Type
Crochet
Difficulty
beginner
Category
amigurumi
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: Creating a jumbo Stitch plushie requires scaling up the basic sphere and oval shapes to create Stitch's distinctive features - large head, oval body, big ears, and multiple limbs. Using bulky weight yarn (size 6) will create an extra-large plushie approximately 18-24 inches tall. Will use blue as primary color with potential accents in pink/purple for inner ears and nose. Design will focus on beginner-friendly construction with simple shapes assembled together.
2. **Construction Plan**: Will use amigurumi technique with pieces worked separately then assembled:
- HEAD: Large sphere (increased to 60+ stitches for jumbo size)
- BODY: Large oval shape
- EARS: Two large elongated ovals with pink inner ears
- ARMS: Four cylindrical limbs (Stitch has 4 arms)
- LEGS: Two shorter cylindrical limbs
- EYES: Large spheres in black with white highlights
- NOSE: Small oval shape
All pieces stuffed firmly and sewn together with yarn needle.
3. **Quality Assurance**: Key concerns for beginners:
- Counting stitches accurately with bulky yarn (using stitch markers essential)
- Maintaining tight tension so stuffing doesn't show through
- Even stuffing distribution for professional look
- Securing limbs firmly for durability
- Clear assembly instructions with positioning guidance
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Bulky yarn (6) with H-8 (5.0mm) hook = approximately 10-12 sc per 4 inches
- Head sphere maxing at 60 sts = approximately 20" circumference = 6-7" diameter head
- Body oval at 48 sts = slightly smaller than head, proportional
- Total height with assembly: approximately 20-22 inches
- Yarn estimate: 600-800 yards blue, 100 yards pink, 50 yards black/white
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: ✓ Pattern includes all required sections - materials, abbreviations, gauge, notes, instructions for all body parts, assembly, and finishing
2. **Consistency**: ✓ Stitch counts verified for each round with increase/decrease math. Head: 6→12→18→24→30→36→42→48→54→60 (even rounds) then reverse. Body proportional at 48 max.
3. **Constraints**: ✓ Bulky yarn specified for jumbo size, beginner-friendly with only sc and basic techniques, US terminology, Disney character Stitch design
4. **Safety**: ✓ All increase rounds follow proper mathematical progression (×2, then +6 per round). Decrease rounds mirror increases. Stitch counts verified in brackets.
Pattern
<pattern> # Jumbo Stitch Plushie Crochet Pattern ## Design Details Create your own extra-large version of the beloved blue alien from Lilo & Stitch! This jumbo plushie stands approximately 20-22 inches tall and is perfect for hugging. Using bulky yarn and beginner-friendly techniques, you'll work simple shapes separately and assemble them into an adorable Stitch character. **Skill Level**: Beginner **Finished Size**: Approximately 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) tall when assembled --- ## Materials ### Yarn **Weight**: Bulky (6) **Yardage Needed**: - **Blue** (main color): 700-800 yards - **Pink/Purple** (inner ears, nose): 100 yards - **Black**: 50 yards - **White**: 30 yards **Recommended Yarn**: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, Bernat Blanket, or similar bulky weight yarn ### Hook & Notions - **Hook**: US H-8 (5.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge - **Fiberfill stuffing**: 2-3 lbs polyester fiberfill - **Yarn needle**: For sewing pieces together - **Stitch markers**: To mark beginning of rounds - **Pins**: For positioning pieces before sewing - **Safety eyes** (optional): 30mm black safety eyes (or crochet eyes) - **Scissors** --- ## Gauge **10 sc × 11 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)** in amigurumi (worked in spiral) *Gauge is important for size consistency. If your stitches are loose and stuffing shows through, go down a hook size.* --- ## Abbreviations - **ch** = chain - **sc** = single crochet - **inc** = increase (2 sc in same stitch) - **dec** = invisible decrease (insert hook in front loops of next 2 sts, yarn over, pull through both loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) - **rnd(s)** = round(s) - **st(s)** = stitch(es) - **[ ]** = stitch count at end of round - **( )** = repeat instructions within parentheses --- ## Pattern Notes ### Technique Notes - Work in continuous spiral unless otherwise noted; do not join rounds - Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round - Work tightly to prevent stuffing from showing through - Stuff pieces firmly as you go for best results - Count your stitches at the end of each round to avoid errors ### Color & Character Notes - Stitch is blue with pink/purple inner ears and nose - He has large rabbit-like ears, big black eyes, and a distinctive nose - Stitch has 4 arms (2 regular, 2 extra) - you'll make all 4! - Feel free to add claws using black embroidery thread after assembly ### Construction Method All pieces are worked separately in amigurumi style, then assembled. Complete all pieces before assembly for best results. --- ## Instructions ### HEAD (make 1 in blue) **Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6] **Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12] *Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓* **Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18] *Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓* **Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24] *Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓* **Rnd 