Monday, August 11, 2014

Sea Prince Inspired Doll



 This will be my first time sharing this pattern, so if anything is confusing, feel free to ask or help correct my pattern! Thanks, Natasha (mnopxs2).  (Links below to the other 2 patterns)



Supplies:
*Peach (I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Fisherman)
Less than 1 skein, or Color of your choice.
*Blue (I used Patons Metallic in Blue Steel)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Red (I used Vickie Howels for Caron SHEEPISH in RED(ISH))
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*White (I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in White)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Black (I used Loops and Threads Impeccable in Black)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Size U.S. E or 4 (3.50 mm) crochet hook or whichever hook you prefer in amigurumi. The smaller the better!
*Scissors
*Yarn Needle
*Stitch Marker
*6mm/.24IN Black Safety Eyes
*Polyfil/Fiberfil for stuffing

Gauge: As small as you can crochet, he is roughly 6 inches tall!

Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
st = stitch
SC = single crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (sc decrease)
DC = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch

Head
Rnd 1: In Peach, make a magic ring and work 5 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continuous rounds, use you stitch marker to mark the end of each rnd. (We are starting at the top of her head)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 4: SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (20 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 6: SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (30 SC)
Rnd 7: SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (35 SC)
Rnd 8: SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (40 SC)
Rnd 9: SC in next 7 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (45 SC)
Rnds 10-15: SC around (45 SC)
Rnd 16: SC in next 22 sts, Bobble in the next st (*Yo and insert the hook into the st, pull up a look, yo, pull through 2 loops* repeat 4 more times, yo, pull through all loops on your hook), SC in next 22 sts (45 sts)
Rnd 17: SC around (45 SC)
Rnd 18: SC in next 7 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (40 SC)
Rnd 19: SC in next 6 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (35 SC)
Rnd 20: SC in next 5 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (30 SC) I embroidered my mouth around rows 19 and 20. I also added my eyes a couple rows up from the nose and evenly spaced away from each other.
Rnd 21: SC in next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 22: SC in next 3 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (20 SC) Begin Stuffing head.
Rnd 23: SC in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 24: SC in next st, sc2tog, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 25: Sc2tog around 5 sc (5 SC) Sew up your hole and hide remaining string.

Wig Cap
**I chose not to use a wig cap, instead I sewed his hair in strand by strand, and poofy bangs on top of it**
Rnd 1: In Black, make a magic ring and work 5 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continuous rounds, use you stitch marker to mark the end of each rnd.
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 4: SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (20 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 6: SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (30 SC)
Rnd 7: SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (35 SC)
Rnd 8: SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (40 SC)
Rnd 9: DC around (40 DC)
Leave a long tail at the end for sewing onto the head. Thread hair through the cap to make the hair, and style as you wish! I folded a piece in half, and knotted it to the inside of the cap, and thread it through the cap to the outside, that way you don't see any knots!

 
Torso
Rnd 1: In Blue, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join. (We are beginning at the bottom of his torso)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (18 SC)
Rnds 4-5: SC around (18 SC) switch to red at the end of rnd 5
Rnds 6-7: In Red, SC around (18 SC) switch to white at the end of rnd 7
Rnds 8-10: In White, SC around (18 SC)
Rnd 11: SC in next 9 stitches, In Peach, SC in next st, In White, SC in next 8 sts (18 SC)
Rnd 12: SC in next SC in next 7 sts, In Peach, SC in next 4 sts, In White, SC in next 7 sts (18 SC) Fasten off. I would use a peach yarn for attaching to the head so you do not have to leave a long strand if you do not wish.

Collar: In white, (SC, HDC, SC) in front loop of the first white stitch next to the peach skin, (one side of his collar), SC in the front loops of the next 12 sts, (SC, HDC, SC) in the front loop of the last white stitch before peach. Fasten off and hide tails.

Arms (make 2)
Rnd 1: In Peach, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join. (We are beginning at the bottom of the hand)
Rnd 2: Sc in the next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (9 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in the next st, Sc2tog, repeat around (6 SC)
Rnds 4-5: SC around (6 SC)
Rnd 6: In White, SC in back loop only, around (6 SC)
Rnds7-10: SC around (6 SC)
Fasten off and leave a long enough tail to attach to your body.
Go back to the beginning of row 6, In White, SC around using the front loops you left open, this will create the Prince's sleeves. Fasten off and hide your tails!


Legs (make 2) - May have to shorten the legs if using a thicker yarn
Rnd 1: In Black, make a magic ring and work 8 SC in the ring, do not join. (We are beginning the bottom of the foot)
Rnd 2: SC in the next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in the next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (16 SC)
Rnd 4: SC in the next 2 sts, Sc2tog, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in the next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 6: In Blue, SC in back loop only, around (10 SC)
Rnds 7-12: SC around (10 SC)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching your body.
Go back to the beginning of row 6, In Blue SC around using the front loops you left open, make 2 rows, this will create Prince's pant cuffs. Fasten off and hide your tails!


 Now all that is left is putting together your doll!  Thank you so so so much for reading my pattern!  Hope your project turns out wonderful!  -Natasha (mnopxs2). 

***Special Thanks to Allison C, and Tara P for proofreading!***


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