Type
Machine Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
hat
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: Honour the user’s explicit hand-crochet amigurumi brief over the machine-knit beanie template. All parts are worked in US-term continuous-spiral sc with a hook, velvet #4 for the bear and cotton for the flower, using standard 6-point increase/decrease rhythm so every piece stays round and plush.
2. **Construction Plan**: Separate closed or open-spiral pieces (head, ears, muzzle, body, limbs, flower) sewn together after firm stuffing; flower assembled then placed in the paws.
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- Keep 6-point inc/dec only — no 8- or 10-point rounds that facet velvet.
- Place eyes and muzzle before stuffing the head; stuff body before the 18-st neck.
- Velvet sheds and splits: tight 3.5 mm gauge, invisible dec, no color changes mid-round on the body.
4. **Final Calculations**: Gauge 5 sc × 5 rnds = 1 in (2.5 cm) on 3.5 mm velvet. Head 48 sts (≈ 3 in / 7.5 cm Ø). Body max 54 sts, 26 rnds, neck 18 sts. Seated height 8 in (20 cm). Main yarn ≈ 160 yd caramel + 20% buffer.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: STEP 1–8 tables present (intake, components, materials/notions, assembly, full rnd-by-rnd for every listed piece, face placement, scaling, cross-check). Hand-crochet confirmation at top of pattern. Pass.
2. **Consistency**: Head 6→48→6; body 6→54→18; arms 6→15→12; legs 6→24→12; muzzle oval 12→30; petals 6→18→12; center 12; stem 5. All 6-point math closed. Gauge × stitch counts match 8 in seated. Pass.
3. **Constraints**: Hook-worked continuous spiral only; no machine/loom/weaving. Color 60/30/10 respected. Safety eyes + embroidery, not crocheted eyes. Velvet body / cotton flower. Pass.
4. **Safety**: Stitch arithmetic verified; no contradictory counts. Pass.
5. **Fix before writing**: None required.
Pattern
This is a hand crochet (hook-worked) pattern, not machine knitted.
Assumption: 8 in (20 cm) seated teddy; US terms; continuous spiral unless a table says rows.
Abbreviations (US)
| Abbr | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| inc | 2 sc in same st |
| dec | invisible sc2tog (front loops only) |
| BLO | back loop only |
| bobble | 5-dc bobble: [yo, insert, yo, pull up, yo, draw through 2] 5 times in same st, yo, draw through all 6 loops, ch 1 to close |
| FO | fasten off |
| rnd | round |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| SM | stitch marker |
Work in a continuous spiral. Mark rnd 1 with SM; move every rnd. Do not join or chain up unless noted. Invisible decrease throughout for a smooth velvet surface.
STEP 1 — INTAKE
| Item | Confirmed value |
|---|---|
| Craft | Traditional hand crochet with a hook only (not machine knit, not loom, not woven) |
| Terminology | US |
| Target finished height | 8 in / 20 cm seated (ears included); ≈ 9.5 in / 24 cm if posed upright on legs |
| Silhouette | Egg/barrel body, stubby rounded limbs, seamless curves, firm-stuffed, no flat planes |
| Main yarn | Worsted/Aran weight (#4), polyester velvet/chenille plush (e.g. Yarn Bee Velvety Smooth or equivalent) |
| Flower yarn | Worsted or DK cotton or cotton-acrylic (e.g. Lily Sugar’n Cream / 24/7 Cotton) for stitch definition |
| Hook — body (velvet) | 3.5 mm (US E-4) |
| Hook — flower (cotton) | 2.75 mm (US C-2) |
| Gauge (velvet, 3.5 mm, spiral sc) | 5 sc × 5 rnds = 1 in / 2.5 cm, dense enough that stuffing does not show |