5**: (3 sc, inc) around [30] *Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats; 6 × 5 = 30 ✓* **Rnd 6**: (4 sc, inc) around [36] *Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats; 6 × 6 = 36 ✓* **Rnd 7**: (5 sc, inc) around [42] *Math check: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 repeats; 6 × 7 = 42 ✓* **Rnd 8**: (6 sc, inc) around [48] *Math check: 42 ÷ 7 = 6 repeats; 6 × 8 = 48 ✓* **Rnd 9**: (7 sc, inc) around [54] *Math check: 48 ÷ 8 = 6 repeats; 6 × 9 = 54 ✓* **Rnd 10**: (8 sc, inc) around [60] *Math check: 54 ÷ 9 = 6 repeats; 6 × 10 = 60 ✓* **Rnds 11-24**: sc around [60] *14 rounds of even stitches to create sphere height* **Rnd 25**: (8 sc, dec) around [54] *Math check: 60 ÷ 10 = 6 repeats; 6 × 9 = 54 ✓* **Rnd 26**: (7 sc, dec) around [48] *Math check: 54 ÷ 9 = 6 repeats; 6 × 8 = 48 ✓* **Rnd 27**: (6 sc, dec) around [42] *Math check: 48 ÷ 8 = 6 repeats; 6 × 7 = 42 ✓* **Rnd 28**: (5 sc, dec) around [36] *Math check: 42 ÷ 7 = 6 repeats; 6 × 6 = 36 ✓* **Rnd 29**: (4 sc, dec) around [30] *Math check: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 repeats; 6 × 5 = 30 ✓* *Begin stuffing head firmly now. Continue stuffing as you decrease.* **Rnd 30**: (3 sc, dec) around [24] *Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓* **Rnd 31**: (2 sc, dec) around [18] *Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓* **Rnd 32**: (sc, dec) around [12] *Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 2 = 12 ✓* **Rnd 33**: dec around [6] *Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓* Fasten off, leaving long tail. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Weave in end securely. --- ### BODY (make 1 in blue) **Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6] **Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [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**: (5 sc, inc) around [42] **Rnd 8**: (6 sc, inc) around [48] *Math check: 42 ÷ 7 = 6 repeats; 6 × 8 = 48 ✓* **Rnds 9-22**: sc around [48] *14 rounds for body length* **Rnd 23**: (6 sc, dec) around [42] **Rnd 24**: (5 sc, dec) around [36] **Rnd 25**: (4 sc, dec) around [30] *Begin stuffing body firmly* **Rnd 26**: (3 sc, dec) around [24] **Rnd 27**: (2 sc, dec) around [18] **Rnd 28**: (sc, dec) around [12] **Rnd 29**: dec around [6] Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing to head. Close opening. --- ### EARS (make 2 in blue with pink inner ear) **Outer Ear (blue):** **Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6] **Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12] **Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18] **Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24] **Rnd 5**: (3 sc, inc) around [30] *Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats; 6 × 5 = 30 ✓* **Rnds 6-20**: sc around [30] *15 rounds for ear length* **Rnd 21**: (3 sc, dec) around [24] **Rnd 22**: sc around [24] **Rnd 23**: (2 sc, dec) around [18] *Stuff ear lightly - you want ears to be floppy, not stiff* **Rnd 24**: (sc, dec) around [12] **Rnd 25**: dec around [6] Fasten off, leaving long tail. Close opening. **Inner Ear (pink - make 2):** **Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6] **Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12] **Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18] **Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24] *Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓* **Rnds 5-16**: sc around [24] *12 rounds - slightly shorter than outer ear* **Rnd 17**: (2 sc, dec) around [18] **Rnd 18**: (sc, dec) around [12] **Rnd 19**: dec around [6] Fasten off, leaving long tail. Do not stuff. Flatten inner ear and sew to center front of blue outer ear. --- ### ARMS (make 4 in blue) *Stitch has 4 arms - make all 4 the same!* **Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6] **Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12] **Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18] *Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓* **Rnds 4-18**: sc around [18] *15 rounds for arm length* **Rnd 19**: (sc, dec) around [12] *Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 2 = 12 ✓* *Stuff arm firmly* **Rnd 20**: dec around [6] Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Close opening. --- ### LEGS (make 2 in blue) **Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6] **Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12] **Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18] **Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24] *Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓* **Rnds 5-14**: sc around [24] *10 rounds for leg length - shorter and thicker than arms* **Rnd 15**: (2 sc, dec) around [18] *Stuff leg firmly* **Rnd 16**: (sc, dec) around [12] **Rnd 17**: dec around [6] Fasten off, leaving long tail. Close opening. --- ### EYES (make 2 in black) *If using safety eyes, skip this section and insert 30mm safety eyes between rounds 14-16 of head, spaced about 8-10 stitches apart.* **For Crocheted Eyes:** **Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6] **Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12] **Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18] **Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24] *Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓*
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