Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
amigurumi
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: To capture the "Ragdoll" look at a "full size" scale (approx. 14–16 inches/35–40 cm long), I will utilize a Color-Point design. The Main Color (MC) will be White, and the Contrasting Color (CC) will be Gray for the "points" (face mask, ears, tail, and paws). To meet the "Advanced" difficulty, the head will feature integrated tapestry crochet for the mask rather than an appliquéd patch.
2. **Construction Plan**: The project will be worked in separate pieces: a shaped head with muzzle definition, an elongated pear-shaped body, four limbs with color-blocked paws, two triangular ears, and a long tail. Pieces will be joined using a mattress stitch for a professional finish.
3. **Quality Assurance**: Common pitfalls in large amigurumi include "pitting" at decrease points and neck instability. I will specify "Invisible Decreases" (inv dec) and suggest a reinforced neck join. Color changes will be noted as "work the last loop of the previous stitch in the new color" to ensure clean transitions.
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Gauge: 5 sc x 5 rows = 1" (2.5 cm).
- Head: Max circumference of 60 sts ≈ 12" (30 cm).
- Body: Max circumference of 66 sts ≈ 13.2" (33.5 cm).
- Total length target: ~15" (38 cm).
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Includes Head, Body, Limbs, Ears, Tail, and Assembly. Yes.
2. **Consistency**: Stitch counts follow the standard 6-increase-per-round logic for amigurumi spheres. Yes.
3. **Constraints**: Uses US terminology, Imperial/Metric units, Worsted yarn, White/Gray colors. Yes.
4. **Safety**: Math verified. Round-by-round totals are provided in brackets. Yes.
Pattern
# Full-Size Ragdoll Cat Amigurumi
**Difficulty**: Advanced
**Finished Size**: Approximately 15 inches (38 cm) from nose to base of tail.
### Materials
* **Yarn**: Worsted Weight (Category 4).
* Main Color (MC): White (approx. 350 yds / 320 m)
* Contrasting Color (CC): Gray (approx. 150 yds / 137 m)
* Small amount of Pink for nose.
* **Hook**: US E/4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain a tight fabric.
* **Eyes**: 15 mm Blue Safety Eyes.
* **Notions**: Polyester fiberfill, stitch markers, yarn needle, pins for assembly.
### Gauge
20 sc and 20 rows = 4" (10 cm). Gauge is not critical, but stitches must be tight enough to prevent stuffing from showing.
### Abbreviations (US Terms)
* **ch**: chain
* **st(s)**: stitch(es)
* **sc**: single crochet
* **inc**: 2 sc in one st
* **dec**: invisible decrease (insert hook in front loops of next 2 sts, YO, pull through, YO, pull through)
* **MC**: Main Color (White)
* **CC**: Contrasting Color (Gray)
* **[ ]**: total stitch count for the round
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### Head
*Note: Color changes for the "mask" occur in Rnd 11-20. Carry the yarn not in use behind the work (tapestry style).*
Using **MC**, start with a Magic Ring.
**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in MR. [6]
**Rnd 2**: 6 inc. [12]
**Rnd 3**: (1 sc, inc) x 6. [18]
**Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) x 6. [24]
**Rnd 5**: (3 sc, inc) x 6. [30]
**Rnd 6**: (4 sc, inc) x 6. [36]
**Rnd 7**: (5 sc, inc) x 6. [42]
**Rnd 8**: (6 sc, inc) x 6. [48]
**Rnd 9**: (7 sc, inc) x 6. [54]
**Rnd 10**: (8 sc, inc) x 6. [60]
**Rnd 11-13**: sc around. [60]
**Rnd 14**: 24 sc MC, 12 sc CC, 24 sc MC. [60]
**Rnd 15**: 22 sc MC, 16 sc CC, 22 sc MC. [60]
**Rnd 16**: 20 sc MC, 20 sc CC, 20 sc MC. [60]
**Rnd 17-19**: 18 sc MC, 24 sc CC, 18 sc MC. [60]
**Rnd 20**: 20 sc MC, 20 sc CC, 20 sc MC. [60]
*Place Safety Eyes between Rnds 17 and 18, approximately 10-12 sts apart, centered within the Gray mask.*
**Rnd 21**: (8 sc, dec) x 6. [54]
**Rnd 22**: (7 sc, dec) x 6. [48]
**Rnd 23**: (6 sc, dec) x 6. [42]
**Rnd 24**: (5 sc, dec) x 6. [36]
**Rnd 25**: (4 sc, dec) x 6. [30]
*Stuff head firmly.*
**Rnd 26**: (3 sc, dec) x 6. [24]
**Rnd 27**: (2 sc, dec) x 6. [18]
**Rnd 28**: (1 sc, dec) x 6. [12]
**Rnd 29**: 6 dec. [6]
Fasten off, weave in ends. Use Pink yarn to embroider a small inverted triangle nose in the center of the CC mask.
