What you need to make your crochet flamingo

• 8cm/3.15″ shutterproof bauble (optional)
• 50g/120 yards Knitcraft Cotton Blend Plain in Coral (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) or any other DK/light worsted cotton, or cotton blend yarn in coral or light pink
• small amount of cotton/cotton blend in black and white
• fiberfill
• 3.5 mm crochet hook / US E-4
• 15 cm ribbon
• pins
• stitch marker
• blunt tapestry needle with bent tip

Abbreviations

R = row

Rd = round

ch = chain

st(s) = stitch(es)

yo = yarn over

sc = single crochet

Inc = single crochet 2 in same st

Dc inc = double crochet increase: dc 2 in same st

sk = skip

sl st = slip stitch

Dec = invisible decrease: insert hook in front loops of next 2 sts, yo, pull through both front loops, yo, pull through 2 remaining loops

C1 = Coral/light pink

C2 = Black

C3 = White

Amigurumi Flamingo Free Pattern

Gauge/Tension

4″ x 4″ (10.16 x 10.16 cm) = 19 sts x 20 rows of sc

Instructions

Begin with the tail feathers, because you will need them to be ready for when you crochet the body. They will be crocheted in with the body while the other body parts will be sewn on later.

Make the tail feathers (in C1)

4th row of tail feathers:

R 1: Ch 9, sc in next 8 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

R 2: Ch 10, sc in next 9 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

R 3: Ch 11, sc in next 10 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

R 4: Ch 10, sc in next 9 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

R 5: Ch 9, sc in next 8 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

Fasten off and weave in the yarn ends.

Put them aside and crochet the other 3 rows of tail feathers. You will work them in when you crochet the body/bauble.

3rd row of tail feathers:

R 1: Ch 10, sc in next 9 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

R 2: Ch 11, sc in next 10 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

R 3: Ch 11, sc in next 10 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

R 4: Ch 10, sc in next 9 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

Fasten off and weave in the yarn ends.

2nd row of tail feathers:

R 1: Ch 10, sc in next 9 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

R 2: Ch 11, sc in next 10 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

R 3: Ch 10, sc in next 9 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

Fasten off and weave in the yarn ends.

1st row of tail feathers:

R 1: Ch 10, sc in next 9 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

R 2: Ch 10, sc in next 9 ch (starting from 2nd from hook)

Make the body (in C1)

Rd 1: Sc 6 in a magic ring (6)

Rd 2: Inc in all 6 st (12) Place stitch marker in last st.

Rd 3: [sc in next st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times (18)

Rd 4: [sc in next 2 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times (24)

Rd 5: [sc in next 3 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times (30)

Rd 6: [sc in next 4 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times (36)

Rd 7: [sc in next 5 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times (42)

Rd 8: [sc in next 6 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times (48)

Rd 9: [sc in next 7 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times (54)

Rd 10: [sc in next 8 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times (60)

Rd 11 – 18 (8 rds): Sc in all 60 st (60)

Rd 19: Sc in next 3 st, sc the next 4 sts together with the 1st row of tail feathers, sc in next 53 st (60)

Pin the 2nd row of feathers over the 1st row that you attached in the previous round. Pin it in place with the upper right corner aligning with the 3rd sc of the round. The 3 feathers should be offset with the 2 feathers of the previous round.

Rd 20: Sc in next 2 st, sc the next 6 sts together with the 2nd row of tail feathers, sc in next 52 st (60)

Pin the 3rd row of feathers over the 2nd row. Pin it in place with the upper right corner aligning with the 2nd sc of the round. The 4 feathers should be offset with the 3 feathers of the previous round and align with the 2 feathers of rd 19.

Rd 21: Sc in next st, sc the next 8 sts together with the 3rd row of tail feathers, sc in next 51 st (60)

Pin the 4th row of feathers over the 3rd row. Pin it in place with the upper right corner aligning with the 1st sc of the round. The 5 feathers should be offset with the 4 feathers of the previous round and align with the 3 feathers of rd 20.