| Gauge (cotton, 2.75 mm, spiral sc) | 6 sc × 7 rnds = 1 in / 2.5 cm |
| Tension swatch | Crochet a 12-rnd circle: R1 6 sc MR, then standard 6-point inc to 72 sts. Block-free; measure across rnd 10 (should read ≈ 2 in / 5 cm). Adjust hook 0.5 mm to match before starting. |
| Stuffing | Polyester fiberfill, packed firmly into continuous curves |
| Eyes | 12 mm glossy black safety eyes (not crocheted) |
| Face | Dark brown embroidery floss nose/mouth; rose-pink brushed blush |
| Skill | Confident beginner |
| Color rule | 60 / 30 / 10 as locked in STEP 2–3 |
STEP 2 — COMPONENT BREAKDOWN TABLE
| Step # | Component | Qty | Purpose | Reference feature matched | Color used | % role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head | 1 | Sphere, eye/muzzle carrier | Soft round head, no corners | Caramel-tan | 60% dominant |
| 2 | Ears (outer) | 2 | Cupped rounds, flattened | Small rounded ears | Caramel-tan | 60% dominant |
| 3 | Ears (inner) | 2 | Inner circles sewn on outer | Inner-ear contrast circles | Ivory-cream | 30% secondary (10% ivory share) |
| 4 | Muzzle | 1 | Oval patch | Cream/ivory oval muzzle | Ivory-cream | 30% secondary |
| 5 | Body | 1 | Egg/barrel, neck = 18 sts | Egg/barrel, stubby torso | Caramel-tan | 60% dominant |
| 6 | Arms | 2 | Short tapered tubes | Stubby rounded arms / paws | Caramel-tan | 60% dominant |
| 7 | Legs | 2 | Short tubes, wider sole | Stubby rounded legs | Caramel-tan | 60% dominant |
| 8 | Flower petals | 6 | Domed discs | 6 rounded, gently domed pink petals | Blush-pink | 30% secondary (15% pink share) |
| 9 | Flower center | 1 | Bobble disc | Dense mustard-orange bobble center | Mustard-orange | 10% accent |
| 10 | Stem | 1 | Thin 5-st tube | Long thin green stem | Leaf-green | 30% secondary (5% green share) |
| 11 | Leaves | 2 | Flat pointed BLO leaves | Two pointed ribbed leaves | Leaf-green | 30% secondary |
| 12 | Nose / mouth | — | Surface embroidery | Embroidered brown nose and mouth | Deep brown floss | 10% accent |
| 13 | Eyes | 2 | Hardware | Glossy black safety eyes | Black 12 mm | 10% accent |
| 14 | Cheek blush | 2 | Brushed color | Soft brushed rosy-pink cheeks | Rose-pink | 10% accent |
STEP 3 — MATERIALS & SIZE CALCULATION TABLE
| Component | Est. stitch count | Finished dimension | Yarn yardage (net) | Hook | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 768 sc | 3.0 in / 7.5 cm Ø; 3.1 in / 8 cm tall | 40 yd / 37 m | 3.5 mm | Caramel-tan |
| Ears outer ×2 | 252 sc | 1.5 in / 4 cm across each | 13 yd / 12 m | 3.5 mm | Caramel-tan |
| Inner ears ×2 | 72 sc | 1.1 in / 2.8 cm across each | 4 yd / 4 m | 3.5 mm | Ivory-cream |
| Muzzle | 144 sc | 1.75 in W × 1.25 in H (4.5 × 3.2 cm) | 8 yd / 7 m | 3.5 mm | Ivory-cream |
| Body | 1,044 sc | 3.5 in / 9 cm Ø; 5.25 in / 13.5 cm tall | 54 yd / 49 m | 3.5 mm | Caramel-tan |
| Arms ×2 | 300 sc | 2.25 in / 5.5 cm long; 1.0 in / 2.5 cm Ø | 16 yd / 15 m | 3.5 mm | Caramel-tan |
| Legs ×2 | 492 sc | 2.75 in / 7 cm long; 1.5 in / 4 cm sole | 26 yd / 24 m | 3.5 mm | Caramel-tan |
| Petals ×6 | 396 sc | 1.25 in / 3.2 cm each | 16 yd / 15 m | 2.75 mm | Blush-pink |
| Flower center | 42 sc + 6 bobbles | 0.75 in / 2 cm Ø | 5 yd / 5 m | 2.75 mm | Mustard-orange |
| Stem | 200 sc | 6.0 in / 15 cm long; 0.3 in / 8 mm Ø | 8 yd / 7 m | 2.75 mm | Leaf-green |
| Leaves ×2 | 42 sc/hdc/dc | 2.0 in / 5 cm long each | 4 yd / 4 m | 2.75 mm | Leaf-green |
| Face embroidery | — | — | 2 yd floss | — | Deep brown + rose-pink |
| TOTAL net | — | 8 in / 20 cm seated | Caramel 149 yd; ivory 12 yd; pink 16 yd; green 12 yd; mustard 5 yd | — | — |
