
rep around. 24 sts
Round 3: Dc around. 8 sts 24 32 (inc 2) A Rounds 5–7: Dc around. 24 sts
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) 25 34 (inc 2) A Round 8: (dc in next 10 dc, dc2tog) rep
rep around. 12 sts 26 36 (inc 2) A around. 22 sts
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around. 20 sts
around. 18 sts
around. 12 sts
Change to C.
Stuff leg.
Round 17: (dc2tog) rep around. 6 sts
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Using black,
work blanket stitch to form toes. Close
hole. Attach legs to body.
Round Stitches Yarn

1 MC 6 A
2 12 (inc 6) A
3 18 (inc 6) A
4 24 (inc 6) A
5–7 24 A
8 22 (dec 2) A
9 20 (dec 2) A
10 18 (dec 2) A
11 12 (dec 6) A
12–14 12 A
Change to C
15–16 12 C
Stuff
17 6 (dec 6) C
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Pandora Panda
Plump and pretty, this soft plaything is sure to become a firm
favourite – and the clear contrasts of black and white make this
the ideal toy to capture the youngest child’s attention.
MATERIALS
• Acrylic DK yarn:
• 1 x 50g ball white (A)
• Approx 25g black (B)
• Safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Black felt square and fabric
adhesive (see note)
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
• Double crochet (dc) HEAD Round 21: (dc in next 6 dc, dc2tog) rep
• Increasing Round 1: Using A and MC, work 6 dc. around. 42 sts
• Decreasing 6 sts Round 22: (dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) rep
Round 2: 2dc into each dc. 12 sts around. 36 sts
SIZE Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round 23: (dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) rep
• 5in (12.5cm) high rep around. 18 sts around. 30 sts
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
rep around. 24 sts
Round Stitches Yarn
1 MC 6 A
rep around. 30 sts
2 12 (inc 6) A
3 18 (inc 6) A
rep around. 36 sts
4 24 (inc 6) A
Round 7: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc) 5 30 (inc 6) A
rep around. 42 sts 6 36 (inc 6) A
Round 10: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 8 11–18 60 A
dc) rep around. 60 sts 19 54 (dec 6) A

20 48 (dec 6) A
21 42 (dec 6) A
22 36 (dec 6) A
around. 54 sts
23 30 (dec 6) A
around. 48 sts
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BODY EARS LEGS
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 6 dc. (make 2) (make 2)
6 sts Round 1: Using B and MC, work 6 dc. Round 1: Using B and MC, work 6 dc.
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 12 sts 6 sts 6 sts
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round 2: 2dc into each st, turn. 12 sts Round 2: 2dc into each st. 12 sts
rep around. 18 sts Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round 3: (dc in next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc)
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) rep around, turn. 18 sts rep around. 15 sts
rep around. 24 sts Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) Rounds 4–5: Dc around. 15 sts
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) rep around, turn. 24 sts Round 6: Dc in next 12 dc, turn. 12 sts
rep around. 30 sts Rounds 5–7: Dc around, turn. 24 sts Rounds 7–8: Rep row 6. 12 sts
Round 6: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) Round 8: (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) rep Round 9: (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) rep
rep around. 36 sts around, turn. 18 sts twice, turn. 9 sts
Round 7: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc) Round 9: Dc around. 18 sts Round 10: (dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep
rep around. 42 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail. twice, turn. 6 sts
Rounds 8–9: Dc around. 42 sts Round 11: (dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep
Round Stitches Yarn
Round 10: (dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) rep once, turn. 4 sts
1 MC 6 B
around. 36 sts Round 12: Dc around all sts. 15 sts
2 12 (inc 6) turn B
Round 11: Dc around. 36 sts Round 13: Dc around. 15 sts
3 18 (inc 6) turn B
Round 12: (dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) rep Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
4 24 (inc 6) turn B
around. 30 sts 5–7 24 (turn) B
Round Stitches Yarn
Rounds 13–14: Dc around. 30 sts 8 18 (dec 6) turn B
1 MC 6 B
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. 9 18 B
2 12 (inc 6) B
Round Stitches Yarn 3 15 (inc 3) B
1 MC 6 A 4–5 15 B
2 12 (inc 6) A Shape foot

