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Abbreviations (US Terms) MR: Magic Ring sc: Single crochet inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch) dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together) inc3: 3 sc in the same stitch dec3: 3 stitches single crocheted together BLO: Back loop only FLO: Front loop only sl st: Slip stitch ch: Chain Materials List Yarn: Cotton amigurumi yarn in skin color, turquoise (for outfit and headband), golden yellow (for trim/jewelry), and black (for hair). Crochet Hook: 2.0 mm or 2.25 mm. Eyes: 10 mm or 12 mm black safety eyes. Stuffing & Framing: Fiberfill stuffing, craft wire or a bendable wire skeleton for body and neck support. Notions: Tapestry needle, black and white embroidery thread (for eye and lash details), scissors, stitch marker.
1. Arms (Make 2) Start with skin-colored yarn. Stuff lightly, filling less towards the top. R1: 6 sc in MR (6) R2: (1 sc, 1 inc) * 3 (9) R3–R5 (3 rounds): 9 sc (9) R6: 1 dec, 7 sc (8) — (creates the thumb shape) R7–R22 (16 rounds): 8 sc (8) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. 2. Legs & Trousers (Make 2) Foot and Base Leg (Skin Color) R1: 6 sc in MR (6) R2: (1 sc, 1 inc) * 3 (9) R3–R8 (6 rounds): 9 sc (9) Change to turquoise yarn. Harem Pants Flare (Turquoise Yarn) R9: FLO: inc in every st (18) R10: (1 sc, 1 inc) * 9 (27) R11: (2 sc, 1 inc) * 9 (36) R12–R30 (19 rounds): 36 sc (36) R31: (2 sc, 1 dec) * 9 (27) R32: (1 sc, 1 dec) * 9 (18) Fasten off the first leg. Do not cut the yarn on the second leg. 3. Body Joining & Torso Joining: At the end of the second leg, ch 2 and join to the first leg with a sl st. R33: 18 sc (first leg) + 2 sc (along chain) + 18 sc (second leg) + 2 sc (along chain) = 40 sc R34–R38 (5 rounds): 40 sc (40) Change to golden yellow yarn for the waistband trim (can be worked in BLO): R39: (8 sc, 1 dec) * 4 (36) Change to skin color yarn (exposed waist section): R40–R44 (5 rounds): 36 sc (36) R45: (4 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (30) R46–R48 (3 rounds): 30 sc (30) Change to turquoise yarn (Bustier/Top): R49: (3 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (24) R50–R52 (3 rounds): 24 sc (24) Change to skin color yarn (Shoulder/Neck transition): R53: Attach arms to the sides of the body. Crochet 4 sc across the inner arm and body together on each side (narrowing down to 24 sc total around). R54: (2 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (18) R55: (1 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (12) R56: (1 dec) * 6 (6) R57–R59 (3 rounds): 6 sc (Neck) — Remember to insert the support wire into the neck.
4. Head Continue from the neck with skin color yarn, or make separately and sew: R1: 6 sc in MR (6) R2: Inc in every st (12) R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (18) R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (24) R5: (3 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (30) R6: (4 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (36) R7: (5 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (42) R8: (6 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (48) R9–R21 (13 rounds): 48 sc (48) Inserting Eyes: Place safety eyes between R14 and R15, spaced 8 stitches apart. R22: (6 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (42) R23: (5 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (36) R24: (4 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (30) R25: (3 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (24) — Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill. R26: (2 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (18) R27: (1 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (12) R28: (1 dec) * 6 (6) and weave closed. 5. Hair, Headband, & Outfit Details Hair (Black Yarn) Wig Cap Base: Start with 6 sc in MR and expand up to R8 (48 sc). Hair Strands: Chain along the edge of the base (e.g., ch 40–50), then half double crochet or single crochet back along the chain to create wavy strands. For the high ponytail style shown in the image, gather the strands at the back and secure them with a turquoise band. Off-the-Shoulder Sleeve Detail (Turquoise Yarn) Ch 15, sc 14 along the chain, and sew from the shoulder edges toward the chest. Embroider a small gold diamond/drop motif in the center of the bust.
Headband (Turquoise & Gold) Chain long enough to wrap around the head and hdc across. Make a small golden circle/ring and sew it to the center. Assembly & Facial Details Facial Features: Use black embroidery thread to embroider eyelashes and defined eyebrows above the eyes. Add white thread along the outer edge of the eyes for highlight. Embroider a small nose using skin-colored yarn 1 round below the eyes. Arms: Attach/sew secure alignment at shoulder height. Jewelry: Chain using golden yellow yarn to form hoop earrings and a necklace, then sew them into place.