Rd 22: Sc the next 10 sts together with the4th row of tail feathers, sc in next 50 st (60)

Rd 23: [sc in next 8 st, dec] repeat 6 times (54)

Rd 24: [sc in next 7 st, dec] repeat 6 times (48)

Insert the bauble, remove its cap. Continue crocheting around the bauble. If you are making your flamingo without a bauble, fill it with fiberfill as you go.

Rd 25: [sc in next 6 st, dec] repeat 6 times (42)

Rd 26: [sc in next 5 st, dec] repeat 6 times (36)

Rd 27: [sc in next 4 st, dec] repeat 6 times (30)

Rd 28: [sc in next 3 st, dec] repeat 6 times (24)

Rd 29: [sc in next 2 st, dec] repeat 6 times (18)

Fasten off. Hide the yarn end inside the bauble, put the cap back on.

If you filled the body with fiberfill instead of a bauble, crochet 2 more rds:

Rd 30: [sc in next st, dec] repeat 6 times (12)

Rd 31: Dec 6 times (6)

Fasten off.

Make the wings (in C1)

Left wing:

Leaving a long tail for sewing, ch 4

R 1: Inc in next 3 ch (starting from 2nd from hook) (6)

R 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in all 6 st (6)

R 3: Ch 1, turn, [sc in next st, inc] repeat 3 times (9)

R 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in all 9 st (9)

R 5: Ch 1, turn, [sc in next 2 st, inc] repeat 3 times (12)

R 6 & 7 (2 rs): Ch 1, turn, sc in all 12 st (12)

R 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 10 st (11)

R 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 st, sk next st, sc in next st (10)

R 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 8 st (9)

R 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 5 st, sk next st, sc in next st (7)

R 12: Ch 1, turn, inc in next st, sc in next 4 st, sk next st, sc in next st (7)

R 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 5 st (6)

R 14: Ch 1, turn, inc in next st, sc in next 3 st, sk next st, sc in next st (6)

R 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 4 st (5)

R 16: Ch 1, turn, inc in next st, sc in next 2 st, sk next st, sc in next st (5)

R 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 2 st, inc in next st (5)

R 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 st, sk next st, sc in next st (4)

R 19: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 2 st (3)

R 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next st (2)

R 21: Ch 1, turn, sk next st, sl st in next st (1)

Sc all around the wing from where you are: Sc 1 in the side of each row (21) towards the top of the wing, sc 1 in the middle ch on top of the wing, sc 1 in the side of each row (21) back down towards the tip of the wing.

Slip stitch and fasten off with an invisible finish. Weave in the yarn end.

Right wing:

Leaving a long tail for sewing, ch 4

R 1: Inc in next 3 ch (starting from 2nd from hook) (6)

R 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in all 6 st (6)

R 3: Ch 1, turn, [inc in next st, sc in next st] repeat 3 times (9)

R 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in all 9 st (9)

R 5: Ch 1, turn, [inc in next st, sc in next 2 st] repeat 3 times (12)

R 6 & 7 (2 rs): Ch 1, turn, sc in all 12 st (12)

R 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 10 st, sk next st, sc in next st (11)

R 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 9 st (10)

R 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 8 st, sk next st, sc in next st (9)

R 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 5 st, sk next st, sc in next st (7)

R 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in 4 next st, inc in next st (7)

R 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 5 st, sk next st, sc in next st (6)

R 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 3 st, inc in next st (6)

R 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 st, sk next st, sc in next st (5)

R 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 2 st, inc in next st (5)

R 17: Ch 1, turn, inc in next st, sc in next 2 st, sk next st, sc in next st (5)

R 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 3 st (4)

R 19: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 st, sk next st, sc in next st (3)

R 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next st (2)

R 21: Ch 1, turn, sk next st, sl st in next st (1)

Sc all around the wing from where you are:

Sc 1 in the side of each row (21) towards the of the wing, sc 1 in the middle ch on top of the wing, sc 1 in the side of each row (21) back down towards the tip of the wing.

Fasten off with an invisible finish. Weave in the yarn end.

Make the legs (in C1)

Right leg:

Leaving a long tail for sewing ch 8, close to a round with 1 sl st in 1st chain

Rd 1 – 12 (12 rds): Sc in all 8 st (Stuff with fiberfill as you go. You can push the stuffing in with the back of your hook.)