ARMS 6 12 (turn) B
3 18 (inc 6) A
4 24 (inc 6) A
(make 2) 7–8 12 (turn) B
5 30 (inc 6) A
Round 1: Using B and MC, work 6 dc. 9 9 (turn) B
6 36 (inc 6) A 6 sts 10 6 (turn) B
7 42 (inc 6) A Round 2: 2dc into each st. 12 sts 11 4 (turn) B
8–9 42 A Round 3: (dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc) Work around all sts
10 36 (dec 6) A rep around. 15 sts 12 15 B

13 15 B
11 36 A Rounds 4–7: Dc around. 15 sts
12 30 (dec 6) A Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
13–14 30 A
Round Stitches Yarn
TAIL
1 MC 6 B
2 12 (inc 6) B
6 sts
3 15 (inc 3) B
4–7 15 B
Round Stitches Yarn

1 MC 6 B
2 12 (inc 6) B
3 12 B
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MAKING UP
Cut two large black felt ovals and two
smaller white ovals for eyes. Make a hole in
each piece for eyes to pass through and
attach to head. Cut a felt oval for nose and
glue or sew to head between eyes. Stuff all
pieces. Attach ears, beg at row 5 from top
of head. Sew limbs and head to body. Sew
tail to back of body at row 5 from bottom.
Sew in ends.
NOTE
If you do not wish to use felt for
this toy, crochet small circles using
black and white yarn and the magic
circle technique, and use these for
the eye pieces.
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Percy Penguin
These fascinating birds are always among the most popular
of cuddly toys. Why not make a few of them
and stage your own march of the penguins?
MATERIALS
per 50g)
• 1 x 50g ball black (A)
• 25g yellow (B)
• Toy eyes
• Piece of white felt or fabric
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Round Stitches Yarn
• Increasing HEAD
1 MC 5 A
• Decreasing Round 1: Using A and MC, work 5 dc.
2 10 (inc 5) A
5 sts
3 15 (inc 5) A
SIZE Round 2: 2dc into each st. 10 sts
4 20 (inc 5) A
• 5in (13cm) tall Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) 5 25 (inc 5) A
rep around.15 sts 6 30 (inc 5) A
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) 7 30 A
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) 9–10 35 A
Round 6: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) 12 36 A

