Type
Crochet
Difficulty
beginner
Category
amigurumi
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**:
* To represent a 14-year-old boy, the proportions will be slightly leaner than a toddler doll, using a modified cylinder-to-sphere construction.
* The "Simple Shapes" template will be adapted: Legs (Cylinders) will be joined to form the Torso (Oval/Cylinder), and the Head will be a Sphere.
* Color blocking will be used for the outfit (Jeans = Blue, Sweater = Sage Green) to minimize separate pieces.
* Texture for "curlyish" hair will be achieved using a wig-cap base with simple chain-loop curls.
2. **Construction Plan**:
* **Legs & Body**: Worked bottom-up as one piece. Start with blue, transition to sage green for the sweater.
* **Head**: Worked as a separate sphere and sewn to the body for better neck stability.
* **Arms**: Simple cylinders in sage green, ending with skin-tone "hands."
* **Beanie**: A slightly oversized half-sphere in grey to fit over the hair.
* **Hair**: A wig cap with attached corkscrews/loops.
3. **Quality Assurance**:
* **Neck Stability**: Amigurumi heads can be heavy. I will include instructions for firm stuffing or a "neck bridge" to ensure the head doesn't flop.
* **Color Transitions**: Instructions will specify changing colors on the last pull-through of the previous stitch for clean lines.
* **Symmetry**: Leg joining math must be precise to ensure the body doesn't twist.
4. **Final Calculations**:
* Standard Gauge: 5-6 sc per inch.
* Finished Height: Approx. 8-9 inches (20-23 cm).
* Stitch Count Logic: Legs (10 sts each) + 2 joining sts = 24 sts for the torso. Head max width = 36 sts for a balanced look.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Includes materials, legs, body, head, arms, beanie, and hair sections.
2. **Consistency**: Checked math for all rounds. (e.g., Rnd 3 of Head: (2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24).
3. **Constraints**: Matches the "14-year-old boy" description with specific colors (Sage, Grey, Blue, Blonde, Blue eyes).
4. **Safety**: Invisible decreases recommended for professional finish. Math for leg-joining verified (10 + 10 + 4 bridging sts = 24).
Pattern
# Intermediate Amigurumi Boy: Sage & Denim Edition
This pattern creates a stylized 14-year-old boy doll. It uses intermediate techniques including color changes, joining legs, and textural hair work.
### Materials
* **Yarn**: Worsted Weight (Weight 4)
* Color A: Skin Tone (Fair/Peach)
* Color B: Sage Green (Sweater)
* Color C: Blue (Jeans)
* Color D: Grey (Beanie)
* Color E: Blonde (Hair)
* **Hook**: US E-4 (3.5mm)
* **Eyes**: 9mm Blue Safety Eyes
* **Other**: Polyester fiberfill, yarn needle, stitch markers, black embroidery thread (for mouth/brows).
### Terminology (US)
* **MR**: Magic Ring
* **sc**: Single Crochet
* **inc**: 2 sc in one stitch
* **dec**: Invisible decrease (sc2tog)
* **st(s)**: Stitch(es)
* **BLO**: Back Loop Only
* **FLO**: Front Loop Only
* **[ ]**: Total stitch count at end of round
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### Legs (Make 2)
*Start with Color C (Blue)*
* **Rnd 1**: 6 sc in MR [6]
* **Rnd 2**: (inc) around [12]
* **Rnd 3**: BLO sc around [12]
* **Rnd 4-12**: sc around [12]
*(12 sts * 9 rounds = 108 sts total for the leg length)*
* *Fasten off first leg. Do NOT fasten off second leg.*
### Body
*Continue with Color C (Blue)*
* **Rnd 13**: On second leg, ch 2. Join to first leg with a sc. sc in next 11 sts of first leg, sc in 2 chs, sc in 12 sts of second leg, sc in 2 chs (opposite side). [28]
* **Rnd 14-16**: sc around [28]
* **Rnd 17**: (Change to Color B - Sage) BLO sc around [28]
* **Rnd 18-22**: sc around [28]
* **Rnd 23**: (5 sc, dec) x 4 [24]
* **Rnd 24**: sc around [24]
* **Rnd 25**: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
* **Rnd 26**: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
* *Stuff the legs and body firmly.*
* **Rnd 27**: (Change to Color A - Skin) sc around [12]
* **Rnd 28**: sc around [12]
* *Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.*
### Head
*Use Color A (Skin)*
* **Rnd 1**: 6 sc in MR [6]
* **Rnd 2**: inc in each st [12]
* **Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18]
* **Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24]
* **Rnd 5**: (3 sc, inc) around [30]
* **Rnd 6**: (4 sc, inc) around [36]
* **Rnd 7-14**: sc around [36]
* *Place safety eyes between Rnds 11-12, approx 7 sts apart. Embroider a small nose and thin brows.*
* **Rnd 15**: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
* **Rnd 16**: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
* **Rnd 17**: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
* *Stuff head firmly.*
* **Rnd 18**: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
* **Rnd 19**: dec around [6]
* *Fasten off, weave in ends. Sew Head to Body.*
### Arms (Make 2)
*Start with Color A (Skin)*
* **Rnd 1**: 6 sc in MR [6]
* **Rnd 2**: (2 sc, inc) x 2 [8]
* **Rnd 3**: (Change to Color B - Sage) sc around [8]
* **Rnd 4-11**: sc around [8]
* *Lightly stuff. Fold top flat and sc through both layers (4 sts) to close. Sew to Rnd 25 of body.*
### Curlyish Hair (Wig Cap)
*Use Color E (Blonde)*
* **Rnd 1-5**: Follow Head pattern Rnds 1-5 [30]
* **Rnd 6**: sc around [30]
* **The Curls**: *Now we will create the texture.*
* (Sl st in next st, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 chs) - repeat this sequence around the entire edge of the wig cap and in several random stitches on the top of the cap to create volume.
* *Sew wig cap to head, positioning curls to fall over the forehead slightly.*
### Beanie
*Use Color D (Grey)*
* **Rnd 1-6**: Follow Head pattern Rnds 1-6 [36]
* **Rnd 7-11**: sc around [36]
* **Rnd 12**: (5 sc, inc) x 6 [42]
* **Rnd 13**: sc around [42]
* *Fasten off. The beanie should fit over the hair. You can sew it in place or leave it removable.*
### Finishing Details
* **Sweater Trim**: Join Sage yarn to the unworked front loops of Rnd 17 of the body. sc around, sl st to join. This creates a "hem" for the sweater.
* **Face**: Use a single strand of black embroidery floss to make a small straight-line mouth.
**Math Verification Note:**
Torso Rnd 25 (18 sts) decreases to Rnd 26 (12 sts). The neck is 12 sts. The head starts at 6 and increases to 36, then decreases back to 6. This creates a standard 1:3 ratio for body-to-head width, ensuring the doll looks like a teen rather than a chibi/infant.
Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk
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