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# Vault Boy Amigurumi

Embrace the wasteland with your very own beginner-friendly Vault Boy amigurumi! This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and simple shapes to create a charming, collectible toy perfect for fans of Fallout.

**Difficulty Level:** Beginner

**Finished Size:** Approximately 6 inches (15 cm) tall

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### Materials
*   **Yarn:** Worsted weight (4) cotton or acrylic yarn in:
    *   Yellow (for skin/hair) - approximately 50-60 yards
    *   Blue (for suit/boots) - approximately 40-50 yards
    *   Small amounts of Black, White, and Gray embroidery floss or thin yarn for details
*   **Crochet Hook:** US F-5 / 3.75 mm (or hook size to achieve tight fabric)
*   **Stuffing:** Polyester fiberfill
*   **Yarn Needle:** For weaving in ends and assembly
*   **Stitch Marker:** To mark the beginning of rounds
*   **Scissors**

### Abbreviations (US Terms)
*   **MR:** Magic Ring
*   **sc:** single crochet
*   **inc:** single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
*   **dec:** single crochet decrease (sc2tog, preferably invisible decrease)
*   **st(s):** stitch(es)
*   **Rnd:** Round
*   **\* \***: Repeat instructions between asterisks
*   **[ ]**: Stitch count at the end of the round

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### Gauge
While gauge is not critical for this project, working tightly is essential to prevent stuffing from showing through. A gauge of 5 sc and 5 rounds = 1 inch (2.5 cm) with the recommended hook and yarn is approximate.

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### Pattern Instructions

Work all pieces in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round and move it up as you go. Stuff pieces firmly as you crochet.

#### Head (Make 1) - Yellow Yarn

This sphere forms the main head of Vault Boy.
*   **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in MR [6]
*   **Rnd 2:** \*inc\* around [12] (12 stitches)
*   **Rnd 3:** \*sc, inc\* around [18] (1 sc, then 2 sc in next, repeat 6 times = 18 stitches)
*   **Rnd 4:** \*2 sc, inc\* around [24] (2 sc, then 2 sc in next, repeat 6 times = 24 stitches)
*   **Rnd 5:** \*3 sc, inc\* around [30] (3 sc, then 2 sc in next, repeat 6 times = 30 stitches)
*   **Rnds 6-10:** sc around [30] (5 rounds of 30 stitches each = 150 stitches total over these 5 rounds)
*   **Rnd 11:** \*3 sc, dec\* around [24] (3 sc, then decrease, repeat 6 times = 24 stitches)
*   Begin stuffing the head firmly.
*   **Rnd 12:** \*2 sc, dec\* around [18] (2 sc, then decrease, repeat 6 times = 18 stitches)
*   **Rnd 13:** \*sc, dec\* around [12] (1 sc, then decrease, repeat 6 times = 12 stitches)
*   **Rnd 14:** \*dec\* around [6] (6 decreases = 6 stitches)
*   Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Use the tail to weave through the front loop of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in end.

#### Body (Make 1) - Blue Yarn

This cylinder forms Vault Boy's suit body.
*   **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in MR [6]
*   **Rnd 2:** \*inc\* around [12] (12 stitches)
*   **Rnd 3:** \*sc, inc\* around [18] (18 stitches)
*   **Rnd 4:** \*2 sc, inc\* around [24] (24 stitches)
*   **Rnds 5-13:** sc around [24] (9 rounds of 24 stitches each = 216 stitches total over these 9 rounds)
*   Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.

#### Arms (Make 2) - Blue Yarn

These small cylinders form the suit sleeves.
*   **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in MR [6]
*   **Rnd 2:** \*inc\* around [12] (12 stitches)
*   **Rnds 3-8:** sc around [12] (6 rounds of 12 stitches each = 72 stitches total over these 6 rounds)
*   Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

#### Hands (Make 2) - Yellow Yarn

These small spheres form Vault Boy's hands.
*   **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in MR [6]
*   **Rnd 2:** \*sc, inc\* around [9] (9 stitches)
*   **Rnds 3-4:** sc around [9] (2 rounds of 9 stitches each = 18 stitches total over these 2 rounds)
*   **Rnd 5:** \*sc, dec\* around [6] (6 stitches)
*   Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

#### Legs (Make 2) - Blue Yarn

These cylinders form Vault Boy's suit legs/boots.
*   **Rnd 1:** 6 sc in MR [6]
*   **Rnd 2:** \*inc\* around [12] (12 stitches)
*   **Rnd 3:** \*sc, inc\* around [18] (18 stitches)
*   **Rnds 4-8:** sc around [18] (5 rounds of 18 stitches each = 90 stitches total over these 5 rounds)
*   Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.

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### Assembly

1.  **Attach Head to Body:** Using the tail from the head, center the head on top of the body and sew securely. Ensure it is upright and stable.
2.  **Attach Arms to Body:** Position the arms on either side of the body, just below the neck. Sew securely.
3.  **Attach Hands to Arms:** Sew the yellow hands to the ends of the blue arms.
4.  **Attach Legs to Body:** Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, spaced evenly apart.

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### Finishing & Embellishments

1.  **Face:**
    *   Using Black embroidery floss, embroider two small circles or horizontal lines for the eyes on the head.
    *   Embroider a small "v" or curved line below the eyes for the nose.
    *   Embroider a wide, curved smile below the nose.
2.  **Hair Swirl:**
    *   Using Yellow yarn (same as head color) or a slightly darker yellow embroidery floss, embroider a small, stylized swirl on top-front of the head to represent Vault Boy's iconic hair.
3.  **Suit Collar:**
    *   Using White embroidery floss or thin white yarn, embroider a simple 'V' shape at the neckline, just below the head, for the suit collar.
4.  **Belt:**
    *   Using Black embroidery floss, embroider a horizontal line around the body, about 2/3 of the way down, for the belt.
    *   Using Gray embroidery floss, embroider a small square or rectangle over the black line in the center-front for the belt buckle.
5.  **Buttons:**
    *   Using Black or Gray embroidery floss, embroider two small dots vertically on the front of the body, just below the collar, for suit buttons.
6.  **Weave in all remaining ends** to complete your Vault Boy amigurumi!

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