| + 20% buffer | — | — | Caramel 180 yd / 165 m; ivory 15 yd / 14 m; blush-pink 20 yd / 18 m; leaf-green 15 yd / 14 m; mustard-orange 6 yd / 6 m | — | 60/30/10 held |
| Buy | — | — | 1 skein caramel velvet ≥ 180 yd; 1 mini/scrap each ivory, blush-pink, leaf-green, mustard | — | — |
Notions
| Notion | Spec |
|---|---|
| Safety eyes | 2 × 12 mm glossy black, with lock washers |
| Stuffing | Polyester fiberfill, ≈ 4 oz / 113 g |
| Yarn needle | Large-eye tapestry, blunt, for velvet |
| Embroidery needle | Sharp, for floss on muzzle |
| Stitch markers | 1 locking + extras for eye/limb placement |
| Embroidery floss | Deep brown (nose/mouth); rose-pink (optional cheek stitches) |
| Cheek color | Dry pastel, powder blush, or fabric chalk in rose-pink (brushed) |
| Optional stem wire | 18-ga floral wire or pipe cleaner, 7 in / 18 cm, capped ends |
| Scissors, pins | For placement before sewing |
| Safety note | Safety eyes are a choking hazard — not for children under 3 years; embroider eyes instead if needed |
STEP 4 — CONSTRUCTION / ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE TABLE
| Order | Piece | Built from → to | Joins with | Join method | Join location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Inner ears | MR → rnd 3 (18 sts), FO | Outer ears | Whipstitch, ivory side facing | Centered on outer ear, covering outer rnds 3–6 |
| B | Outer ears | MR → rnd 7 (18 sts), flatten, no stuff | Head | Mattress / whipstitch through both layers | Head rnds 5–8, inner edges 6 sts apart, symmetric on midline |
| C | Muzzle | Oval ch-6 → rnd 6 (30 sts) | Head | Whipstitch, light stuffing as you close | Centered on face, covering head rnds 12–18 |
| D | Safety eyes | — | Head | Hardware washers on inside, before stuffing head | Between head rnds 10–11, 8 sts apart, sitting just above muzzle corners |
| E | Nose + mouth | — | Muzzle | Satin + straight stitch, deep brown floss | Upper third of muzzle (see STEP 6) |
| F | Cheek blush | — | Head | Dry pastel brushed in circles; optional 3–4 satin sts | 1 rnd below and 2 sts outside each eye |
| G | Head close | Stuff firmly at rnd 20; drawstring rnd 23 | — | Needle through front loops of last 6 sts, cinch, bury | Bottom of head (neck) |
| H | Body | MR → rnd 26 (18-st neck), stuff from rnd 18 | Head | Whipstitch 18 neck sts to head base (rnds 21–23 area) | Centered; head sits in a continuous curve, no shelf |
| I | Arms | MR → rnd 11 (12 sts), light stuff rnds 1–9 | Body | Flatten 12-st opening; whipstitch | Body rnds 22–25, sides; front edges 10 sts apart so paws meet at chest |
| J | Legs | MR → rnd 14 (12 sts), firm stuff | Body | Flatten slightly; whipstitch | Body rnds 6–10, angled 15–20° forward for sitting; inner edges 4 sts apart |
| K | Petals | MR → rnd 5 (12 sts), light stuff, dome | Flower center | Whipstitch petal base (2–3 sts) | Evenly around center rnd 3–4 (6 petals, 2 sts of center each) |
| L | Stem | MR → rnd 40 (5 sts); optional wire | Flower center | Insert 4–5 sts into back of center; sew | Center back, so petals face forward |
| M | Leaves | Flat BLO oval | Stem | Wrap-sew at leaf base | Stem rnds 12 and 18, opposite sides, pointing up at 45° |
| N | Flower to bear | Completed flower | Both paws | Tack stem + 2–3 sts of each paw around stem | Paws meet at upper chest; flower upright |
STEP 5 — FULL ROUND-BY-ROUND PATTERN TABLES
Work caramel-tan velvet with 3.5 mm unless a table says otherwise. Cotton flower pieces use 2.75 mm.
