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# Peter Griffin Knitted Amigurumi

A simple knitted soft toy inspired by Peter Griffin from Family Guy. This easy pattern uses basic increases and decreases to create a fun character approximately 9-10 inches tall.

## Finished Measurements
- Height: approximately 9-10" (23-25 cm)
- Width: approximately 7" (18 cm) at widest point

## Materials
- **Yarn**: Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  - Color A (Peach/Tan): approximately 80 yards for head and arms
  - Color B (White): approximately 60 yards for body/shirt
  - Color C (Green): approximately 50 yards for legs/pants
  - Small amounts of black for shoes and brown for hair
- **Needles**: US 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs or circular needle for magic loop method
- **Notions**: 
  - Stitch marker
  - Tapestry needle
  - Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  - Safety eyes 12mm (optional) OR black embroidery floss for embroidered eyes
  - Black embroidery floss for glasses and facial features
  - Scrap yarn for holders

## Gauge
18 stitches × 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
**Gauge is not critical for this project, but will affect finished size.**

## Notes
- Toy is worked in separate pieces in the round from bottom up or top down as indicated.
- Use your preferred method for working small circumferences (DPNs or magic loop).
- Place marker at beginning of round and move up as you work.
- Stuff pieces firmly as you go, before closing openings.
- All pieces are worked in stockinette stitch (knit every round).

## Pattern Instructions

### HEAD (make 1)
With Color A (Peach), cast on 8 sts. Divide evenly over DPNs or use magic loop. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of round.

**Rnd 1**: [Kfb] 8 times. (16 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 2 = 16 sts]*
**Rnd 2**: Knit.
**Rnd 3**: [K1, kfb] 8 times. (24 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 3 = 24 sts]*
**Rnd 4**: Knit.
**Rnd 5**: [K2, kfb] 8 times. (32 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 4 = 32 sts]*
**Rnds 6-16**: Knit (11 rounds).
**Rnd 17**: [K2, k2tog] 8 times. (24 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 3 = 24 sts]*
**Rnd 18**: Knit.
**Rnd 19**: [K1, k2tog] 8 times. (16 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 2 = 16 sts]*

Begin stuffing head firmly.

**Rnd 20**: [K2tog] 8 times. (8 sts) *[Math check: 16 ÷ 2 = 8 sts]*

Break yarn, leaving a 10" tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in end inside head.

### BODY (make 1)
With Color B (White), cast on 8 sts. Divide evenly over DPNs or use magic loop. Join to work in the round. Place marker for beginning of round.

**Rnd 1**: [Kfb] 8 times. (16 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 2 = 16 sts]*
**Rnd 2**: Knit.
**Rnd 3**: [K1, kfb] 8 times. (24 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 3 = 24 sts]*
**Rnd 4**: Knit.
**Rnd 5**: [K2, kfb] 8 times. (32 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 4 = 32 sts]*
**Rnd 6**: Knit.
**Rnd 7**: [K3, kfb] 8 times. (40 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 5 = 40 sts]*
**Rnds 8-18**: Knit (11 rounds).
**Rnd 19**: [K3, k2tog] 8 times. (32 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 4 = 32 sts]*
**Rnd 20**: Knit.
**Rnd 21**: [K2, k2tog] 8 times. (24 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 3 = 24 sts]*
**Rnd 22**: Knit.

Begin stuffing body firmly.

**Rnd 23**: [K1, k2tog] 8 times. (16 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 2 = 16 sts]*
**Rnd 24**: [K2tog] 8 times. (8 sts) *[Math check: 16 ÷ 2 = 8 sts]*

Break yarn, leaving a 10" tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in end inside body.

### ARMS (make 2)
With Color A (Peach), cast on 12 sts. Divide evenly over DPNs or use magic loop. Join to work in the round. Place marker for beginning of round.

**Rnds 1-12**: Knit (12 rounds).
**Rnd 13**: [K2tog] 6 times. (6 sts) *[Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 sts]*

Stuff arm lightly.

Break yarn, leaving a 10" tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Leave tail for sewing.

### LEGS (make 2)
With Color C (Green), cast on 14 sts. Divide evenly over DPNs or use magic loop. Join to work in the round. Place marker for beginning of round.

**Rnds 1-14**: Knit (14 rounds).
**Rnd 15**: [K2tog] 7 times. (7 sts) *[Math check: 14 ÷ 2 = 7 sts]*

Stuff leg lightly.

Break yarn, leaving a 10" tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Leave tail for sewing.

### SHOES (make 2)
With Black yarn, cast on 8 sts. Divide evenly over DPNs or use magic loop. Join to work in the round. Place marker for beginning of round.

**Rnd 1**: [Kfb] 8 times. (16 sts) *[Math check: 8 × 2 = 16 sts]*
**Rnds 2-4**: Knit (3 rounds).
**Rnd 5**: [K2tog] 8 times. (8 sts) *[Math check: 16 ÷ 2 = 8 sts]*

Stuff shoe lightly.

Break yarn, leaving a 12" tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Leave tail for sewing to leg.

## Assembly

1. **Attach head to body**: Position head on top of body. Using tapestry needle and matching yarn, sew head securely to body using whip stitch around the circumference.

2. **Attach arms**: Position arms on either side of body, approximately 1 round down from where head joins body. Sew securely in place with matching yarn.

3. **Attach legs**: Position legs at bottom of body, centered and slightly apart. Sew securely in place with matching yarn.

4. **Attach shoes**: Sew shoes to bottom of legs using black yarn tail.

5. **Add hair**: Using brown yarn, cut several 3" strands. Using crochet hook or tapestry needle, attach strands to top and side of head in a sparse pattern to create Peter's characteristic hair. Trim as needed.

## Facial Features

1. **Eyes**: If using safety eyes, insert between rnds 10-11 of head, approximately 8 sts apart. If embroidering, use black embroidery floss to create French knots or simple circles.

2. **Glasses**: Using black embroidery floss, embroider two circles around the eyes using chain stitch or backstitch. Connect the circles across the bridge of the nose with a straight stitch. Add simple temples extending toward the sides of the head.

3. **Nose**: Using Color A or slightly darker peach, embroider a small circle or bump between and slightly below the eyes.

4. **Mouth**: Using black embroidery floss, embroider a simple curved smile below the nose using backstitch.

5. **Chin detail**: Optional - use a small running stitch or backstitch to create the characteristic chin line below the mouth.

## Finishing

Weave in all remaining ends. Steam lightly if needed to even out stitches, being careful not to flatten the stuffing.

## Customization Ideas

- Add more hair detail with brown yarn
- Embroider simple white shirt collar details on body with white floss
- Add belt detail at waist with brown or black yarn
- Create simple shoes with laces using embroidery

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**Pattern designed for easy skill level. Requires knowledge of basic knitting in the round, increases (kfb), and decreases (k2tog).**

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