Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn Measurements:
- Outfit Color & Skin Color: Approximately 100 grams of yarn in each color
- Pink Yarn: Small amount (for the feet)
- Mane Color: Small amount (for the mane)
- Hook Size: 3.75mm or 3.5mm crochet hook
- Needle: Yarn Needle for sewing pieces together
- Stuffing: Polyfil for stuffing the doll
- Safety Eyes: 10.5mm safety eyes
- Other Notable Materials:
- Stitch marker
- Embroidery thread for eyelashes
- Pattern Measurements: Around 10-12 inches tall.
Abbreviations:
- SC – Single Crochet
- SC INC – Single Crochet Increase (2 SC in each stitch)
- INV DEC – Invisible Decrease (decreasing by working into the front loops of two consecutive stitches)
- Magic Circle – A loop where you crochet into the center to start the piece (used to begin rounds)
Stitching Rounds for Wanda the Crochet Unicorn Doll Pattern:
Starting the Magic Circle:
- Begin by creating a Magic Circle. This is the foundation for the doll’s body or head, depending on where you begin.
Round 1:
- Work 6 SC into the Magic Circle.
- Pull the yarn tail to close the circle tightly.
- Mark the first stitch of the round with a stitch marker.
Round 2:
- SC INC (Single Crochet Increase) in each stitch around. This means you will make 2 SC in each of the 6 stitches from the previous round.
- You should have 12 stitches at the end of Round 2.
Round 3:
- Increase and Regular Stitches:
- 1 SC, then SC INC in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around (1 SC, 1 SC INC) until you finish the round.
- This increases the stitch count by 6, bringing you to 18 stitches at the end of Round 3.
Round 4:
- Repeat 1 SC in the next 2 stitches, then SC INC in the next stitch. Continue this pattern around.
- At the end of Round 4, you should have 24 stitches.
Round 5 – 10 (or desired body length):
- For these rounds, SC in each stitch around. No increases are made.
- Keep stitching in each stitch until you have the desired height. For example, do 6 rounds of SC around (Rounds 5 to 10).
Round 11:
- Begin decreasing stitches. 1 SC in the next 2 stitches, then INV DEC (Invisible Decrease) in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around.
- At the end of Round 11, you should have 18 stitches.
Round 12:
- Continue with 1 SC in the next stitch, and INV DEC in the following stitch. Repeat until the round ends with 12 stitches.
Round 13:
- INV DEC around. You will decrease stitches in each round until the opening is small.
- After this round, your piece should have 6 stitches left.
Closing the Doll:
- Once you’ve completed the final decreases and have only 6 stitches left, fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Use a yarn needle to close the opening. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to seal.
Additional Notes for Stitching:
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds, especially in the earlier rounds, to avoid losing your place.
- Always ensure that the stitch count matches at the end of each round.
- After completing the body, head, or other parts, use the Yarn Needle to sew them together securely.
- For shaping, you may need to stuff the doll with polyfil as you go, ensuring it’s even and the doll maintains its form.
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