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# Mini Pixie Amigurumi — Advanced Crochet Pattern

A whimsical 5-inch pixie with a pointed curled hat, pointed elf ears, and a sweet embroidered face. Worked seamlessly head-to-body in continuous spiral rounds.

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## Finished Size
Approximately **5 inches (12.5 cm) tall**, seated/standing.

## Materials

- **Yarn (worsted weight #4):**
  - Skin color (peach/tan): ~30 yds (MC)
  - Outfit color (forest green): ~25 yds (CC1)
  - Hat color (mustard or red): ~15 yds (CC2)
  - Hair color (brown/auburn): ~10 yds (CC3)
- **Hook:** US E-4 / 3.5 mm
- **Safety eyes:** 8 mm black, pair
- **Fiberfill stuffing**
- **Stitch marker**
- **Yarn needle**
- **Black embroidery floss** (mouth)
- **Pink embroidery floss or blush** (cheeks)
- **Optional:** floral wire for hat curl

## Gauge
6 sc × 7 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in single crochet, worked tightly.
Gauge is not critical for fit but affects finished size and stuffing visibility.

## Abbreviations (US terms)
- **MR** – magic ring
- **sc** – single crochet
- **inc** – 2 sc in same st
- **dec** – invisible decrease (FLO of next 2 sts)
- **st(s)** – stitch(es)
- **sl st** – slip stitch
- **FLO** – front loop only
- **BLO** – back loop only
- **[ ]** – total stitch count at end of round
- **( ) x N** – repeat instructions inside N times

**Note:** Work in continuous spiral. Use stitch marker. Do NOT join unless instructed.

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## HEAD & BODY (worked as one piece, starting at top of head)

**With MC (skin color):**

- **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in MR. **[6]**
- **Rnd 2:** inc in each st around. **[12]** ✓ (6×2=12)
- **Rnd 3:** (sc, inc) x 6. **[18]** ✓ (12+6=18)
- **Rnd 4:** (2 sc, inc) x 6. **[24]** ✓ (18+6=24)
- **Rnd 5:** (3 sc, inc) x 6. **[30]** ✓ (24+6=30)
- **Rnds 6–11:** sc in each st around (6 rounds even). **[30]**

**Insert 8 mm safety eyes** between Rnds 8 and 9, approximately 6 sts apart. Secure backings.

- **Rnd 12:** (3 sc, dec) x 6. **[24]** ✓ (30−6=24)
- **Rnd 13:** (2 sc, dec) x 6. **[18]** ✓
- **Rnd 14:** (sc, dec) x 6. **[12]** ✓

**Stuff head firmly.** Shape into a smooth round.

**Neck shaping (continue with MC):**
- **Rnd 15:** sc in each st around. **[12]**
- **Rnd 16:** (sc, inc) x 6. **[18]** ✓

**Change to CC1 (outfit color)** at the start of Rnd 17. To color change cleanly: in last st of Rnd 16, draw new color through final 2 loops.

**BODY:**
- **Rnd 17 (CC1):** working in **BLO**, sc in each st around. **[18]** *(BLO creates a clean color-change ridge — the collar)*
- **Rnd 18:** (2 sc, inc) x 6. **[24]** ✓
- **Rnd 19:** (3 sc, inc) x 6. **[30]** ✓
- **Rnds 20–25:** sc in each st around (6 rounds even). **[30]**

**Begin stuffing body firmly as you decrease.**

- **Rnd 26:** (3 sc, dec) x 6. **[24]** ✓
- **Rnd 27:** (2 sc, dec) x 6. **[18]** ✓
- **Rnd 28:** (sc, dec) x 6. **[12]** ✓
- **Rnd 29:** dec x 6. **[6]** ✓

Finish stuffing. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail. Use yarn needle to close remaining hole with FLO cinch method. Weave in end.

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## ARMS (make 2)

**With MC:**
- **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in MR. **[6]**
- **Rnd 2:** inc in each st. **[12]** ✓
- **Rnd 3:** sc in each st around. **[12]** *(this forms the hand)*
- **Rnd 4:** (2 sc, dec) x 3. **[9]** ✓ (12−3=9)

**Change to CC1** at end of Rnd 4.

- **Rnds 5–10:** sc in each st around (6 rounds even). **[9]**

Lightly stuff hand only. Flatten top opening. Fasten off, leaving 8-inch tail for sewing.

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## LEGS (make 2)

**With CC2 (boot color — use hat color for matching boots):**
- **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in MR. **[6]**
- **Rnd 2:** inc in each st. **[12]** ✓
- **Rnd 3:** sc in BLO around. **[12]**
- **Rnd 4:** 3 sc, dec x 3, 3 sc. **[9]** ✓ (12−3=9) *(shapes the foot toward heel)*

**Change to CC1** at end of Rnd 4.

- **Rnds 5–9:** sc in each st around (5 rounds even). **[9]**

Stuff foot firmly, leg lightly. Flatten and fasten off, leaving 8-inch tail.