Rd 13: [sc in next st, inc in next st] repeat 4 times (12)

Rd 14: Sc in all 12 st (12)

Rd 15: [sc in next st, dec] repeat 4 times (8)

Rd 16 – 28 (13 rds): Sc in all 8 st

Continue with the foot from where you are:

R 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 st (starting from 2nd from hook) (4)

R 2: Ch 1, turn, inc in next st, sc in next 2 st, inc in next st (6)

R 3: Ch 1, turn, inc in next st, sc in next 4 st, inc in next st (8)

R 4 to 7 (4 rs): Ch 1, turn, sc in all 8 st (8)

R 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 4 st, sk next st, sc in next st (6)

R 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 2 st, sk next st, sc in next st (4)

R 10 & 11 (2 rs): Ch 1, turn, sc in all 4 st (4)

R 12: Ch 1, turn, fold over, sl st in next 4 st (through both layers to form the heel)

Pull yarn through and leave a long tail for sewing. Close one side of the foot and stitch in between the webs. Close the other side of the foot, fasten off and weave in end.

Left leg:

Leaving a long end for sewing, ch 4

R 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, inc in next ch, sc in next ch (4)

R 2 to 4 (3 rs): Ch 1, turn, sc in all 4 st (4)

R 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 st, ch 4 (8)

Rd 1: Sc in the last st of the row to close to a round, sc in next 7 st (8)

Rd 2 – 12 (11 rds): Sc in all 8 st (fill with fiberfill as you go)

Make the knee joint, working in rows:

R 1: Sc in next 3 st

R 2: Ch 1, turn, [sc in next st, inc in next st] repeat 2 times (6)

R 3 & 4 (2 rs): Ch 1, turn, sc in all 6 st (6)

R 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, sk next st, sc in next 2 st, sk next st, sc in next st (4)

Close to rd:

Rd 1: Sc 2 down the side of the knee joint, sc in next 4 st, sc 2 up the other side of the knee joint, sc in next 4 st (12)

Rd 2: [sc in next st, dec] repeat 4 times (8)

Continue leg:

Rd 3 – 14 (12 rds): Sc in all 8 st (8)

Make the left foot the same way you did the right one.

Make the beak, head and neck (in C1, C2 and C3)

Beak (in C2 and C3)

Using C2 (black) make a magic ring.

Rd 1: Sc 4 in the magic ring (4)

Rd 2 & 3 (2 rds): Sc in all 4 st (4)

Rd 4: Sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in next st, inc in next st (6)

Rd 5: Sc in next 5 st, change color to C3 (white) in a sc (6)

Rd 6: Sc in next 3 st, dc in next st, dc inc in next st, dc in next st (7)

Rd 7: Inc in next st, sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in next st, inc in next st (11)

Rd 8: Sc in next 10 st, change color to C1 (coral) in a sc  (11)

Make the head (in C1)

Rd 9: (sc only in front loops in this rd): Sc in next 3 st, [inc in next st, sc in next st] repeat 4 times (15)

Rd 10: Sc in next 15 st (15)

Rd 11: Sc in next 5 st, inc in next st, sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in next 2 st, inc in next st, sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in next 2 st (19)

Rd 12 & 13 (2rds): Sc in all 19 st (19)

Rd 14: Sc in next 12 st, hdc in next 2 st, dc in next 3 st, hdc in next 2 st (19)

Rd 15: Sc in next 12 st, hdc in next 2 st, dc in next 3 st, hdc in next 2 st (19)

Rd 16: Sc in next 2 st, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in next 2 st, hdc in next 7 st (16)

Rd 17: Sc in next 2 st, dec, sc in next st, dec, sc in next 2 st, hdc in next 7 st (14) 

Rd 18: Sc in next 9 st, hdc in next 3 st, sc in next 2 st (14)

Embroider the eyes (in C2)

Embroider the eyes with black yarn or embroidery thread and a large eyed sewing needle.

Fill the head with fiberfill and crochet the neck.