14 37 A
rep around. 35 sts
Round 11: 2dc in next dc, dc rem sts.
36 sts
Round 13: 2dc in next dc, dc rem sts.
37 sts
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Round Stitches Yarn
BEAK Round 22: Dc around. 37 sts
1 MC 6 A
(make 1) Break yarn and sew in tail.
2 12 (inc 6) A
Round 1: Using C and MC, work 7 dc. Stuff head and body. Stuff beak and sew
3 18 (inc 6) A
7 sts on. Attach safety eyes. Join head to body.
4 24 (inc 6) A
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 14 sts Cut felt oval and sew to front. 5 24 A
Round Stitches Yarn
rep around. 16 sts 7 26 A
1 MC 5 A
2 10 (inc 5) A
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. 9 24 A
3 15 (inc 5) A
10 22 (dec 2) A
4 20 (inc 5) A
Round Stitches Yarn 11 22 A
5 25 (inc 5) A
1 MC 7 B 12 20 (dec 2) A
6 30 (inc 5) A
2 14 (inc 7) B 13 20 A
7 35 (inc 5) A
3 16 (inc 2) B 14 18 (dec 2) A
8 40 (inc 5) A
4–6 16 B 15 18 A
9–18 40 A
16 16 (dec 2) A
19 38 (dec 2) A
20 38 A
21 37 (dec 1) A
22 37 A
FEET
(make 2)
WINGS 5 sts
(make 2) Round 2: 2dc into each dc. 10 sts
Round 1: Using MC, work 6 dc. 6 sts Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc)
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 12 sts rep around. 15 sts
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc)
rep around. 18 sts rep around. 20 sts
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) Round 5: Dc around. 20 sts
BODY rep around. 24 sts Round 6: (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) rep
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 5 dc. Round 5: Dc around. 24 sts around. 15 sts
5 sts Round 6: (2dc in next dc, dc in next Round 7: (dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep
Round 2: 2dc into each dc. 10 sts 11 dc) rep around. 26 sts around. 10 sts
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round 7: Dc around. 26 sts Rounds 8–10: Dc around. 10 sts
rep around. 15 sts Round 8: (dc in next 11 dc, dc2tog) rep Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) around. 24 sts Sew feet to body.
rep around. 20 sts Round 9: Dc around. 24 sts
Round Stitches Yarn
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) Round 10: (dc in next 10dc, dc2tog) rep
1 MC 5 B
rep around. 25 sts around. 22 sts
2 10 (inc 5) B
3 15 (inc 5) B
rep around. 30 sts Round 12: (dc in next 9 dc, dc2tog) rep
4 20 (inc 5) B
Round 7: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc) around. 20 sts 5 20 B
rep around. 35 sts Round 13: Dc around. 20 sts 6 15 (dec 5) B
Round 8: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc) Round 14: (dc in next 8 dc, dc2tog) rep 7 10 (dec 5) B
rep around. 40 sts around. 18 sts 8–10 10 B
Rounds 9–18: Dc around. 40 sts Round 15: Dc around. 18 sts
Round 19: 2dc in next dc, dc in next 18 Round 16: (dc in next 7 dc, dc2tog) rep
dc, dc rem sts. 38 sts around. 16 sts
Round 20: Dc around. 38 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
Round 21: 2dc in next dc, dc rem sts. Sew wings to body.
37 sts
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Zelda Zebra
Have you ever looked at a zebra in a zoo?
Then you’ll know that they are not actually black and white, but more
off-white and grey – just like this gorgeous little playmate.
MATERIALS
• Debbie Bliss Eco Cotton 100%
organic cotton (90m per 50g)
• 1 x 50g ball grey (A)
• 1 x 50g ball off-white (B)
• Safety eyes
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
• Increasing
• Decreasing
SIZE
• 7in (18cm) tall
MUZZLE HEAD
Round 1: Using A and MC, work Work in alt rounds of A and B.
5 dc. 5 sts Round 1: Using A and MC, work 5 dc.
Round 2: 2dc into each dc. 10 sts 5 sts
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Round 2: 2dc into each st. 10 sts
rep around. 15 sts Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc)
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2dc) rep around. 15 sts
rep around. 20 sts Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next
Rounds 5–6: Dc around. 20 sts 2 dc) rep around. 20 sts
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next
Round Stitches Yarn
1 MC 5 A
2 10 (inc 5) A
around. 20 sts
3 15 (inc 5) A
Attach eyes and stuff head. Stuff muzzle
4 20 (inc 5) A
5–6 20 A
and join head and muzzle.
Embroider mouth.
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Round Stitches Yarn
LEGS (MAKE 4) EARS (MAKE 2)
1 MC 5 A
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 4 dc. Round 1: Using B and MC, work 4 dc.
2 10 (inc 5) B
4 sts 4 sts
3 15 (inc 5) A
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 8 sts Round 2: 2dc into each dc. 8 sts
4 20 (inc 5) B
5 25 (inc 5) A
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) Rounds 3–6: Dc around. 8 sts
6–12 25 B rep around. 12 sts Round 7: (dc2tog) rep around. 4 sts
13 20 (dec 5) A Rounds 4–6: Dc around. 12 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
Now work in alt rounds of A and B, beg B. Attach ears to head.
Round Stitches Yarn