5.1 Head (caramel-tan, make 1)
| Rnd | Instruction | Stitch count | Special note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 sc in MR | 6 | Pull ring closed; no gap |
| 2 | inc × 6 | 12 | (6 inc → 6 + 6 = 12 ✓) |
| 3 | (sc, inc) × 6 | 18 | (6 inc → 12 + 6 = 18 ✓) |
| 4 | (2 sc, inc) × 6 | 24 | (6 inc → 18 + 6 = 24 ✓) |
| 5 | (3 sc, inc) × 6 | 30 | (6 inc → 24 + 6 = 30 ✓) |
| 6 | (4 sc, inc) × 6 | 36 | (6 inc → 30 + 6 = 36 ✓) |
| 7 | (5 sc, inc) × 6 | 42 | (6 inc → 36 + 6 = 42 ✓) |
| 8 | (6 sc, inc) × 6 | 48 | (6 inc → 42 + 6 = 48 ✓) max Ø |
| 9–16 | sc in each st | 48 | 8 even rnds; sphere walls |
| 17 | (6 sc, dec) × 6 | 42 | (6 dec → 48 − 6 = 42 ✓) |
| 18 | (5 sc, dec) × 6 | 36 | (6 dec → 42 − 6 = 36 ✓) |
| 19 | (4 sc, dec) × 6 | 30 | (6 dec → 36 − 6 = 30 ✓) |
| 20 | (3 sc, dec) × 6 | 24 | (6 dec → 30 − 6 = 24 ✓) Stuff firmly now. Eyes already set (STEP 6). |
| 21 | (2 sc, dec) × 6 | 18 | (6 dec → 24 − 6 = 18 ✓) |
| 22 | (sc, dec) × 6 | 12 | (6 dec → 18 − 6 = 12 ✓) top up stuffing |
| 23 | dec × 6 | 6 | (6 dec → 12 − 6 = 6 ✓) |
| Close | Cut 8 in tail. Needle through front loops of 6 sts, cinch, bury. | 0 | Drawstring / invisible close |
| Summary | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rounds | 23 |
| Final count before close | 6 |
| Stuffing point | Start packing at rnd 16–17; firm-fill at rnd 20 before decreasing past 24 |
| Closing method | Drawstring through front loops |
| Color | Caramel-tan entire piece |
5.2 Ears × 2 — outer (caramel-tan) + inner (ivory-cream)
Outer ear (caramel-tan, make 2)
| Rnd | Instruction | Stitch count | Special note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 sc in MR | 6 | |
| 2 | inc × 6 | 12 | (6 + 6 = 12 ✓) |
| 3 | (sc, inc) × 6 | 18 | (12 + 6 = 18 ✓) |
| 4 | (2 sc, inc) × 6 | 24 | (18 + 6 = 24 ✓) |
| 5–6 | sc in each st | 24 | 2 even rnds, gentle cup |
| 7 | (2 sc, dec) × 6 | 18 | (24 − 6 = 18 ✓) FO, 10 in tail. Do not stuff. Flatten into a rounded pad. |
Inner ear (ivory-cream, make 2)
| Rnd | Instruction | Stitch count | Special note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 sc in MR | 6 | |
| 2 | inc × 6 | 12 | (6 + 6 = 12 ✓) |
| 3 | (sc, inc) × 6 | 18 | (12 + 6 = 18 ✓) FO, 8 in tail. Do not stuff. |
| Summary | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rounds | Outer 7 / inner 3 |
| Final count before close | Outer 18 (open, flattened) / inner 18 (open, sewn flat) |
| Stuffing point | None (or 3–4 pinches in outer cup max — keep soft curve) |
| Closing method | No cinch; whipstitch open edge to head after inner is sewn on |
| Color | Outer caramel-tan; inner ivory-cream |
5.3 Muzzle (ivory-cream, make 1, oval)
Worked as an oval around a chain (not a circle) so the patch is egg-shaped.