Rd 19: Dec, sc in next 2 st, dec, sc in next 2 st, dec, sc in next 4 st (11)

Rd 20 – 23 (4 rds): Sc in next 7 st, hdc in next 4 st (11)

Rd 24 – 26 (3 rds): Hdc in next st, sc in next 7 st, hdc in next 3 st (11)

Rd 27 – 36 (10 rds): Sc in all 11 st (11)

Fill the neck with fiberfill. You can push it in with the back of your hook. Make sure the head and neck are stuffed enough to hold their shape.

Continue working in rows to create the lower part of the neck.

R 1: Sc 1

R 2 to 4 (3 rs): Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 st

R 5: Ch 1, turn, [sk next st, sc in next st] repeat 2 times

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Attach the legs

Start with the right (straight leg). Make sure that it is enough stuffed and add fiberfill if necessary.

Pin the leg close to the bottom middle, right next to the magic ring. Double check if the foot is pointing forward and if it is in the desired position. Sew all around the leg twice to make sure it is firmly attached. Weave in the end.

Pin the left (bent) leg close to the right leg. Make sure it’s in the desired position by looking at it from each side. Sew on the leg by stitching around it twice to make sure it’s firmly attached. Weave in the end.

Attach the head

Add more stuffing to the neck if necessary. Attach it to the front of the body in the upper half, close to the bauble’s cap.

Make sure it aligns with the legs and the tail feathers.

Sew 2 rounds around the neck to ensure it’s firmly attached. Weave in the end.

Attach the wings

Pin one of the wings in place.  First sew 2/3 of the top side on from where the “shoulder” towards the tip.

Then lift the wing and stitch through the body to the bottom side of the wing.

Sew along the bottom side of the wing, back towards the “shoulder” to where you started.

Weave in the end. Repeat with the other wing.

Make the santa hat (optional)

If you’re making your crochet flamingo as an exotic addition to your Christmas decorations, you might wanna make her a festive Santa hat.

You need:

• A small amount of red and white cotton yarn (DK/Light worsted weight)
• 3.5mm/ E hook

Instructions:

Using white yarn ch 14

Rd 1: Join 1st ch in a sl st to form a circle, sc in next 14 st (14) 

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Flip the circle around.

Rd 1: Using red yarn join the other side of the chain in a sc, sc 11 more forming a complete round (12)

Rd 2: [Sc in next st, dec] repeat 4 times (8)

Rd 3 & 4 (2 rds): Sc in all 8 st(8)

Rd 5: Dec 3 times (leave the last 2 sts)

Fasten off, stitch end through tip of hat to the inside. Weave in the other end.

Make the pom pom using white yarn: Ch 3

R 1: Sc in 2nd from hook, sc in next st

R 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 st

Fasten off, tie both ends together tightly to shape a pom pom.

Thread both ends onto one needle and stitch through tip of hat. Make a few knots and cut the ends short.

You can sew the hat on the head if you want it there permanently, or pin it on with pins temporarily (please only if it’s not in reach of young children or pets).

More Amigurumi Flamingo Ideas:

Now you can make this for a baby in your life! Turn it into a doll, or add the rattle for fun, and the hair serves as fun textures for little fingers to play with! Wow your friends with this fun baby shower gift!  

Materials:
Hook size D – 3.25mm
Worsted weight yarns in the colors of your choice. I used yarns on the thinner side, due to the size of the hook, so a 3 might be best, but 4 would work too.
Used here:
Tail – Fairy Tale Knits hand dyed yarn, Triton colorway (her variegated yarns are absolutely perfect for mermaid tails!) – approximately 12 yrds
Skin – Vanna’s Choice, Beige – approximately 15 yrds
Hair – Red Heart Soft, Coral – approximately 35 yrds
Small amounts of worsted weight yarn in black for the eyes.
1.5 inch rattle insert (their smaller sized rattle would also work, just use extra stuffing!)
Small amount of polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle

Terms and abbreviations to know:
Magic ring
rnd, rnds – round, rounds
ch, chs – chain, chains
st, sts – stitch, stitches
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
BLO – back loop only
inc – increase, 2 sc together into the same st
dec – decrease, connect 2 sts into 1 sts
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together, a decrease using hdc
​inv – invisible
invsc2tog  – invisible single crochet 2 together; this is essentially a decrease, but done in such a way as to make the continuous stitching smoother and the decrease not as noticeable

1. Insert hook into front loop only of next stitch, DO NOT yarn over.
2. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch.
3. Yarn over. Pull through 2 loops.
4. Yarn over and pull through last loop.​

Notes: This pattern begins at the bottom with the tail fin, working in rows, but switching to rnds after completing the fin. Chs do not count toward sts on the turns, and rnds are worked continuously, without joining. Arms and hair are made separately and sewn onto the body. 

