Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
custom
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The user is requesting "Mangle FNAF" - this refers to Mangle, a character from Five Nights at Freddy's video game series. Mangle is an animatronic fox character with distinctive features: white and pink coloring, multiple heads/parts, and a somewhat distressed appearance. For a beginner-friendly approach, I'll design a small amigurumi-style plush toy that captures Mangle's key features: the main fox head with pink and white coloring, simple facial features, and bow tie. This will be worked in the round from the bottom up.
2. **Construction Plan**: I'll use amigurumi construction techniques (worked in continuous rounds) to create a simplified Mangle head plush. The pattern will include:
- Main head (worked bottom-up in continuous rounds)
- Muzzle piece (worked separately and sewn on)
- Ears (worked flat or in rounds, sewn on)
- Simple embroidered or safety eye details
- Bow tie accessory
3. **Quality Assurance**: For beginner level, I need to:
- Keep shaping simple and predictable
- Use basic increases (kfb) and decreases (k2tog)
- Provide clear round-by-round instructions
- Include stuffing guidelines
- Make color changes straightforward
- Explain seaming techniques for attached pieces
4. **Final Calculations**: Using worsted weight yarn at standard toy gauge (5 sts/inch), the head will be approximately 4-5 inches tall when completed. Stitch counts will progress logically: cast on 6-8 stitches, increase to 36-40 for widest part, then decrease back down. All increases/decreases must be evenly distributed and mathematically verified.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: ✓ Will include all required sections: title, materials, gauge, abbreviations, notes, instructions, finishing
2. **Consistency**: ✓ Stitch counts calculated for even distribution of increases/decreases; gauge will produce appropriate toy size
3. **Constraints**: ✓ Beginner-friendly techniques only; worsted weight yarn; US terminology
4. **Safety**: ✓ All math will be verified inline; will note safety eye placement before stuffing
Pattern
# Mangle the Fox - FNAF Inspired Plush Toy A cute, simplified amigurumi-style plush toy inspired by Mangle from Five Nights at Freddy's! This beginner-friendly pattern creates an adorable fox head with signature pink and white coloring and a tiny bow tie. **Finished Size**: Approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall and 4 inches (10 cm) wide --- ## MATERIALS **Yarn**: Worsted weight (#4) yarn in the following colors: - White (MC - Main Color): approximately 60 yards - Pink (CC - Contrast Color): approximately 40 yards - Yellow: small amount (5 yards) for bow tie - Red: small amount (3 yards) for bow tie center - Black: small amount for nose embroidery **Needles**: - US 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or size needed to obtain gauge - Tapestry needle for seaming and embroidery **Notions**: - Two 12mm black safety eyes OR black yarn for embroidered eyes - Polyester fiberfill stuffing - Stitch marker - Scissors --- ## GAUGE 20 stitches and 28 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch worked in the round *Gauge is not critical for this project, but using a tighter gauge than normal creates a denser fabric that holds stuffing better.* --- ## ABBREVIATIONS - CC: contrast color - DPN(s): double-pointed needle(s) - k: knit - k2tog: knit 2 stitches together (decrease) - kfb: knit into front and back of stitch (increase) - MC: main color - rnd(s): round(s) - st(s): stitch(es) --- ## PATTERN NOTES - This toy is worked in the round from the bottom up using the spiral method (no joining at end of rounds). - Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round, moving it up as you work. - Stuff firmly as you go, especially before decreasing at the top. - If using safety eyes, attach them before completing the head (between rounds 12-14). - For a cleaner look when changing colors, carry yarn up the inside. - All pieces are stuffed except the bow tie. --- ## INSTRUCTIONS ### MAIN HEAD **Bottom Opening** With MC (white), cast on 6 sts. Divide evenly onto 3 DPNs (2 sts per needle). Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker for beginning of round. **Rnd 1**: Kfb in each st around. (12 sts) *Check: 12 sts total, 4 sts per needle* **Rnd 2**: Knit all sts. **Rnd 3**: *K1, kfb; repeat from * around. (18 sts) *Check: 18 = 12 + 6 increases* **Rnd 4**: Knit all sts. **Rnd 5**: *K2, kfb; repeat from * around. (24 sts) *Check: 24 = 18 + 6 increases* **Rnd 6**: Knit all sts. **Rnd 7**: *K3, kfb; repeat from * around. (30 sts) *Check: 30 = 24 + 6 increases* **Rnd 8**: Knit all sts. **Rnd 9**: *K4, kfb; repeat from * around. (36 sts) *Check: 36 = 30 + 6 increases* **Body of Head (working stripes)** **Rnd 10**: With MC, knit all sts. **Rnd 11**: Change to CC (pink), knit all sts. **Rnd 12**: With CC, knit all sts. **Rnd 13**: Change to MC, knit all sts. **Rnd 14**: With MC, knit all sts. **Rnd 15**: Change to CC, knit all sts. **Rnd 16**: With CC, knit all sts. **Rnd 17**: Change to MC, knit all sts. **Rnd 18**: With MC, knit all sts. *If using safety eyes, position them now between rnds 12-14, approximately 8-10 sts apart.