YOU WILL NEED
■ King Cole Giza 4ply(100% cotton, 50g/158m)1 ball of each:Brown (2205)Peach (2413)Green (2203)A small amount of each:Yellow (2206)Argent (2249)Chocolate (2410)Plum (2199)Raspberry (2426)Christmas Green (3465)■ A 2.25mm (US B/1) hook■ Stitch marker■ Toy stuffing■ 2 black safety eyes, 8mm■ Black stranded cotton■ 3 wooden skewers■ Cardboard
For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com
TENSION
Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Doll measures approx 25cm (10in) tall
ABBREVIATIONS
inv dec Insert hook in front loop of first st to be decreased, insert hook into front loop of second st to be decreased, yrh, pull through 2 loops, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook
2-tr popcorn 2tr in st indicated, remove live loop from hook, insert hook in top of first tr, put live loop back on hook, pull loop through st
4-tr popcorn 4tr in st indicated, complete as for 2-tr popcorn
For a full list, see Simply Crochet magazine
With her green apron, welly boots and shady hat, this tiny green-fingered horticulturist is well-prepared for a busy day of planting.
NOTES
Pattern is worked in the amigurumi method. Work stitches in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the first stitch of the round, moving it up as you work. Left and right always refer to the doll’s perspective, ie the doll’s left leg would be on your right side when the toy is facing you. If you are making this for a child under 36 months: omit the skewer, and do not use safety eyes – instead, embroider eyes with black stranded cotton.
GARDENING LADY
HEAD
Using Peach, make a magic loop.
Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 6dc in
