Materials Needed:
- Suggested Yarn: We Crochet Brava Worsted Yarn (or your preferred yarn) in the following colors:
- Almond: Approximately 96 yards/88 m (1.6 oz/44 g)
- Sienna: Approximately 26 yards/38 m (0.42 oz/12 g)
- Avocado: Approximately 35 yards/32 m (0.56 oz/16 g)
- Solstice Heather: Approximately 24 yards/46 m (0.39 oz/11 g)
- 3.5 mm (E) Furls Crochet Hook
- Safety Eyes: 2 – 12 mm Green Safety Eyes (e.g., Lime Glitter Safety Eyes from Chateau Bornais Crochet)
- Button: 1 – 9mm Button in your preferred color
- Stitch Markers: Multiple
- Polyester Stuffing
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Sewing Thread and Needle
Abbreviations:
- Standard crochet abbreviations are used, likely including:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (single crochet two together)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- fo – finish off
Step by Step Round for Stitching My Pal Pascal Pattern:
Part One: Legs, Body & Head
- Start with the legs:
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring and make 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12 sts).
- Round 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st around (18 sts).
- Round 4: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st around (24 sts).
- Rounds 5-12: Sc in each st around (24 sts).
- Shaping the body:
- Round 13: Sc in the next 2 sts, dec around (18 sts).
- Round 14: Sc in the next st, dec around (12 sts).
- Round 15: Dec around (6 sts). Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Start the head:
- Round 1: Make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6 sts).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12 sts).
- Round 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st around (18 sts).
- Round 4: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st around (24 sts).
- Rounds 5-10: Sc in each st around (24 sts).
- Round 11: Sc in the next 2 sts, dec in the next st around (18 sts).
- Round 12: Sc in the next st, dec in the next st around (12 sts).
- Round 13: Dec around (6 sts). Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Part Two: Arms, Nose & Hair
- Arms:
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6 sts).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12 sts).
- Round 3-5: Sc in each st around (12 sts).
- Round 6: Sc in the next st, dec in the next st around (8 sts).
- Round 7: Dec around (4 sts). Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Nose:
- Round 1: Make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6 sts). Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing to the face.
- Hair:
- For the hair, you’ll want to use the Sienna yarn.
- Cut several strands of yarn and attach them to the top of the head using a tapestry needle. You can stitch the hair in a creative pattern to add volume and texture.
Part Three: Shirt & Pants
- Shirt:
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6 sts).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12 sts).
- Round 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st around (18 sts).
- Round 4: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st around (24 sts).
- Rounds 5-8: Sc in each st around (24 sts).
- Round 9: Sc in the next 2 sts, dec in the next st around (18 sts).
- Round 10: Sc in the next st, dec in the next st around (12 sts).
- Round 11: Dec around (6 sts). Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Pants:
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6 sts).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12 sts).
- Round 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st around (18 sts).
- Round 4: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st around (24 sts).
- Rounds 5-8: Sc in each st around (24 sts).
- Round 9: Sc in the next 2 sts, dec in the next st around (18 sts).
- Round 10: Sc in the next st, dec in the next st around (12 sts).
- Round 11: Dec around (6 sts). Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Sew the body to the head using the tapestry needle and the long tail left from Part One.
- Attach the arms to the body by stitching them securely with the long tails from the arms.
- Sew on the nose to the face.
- Add the eyes: Attach the safety eyes using the tapestry needle, inserting them between rounds 5 and 6 of the head.
- Add the button to the shirt for decoration.
- Stuff the body and head lightly with polyester stuffing to give your toy shape.
- Finish the assembly by sewing on the shirt, pants, and hair.
Final Touches:
- Weave in any loose yarn ends using a tapestry needle.
- Check over your work for any gaps or loose stitches and secure them.
Your My Pal Pascal crochet toy is now complete and ready to be admired! Enjoy your handmade creation.
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