ABBREVIATIONS

ch - chain
sp - space
sl st - slip stitch
sc - Single Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
BLO - Back Loop Only
FLO - Front Loop Only
Rnd - Round
sk - skip
st(s) - Stitch(es)
inc - Increase
dec - Decrease
YO - Yarn Over
* -- work instructions following * as many more times as
specified in addition to first time.

Single Crochet Decrease - Insert hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, insert hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through remaining loops on hook

Markers - Markers are used to specify where a round begins and ends. Use a small piece of contrasting yarn or a small safety pin placed in the stitch before the first stitch of each round. Move the marker as you go.

MATERIALS LIST

Worsted weight yarn in the following:
Buff - 6 ounces
Royal - 4 ounces
Cherry Red - 3 ounces
White - 4 ounces
Black – 2 ounces
Crochet hook Size G
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Pair of 12mm doll eyes
2” gold tone belt buckle

BODY

Rnd 1) With Buff, ch 60, join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring being careful not to twist chain. Sc in each chain around (60 sc)

Rnd 2-29) Sc in each sc around (60 sc)

Rnd 30) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (40 sc)

Rnd 31) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)

NECK

Rnd 32) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (20 sc)

Rnd 33) sc in each sc around to last sc, finish off, weave in loose ends (20 sc)

HEAD

Nose

Rnd 1: With Buff, ch 2, work 4 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to first sc to join, ch 1, DO NOT TURN now and throughout

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (8 sc)

Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc repeat from * around (12 sc)

Rnd 4: *Sc in next sc, insert hook into next sc, YO, draw thru a loop, insert hook into next sc, YO, draw thru a loop, YO, draw hook thru all 3 loops on hook (dec made), repeat from * around (8 sc)

Head

Rnd 5: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc repeat from * around (12 sc)

Rnd 6: *Sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (16 sc)

Rnd 7: *Sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (20 sc)

Rnd 8: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (30 sc)

Rnd 9: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (40 sc)

Rnd 10: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (50 sc)

Rnd 11: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (60 sc)

Rnd 12-22: Sc in each sc around (60 sc) Insert eyes between Rnds 9& 10 leaving 6 sc in between each eye

Rnd 23: *Sc in next sc, dec, repeat from * around (40 sc)

Rnd 24: *Sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)

Rnd 25: *Sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around, stuff head firmly (20 sc)

Rnd 26: Dec around (10 sc)

Rnd 27: Dec around (5 sc), finish off, weave in ends. Securely sew head to Body at Neck.

LEGS

Leg 1

Rnd 1) Lay body/head section on its back with the eyes centered. Trace an imaginary line starting between the two eyes going down to the free loops of the foundation ch of Rnd 1 of Body. This is where you will begin the first leg. Place a marker in this free loop. Stuff body. With a sl st join Buff yarn to the marked center free loop. Sc in same free loop as sl st. Sc in next 29 free loops; join with a sl st to first sc of leg. DO NOT TURN (30 sc)

Rnd 2-14) Sc in each sc around (30 sc)

Rnd 15) Sc in each sc around to last; make color change to Black (30 sc)

Foot:

Rnd 16) Dec around (15 sc)

Rnd 17) Sc in each sc around (15 sc)

Rnd 18) 2 sc in each sc around (30 sc)

Rnd 19-25) Sc in each sc around; stuff (30 sc)

Rnd 26) *Sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (20 sc)

Rnd 27) Dec around; stuff a little more (10 sc)

Rnd 28) Dec around; finish off leaving a length for sewing; sew opening closed; flatten bottom of foot (5 sc)

Leg 2

Rnd 1) Working in remain 30 free loops of Rnd 1 of Body join Buff yarn with a sl st. Sc in same loop as sl st. Sc in remaining 29 free loops; join with a sl st to first sc of leg. DO NOT TURN (30 sc)

Rnds 2-28) Same as Leg 1

ARMS (make 2)

Rnd 1) With Buff, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; join to first sc with sl st (6 sc)

Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)

Rnd 3) sc in each sc around (12 sc)

Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (18 sc)

Rnds 5-6) sc in each sc around (18 sc)

Rnd 7) *sc in next 4sc, dec; repeat from * around (15 sc)

Rnd 8) *sc in next 3 sc, dec; repeat from * around (12 sc)

Rnd 9) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (9 sc)

Rnd 10) 2 sc in each sc around (18 sc)

Rnd 11-20) sc in each sc around (18 sc)

Rnd 21-22) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next 9 sts

Rnd 23) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next st; finish off leaving a long length for sewing, stuff firmly; attach to sides of body using photograph as a reference

Trousers:

Main Body:

Row 1) With Royal, ch 67, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1 turn, mark as Wrong side (66 sc)

Rows 2-20) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn (66 sc)

Trouser Leg 1:

Row 21) Sc in first 33 sc, ch 1 turn (33 sc)

Rows 22-40) Sc in each sc across; finish off after Row 40 (33 sc)

Trouser Leg 2:

Row 1) Join Royal with a sl st to 34^th sc of Row 23, sc in same sc as sl st and in remaining 32 sc, ch 1 turn (33 sc)

Rows 2-20) Sc in each sc across; finish off after Row 20 (33 sc)

Trouser Assembly:

Lay trousers flat with Right side up. Fold left edge over to center to form first leg. Repeat for the right side. Using Royal yarn and tapestry needle start at lower edge of one cuff sew up the inside of first leg, down inside edge of next leg to opposite edge of cuff. Sew back seam closed.

