Hello crafters!
I designed this pattern in 2017 for the amigurumi.com design contest. The theme was fantastic creatures and I have always loved Halloween so I decided to design a wisp. This was my first entry ever in a design contest and I enjoyed it so much that I decided that I will try to participate every year from then on. Enjoy the pattern!
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Materials
• DK or 8ply yarn in blue (I like to use the Ricorumi DK*)
• 3.5 (F) crochet hook*
• White felt sheet for the eyes
• Tapestry needle, stitch marker and scissors
• Polyfill*
Abbreviation used (U.S. terms)
Ch: chain
Sc: single crochet
St: stitch
*…*: repeat
inc: 2 single crochet in the same stitch
dec: single crochet 2 stitches together through the front loop only (invisible decrease)
Finished size: approx. 14 cm/5.5 inches
All pieces are worked through both loops of the stitches and in the round without joining. It is recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round.
Head – make 1 in blue
Work in rounds
Round 1. sc 6 in a magic ring
Round 2. inc x6
Round 3. *sc 1, inc* x6
Round 4. *sc 2, inc* x6
Round 5. *sc 3, inc* x6
Round 6. *sc 4, inc* x6
Round 7. *sc 5, inc* x6
Rounds 8-14. sc in each st around
Round 15. *sc 5, dec* x6
Round 16. *sc 4, dec* x6
Rounds 17-18. sc in each st around
Round 19. *sc 3, dec* x6
Round 20. sc in each st around
Round 21. *sc 2, dec* x6
Round 22. sc in each st around
Start stuffing the head.
Round 23. *sc 1, dec* x6
Round 24. sc in each st around
Round 25. dec x6
Round 26. sc in each st around
Fasten off, finish stuffing and weave in ends by passing your thread in the front loop only of the remaining stitches.
Body – make 1 in blue
Work in rounds
Round 1. sc 6 in a magic ring
Round 2. inc x6
Round 3. *sc 1, inc* x6
Round 4. *sc 2, inc* x6
Round 5. *sc 3, inc* x6
Rounds 6-11. sc in each st around
Round 12. *sc 3, dec* x6
Rounds 13-14. sc in each st around
Round 15. *sc 2, dec* x6
Round 16. sc in each st around
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing and stuff the body.
Arms – make 2 in blue
Work in rounds without stuffing
Round 1. sc 6 in a magic ring
Rounds 2-3. sc in each st around
Round 4. inc x6
Rounds 5-12. sc in each st around
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the arms and sew the opening shut.
Assembly
1. Sew the body to the head, aligning the last round of the body with round 4 of the head.
2. Sew the arms to each side of the body, at the junction between the head and body. There should be approximately 5 stitches between the arms at the front of the body.
3. Measure the height between rounds 8-13 of the head. Cut oval shapes of this height in the felt sheet to make the eyes, and sew them to the head between rounds 8-13 with approx. 3 stitches in between them. Alternatively, you can needle felt or glue the eyes in place.
You are done!
Let me know if you decide to make this pattern, I’d love to see your finished products! Tag me on Instagram @emmacraftsdesign and #wileythewisp
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