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## EARS (make 2) — pointed pixie ears

**With MC:**
- **Rnd 1:** 4 sc in MR. **[4]**
- **Rnd 2:** inc, 2 sc, inc. **[6]** ✓ (4+2=6)
- **Rnd 3:** sc in each st around. **[6]**
- **Rnd 4:** sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sc. **[8]** ✓ (6+2=8)

Flatten without stuffing. Fasten off, leaving 6-inch tail.

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## HAT (pointed pixie hat with curled tip)

**With CC2:**
- **Rnd 1:** 4 sc in MR. **[4]**
- **Rnd 2:** sc in each st around. **[4]**
- **Rnd 3:** inc, 3 sc. **[5]** ✓
- **Rnd 4:** sc in each st around. **[5]**
- **Rnd 5:** inc, 4 sc. **[6]** ✓
- **Rnd 6:** sc in each st around. **[6]**
- **Rnd 7:** (2 sc, inc) x 2. **[8]** ✓ (6+2=8)
- **Rnd 8:** sc in each st around. **[8]**
- **Rnd 9:** (3 sc, inc) x 2. **[10]** ✓
- **Rnd 10:** sc in each st around. **[10]**
- **Rnd 11:** (1 sc, inc) x 5. **[15]** ✓ (10+5=15)
- **Rnd 12:** sc in each st around. **[15]**
- **Rnd 13:** (2 sc, inc) x 5. **[20]** ✓
- **Rnd 14:** sc in each st around. **[20]**
- **Rnd 15:** (3 sc, inc) x 5. **[25]** ✓
- **Rnd 16:** sc in each st around. **[25]**
- **Rnd 17:** (4 sc, inc) x 5. **[30]** ✓ *(brim now matches head circumference)*
- **Rnd 18:** sc in BLO around. **[30]** *(creates folded brim line)*

Sl st to next st, fasten off, leaving 18-inch tail for sewing.

**Hat tip curl:** Insert a 3-inch piece of floral wire up through the tip (optional). Bend tip into a soft curl or coil.

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## HAIR (simple fringe)

**With CC3:** Cut 8–10 strands of 3-inch yarn. Fold each in half and use crochet hook to latch-hook through stitches at hairline (around Rnds 5–7 of head), creating bangs and side wisps. Trim to shape after hat is placed.

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## ASSEMBLY

1. **Pin all pieces** before sewing to check placement and proportions.
2. **Ears:** Attach to sides of head at Rnd 8 level (eye line), angled slightly upward. Whip stitch around base. The points should stick out and slightly up.
3. **Arms:** Pin to sides of body at Rnd 17–18 (just below collar). Whip stitch closed/attached using flat seam.
4. **Legs:** Pin to bottom of body, splayed slightly forward. Sew flat seam across each leg top to Rnds 27–28 of body. For a seated pose, attach legs angled forward; for standing, attach to underside.
5. **Hair:** Add fringe latch-hooks before fitting hat.
6. **Hat:** Place over head, brim sitting just above eyes and ears. The folded BLO ridge (Rnd 18) forms the brim — fold it up if desired. Whip stitch all around the brim through hat and head stitches. Position curled tip flopping to one side.

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## FACIAL DETAILS (embroider AFTER assembly)

- **Mouth:** With black floss, embroider a small smile 2 rounds below eyes, spanning 2 sts wide. A simple curved backstitch works well.
- **Cheeks:** With pink floss, embroider small satin-stitch ovals under each eye, OR apply powdered blush with a cotton swab.
- **Eyebrows (optional):** Tiny straight stitches in CC3 above each eye.
- **Nose (optional):** A single French knot in MC slightly darker, or skip for a cleaner pixie look.

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## FINISHING

- Weave in all ends inside the body.
- Steam lightly if shape needs adjusting (avoid acrylic with high heat).
- Shape hat curl by hand.

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## Math Validation Summary

| Section | Start | Peak | End | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 6 | 30 (Rnd 5) | 12 (Rnd 14) | ✓ symmetric inc/dec |
| Neck→Body | 12 | 30 (Rnd 19) | 6 (Rnd 29) | ✓ closes cleanly |
| Arm | 6 | 12 (hand) | 9 | ✓ |
| Leg | 6 | 12 (foot) | 9 | ✓ |
| Ear | 4 | 8 | 8 | ✓ |
| Hat brim | 4 | 30 | 30 | ✓ matches head Rnd 5–11 (30) |

**Proportion check:** Hat brim (30 sts) = head circumference (30 sts) ✓. Arms/legs (9 sts each) ≈ 30% of body width ✓ appropriately scaled for a mini figure.

Enjoy your tiny mischievous pixie! 🧚