| Rnd | Instruction | Stitch count | Special note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | ch 6 | — | Foundation; 5 working ch after skip |
| 1 | sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in last ch; rotate; sc in next 3 unused loops, 2 sc in remaining end | 12 | Oval start (4 + 3 + 3 + 2 = 12 ✓) |
| 2 | inc, 3 sc, inc × 3, 3 sc, inc × 2 | 18 | (6 inc → 12 + 6 = 18 ✓) incs sit at both ends |
| 3 | sc, inc, 3 sc, (sc, inc) × 3, 3 sc, (sc, inc) × 2 | 24 | (6 inc → 18 + 6 = 24 ✓) |
| 4 | 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) × 3, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) × 2 | 30 | (6 inc → 24 + 6 = 30 ✓) |
| 5 | sc in each st | 30 | Wall; keeps oval, not a circle |
| 6 | sc in each st | 30 | FO, 12 in tail |
| Summary | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rounds | 6 (+ ch-6 foundation) |
| Final count before close | 30, left open |
| Stuffing point | Light fiberfill while sewing to head — dome only, no hard ball |
| Closing method | Open edge whipstitched to head; no drawstring |
| Color | Ivory-cream entire piece |
5.4 Body (caramel-tan, make 1)
| Rnd | Instruction | Stitch count | Special note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 sc in MR | 6 | Bottom center |
| 2 | inc × 6 | 12 | (6 + 6 = 12 ✓) |
| 3 | (sc, inc) × 6 | 18 | (12 + 6 = 18 ✓) |
| 4 | (2 sc, inc) × 6 | 24 | (18 + 6 = 24 ✓) |
| 5 | (3 sc, inc) × 6 | 30 | (24 + 6 = 30 ✓) |
| 6 | (4 sc, inc) × 6 | 36 | (30 + 6 = 36 ✓) |
| 7 | (5 sc, inc) × 6 | 42 | (36 + 6 = 42 ✓) |
| 8 | (6 sc, inc) × 6 | 48 | (42 + 6 = 48 ✓) |
| 9 | (7 sc, inc) × 6 | 54 | (48 + 6 = 54 ✓) max barrel Ø |
| 10–18 | sc in each st | 54 | 9 even rnds — egg/barrel walls |
| 19 | (7 sc, dec) × 6 | 48 | (54 − 6 = 48 ✓) |
| 20 | sc in each st | 48 | |
| 21 | (6 sc, dec) × 6 | 42 | (48 − 6 = 42 ✓) |
| 22 | sc in each st | 42 | |
| 23 | (5 sc, dec) × 6 | 36 | (42 − 6 = 36 ✓) |
| 24 | (4 sc, dec) × 6 | 30 | (36 − 6 = 30 ✓) Begin firm stuffing; pack into a continuous egg, no dents. |
| 25 | (3 sc, dec) × 6 | 24 | (30 − 6 = 24 ✓) |
| 26 | (2 sc, dec) × 6 | 18 | (24 − 6 = 18 ✓) neck. FO, 14 in tail. Top up stuffing. Leave open. |
| Summary | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rounds | 26 |
| Final count before close | 18 (neck opening) |
| Stuffing point | From rnd 18; firm-pack at rnd 24 so the barrel stays round after neck decrease |
| Closing method | Open 18-st neck whipstitched to closed head (no drawstring on body) |
| Color | Caramel-tan entire piece |
5.5 Arms × 2 (caramel-tan)
| Rnd | Instruction | Stitch count | Special note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 sc in MR | 6 | Paw end |
| 2 | inc × 6 | 12 | (6 + 6 = 12 ✓) |
| 3 | (3 sc, inc) × 3 | 15 | (3 inc → 12 + 3 = 15 ✓) keeps a soft oval, not a faceted tube |
| 4–10 | sc in each st | 15 | 7 even rnds |
| 11 | (3 sc, dec) × 3 | 12 | (15 − 3 = 12 ✓) FO, 10 in tail |
| Summary | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rounds | 11 |
| Final count before close | 12, left open and flattened |
| Stuffing point | Light fill rnds 1–9 only; rnds 10–11 empty so the shoulder sews flat and the paw stays round |