COAT:

Back

Row 1) With Cherry Red ch 37, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn (36 sc)

Row 2-30) Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (36 sc) Note: Mark Row 2 as the Right Side

Shoulder Shaping:

First Shoulder

Row 31) Sc in next 13 sc, dec, turn, DO NOT ch 1 (14 sc)

Row 32) Dec, sec in remaining 12 sc, ch 1, turn (13 sc)

Row 33) Sc in next 11 sc, dec, turn, ch 1, turn (12 sc)

Row 34-42) Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (12 sc)

Row 43) Sc in each sc across, ch 10, turn (12 sc and 10 ch)

First Front Placket

Row 44) Sc in second ch from hook and in each of the remaining 8 chs, sc in remaining 12 sec, ch 1, turn (21 sc)

Row 45-71) Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (21 sc)

Row 72) Sc in each sc across, FO, weave in ends (21 sc)

Second Shoulder

Row 1) Join with a sl st to the 22^nd sc of Row 30, dec, sc in remaining 13 sc, ch 1, turn (14 sc)

Row 2) Sc in the next 12 sc, dec, turn, DO NOT ch 1 (13 sc)

Row 3) Dec, sc in remaining 11 sc, ch 1, turn (12 sc)

Row 4-11) Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (12 sc)

Row 12) Sc in each sc across, ch 10, turn (12 sc and 10 ch)

Second Front Placket

Row 13) Sc in second ch from hook and in each of the remaining 8 chs, sc in remaining 12 sec, ch 1, turn (18 sc)

Row 14-41) Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (18 sc)

Row 42) Sc in each sc across, ch 1, do no finish off, (18 sc)

With Right Sides together and matching front and back hems, whip stitch side seams beginning at Row 21 of coat back.

Sleeves

Rnd 1) Working in row ends, join yarn with sl st at underarm, ch 1, work 30 sc evenly around armhole opening, join with sl st to first sc, ch 1, turn (30 sc)

Rnd 2-8) Sc in each sc around, join with sl st to first, ch 1, turn (30 sc)

Rnd 9) Sc in each sc around, FO, weave in ends.

Repeat Rows 1-9 for second sleeve.

Edging

Join yarn with a sl st in the ch foundation starting at center back, ch 1, turn, sc evenly across bottom hem, front hem, up the side of the plackets and along the edge of shoulders and neck until you get back to beg ch 1. Join with sl st, FO, weave in loose ends.

BELT

Main Belt

Row 1) Ch 76, sc in second ch from hook and in each chain across, ch 1, turn (75 sc)

Row 2-3) Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (75 sc)

Row 4) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 (75 sc)

Finishing

Working in the end of rows, 4 sc along first short edge, work 75 sc along first long side, 4 sc in rows of second short side, 75 sc along foundation chain row, FO, weave in ends

HAT

Rnd 1) Ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook, join with sl st to first sc, ch 1, DO NOT TURN now and throughout

Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)

Rnd 3) Sc in each sc around (12 sc)

Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (18 sc)

Row 5-6) Sc in each sc around (18 sc)

Row 7) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (27 sc)

Row 8-9) Sc in each sc around (27 sc)

Row 10) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (36 sc)

Row 11-12) Sc in each sc around (36 sc)

Row 13) *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (45 sc)

Row 14-15) Sc in each sc around (45 sc)

Row 16) *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (54 sc)

Row 17-18) Sc in each sc around (54 sc)

Row 19) *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (63 sc)

Row 20-21) Sc in each sc around (63 sc)

Row 22) *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (72 sc)

Row 23-25) Sc in each sc around (72 sc)

Row 26) Sc in each sc around, sl st in next sc, ch 1, turn (72 sc)

Row 27) Sc in each sc around, FO, weave in loose ends.

FACE DETAIL

Mouth

With red yarn embroider smile in the ditch between third and fourth rows below nose. Use photo as a reference. Weave ends in well.

Eyebrows

With White yarn, embroider over the row above eyes using Satin stitch. Use photo as a reference. Weave ends in well.

Beard

Cut a piece of cardboard 5” x 7” or use an empty full size DVD case (this works wonderfully) wrap form along the long edge with White yarn to make fringe. Hold 2 strands of yarn together, fold in half to create a loop.

Row 1) Insert hook into Face then through loop in fringe, YO, draw through all four strands on hook. Pull tight. Evenly distribute 10 stitches worth of fringe in row under smile.

Row 2) Apply fringe to next round beneath Row 1, extending Beard by 5 stitches in either direction from Row 1 of Beard.

Row 3-4) Apply fringe to next round below lining up with Row 2. Trim to make even and length desired.

Wig (Note: doll is bald under his hat except for this wig)

Row 1) With White ch 34, sc in second chain from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn (33 sc)

Row 2) Sc in each sc across, FO, weave in loose ends.

Make fringe as for Beard. Apply fringe through Foundation chain row and the stitches of Row 2. Apply fringe around posts of Rows 1 and 2. Line ends of Wig up with the Nose and attach to head using a whip stitch. Trim to make even and length desired.