Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn:
- Garnstudio DROPS Safran– for the base structure of the doll.
- Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk– for adding soft textures (e.g., hair or accents).
- Garnstudio DROPS Melody– for fluffier details or clothing layers.
- Yarn Measurements:
- Garnstudio DROPS Safran: Approx. 50g (~160 yards/146 meters).
- Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk: Approx. 25g (~230 yards/210 meters).
- Garnstudio DROPS Melody: Approx. 25–50g (~70 yards/64 meters).
- Hook Size: 2.5 mm crochet hook (US size C/2) – ensures tight stitches ideal for amigurumi-style projects.
- Pattern Measurements: Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall.
- Needle: Tapestry Needle for sewing parts together and weaving in ends.
- Embroidery Needle – for finer details (e.g., facial expressions or clothing details).
Abbreviations
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st – Slip stitch
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- FO – Fasten off
Special Stitches
- Loop Stitch: Often used to create Pippi’s signature braids or hair.
- Invisible Decrease: For smooth shaping in amigurumi pieces.
- Surface Crochet: To add embroidered details or stripes on stockings.
- Cluster Stitch: Possible for textured details on clothing.
Stitching Instructions for Pippi Langstrømpe Pattern:
Head:
- Start with Garnstudio DROPS Safran yarn.
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, then work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc in next st, inc in next st repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 1 sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 5-10: Sc in each st around for 6 rounds. (24 sts)
- Round 11: 1 sc in next 2 sts, dec in next st repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 12: 1 sc in next st, dec in next st repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 13: Dec around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Body:
- Start with Garnstudio DROPS Safran yarn.
- Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc in next st, inc in next st repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 1 sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 5-10: Sc in each st around for 6 rounds. (24 sts)
- Round 11: 1 sc in next 2 sts, dec in next st repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 12: 1 sc in next st, dec in next st repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 13: Dec around. (6 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2):
- Start with Garnstudio DROPS Safran yarn.
- Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3-8: Sc in each st around for 6 rounds. (12 sts)
- Round 9: 1 sc in next st, dec in next st repeat around. (8 sts)
- Round 10: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2):
- Start with Garnstudio DROPS Safran yarn.
- Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc in next st, inc in next st repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4-9: Sc in each st around for 6 rounds. (18 sts)
- Round 10: 1 sc in next 2 sts, dec in next st repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 11: 1 sc in next st, dec in next st repeat around. (8 sts)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Hair:
- Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk for creating Pippi’s braids or hair.
- Use Loop Stitch to create the texture for her iconic wild braids. To do this, yarn over, pull up a loop, and then work the next stitch as normal, leaving a loop before each new stitch.
- Attach the hair to the head by stitching it around the top in clusters or sections, ensuring that the loops are even and fluffy.
Assembly:
- Using the tapestry needle, sew the head to the body, ensuring it is centered properly.
- Sew the arms to the body at the shoulders.
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Add details such as Pippi’s signature facial features using the embroidery needle. You can add eyebrows, eyes, and a simple mouth with black yarn.
- Add her clothing, such as a dress, stockings, and shoes. You may use Garnstudio DROPS Melody for extra texture in the clothing layers. Use surface crochet to add stripes to her stockings, or a cluster stitch for decorative clothing accents.
- Fasten off any loose ends and weave in the yarn.
Optional:
- You can add small beads or buttons to make the clothes and accessories stand out more.
- If you wish to make her a more solid, standing doll, you can add a small weight or stiffener in the base of her body.
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