Crochet Doll Pattern: Knights of the Zodiac
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ScribdTranslationsDOLL PATTERN N° 3 - Knights of the Zodiac
For CROCHET OR AMIGURUMI (Roxana Jaime)
SIZE: 29 cm
MATERIALS
Skin color thread
Synthetic filling
Crochet hook according to the yarn
Pipe cleaner or wire
ABBREVIATIONS
AM: magic ring
Mp: half point or low point
Red dwarf
Gene. chain
Aum: increase
Dism. Decrease
Dism triple: 3 mp at the same point
Bloo: knit from the back of the stitch.
BASE BODY
HEAD
Skin color
Am: 6 mp
1 aum in each mp (12)
(1 mp, 1 aum) x 6 (18)
(2 mp, 1 aum) x 6 (24)
(3 mp, 1 aum) x 6 (30)
(4 mp, 1 aum) x 6 (36)
10 laps of 36 mp (= 360 mp)
We begin with the decreases
(4 mp–1 dism ) x6 (30)
30 mp
(3 mp–1 dism ) x6 (24)
8 mp, (dism) x 4 times–8 mp (20) Here I turn the fabric and fill in
8 mp- (dism) x 2 times) 8 mp (18)
(1mp, 1 dism) x 6 (12)
Dism x 6 (6)
Leave a long thread to sew onto the body and cut.
Ears (Make 2) in skin color
1. Am: 5 mp Do not close the ring. Adjust
ARMS(do 2)
Skin color
Am: 4 mp
(aum) x 4 (8)
144 mp
Cut thread. Do not fill
Feet and legs
With black color - keep filling in as you knit.
1) Am: 6 mp
2) 1 aum in each mp (12)
(1 mp, 1 aum) x 6 (18)
4) 1 mp - 1 aum - 5 mp - 1 aum - 1 mp - 1 aum - 1 mp, 1 aum - 5 mp - 1 aum (23)
Bloo: 23 mp
23 mp
8) 7 mp- (dism.) x 5- 6 mp (18)
9) 6 mp- (dism.) x 3- 4 mp- 1 dism (14)
10) 5 mp - 1 dism - 1 dism triple - -4 mp (11)
Change to the character's base color
11) 1 dism- - 9 mp (10)
228 mp
Cut thread
Make another leg the same, but do not cut the thread
Join with 2 strings (PHOTO 1-2-3-4-5) (I always start by joining from the
back of the doll
Knit 5 rounds of 24 stitches
Advance 2 measures and place a marker on the third (this would be the new beginning of the
return)
(4 mp, 1 dism) x 4 (20)
1 dism- 18 mp (19)
4 mp, 1 aum, 9 mp, 1 aum, 4 mp (21)
2 laps of 21 mp
5 mp, 1 aum, 9 mp, 1 aum, 5 mp (23)
2 laps of 23 mp
7 mp, 1 aum, 9 mp, 1 aum, 5 mp (25)
2 laps of 25 meters
Put on arms (if you find this part difficult to understand, look it up on YouTube)
tutorials to join amigurumi arms
- 4 sc - (join arm by crocheting 4 sc) - 9 sc - (join the other arm with 4 sc) - 4 sc
A turn of mp
Put pipe cleaners on the arms to give mobility (don't forget to go
filling in as you knit
In this round we will repeat (2 mp- 1 dism)
Change skin color
(1 mp, 1 Dism) repeat the entire round
- (dism) until obtaining 6 mp (place a wire or a bamboo stick, or whatever
soles to support the head
Knit 5 or 6 rounds of 6 single crochets (this will be the neck) cut the yarn.
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February 5, 2020
Common questions
Powered by AISticking to pattern instructions is critical for ensuring that the end product reflects the precise character attributes intended by the design. Consistent application of specified stitch counts, color changes, and assembly instructions contribute to the doll’s authenticity and detail mirroring the envisioned model, particularly crucial for themed designs like the Knights of the Zodiac .
Stitch decreases (dism) are systematically used to taper the crochet work, forming contour and volume reductions that mimic the natural shape of feet and legs. This sculpting through progressive decreases ensures proportional accuracy and anatomical resemblance as specified in the design .
A magic ring (Am) is crucial as it allows for the creation of a tight initial loop which prevents gaps in the center of the crochet work. It sets a secure foundation that maintains the integrity of the shape as additional stitches like increases (Aum) are layered on top to build up the size and form of the model .
The pattern instructions use a structured sequence of crochet techniques such as magic ring (Am), half point (Mp), increases (Aum), and decreases (Dism) to build different parts of the doll. This structured sequence facilitates each step of amigurumi construction, ensuring correct shaping and size of the doll components .
To create the Knights of the Zodiac doll using crochet or amigurumi, you need skin color thread, synthetic filling, a crochet hook that corresponds to the yarn size, and pipe cleaner or wire .
Beginners might struggle with techniques like constructing the magic ring (Am) for a tight start, executing precise decreases for shaping, and joining limbs using crocheted seams. These challenges can be effectively managed by practicing simpler projects first, watching tutorial videos for visual guidance, and seeking community advice for troubleshooting difficult sections .
Decreasing in the doll’s head construction begins after completing 10 rounds of 36 half-points (mp). This step is significant as it starts shaping the head to give it a dome-like structure while ensuring it connects seamlessly to the body .
Changing thread color is crucial for distinguishing different parts of the doll, such as transitioning from the feet and legs to the character's base garment. It adds detail and adherence to the designed character's color scheme, thus enhancing the aesthetic and recognizable features of the doll .
Pipe cleaners are used to give mobility to the doll's arms. They should be inserted into the arms during construction. This requires careful filling and crocheting around the pipe cleaners to secure them adequately .
The arms are attached by crocheting 4 single crochets (sc) to join each arm, following a sequence of 9 sc for symmetry. This is done to ensure that the arms are evenly positioned and firmly attached, which contributes to the balance and structure of the doll .