around. 10 sts
1 MC 4 B
BODY Rounds 8–14: Dc around. 10 sts
2 8 (inc 4) B
Work in alt rounds of A and B. Round 15: 2dc into first st, dc rem sts.
3–6 8 B
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 5 dc. 11 sts
7 4 (dec 4) B
5 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 10 sts Stuff legs and attach to body.
Round Stitches Yarn
rep around. 15 sts MANE AND TAIL
1 MC 4 A
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next Knot yarn A down side of head and neck to
2 8 (inc 4) A
2 dc) rep around. 20 sts form mane and cut to length. Braid lengths
3 12 (inc 4) A
Round 5: (2dc in next dc, dc in next of A to form tail.
4–6 12 A
3 dc) rep around. 25 sts 7 10 (dec 2) B
Round 6: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 8–14 10 alt A/B
4 dc) rep around. 30 sts 15 11 (inc 1) B
around. 25 sts
Round 17: (dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) rep NECK
around. 20 sts Work in alt rounds of A and B to form a
Round 18: (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) rep tube, beg B:
around. 15 sts Round 1: Make 15ch. 15 sts
Round 19: (dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep Rounds 2–4: Dc around. 15 sts
around. 10 sts Sew neck to head. Stuff neck and attach
Round 20: (dc2tog) rep around. 5 sts to body.
Work 2 sts into 1 until hole closes.
Round Stitches Yarn
Round Stitches Yarn 1 15ch B
1 MC 5 A 2 15 A
2 10 (inc 5) B 3 15 B
3 15 (inc 5) A 4 15 A
4 20 (inc 5) B
5 25 (inc 5) A
6 30 (inc 5) B
7–15 30 alt A/B
16 25 (dec 5) B
17 20 (dec 5) A
18 15 (dec 5) B
19 10 (dec 5) A
20 5 (dec 5) B
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Robbo Robot
Here’s another one for the boys! This mechanical marvel
substitutes soft yarn for hard metal to make a toy
that is much kinder to the family’s furniture.
MATERIALS
• Debbie Bliss Eco Cotton 100%
cotton (50m per 50g):
• 2 x 50g balls grey (A)
• 1 x 50g ball red (B)
• 1 x 50g ball turquoise (C)
• Polyester toy filling
• Safety eyes
• Black embroidery thread
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
• Increasing
• Decreasing
SIZE
• 10in (26cm) tall HEAD around. 37 sts
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 7 dc. Round 21: *(dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep
7 sts from * to last st, dc last st. 25 sts
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 14 sts Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
rep around. 21 sts
Round Stitches Yarn
1 MC 7 A
rep around. 28 sts
2 14 (inc 7) A
3 21 (inc 7) A
rep around. 35 sts
4 28 (inc 7) A
Round 8: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc) 9–18 56 A
rep around. 56 sts 19 49 (dec 7) A
Round 19: (dc in next 6 dc, dc2tog) rep 21 25 A
around. 49 sts
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BODY Round 28: (dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) rep EARS
Round 1: Using A and MC, work 7 dc. around. 44 sts (make 2)
7 sts Round 29: Dc around. 44 sts Round 1: Using B and MC, work 7 dc.
Round 2: 2dc into each st. 14 sts Round 30: *(dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) rep 7 sts
Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around. 33 sts Round 2: 2dc into each st. 14 sts
rep around. 21 sts Round 31: (dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep Change to A.
Round 4: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) around. 22 sts Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc)
rep around. 28 sts rep around. 21 sts
Round Stitches Yarn
rep around. 35 sts Round 5: *(dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) rep
1 MC 7 A
Round 6: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) from * 3 times, dc into last 3 dc. 18 sts
2 14 (inc 7) A
rep around. 42 sts Rounds 6–7: Dc around. 18 sts
3 21 (inc 7) A
Round 7: (2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc) Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
4 28 (inc 7) A
Round Stitches Yarn
1 MC 7 B
2 14 (inc 7) B
Round 9: *(dc in next 11 dc, 2dc in next 8 56 (inc 6) A
change to A
dc) rep from * to last 8 sts, work 8 dc. 9 60 (inc 4) A
3 21 (inc 7) A
60 sts 10–15 60 A
4 21 A
Rounds 10–15: Dc around. 60 sts 16 60 C
5 18 (dec 3) A
Change to C. 17 60 B
6–7 18 A
18 60 C
Round 16: Dc around. 60 sts.
19–24 60 A
Change to B.
25 55 (dec 5) A
26–27 55 A
Change to C.
28 44 (dec 11) A
ARMS
Round 18: Dc around. 60 sts 29 44 A
(make 2)
Change to A. 30 33 (dec 11) A Round 1: Using C and MC, work 5 dc.
Rounds 19–24: Dc around. 60 sts 31 22 (dec 11) A 5 sts
Round 25: *(dc in next 9 dc, dc2tog) rep Round 2: 2dc into each st. 10 sts
from * to last 5 sts, work 5dc. 55 sts Round 3: (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc)
Rounds 26–27: Dc around. 55 sts rep around. 15 sts
Round 5: *(dc in next dc, dc2tog) rep from
* 5 times. 10 sts
Round 6: *(dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) rep
from * twice. 8 sts
Now work alt rounds A and C, beg A.
Round Stitches Yarn