| Closing method | Flattened 12-st opening whipstitched to body; no cinch |
| Color | Caramel-tan entire piece |
5.6 Legs × 2 (caramel-tan)
| Rnd | Instruction | Stitch count | Special note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 sc in MR | 6 | Sole center |
| 2 | inc × 6 | 12 | (6 + 6 = 12 ✓) |
| 3 | (sc, inc) × 6 | 18 | (12 + 6 = 18 ✓) |
| 4 | (2 sc, inc) × 6 | 24 | (18 + 6 = 24 ✓) sole Ø |
| 5–6 | sc in each st | 24 | 2 even rnds — rounded sole wall |
| 7 | (2 sc, dec) × 6 | 18 | (24 − 6 = 18 ✓) turn up into leg |
| 8–13 | sc in each st | 18 | 6 even rnds |
| 14 | (sc, dec) × 6 | 12 | (18 − 6 = 12 ✓) FO, 10 in tail |
| Summary | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rounds | 14 |
| Final count before close | 12, left slightly flattened |
| Stuffing point | Firm from sole through rnd 12; last rnd lightly filled |
| Closing method | Whipstitch 12-st opening to body; no drawstring |
| Color | Caramel-tan entire piece |
5.7 Flower petals × 6 (blush-pink cotton, 2.75 mm)
| Rnd | Instruction | Stitch count | Special note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 sc in MR | 6 | |
| 2 | inc × 6 | 12 | (6 + 6 = 12 ✓) |
| 3 | (sc, inc) × 6 | 18 | (12 + 6 = 18 ✓) |
| 4 | sc in each st | 18 | Dome wall |
| 5 | (sc, dec) × 6 | 12 | (18 − 6 = 12 ✓) FO, 8 in tail. Light stuff. Pinch into a gently domed disc, not a sharp teardrop. |
| Summary | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rounds | 5 |
| Final count before close | 12, sewn open-edge to center |
| Stuffing point | Pinch of fill after rnd 5 — dome only |
| Closing method | Open edge sewn to flower center (2–3 sts of petal base) |
| Color | Blush-pink entire piece |
5.8 Flower center (mustard-orange cotton, 2.75 mm, make 1)
| Rnd | Instruction | Stitch count | Special note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 sc in MR | 6 | |
| 2 | inc × 6 | 12 | (6 + 6 = 12 ✓) |
| 3 | (bobble, sc) × 6 | 12 | 6 bobbles + 6 sc; count stays 12. Dense mustard texture. (Alt: loop st in each of 12 sts.) |
| 4 | sc in each st | 12 | FO, 8 in tail. Light stuff. |
| Summary | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rounds | 4 |
| Final count before close | 12 |
| Stuffing point | After rnd 4, small pinch |
| Closing method | Left as a disc; petals sewn around rnds 3–4; stem sewn to back |
| Color | Mustard-orange entire piece |
5.9 Stem (leaf-green cotton, 2.75 mm, make 1)
| Rnd | Instruction | Stitch count | Special note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 sc in MR | 5 | Thin tube; pull ring tight |
| 2–40 | sc in each st | 5 | 39 even rnds. Optional: slide floral wire in at rnd 10, cap both ends. Do not fiberfill. |
| FO | Leave 8 in tail | 5 | Open end sews into flower-center back |
| Summary | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rounds | 40 |
| Final count before close | 5 |
| Stuffing point | None (wire optional) |
| Closing method | Open 5-st end inserted and sewn to back of center |
| Color | Leaf-green entire piece |
| Length check | 40 rnds ≈ 6 in / 15 cm at cotton gauge |
5.10 Leaves × 2 (leaf-green cotton, 2.75 mm, flat, ribbed)
Worked in rows, BLO throughout for the rib. Do not join into a tube.
