Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Cotton or acrylic (e.g., Paintbox Cotton DK, Red Heart Super Saver).
- Yarn Amounts: Skin tone (~25g), tutu (~20g), hair (~15g), accents (~5-10g).
- Hook Size: 2.5 mm – 3.5 mm.
- Pattern Size: ~7-10 inches tall.
- Needle: Tapestry needle for sewing.
- Others things: Scissors, Blush (optional).
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- st: stitch
- rnd: round
- MR: magic ring
- hdc: half double crochet (if used for details like hair or tutu)
- dc: double crochet (if used for decorative elements)
Round by Round Steps for Stitching Ballerina Doll Amigurumi Pattern:
Head
- Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
- Rnd 6-10: sc in each st around. (30)
- Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) repeat around. (24)
- Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18)
- Rnd 13: (sc, dec) repeat around. (12)
- Stuff the head firmly.
- Rnd 14: dec around. (6)
Body
- Rnd 1: Attach skin-tone yarn to the remaining stitches of the head, sc around. (6)
- Rnd 2: (sc, inc) repeat around. (9)
- Rnd 3-6: sc in each st around. (9)
- Switch to tutu yarn.
- Rnd 7: (sc, inc) repeat around. (12)
- Rnd 8-10: sc in each st around. (12)
- Rnd 11: (sc, dec) repeat around. (9)
- Rnd 12: dec around. (6)
- Stuff the body and close.
Arms (Make 2)
- Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)
- Rnd 2-6: sc in each st around. (6)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2)
- Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)
- Rnd 2: (sc, inc) repeat around. (9)
- Rnd 3-6: sc in each st around. (9)
- Fasten off the first leg; do not fasten off the second.
Joining Legs
- Chain 2, join to the first leg with a sl st.
- Work around both legs and chain for a total of 22 stitches.
- Rnd 1-3: sc in each st around. (22)
- Stuff legs and body firmly.
Tutu Skirt
- Attach yarn to the base of the body.
- Rnd 1: (sl st, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st) in each st around for a ruffled effect.
Hair
- MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
- Rnd 5: sc in each st around. (24)
- Fasten off and sew to the head.
Optional Hair Bun:
- MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
- Rnd 3: sc in each st around. (12)
- Stuff lightly, sew onto hair.
Finishing Touches:
- Attach arms and sew securely to the body.
- Embroider facial details (eyes, nose, and smile). Add blush to cheeks if desired.
- Attach legs and ensure stability for standing or sitting.
- Add decorative accents to tutu or hair as desired.
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