#tricky pattern
This was a request/commission for a buddy of mine for a last minute Valentine’s Day gift. It’s not really my place to judge; this lil guy was a lot of fun to make and design.
Difficulty: Tricky
Yarn: White, Dark Blue, Denim Blue, Pine Green, Beige, Yellow, Black
Hook Size: 3.5mm
Crochet Stitches Used: chain, single crochet
Sewing Stitches Used: Running stitch, Whip stitch, slip knot
Leg 1: Start with Dark Blue Yarn
round 1: ch2, sc 6 in second ch from hook. (6)
round 2: 2sc in each st. (12)
round 3: (2sc, 1sc in next st) around. (18)
round 4: In BLO, 1sc in each st. (18)
round 5: sc2tog 3 times, 1sc in each st around. (15)
round 6: sc2tog 3 times, 1sc in each st around. (12)
round 7-8: 1sc in each st. (12)
round 9: 1sc in each st. Switch to Denim Blue. (12)
round 10: In BLO, 1sc in each st. (12)
round 11-18: 1sc in each st. (12)
round 19: 1sc in each of first 9 stitches. Fasten off. Stuff leg
Leg 2 / Body: Start with Dark Blue Yarn
repeat round 1-18. Stuff leg. Continue to stuff as you go. (12)
round 20: 1sc in first 8 stitches, (place both legs together and begin to crochet around) 1sc in next 12 stitches, (continue in leg 2) 1sc in last 4 stitches. (24)
round 21: 1sc in first 4 st, sc2tog, 1sc in next 10 st, sc2tog, 1sc in final 6 st. (22)
round 22: 1sc in first 4 st, sc2tog, 1sc in next 9 st, sc2tog, 1sc in final 5 st. (20)
round 23-24: 1sc in each st around. Switch to white at end. (20)
round 25-26: 1sc in each st around. (20)
round 27: sc2tog, 1sc in next 8 stitches, sc2tog, 1sc in last 8 stitches. (18)
round 28-30: 1sc in each st. (18)
round 31: sc2tog, 1sc in next 7 stitches, sc2tog, 1sc in last 7 stitches. (16)
round 32: 1sc in each st. (16)
round 33: (sc2tog, 1sc in next 2 st) 4 times. (12)
round 34: sc2tog 6 times. Switch to flesh at end. (6)
round 35: 2sc in each st around. (12)
round 36: (2sc, 1sc in the next st) 6 times. (18)
round 37: (2sc, 1sc in next 2 stitches) 6 times. (24)
round 38-40: 1sc in each st. (24)
round 41: (sc2tog, 1sc in next 2 stitches) 6 times. (18)
round 42: (sc2tog, 1sc in next st) 6 times. (12)
round 43: sc2tog 6 times. (6)
Fasten off. Sew hole shut with tail.
Cardigan: Start with Pine Green
round 1: chain 15. Starting in second chain from hook, 1sc in each chain hole. (14)
round 2: ch1, turn project, 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 12 stitches, 2sc in last st. (16)
round 3: ch1, turn project, 1sc in each st. (16)
round 4: ch1, turn project, 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 14 stitches, 2sc in last st. (18)
round 5-6: ch1, turn project, 1sc in each st. (18)
round 7: ch1, turn project, 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 16 stitches, 2sc in last st. (20)
round 8-10: ch1, turn project, 1sc in each st. (20)
round 11: ch1, turn project, 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 18 stitches, 2sc in last st. (22)
round 12-14: ch1, turn project, 1sc in each st. Fasten off at end. (22)
Arms (Make 2): Start with Beige
round 1: ch 2, sc 5 in second chain from hook. (5)
round 2: 2sc in each st. (10)
round 3: 1sc in each st. Switch to green at end. (10)
round 4-12: 1sc in each st. Fasten off at end. (10)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Using white yarn, sew a whip stitch around the front loops of round 4 of each foot. Go around twice, if necessary. Make the laces with two long white stitches between rounds 6-7 and rounds 7-8.
Using Denim Blue, pull a strand through the first empty front loop of round 10. From there, crochet a sc into each empty front loop, going around each leg twice to make the jean cuff.
Using Pine Green, cut off an arm’s length of yarn for sewing. Wrap the cardigan around the back of Kurt, lining up the cardigan’s chain row with round 34 of the body. Wrap the cardigan around the torso and use pins to keep in place if necessary. Use a running stitch (small ones) to sew the cardigan onto the body. If desired, don’t stitch all the way to the edges to leave a more realistic flap.
Stuff both arms lightly (or firmly; I don’t run your life), and flatten the open end. Place the arms opposite each other on either side of the body and sew them onto the cardigan, making sure to get into the body layer as well.
Using black, sew eyes onto the front of the head, at around round 39. If desired, a mouth as well.
Using yellow, cut strands to the desired length and use slip knots to tie them to the head.