| Row | Instruction | Stitch count | Special note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | ch 11 | 11 ch | Foundation |
| 1a | BLO: sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st | 9 sts down first side | Pointed tip starts at unused last ch |
| 1b | BLO: 3 sc in last ch (tip) | 3 at tip | Rotate to unused loops of foundation |
| 1c | BLO other side: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st | 9 sts up second side | FO, 6 in tail. Steam-light only; keep point soft, not starched. |
| Summary | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rows | 1 pass around the chain (two mirrored sides + tip) |
| Final count before close | 9 + 3 + 9 = 21 sts around |
| Stuffing point | None — flat leaf |
| Closing method | Base (the two sl st ends) wrapped and sewn to stem |
| Color | Leaf-green entire piece |
STEP 6 — FACE & DETAIL PLACEMENT TABLE
| Feature | Round / position reference | Placement instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Safety eyes | Head, between rnds 10 and 11 | Insert from the right side; 8 sts apart (count 8 unworked sts between posts). Centered on the face midline. Lock washers before stuffing and before rnd 20. 12 mm black. |
| Eye spacing check | At 48-st circumference | 8 sts ≈ 1.6 in / 4 cm center-to-center — correct for 12 mm eyes on this head |
| Muzzle | Head rnds 12–18 | Center oval so the long axis is horizontal. Top edge of muzzle sits 1 rnd below the eye line. Light-stuff as you sew so the patch is a soft dome, not a flat appliqué. |
| Nose | Muzzle rnds 2–4, upper third | Deep brown floss. Satin-stitch an inverted triangle 4 sts wide × 3 rnds tall, yarn-under. Apex points down. |
| Mouth | Immediately below nose apex | Deep brown. 2 vertical straight sts (2 rnds) then a small 3-st V or shallow W. Do not cut a wide grin — keep it small on the oval. |
| Inner ears | Outer-ear rnds 3–6 | Ivory circle centered; stitch through both layers so the ear reads as one rounded pad. |
| Ears on head | Head rnds 5–8 | Inner edges 6 sts apart. Slight forward tilt (front of ear in line with rnd 6, back in line with rnd 8). |
| Cheek blush | Head rnds 11–13 | Rose-pink dry pastel / powder, brushed in a ½ in / 1.3 cm circle. Center of each blush sits 1 rnd below and 2 sts outside each eye. Optional: 3–4 tiny satin sts in rose floss under the powder. |
| Head-to-body | Body rnd 26 (18 sts) to head base | Ease 18 neck sts around the closed 6-st cinch + rnds 21–22 of head so the join is a continuous curve. |
| Arms (holding pose) | Body rnds 22–25 | Paws rotate inward 45°; front edges 10 sts apart. After both arms are on, tack paws together over the stem. |
| Legs (seated) | Body rnds 6–10 | Soles face slightly forward and out; inner edges 4 sts apart. For upright standing, sew legs more under the barrel (rnds 4–8) with soles flat to the table. |
| Flower | Paws + upper chest | Stem vertical; petals clear of the muzzle. Two hidden tacks: (1) stem to both paws, (2) one petal edge to chest if it flops. |
STEP 7 — SIZE SCALING TABLE
| To change size by | Hook adjustment | Yarn-weight adjustment | Rounds to add / remove | Scaling point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +25% (≈ 10 in / 25 cm seated) | Body 4.0 mm; flower 3.0 mm | Stay #4 velvet, looser gauge (≈ 4.5 sc = 1 in) | Head: add 1 even rnd in the 48-st band (rnds 9–17). Body: add 2 even rnds in the 54-st band (rnds 10–20). Stem: add 8 rnds. | Even-rnd walls only; do not add a 9th increase (that would jump to 60 and facet) |
| +50% (≈ 12 in / 30 cm) | Body 4.5–5.0 mm | Bulky #5 chenille | Head: work to 54 sts — add rnd “(7 sc, inc) × 6 = 54”, then 9 even, then reverse. Body: work to 60 — add “(8 sc, inc) × 6 = 60”, +3 even rnds. Limbs: add 2 even rnds each. Eyes 14 mm. | Always add/remove in multiples of the 6-point band |
| −25% (≈ 6 in / 15 cm) | Body 3.0 mm; flower 2.25 mm | Light worsted or DK velvet | Head: delete 2 even rnds from rnds 9–16 (keep 6 even). Body: delete 3 even rnds from rnds 10–18. Stem: 30 rnds. Eyes 9–10 mm. | Do not skip an increase rnd or the sphere goes conical |
| −40% (keychain, ≈ 4.5 in) | 2.5 mm | DK or sport non-velvet (velvet underscales poorly) | Head max 36 sts (stop inc at rnd 6). Body max 42 sts (stop inc at rnd 7). Skip inner-ear rnd 3; 4 petals instead of 6 not allowed if matching reference — keep 6, work petals through rnd 4 only. Eyes 6–8 mm embroidered preferred. | Recheck 6-point math after any cap change |
| Same size, denser fabric | Drop 0.5 mm | Same yarns | No rnd change | Use if stuffing shows through velvet |
| Same size, softer slouch | Up 0.5 mm | Same yarns | No rnd change | Avoid — produces flat planes in velvet |
Rule: change hook/yarn first; add or subtract even rounds in the maximum-stitch band second; only then add a full inc/dec band (always ×6).