1 MC 5 C
2 10 (inc 5) C
3 15 (inc 5) C
4 15 C
5 10 (dec 5) C
6 8 (dec 2) C
7–20 8 alt A and C
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LEGS
(make 2)
7 sts
rep around. 21 sts
rep around. 28 sts
around. 21 sts
around. 18 sts
around. 15 sts
Beg A, work alt rounds A and B.
Round 11: *(dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) rep
from * twice, dc rem st. 13 sts
Round Stitches Yarn

1 MC 7 B
2 14 (inc 7) B
3 21 (inc 7) B
4 28 (inc 7) B
5–7 28 B
8 21 (dec 7) B
9 18 (dec 3) B
10 15 (dec 3) B
11 13 (dec 2) A
12–20 13 alt A and B
MAKING UP
Attach ears to opposite sides of head, 10
rounds from top. Attach eyes between
rounds 11 and 12. Embroider mouth. Sew
head to body. Attach arms, 2 rounds from
where head joins body. Attach legs.
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Techniques
CROCHET require larger hooks or very thick yarn, it CHOOSING YARN
may be worth experimenting with wooden
Crocheting is a method of creating fancy hooks, as they are not as slippery as metal There are three main choices when
lacy patterns using yarn and a single hook. hooks and are available in beautiful considering yarn for Amigurumi projects:
Little is known of its history, and the designs. colour, weight and yarn type.
earliest known examples date only from the Hooks are sized according to thickness, These projects have been created with
18th century, when it first became popular and the size is identified in millimetres or by children in mind, and everything is washable
in Europe. It may have evolved from a letter (US). In this book, hooks between and easy to care for, leaving you more time
traditional craft practices in Arabia, South 2.5mm and 5mm are used, but any size can to create more projects. In the main, Aran-
America or China. be employed, depending on the thickness weight yarn is used in various blends
Crocheting is far easier than knitting; it is of the yarn. Remember that the smaller the including cashmere and merino wool,
simply pulling yarn through a loop. Another hook, the tighter and denser the stitches. acrylic or cotton. These yarns are durable
appealing factor is the speed of crochet, And tight, dense stitches are what you want and give a solid finish, which helps the
and it is convenient when travelling: no to achieve, though not so tight that they are finished toy to hold its shape. The yarn
need to worry about needles poking from impossible to work! As a rough guide, types are twisted, so the strands are less
your bag at rush hour, or dropped stitches! hooks sized from 3 to 3.5mm are suitable likely to unravel, and they are also easier to
The fabric produced by crochet is for most cashmere-mix or acrylic Aran yarn. work when you are using a small hook.
different from knitted fabric. Knitting Just to make things a little more
produces regular stitches and a fabric that interesting, there are US and UK COLOUR
is usually quite stretchy. Crochet, however, abbreviations for crochet. This book uses There are two main approaches to
produces stitches that are more compact, the UK term double crochet (dc) rather selecting the right colour yarn for your
so the resulting fabric is denser and less than the US single crochet (sc). project: by using contrasting colours, or by
stretchy. The qualities of crochet fabric using complementary colours. Contrasting
mean that it is perfect for making colours typically work well for ‘bold’ projects
Amigurumi. with large pieces to make up and contrast.
Complementary colours and softer shades
such as pastels work well for more
CROCHET HOOKS ‘delicate’ projects and smaller pieces. There
are no rights or wrongs, so mix and match
Traditional crochet hooks range from a bent as you like to make your work unique.
needle in a cork handle to expensively-
crafted silver, brass, steel, ivory and bone
hooks. Modern hooks are usually made
from aluminium, plastic or steel, but are
also available in wood and bamboo.
For Amigurumi, aluminium or steel hooks YARN WEIGHT YARN TYPE
are best. The pieces often require tight, lace 2-ply
dense stitches, and metal hooks are easier super fine 3-ply (US fingering)
to use, as they slip more easily between the fine 4-ply (US sport); sock; baby, quickerknit; lightweight DK
stitches. You can also pull on them as much light DK (US light worsted)
as you like without worrying that they will medium Aran (US fisherman/worsted); Afghan
snap! The obvious disadvantages of metal heavy Chunky (US bulky)
hooks are that they are cold to the touch very heavy Super chunky (US extra-bulky)
and can be very slippery, so choose what
you feel comfortable with. For projects that
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COLOURFASTNESS the skin and is suitable for people with skin to stitch or join the different parts of your
It is a good idea to choose a yarn that is allergies. It takes dye well and produces Amigurumi. As an alternative to using
colourfast, especially if the finished item is beautiful strong colours. It also washes well. embellishments, your finished toy may also
intended for a child. Modern yarn is be embroidered.
colourfast, but yarn produced by traditional Silk
dyeing methods may not be. This yarn is produced from the cocoons of Felt
For projects made in multiple shades, it various kinds of silk moth. Collecting and Felt may be used to make eyes and other
is particularly important to test for spinning the silk fibres is a time-consuming embellishments for Amigurumi. The
colourfastness, to ensure that a dark colour job, hence the high cost of silk yarn. Silk- advantage of felt is that it is available in a
will not run into a pale colour. To test, mix yarns may be a cost-effective wide assortment of colours, so it is ideal for
