1. Introduction
Welcome to the wonderful world of crochet! This guide will take you on an exciting journey to create a charming little astronaut doll. Perfect for space enthusiasts and fans of handmade toys, this project combines creativity with craftsmanship. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun challenge, this pattern will guide you through each step. Gather your materials, get comfortable, and let’s launch into this exciting crochet adventure together!
Materials
- Yarn in white, blue, black, and gray
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn
- Needle, scissors, and stitch markers
- Stuffing
Abbreviations
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
- ch: Chain
2. Basic Crochet Stitches
Magic Ring
The magic ring is a way to begin crocheting in the round, ensuring a tight, adjustable loop.
- Wrap the yarn around your fingers to create a loop.
- Insert the hook into the loop, yarn over, and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook to create a slip stitch.
- Work the required number of single crochet stitches into the loop.
- Pull the tail of the yarn to close the loop tightly.
Single Crochet (sc)
Single crochet is the most basic crochet stitch, creating a dense and sturdy fabric.
- Insert the hook into the stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
Increase (inc)
An increase is used to add stitches, making the work wider.
- Work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
Decrease (dec)
A decrease is used to remove stitches, making the work narrower.
- Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop.
- Insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.
Chain (ch)
Chains are the foundation of many crochet patterns, creating a starting point or adding space.
- Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
3. Pattern
Head
With black yarn
- R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6 sts)
- R2: 6 inc (12 sts)
- R3: (sc, inc) around (18 sts)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) around (24 sts)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) around (30 sts)
- R6: 30 sc (30 sts)
- R7: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) around (36 sts)
- R8-R11: 36 sc (36 sts)
- R12: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) around (30 sts)
- R13: 30 sc (30 sts)
- R14: (3 sc, dec) around (24 sts)
- R15: (sc, dec, sc) around (18 sts)
- R16: 12 dec (12 sts)
- R17: 6 dec (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hands (make 2)
With blue yarn
- R1: Magic ring, 10 sc (10 sts)
- R2-R3: 10 sc (10 sts)
Change to white yarn.
- 3. R4-R10: 10 sc (10 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2)
With blue yarn
- R1: Magic ring, 8 sc (8 sts)
- R2: (sc, inc) around (12 sts)
- R3: 12 sc (12 sts)
Change to white yarn.
- 4. R4-R6: 12 sc (12 sts)
After completing the first leg, cut the yarn.
Crochet the second leg, keeping the yarn attached, and crochet an additional 3 chains.
Then continue crocheting the body part.
Body
- R1-R2: 30 sc (30 sts) (12 sc for the first leg, 3 sc in one side of the 3 ch, 12 sc for the second leg, 3 sc in the remaining side of the 3 ch)
- R3: 32 sc, increase on both sides of the body (32 sts)
- R4: 34 sc, increase on both sides of the body (34 sts)
- R5-R7: 34 sc (34 sts)
- R8: 32 sc, decrease on both sides of the body (32 sts)
- R9: 32 sc (32 sts)
- R10: 30 sc, decrease on both sides of the body (30 sts)
- R11: 6 (sc, dec) around (18 sts)
- R12: 6 (sc, dec, sc) around (12 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hat
- R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6 sts)
- R2: 6 inc (12 sts)
- R3: 4 sc, 2 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (16 sts)
- R4: (3 sc, inc) around (20 sts)
- R5: 2 sc, (4 sc, inc) 5 times, 4 sc, (4 sc, inc) 3 times (28 sts)
- R6: 8 sc, (inc) 16 times, 8 sc (36 sts)
- R7-R12: 36 sc (36 sts)
- R13: (4 sc, dec) around (30 sts)
- R14: 30 sc (30 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears
- R1: 7 sc (7 sts)
- R2: 7 inc (14 sts)
- R3: 14 sc in back loop only (14 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Connecting Circle
Slip stitch a circle and attach it to the 12th row of the body.
Chest Patch
- R1: ch 6, turn, 2 sc, 5 sc (5 sts)
- R2: turn, 5 sc (5 sts)
- R3: turn, 5 sc (5 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Backpack
- R1: ch 11, turn, 2 sc, 10 sc (10 sts)
- R2-R9: 10 sc (10 sts)
- R10: slip stitch around the edge
- R11: sc in back loop only (30 sts)
- R12-R13: 30 sc (30 sts)
Repeat R1-R10.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Attach the hat to the head using the long tail and a yarn needle. Stuff the head before closing.
- Attach the head to the body. Stuff the body before closing.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
- Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Attach the ears to the sides of the hat.
- Attach the backpack to the back of the body.
- Use stitch markers to hold parts in place before sewing if necessary.
Finishing
- Make sure all parts are securely attached.
- Adjust any embroidery details as needed.
- Trim any excess yarn.
Good luck with your crochet project! Enjoy mak