Amigurumi Mermaid Doll Free Pattern

​Ch 11
Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and next 5 chs, sl st in last 3 chs; 9 sts
Row 2: ch 1 and turn, BLO sl st in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc2tog; 7 sts
Row 3: ch 1 and turn, BLO, 2 hdc2tog, sl st in next 3 ts; 5 sts
Row 4: ch 1 and turn, BLO, sc in each st across; 5 sts
Row 5: ch 1 and turn, BLO, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, sl st in next 3 sts; 7 sts
Row 6: ch 1 and turn, BLO, sl st in next 3 sts, hdc in 2 next sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts; 9 sts
Row 7: ch 1 and turn, BLO, hdc in next 6 sts, sl st in next 3 sts; 9 sts
Ch 1, but do NOT turn. Work 5 sc across the flat end of the rows.

The pattern will switch here to working in rnds. 
Rnd 1: ch 1 and turn, sc 5 across in FLO, then turn and sc 5 across in the unworked loops behind, do not join; 10 sts

Rnd 2: sc in each st around; 10 sts
Rnd 3: (inc, sc in next st)5x; 15 sts
Rnd 4: sc in each st around; 15 sts
Rnd 5: (inc, sc in next 4 sts)3x; 18 sts
Rnd 6: sc in each st around; 18 sts
Rnd 7: (inc, sc in next 2 sts)6x; 24 sts
Rnd 8: (inc, sc in next 3 sts)6x; 30 sts
Rnds 9-11: sc in each st around; 30 sts
Rnd 12: (invsc2tog, sc in next 3 sts)6x; 24 sts
Attach skin color and fasten off fin color.
Rnd 13: (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts)6x; 18 sts
Stop here to tidy up the tail. Using your beginning string, weave through the base of the tail, between the tail and the fin. Pull it snug to give it a thinner look through there, weave the end into the inside of the body, and knot it off.
Then begin with a little bit of stuffing in the bottom of the tail. Add the rattle, and stuff around the rattle gently. 

Stuff a little more around the rattle insert. Then continue with skin color.
​Rnd 14: (sc2tog, sc in next st)6x; 12 sts
Rnd 15: sc in each st around; 12 sts
Stuff a bit more, then we will be working on the head. 
Rnd 16: inc in each st around; 24 sts
Rnd 17: (inc, sc in next 3 sts)6x; 30 sts
Rnds 18-23: sc in each st around; 30 sts
Rnd 24: (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts)6x; 24 sts
Rnd 25: (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts)6x; 18 sts
Stop here to embroider the facial features. Place the nose over the center 2 sts of rnd 20, and the eyes each beginning 1 st over from the nose, spanning over 2 sts. 

Rnd 26: (sc2tog, sc in next st)6x; 12 sts
Complete stuffing.
Rnd 27: (sc2tog, sc in next st)4x; 8 sts
Fasten off, and use the tail to weave through the top, sewing it closed. Knot, and weave in end. Arms (make 2)
Begin with a magic ring
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring; 6 sts
Rnds 2-7: sc in each st around; 6 sts
Do not stuff.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew down to sides. Hair
Begin with magic ring
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring; 6 sts
Use BLO throughout
Rnd 2: inc in each st around; 12 sts
Rnd 3: (inc, sc in next st)6x; 18 sts
Rnd 4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts)6x; 24 sts
Rnd 5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts)6x; 30 sts
Rnd 6: sc in each st around; 30 sts
Now, sl st into the BLO of next st, and turn work so that you can work in the opposite direction, working backwards around the spiral. First using the back loops of last rnd, then working your way through the unworked front loops of all the previous rnds; sl st into first loop, (ch 6, turn, inc in 2nd ch from hook, inc in next ch, sc in next 3 chs, sl st into next 2 front loops). Do this all the way back to the center of the hair, following the unworked loops. 