simply wet a piece of the yarn, wrap tightly alternative. making your project individual. The
around a piece of white paper towel and disadvantage is that the dye in felt may run;
allow to dry. Unwind the yarn, and if the Mixed fibres if in doubt, check for colourfastness or use
towel has changed colour, the yarn is not Many different textures and weights of yarn another material. If you want to make a toy
colourfast and may need to be dry cleaned. are available in a wide range of fibres that that is easily laundered, substitute scraps of
are mixed for their different qualities and any washable fabric as a child-friendly
YARN STRUCTURE properties. alternative to felt.
Yarns are made up of thin strands of spun
fibre, twisted together to make up the Environmentally friendly Eyes
required thickness. The twist is another Natural fibre yarns including soya and Many different types of toy eyes are
important consideration: with some yarns, bamboo are increasingly popular. available, including safety eyes that
the twist quickly unravels if you make a few are secured on the inside of the toy using
mistakes and need to undo and rework. Novelty washers, sewn-on eyes and eyes that may
Choose a yarn with a firm twist that is less These yarns are usually spun from man- be attached using adhesive. Most of the
likely to unravel during the process. made fibres, and are often made up of projects in this book use safety eyes or
several plies or strands of yarn that are have eyes embroidered using embroidery
YARN WEIGHT twisted together. thread, because these are the most child-
Yarns are generally classified into different friendly options.
types (see chart, facing page). In the main,
the yarns used for the projects are light MATERIALS Embroidery thread
and medium weights (DK and Aran). You will need an assortment of different-
Apart from yarn and hooks, the craft of coloured threads to add detail to your work.
YARN TYPE Amigurumi requires relatively few materials. Amigurumi may be personalised by
The range of available yarns has grown Each project will be an individual creation, embroidering features and patterns, and as
with new technology, which has allowed and the personalisation will come in your your confidence increases you will really be
different fibres to be spun and twisted into finishing touches. These designs should be able to discover your creative side.
yarn. Different fibres have varying regarded as a springboard for your own
properties, so the various yarns will be ideas; with this in mind, these are some of
suitable for different types of projects. the additional materials you may need.
Wool Stuffing
This warm, breathable natural fibre is very Minicraft Supersoft Toy Stuffing was used
popular. Most wool yarn comes from the when making up the projects. It conforms
fleeces of sheep, but is also produced from to BS1425, BN5852 and EN71 standards,
the wool of goats, llamas, camels and and is safe for children. It is washable, can
rabbits. It is very easy to work and its be used in all types of toy making, and is
elasticity is useful if tension is uneven. readily available in good craft stores as well
as online.
Cotton
This plant fibre is available in varying Tapestry needle
grades of softness. Cotton is very kind to These have rounded tips and will be used
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Crochet know-how
CHAIN STITCH
1 With the hook in the right hand and the 2 Pull the hook and yarn through the loop,
yarn resting over the middle finger of the holding the slip knot steady. Repeat action
left hand, pull the yarn taut. Take the hook to form an even chain.
under, then over yarn.
DOUBLE CROCHET
1 Place the hook into a stitch. Wrap the 2 Wrap the yarn around the hook again,
yarn around the hook and draw it back then draw it through both loops so there is
through the stitch towards you; there one loop left on the hook. Repeat across
should now be two loops on the hook. the row.
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Magic circle technique
Many crochet patterns begin by working a A better method is to begin by using the
chain of stitches and linking them in a ring magic circle technique, in which stitches
with a slip stitch. This may leave an are worked over a loop of yarn. The loop is
unsightly hole, depending on how many then pulled taut and fastened off, leaving
chain stitches you begin with. For small, no hole. These step-by-step photographs
neat work like Amigurumi, this is not ideal, will help you to work your first magic circle.
as it may spoil the look of the finished toy.
MAKING THE LOOP
1 Wrap the yarn around your fingers to 2 Insert the hook and pick up a loop 3 Take yarn over the hook and pull though
form a ring. of yarn. to form a loop.
WORKING INTO THE RING
4 Insert the hook into the ring… 5 …wrap yarn around hook… 6 …and pull through ring so there are
two loops on the hook.
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7 Wrap yarn around hook again and pull 8 … to complete the first dc. 9 Continue in dc around the ring.
through both loops…
JOINING THE RING
10 Insert hook into the first stitch. 11 Wrap yarn around hook. 12 Pull through the stitch and the loop
already on the hook.
13 Now pull the hanging tail… 14 …to close the ring. 15 Continue in dc.
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16a …pulling yarn through stitches of 16b …and wrapping yarn around hook as 16c …to increase size of ring.
previous row… before…
CHANGING COLOURS
To ensure a good finish for your creations,
it is important to practise changing colours
neatly and efficiently.
Begin dc in the normal way by inserting the