STEP 8 — CROSS-CHECK TABLE
| Component | Stitch math consistent? | Shape matches reference? | Roundness & stuffing correct? | Color matches 60/30/10? | Joining matches STEP 4? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Pass — 6-pt 6→48→6 | Pass — sphere, no corners | Pass — stuff at 24 sts | Pass — caramel | Pass — closed, sewn to 18-st neck | Pass |
| Ears outer ×2 | Pass — 6→24→18 | Pass — small rounded cups | Pass — unstuffed flatten | Pass — caramel | Pass — to head rnds 5–8 | Pass |
| Inner ears ×2 | Pass — 6→18 | Pass — circles | Pass — sewn flat | Pass — ivory (10% share) | Pass — onto outer | Pass |
| Muzzle | Pass — oval 12→30 | Pass — ivory oval patch | Pass — light dome | Pass — ivory | Pass — head rnds 12–18 | Pass |
| Body | Pass — 6→54→18 | Pass — egg/barrel | Pass — firm from rnd 18 | Pass — caramel | Pass — 18-st neck to head | Pass |
| Arms ×2 | Pass — 6→15→12 | Pass — stubby, rounded paws | Pass — light, shoulder empty | Pass — caramel | Pass — body rnds 22–25, inward | Pass |
| Legs ×2 | Pass — 6→24→12 | Pass — stubby, rounded sole | Pass — firm sole | Pass — caramel | Pass — body rnds 6–10 | Pass |
| Petals ×6 | Pass — 6→18→12 | Pass — 6 domed discs | Pass — pinch fill | Pass — blush-pink (15%) | Pass — around center | Pass |
| Flower center | Pass — 12 + 6 bobbles | Pass — dense mustard texture | Pass — pinch fill | Pass — mustard accent | Pass — petals + stem | Pass |
| Stem | Pass — 5 × 40 | Pass — long thin | Pass — no fill / optional wire | Pass — leaf-green (5%) | Pass — center back | Pass |
| Leaves ×2 | Pass — 21 around | Pass — pointed, BLO rib | Pass — flat | Pass — leaf-green | Pass — stem rnds 12 & 18 | Pass |
| Face | — | Pass — 12 mm eyes, brown nose, brushed blush | — | Pass — black / deep brown / rose accents (10%) | Pass — STEP 6 | Pass |
| Whole toy | All counts closed | Soft round plush, flower in paws | Firm curves, no flats | 60 caramel / 30 pink+ivory+green / 10 accents | Sequence A→N | Pass — ready to work |
Finishing (machine-free)
Weave all tails into stuffing cavities, not along the velvet surface (velvet tails creep). Do not steam velvet — it melts and marks; shape with fingers while stuffing. Cotton flower may take light steam from 8 in / 20 cm away. Mattress/whipstitch joins only; no latch-tool, no rehanging, no mattress-on-the-bed. Attach pom: not used.
End of pattern.
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