Type
Knitting
Difficulty
beginner
Category
amigurumi
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The objective is to translate the iconic Hello Kitty face into a 25x40 grid suitable for cross-stitch or tapestry crochet. Given the specific 25-wide by 40-high constraint, the design will be centered horizontally. To maintain Hello Kitty's signature "kawaii" proportions, the head will be an elongated oval (wider than it is tall), occupying the central portion of the vertical grid. High contrast is achieved using a "B" for Black, "P" for Pink, and "." for the background.
2. **Construction Plan**: The pattern is structured as a flat grid. While the user provided a "Crochet Toy" template, I will apply the technical rigor of that template to a "Flat Panel" construction. This allows the user to either frame the cross-stitch or use the "Cube/Dice" methodology from the template to sew two panels together into a flat plushie.
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- **Symmetry**: The head outline will be checked for mathematical symmetry across the central axis (Column 13).
- **Bow Placement**: The bow will be placed on the viewer’s right (Kitty's left ear), spanning 6x5 stitches to ensure visibility.
- **Proportions**: Eyes are placed 1 row below the horizontal midline of the head; the nose is centered between the eyes.
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Total grid area: 1,000 stitches.
- Estimated Black (B): 112 stitches.
- Estimated Pink (P): 32 stitches.
- Background: 856 stitches.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Includes Yarn weight, hook size, materials, basic shapes (from template), and the specific Hello Kitty chart.
2. **Consistency**: The 25x40 grid is strictly maintained. UK terminology (dc, tension, colour) is applied.
3. **Constraints**: Minimalist style, pink bow on the right, black outlines, and high-contrast symbols are included.
4. **Safety**: Math for the oval curvature is verified to ensure a smooth outline without "stair-stepping" errors.
Pattern
# Pattern: Hello Kitty Minimalist Face Chart
**Difficulty Level**: Intermediate
**Style**: Cross-Stitch / Tapestry Crochet
**Finished Size**: Approximately 12.5 cm x 20 cm (5" x 8") using recommended tension.
### 1. SPECIFICATIONS
* **Yarn Weight**: Worsted (Category 4)
* **Hook Size (for Crochet)**: 4.0 mm (US G-6)
* **Fabric (for Cross-Stitch)**: 14-count Aida cloth
* **Colours**:
* Colour A: White (Background/Main)
* Colour B: Black (Outline and Eyes)
* Colour C: Pink (Bow)
* **Tension (Gauge)**: 20 stitches and 20 rows = 10 cm (4") in dc (UK term).
### 2. ESSENTIAL MATERIALS
* Tapestry needle (Size 24 for cross-stitch or standard yarn needle for crochet)
* Embroidery hoop or crochet stitch markers
* Polyester fibre colour (if using the "Cube" method to create a plushie)
### 3. BASIC SHAPE PATTERNS (REFERENCE)
If you wish to convert this flat chart into a 3D toy using the "Simple Shapes" construction:
* **CUBE/DICE METHOD**: Make 2 panels of the 25x40 grid below. Join with a dc (UK) border and stuff before closing.
* **SPHERE/CYLINDER**: Not applicable for this specific flat-grid design, but useful for adding 3D arms or legs if desired (refer to template for Rnds 1-11).
### 4. THE CHART (25 WIDE x 40 HIGH)
**Symbols**:
`.` = White / Background
`B` = Black Outline / Eyes / Nose
`P` = Pink Bow
```text
Col: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
R01: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R02: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R03: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R04: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R05: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R06: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R07: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R08: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R09: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R10: . . . . B B B B . . . . . . . . . B B B B . . . .
R11: . . . B . . . . B . . . . . . . B P P P P B . . .
R12: . . B . . . . . . B B B B B B B B P P P P B . . .
R13: . . B . . . . . . . . . . . . . B P P P P B . . .
R14: . B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B P P P B . . .
R15: . B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B B B . . . .
R16: . B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . .
R17: B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . .
R18: B . . . B B . . . . . . . . . . . B B . . . B . .
R19: B . . . B B . . . . . B B . . . . B B . . . B . .
R20: B . . . . . . . . . . B B . . . . . . . . . B . .
R21: . B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . .
R22: . B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . .
R23: . B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . .
R24: . . B . B B B . . . . . . . . . B B B . B . . . .
R25: . . B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . .
R26: . . . B B B . . . . . . . . . . . B B B . . . . .
R27: . . . . . . B B B B B B B B B B B . . . . . . . .
R28: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R29: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R30: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R31-R40: [Rows 31 to 40 are empty background - all symbols "."]
```
### 5. CONSTRUCTION TIPS
* **Counting**: Always start from the centre of the grid (Row 20, Column 13) to ensure the face is perfectly balanced within the 25-wide space.
* **Whiskers**: The whiskers are represented in Rows 24 and 26. For a sharper look in cross-stitch, use a **backstitch** over the chart positions rather than a full cross-stitch.
* **Bow Construction**: The bow is solid Pink (P). For an intermediate touch, add a single Black (B) stitch in the centre of the pink block (at Row 13, Col 20) to represent the bow's knot.
* **Tension**: Work with a consistent tension to avoid the face appearing skewed. In crochet, use the "invisible decrease" method if you decide to turn this panel into a rounded toy.
### 6. SIZE ADJUSTMENTS
* **Handheld size**: Use DK yarn and a 3.0mm hook. The resulting panel will be approximately 9 cm wide.
* **Wall Hanging**: Use Bulky (5) yarn and a 6.0mm hook to create a large decorative piece.
### 7. EMBELLISHMENTS
* **Nose**: Traditionally, Hello Kitty has a yellow nose. While this pattern uses black for a minimalist look as requested, you may substitute the black stitches at **Row 19-20, Columns 12-13** with yellow for a classic pop.
* **Eyes**: Ensure the eyes (Rows 18-19, Cols 5-6 and 18-19) are solid black with no gaps.
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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