hook into the stitch, wrapping the yarn
around and pulling through.
1 Now wrap the second colour around the 2 …and pull through both loops of the
hook… first colour. Tie yarn ends to prevent them
from escaping as you work.
3 Using the second colour of yarn, dc into 4 Repeat step 3. 5 The completed colour change.
next stitch.
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DECREASING
1 Insert hook into stitch, wrap yarn around 2 Insert hook into next stitch, wrap yarn, 3 The hook should contain 3 loops.
and pull through. and pull through.
4 Complete the decrease by wrapping 5 …to complete the decrease, also known
yarn around hook and pulling through all 3 as 2 sts into 1.
loops…
INCREASING
Work 2 dc into the same stitch.
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SEWING UP
This is an important stage, as you do not
want all your hard work to be ruined by a
toy that falls apart. Most of the stuffing and
sewing up necessary for your Amigurumi
will be done as you go along, so there will
be no need for major assembly at the end.
Sewing up is usually done using the yarn

ends left when the initial magic circle is
made. Using a darning needle, take small,
neat stitches and try to make them show as
little as possible. Fasten off yarn ends
securely by taking several stitches through 1 Stuff the neck of the toy firmly, then 2 Take care to maintain the circular shape
your work. attach it using small, neat stitches all round. of the top of the limbs when sewing on.
BLANKET STITCH
Work from left to right. The twisted edge
should lie on the outer edge of the fabric to
form a raised line. Bring needle up at point
A, down at B and up at C with thread B
looped under the needle. Pull through. Take A C
care to tighten the stitches equally. Repeat
to the right. Fasten the last loop by taking a
small stitch along the lower line.
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Conversions
UK/US YARN WEIGHTS HOOK CONVERSIONS
UK US UK METRIC US
2–ply Lace 14 2mm B/1
3–ply Fingering 13 2.25mm –
4–ply Sport 12 2.5mm C/2
Double knitting Light worsted 11 3mm –
Aran Fisherman/worsted 10 3.25mm D/3
Chunky Bulky 9 3.5mm E/4
Super chunky Extra bulky 8 4mm G/6
7 4.5mm –
6 5mm H/8
5 5.5mm I/9
4 6mm J/10
Note: check tension and use a larger/smaller hook

if necessary
Abbreviations
approx approximately inc increase
alt alternate m metre(s)
beg beginning MC magic circle technique
C contrast (colour) mm millimetre(s)
ch chain rem remaining
cm centimetre(s) rep repeat
Dc double crochet sl st slip stitch
dec decrease st(s) stitches
g gramme(s) tog together
in inch(es) WS wrong side of work
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Amigurumi

crochet 11 CUTE CHARACTE RS TO MAKE

Text and designs © Lan-Anh Bui and Josephine Wan, 2010

Projects previously published in Amigurumi (2012)

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Managing Editor: Richard Wiles

Colour origination by GMC Reprographics

Sidney Snail 5 Pandora Panda 26

Chirpy Chick 8 Percy Penguin 30

Ballerina Bunny 12 Zelda Zebra 33

Baby Bunny 16 Robbo Robot 36

Friendly Frog 19 Techniques 40

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Round Stitches Yarn

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Round Stitches Yarn

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Break yarn, leaving a long tail.

Round Stitches Yarn

Round Stitches Yarn

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Round 18: (dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) rep 19 40 (dec 8) A

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