* **Top Shaping (Decreases)** **Rnd 19**: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around. (30 sts) *Check: 30 = 36 - 6 decreases* **Rnd 20**: Knit all sts. **Rnd 21**: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around. (24 sts) *Check: 24 = 30 - 6 decreases* **Rnd 22**: Knit all sts. Begin stuffing the head firmly with fiberfill. **Rnd 23**: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around. (18 sts) *Check: 18 = 24 - 6 decreases* **Rnd 24**: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around. (12 sts) *Check: 12 = 18 - 6 decreases* Add more stuffing, making sure the head is very firm. **Rnd 25**: K2tog around. (6 sts) *Check: 6 = 12 - 6 decreases* Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts, pull tight to close opening, and weave in end on inside. --- ### MUZZLE With CC (pink), cast on 6 sts. Divide onto 3 DPNs. Join to work in the round. **Rnd 1**: Kfb in each st around. (12 sts) **Rnd 2**: Knit all sts. **Rnd 3**: *K1, kfb; repeat from * around. (18 sts) *Check: 18 = 12 + 6 increases* **Rnds 4-6**: Knit all sts (3 rounds). **Rnd 7**: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around. (12 sts) *Check: 12 = 18 - 6 decreases* Stuff lightly with small amount of fiberfill. Cut yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail for sewing. Thread tail through remaining 12 sts and pull snug (but don't close completely - this creates a rounded muzzle shape). --- ### EARS (make 2) **First ear with MC (white):** Cast on 8 sts. Divide onto 3 DPNs. Join to work in the round. **Rnds 1-4**: Knit all sts (4 rounds). **Rnd 5**: K2tog, k4, k2tog. (6 sts) *Check: 6 = 8 - 2 decreases* **Rnd 6**: Knit all sts. **Rnd 7**: K2tog, k2, k2tog. (4 sts) *Check: 4 = 6 - 2 decreases* Cut yarn, leaving a 10-inch tail. Thread through remaining 4 sts, pull tight, and leave tail for sewing. **Second ear with CC (pink):** Repeat instructions for first ear using CC. --- ### BOW TIE With yellow yarn, cast on 12 sts. Work flat (back and forth). **Rows 1-6**: Knit all sts (garter stitch). Bind off all sts. Weave in ends. **Bow Tie Center:** With red yarn, cast on 4 sts. Work flat. **Rows 1-3**: Knit all sts. Bind off. Weave in ends. --- ## FINISHING **Assembling the Face:** 1. **Attach Muzzle**: Position the muzzle on the lower front of the head, centered below the eyes. Use the long tail and tapestry needle to whipstitch around the edge, attaching it securely to the head. The gathered top should face down toward the bottom of the head. 2. **Embroider Nose**: Using black yarn, embroider a small triangular nose at the top center of the muzzle using satin stitch. 3. **Add Eyes** (if not using safety eyes): With black yarn, embroider two circular eyes using satin stitch, positioned about 8-10 sts apart on rounds 12-14. **Attaching Ears:** 4. Position one white ear and one pink ear on top of the head, slightly angled outward. The white ear goes on the left, pink on the right (when facing the toy). Space them approximately 8-10 sts apart. Use the yarn tails to sew securely in place. **Creating the Bow Tie:** 5. Take the yellow rectangle and pinch it in the middle to create a bow shape. Wrap the small red rectangle around the center and sew ends together in back to secure. Use a few stitches to tack through all layers so the bow holds its shape. 6. Sew the completed bow tie to the bottom front of the head (below the muzzle) or leave as a separate accessory. **Final Touches:** 7. Weave in all remaining ends. 8. Optional: Using pink yarn, you can add a few straight stitches on the white parts of the head to create "damage" marks characteristic of Mangle's distressed appearance. --- ## VARIATIONS - **Simplified Version**: Work the entire head in white only, omitting the stripe pattern. - **Larger Size**: Use bulky weight yarn and US 9 (5.5 mm) needles for a bigger plush (approximately 6 inches tall). - **Extra Details**: Embroider eyelashes with black yarn for added character. --- ## CARE INSTRUCTIONS Spot clean only. If machine washable yarn was used, toy can be hand washed in cool water and air dried. Keep away from small children if safety eyes are used. --- **Pattern designed for beginner knitters. Enjoy your FNAF-inspired creation!**
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