### Body
Using **MC**.
**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in MR. [6]
**Rnd 2**: 6 inc. [12]
**Rnd 3**: (1 sc, inc) x 6. [18]
**Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) x 6. [24]
**Rnd 5**: (3 sc, inc) x 6. [30]
**Rnd 6**: (4 sc, inc) x 6. [36]
**Rnd 7**: (5 sc, inc) x 6. [42]
**Rnd 8**: (6 sc, inc) x 6. [48]
**Rnd 9**: (7 sc, inc) x 6. [54]
**Rnd 10**: (8 sc, inc) x 6. [60]
**Rnd 11**: (9 sc, inc) x 6. [66]
**Rnd 12-25**: sc around. [66]
**Rnd 26**: (9 sc, dec) x 6. [60]
**Rnd 27-28**: sc around. [60]
**Rnd 29**: (8 sc, dec) x 6. [54]
**Rnd 30-31**: sc around. [54]
**Rnd 32**: (7 sc, dec) x 6. [48]
**Rnd 33-34**: sc around. [48]
**Rnd 35**: (6 sc, dec) x 6. [42]
**Rnd 36-37**: sc around. [42]
**Rnd 38**: (5 sc, dec) x 6. [36]
**Rnd 39-40**: sc around. [36]
**Rnd 41**: (4 sc, dec) x 6. [30]
**Rnd 42-43**: sc around. [30]
**Rnd 44**: (3 sc, dec) x 6. [24]
**Rnd 45**: sc around. [24]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing (approx. 18"/45 cm). Stuff firmly.
### Front Legs (Make 2)
Starting with **CC**.
**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in MR. [6]
**Rnd 2**: 6 inc. [12]
**Rnd 3**: (1 sc, inc) x 6. [18]
**Rnd 4-7**: sc around. [18]
Change to **MC**.
**Rnd 8-22**: sc around. [18]
Stuff the bottom 2/3 of the leg. Leave the top 1/3 lightly stuffed to allow the leg to sit flat against the body.
**Rnd 23**: (1 sc, dec) x 6. [12]
**Rnd 24**: 6 dec. [6]
Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
### Back Legs (Make 2)
Starting with **CC**.
**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in MR. [6]
**Rnd 2**: 6 inc. [12]
**Rnd 3**: (1 sc, inc) x 6. [18]
**Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) x 6. [24]
**Rnd 5-8**: sc around. [24]
Change to **MC**.
**Rnd 9-18**: sc around. [24]
**Rnd 19**: (2 sc, dec) x 6. [18]
**Rnd 20-22**: sc around. [18]
Stuff as with front legs.
**Rnd 23**: (1 sc, dec) x 6. [12]
**Rnd 24**: 6 dec. [6]
Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
### Ears (Make 2)
Using **CC**.
**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in MR. [6]
**Rnd 2**: (1 sc, inc) x 3. [9]
**Rnd 3**: (2 sc, inc) x 3. [12]
**Rnd 4**: (3 sc, inc) x 3. [15]
**Rnd 5**: (4 sc, inc) x 3. [18]
**Rnd 6**: (5 sc, inc) x 3. [21]
**Rnd 7**: sc around. [21]
Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Flatten ears.
### Tail
Using **CC**.
**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in MR. [6]
**Rnd 2**: 6 inc. [12]
**Rnd 3**: (3 sc, inc) x 3. [15]
**Rnd 4-30**: sc around. [15]
Stuff lightly every few rounds.
Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
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### Assembly Instructions
1. **Head to Body**: Pin the head to the neck opening of the body. Use the long tail from the body to sew the pieces together using a whip stitch or mattress stitch. Ensure the face mask is centered with the front of the body. Add extra stuffing before closing the gap to prevent "floppy head syndrome."
2. **Ears**: Pin the ears to the top of the head between Rnds 4 and 10. They should be slightly curved for a natural look. Sew in place.
3. **Front Legs**: Sew the front legs to the sides of the body approximately 2 rounds below the neck join.
4. **Back Legs**: Sew the back legs to the sides of the body approximately 6 rounds from the bottom of the body (the widest part). For a "laying down" ragdoll pose, sew them slightly toward the sides rather than directly underneath.
5. **Tail**: Sew the tail to the center back of the body at approximately Rnd 8.
6. **Finishing**: (Optional) Use a wire pet brush to lightly brush the Gray yarn on the tail and ears to give it a "fluffy" Ragdoll texture. Use black embroidery floss to add whiskers if desired.
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