More Amigurumi Mermaid Doll Ideas:

Size

Will fit any of my larger long-legged animals like this bunny and cat.

Materials & Tools

– Yarn. It is best to use the same brand of yarn for the body and the shoes.
– Crochet hook according to the yarn.
– Stuffing – polyester fiberfill, wool, wadding etc.
– Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker.

Abbreviations

– st = stitch
– ch = chain stitch 
– sl st = slip stitch 
– sc = single crochet stitch 
– hdc = half double crochet stitch 
– dc = double crochet stitch 
– fp-hdc = front post half double crochet stitch (see below)
– sc n = make n single crochet stitches (or ch, hdc etc.), one in each stitch 
– inc = increase – make two single crochet stitches in to the same stitch 
– inc3 = double increase – three single crochet stitches in to the same stitch
– dc-inc3 = crochet three double crochet stitches in to the same stitch
– dec = invisble decrease – crochet two single crochet stitches together 
– sc2tog = regular decrease – crochet two single crochet stitches together
– (sc 2, inc) x n = repeat the pattern between parentheses n times 
– (24) = number of stitches in a round after finishing said round

Notes

– The soles are worked in spiral. Start joining rounds from row 4.
– Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of a round. Move the marker up after completing each round. 
– All stitches are worked in to both loops unless stated otherwise in the pattern.

Amigurumi Doll Shoes Free Pattern

Shoes

Worked from the center of the sole (tutorial).

1: ch 9, two sc in to the second chain from
hook, sc 6, four sc in to the first chain

Turn and work on other side of beginning chain.

sc 6, two sc in to the last chain (four total)
2: inc3, sc 4, hdc, dc 2, dc-inc3 x 4, dc 2, 
hdc, sc 5 = (30)
3: inc x 3, sc 8, inc x 2, sc 1, inc, sc 2, inc, 
sc 1, inc x 2, sc 9 = (39)

Sc in next st, sl st in next st. Move the stitch 
marker in to the sl st and count it as the round 
end from now on.

Crochet round 4 through the back loops only.

4: sl st, ch 2, sc 38, join the round with a 
sl st through the second chain = (39)
5: ch 2, sc 12, hdc, dc 13, hdc, sc 11, 
join with a sl st = (39)
6: ch 2, sc 8, hdc 3, (fp-hdc, hdc 2) x 6, 
hdc, sc 8, join with a sl st = (39)
7: ch 2, sc 8, hdc 3, ( fp-hdc, skip a st, 
hdc) x 6, hdc 2, sc 7, join sl st = (33)
8: ch 2, sc 8, dec, sc, (fp-hdc, skip one 
st) x 6, sc, dec, sc 6, join sl st = (25) 
9: ch 2, sc 7, dec, sc, dec x 3, sc, dec,
sc 5, join with a sl st = (20)

Crochet a row of slip stitches between rows 
8 and 9 (see below). Make a bow and sew it 
on. Stuff the shoes lightly.

Switch to “body yarn” and crochet the first
row of the legs through the back loops only.
Continue crocheting the legs in spiral.

10(leg): (sc 1, sc2tog) x 6, sc 2 = (14)

Crochet a row of single crochet stitches into
the front loops of row 9 with the “shoe yarn”.

10(shoe): ch, sc in each stitch, join with
a sl st = (20)

Cut the yarn and fasten off neatly (tutorial 2).
Continue crocheting the legs following your
pattern.

Bow

Work all stitches in to an adjustable loop.

1: (ch 3, dc 2, sc) x 2

Draw the center tightly closed. Cut the yarn,
leaving a long yarn tail and fasten off. Wrap 
the yarn tail around the center a few times 
and knot the yarn tails togeteher.

Front post half double crochet stitch

Embellishments

a) Make a bow. Leave a long yarn tail for sewing.

b) Crochet a row of slip stitches between rows 8 and 9. Start where you plan to sew the bow.

Sew on the bow, covering the place where the end and the beginning of the row of slip stitches meet. Finish the shoes and stuff them. Continue crocheting the legs.