Free Curlie Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Suggested Yarn:
  • 120 yards of medium weight yarn (worsted, aran, or 10-ply) in 1 color (e.g., Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran)
  • Use lightweight yarn (light worsted or dk weight yarn) with a 2.25mm (B) hook for a smaller Curlie.
• Hook Size: 2.75mm (C) hook (e.g., Clover Amour)
• Other Supplies:
  • Toy stuffing (e.g., Fairfield Poly-Fil)
  • Stitch markers (e.g., Clover Quick Locking Stitch Markers Small)
  • 3×2 inch piece of beige or brown felt (e.g., TaDaa Studio Bamboo Felt in Sand Dollar and Coconut Shell)
  • Embroidery floss in black (e.g., DMC Embroidery Floss)
  • Beige sewing thread
  • Embroidery/sewing needle
  • Tapestry needle (e.g., DMC Tapestry Needle Size 16)
  • Scissors (e.g., Gingher Stork Scissors)
  • Optional: Water-soluble marking pen for face design (e.g., Wrights Water Soluble Marking Pen)
  • 2 sewing pins
• Curlie’s Finished Size:
  • Approximately 7.5 inches tall
  • 11 inches in circumference (around the body and arm loop)
• Gauge: 12 single crochet stitches x 13 rows = 2×2 inches

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• inc – single crochet increase
• inv dec – invisible decrease
• rnd – round
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• sm – stitch marker
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• [ ] – Repeat the steps between brackets for the specified number of times
• ( ) – The number of stitches at the end of each round

Special Stitches:

• Magic Ring: Used for starting the crochet project (tutorial provided)
• Sc in Round Below: A technique demonstrated in the pattern photos
• Invisible Decrease: A technique for a clean, seamless decrease (tutorial provided)
• Finish Off: To end the crochet piece and hide the yarn ends (tutorial provided)

Round by Round Instructions for Stitching Curlie Pattern:

Round 1:

• Magic Ring: Begin by creating a magic ring (tutorial available).
• Work 6 sc into the magic ring.
  • (6 sts)

Round 2:

• Work inc (single crochet increase) in each of the 6 sts from the previous round.
  • To make an increase: work 2 sc into the same stitch.
  • (12 sts)

Round 3:

• Work sc 1, then inc in the next stitch around.
  • Repeat this pattern all the way around the circle.
  • (18 sts)

Round 4:

• Work sc 2, then inc in the next stitch around.
  • Repeat this pattern all the way around.
  • (24 sts)

Round 5:

• Work sc 3, then inc in the next stitch around.
  • Repeat this pattern around the entire round.
  • (30 sts)

Round 6:

• Work sc 4, then inc in the next stitch around.
  • Repeat this pattern around.
  • (36 sts)

Round 7:

• Work sc 5, then inc in the next stitch around.
  • Repeat this pattern around.
  • (42 sts)

Rounds 8-14:

• Work sc in each stitch around for 7 rounds, maintaining the 42 sts.
  • Continue working in a continuous spiral, marking the start of each round to keep track of your progress.
  • (42 sts)

Round 15:

• Work sc 5, then inv dec in the next stitch around.
  • For the invisible decrease (inv dec), insert the hook into the front loops of the next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
  • Repeat this pattern around.
  • (36 sts)

Round 16:

• Work sc 4, then inv dec in the next stitch around.
  • Repeat this pattern around.
  • (30 sts)

Round 17:

• Work sc 3, then inv dec in the next stitch around.
  • Repeat this pattern around.
  • (24 sts)

Round 18:

• Work sc 2, then inv dec in the next stitch around.
  • Repeat this pattern around.
  • (18 sts)

Round 19:

• Work sc 1, then inv dec in the next stitch around.
  • Repeat this pattern around.
  • (12 sts)

Round 20:

• Work inv dec around.
  • Repeat the invisible decrease around until only 6 stitches remain.
  • (6 sts)

Finish Off:

• Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
• Use the tapestry needle to thread the yarn through the remaining 6 sts. Pull the tail tight to close the opening completely.
• Secure the tail and weave it into the body, trimming any excess yarn.

Curlie’s Arm Loop:

• Attach the yarn at any point on the body where you want to place the arm loop.
• Ch 30 to create the foundation chain for the arm loop.
• Sl st to the first chain to form a ring.
• Work sl st in each chain stitch around the arm loop to give it structure.
• When the arm loop is finished, fasten off the yarn and weave in the ends.

Stuffing:

• Gently stuff the body of Curlie with toy stuffing (such as Fairfield Poly-Fil).
• Be sure to stuff it evenly, but don’t overstuff to keep the shape soft and flexible.

Attaching the Face:

• Use black embroidery floss to create the facial features (eyes, nose, etc.).
• You can use a water-soluble marking pen (such as Wrights Water Soluble Marking Pen) to sketch the face design lightly before stitching.
• Attach felt pieces (if desired) using beige sewing thread to add details like cheeks or other embellishments.

Finishing Touches:

• Using an embroidery/sewing needle and beige thread, sew on any final details such as small decorative elements (e.g., cheeks, accents, etc.).
• Use the tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends securely, ensuring everything is neatly finished.

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