Difficulty: Intermediate. Finished size: approx 22-26 cm (9-10") tall depending on yarn/hook/gauge. Notes: This pattern uses US crochet terms. UK term equivalents are provided. Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use stitch markers. Stuff firmly but not overstuffed for smooth shaping. This pattern is for personal use and gifts; do not sell as an official licensed item.
10 sc x 12 rows = 5 cm (2") using 3.5 mm hook. Gauge is not critical but affects finished size.
US sc = UK dc. Keep using US terms as written in this pattern.
Make the head, body/torso, arms, legs, hair and simple shirt collar. Color changes are worked in the round where noted (fasten off or carry yarn inside body where neat). Peter: white shirt, dark green trousers, flesh skin tone, brown hair, black shoes.
Start with magic ring and work in continuous rounds.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)R2: inc x6 (12)R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)R8-R13: sc around (42) - 6 rounds (adjust count for desired head height)R14: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)R15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)R16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)Place safety eyes between R9 and R10 spaced about 8-10 sts apart depending on desired face look. Stuff firmly then continue:
R17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)R18: (sc, dec) x6 (12)R19: dec x6 (6)Finish: fasten off leaving long tail. Close opening by threading tail through front loops of remaining sts and pulling tight. Weave in end.MR, 4 sc (4)inc x4 (8)sc around 1 round (8)Place and sew to face between eyes slightly lower. Stuff lightly if desired.Start with flesh for neck/upper torso then change to white for shirt, then to green for trousers.R1: MR, 6 sc (6)R2: inc x6 (12)R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)R6-R9: sc around (30) - 4 rounds (neck and upper chest)Change to white yarn for shirtR10-R14: sc around (30) - 5 rounds (shirt)Change to flesh for belly over round R15: sc around (30) - make belly puff by inserting extra stuffing here; use 1-2 rounds of 36 sc to create a rounder belly: R15: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36) then R16: sc around (36)Change to green for trousersR17: (5 sc, dec) x6 (30)R18-R22: sc around (30) - 5 rounds (upper trousers)Stuff firmly as you go. For the crotch shaping: R23: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)R24-R26: sc around (24)Attach legs to the bottom later; leave a long tail to sew legs into place if working as separate pieces. Fasten off and weave in.R1: MR, 6 sc (6)R2-R3: sc around (6) - 2 roundsStuff lightlyR4: change to white, sc around (6) - cuffR5: finish off leaving tail to sew to shoulder area. Position arms and sew to sides of torso. Slight inward stitch gives Peter his typical downturn shoulders.Shoe color: black or dark brownStart with shoe color MR, 6 sc (6)R2: inc x6 (12)R3: sc around (12)R4: change to green, sc around (12)R5-R10: sc around (12) - lengthen leg to desired thigh lengthStuff and flatten top opening, leave tail, sew legs to lower torso spaced about 8 sts apart. To make a seated/standable base, slightly flatten shoe and sew a few stitches across sole.Peter has a simple short hairline. You will embroider a short hairline using surface stitches.
Using white yarn, single crochet about 10-14 sts along the neck seam to make a narrow collar flap and stitch it down in place. Add 2 small French knot-like buttons with black or dark yarn down the shirt center.
Block lightly by shaping with hands and a small amount of steam from a distance if your yarn permits. Avoid direct heat on safety eyes. Label the doll with care instructions: hand wash cold, reshape, lay flat to dry.
This pattern is an original fan-made crochet pattern inspired by a copyrighted TV character. It is intended for personal, non-commercial use and gifting. If you plan to sell finished dolls, check local licensing rules and label as "fan art" and not as an official product. Avoid small detachable parts for toys intended for children under 3.
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