My dearest maker, welcome back to the worktable. I am thrilled we are undertaking Saskia together. She is a spirited design that challenges us to look beyond simple stitches and embrace the texture of brushed fibers and the sharpness of felt.
Let us pick up our hooks and breathe life into this courageous scout.
About This Creation & Our Angle
Saskia represents a wonderful opportunity to practice "Mixed Media Amigurumi." Often, we restrict ourselves to yarn alone, but the most expressive characters frequently borrow from other crafts. By utilizing a pet slicker brush to create her cloud-like hair and stiff felt for her expressive eyes, we achieve a finish that looks professional and distinct from standard patterns.
Project Snapshot:
📊 Difficulty: Intermediate (Requires color changing and assembly)
⏰ Est. Time: 12 - 15 Hours
📏 Size: Approx. 16cm tall
"The magic is not just in the stitch, but in the textures we layer upon it."
Materials & Tools Needed
🧶 Yarn: DK or Worsted Weight cotton or acrylic. Colors: Sky Blue (Skin), Bright White (Hair/Sleeves), Midnight Blue (Dress), Sunny Yellow (Armor/Boots), Ruby Red (Cuffs/Soles), Black (Legs).
🪡 Hook: 2.5mm (or size suitable for your yarn to ensure tight tension)
✨ Other Materials: Fiberfill stuffing Pet slicker brush (for the hair) Felt sheets (White, Black, Blue) for eyes Fabric glue Tapestry needle Stitch markers
Abbreviations & Stitches Used
We will be working in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
📍 ch: chain
📍 sl st: slip stitch
📍 sc: single crochet
📍 inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
📍 dec: invisible decrease (sc 2 sts together using front loops)
📍 BLO: back loop only
📍 FLO: front loop only
The Complete Saskia Pattern
Part 1: The Head
(Using Sky Blue Yarn)
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in every st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: (Sc 3, inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: (Sc 4, inc) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 7: (Sc 5, inc) repeat 6 times. (42 sts)
Rnds 8-15: Sc in each st around. (42 sts)
Rnd 16: (Sc 5, dec) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 17: (Sc 4, dec) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnd 18: (Sc 3, dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 19: (Sc 2, dec) repeat 6 times. (18 sts) Stuff the head firmly, focusing on rounded cheeks.
Rnd 20: (Sc 1, dec) repeat 6 times. (12 sts)
Rnd 21: Dec around. (6 sts) Fasten off and weave in end.
Part 2: The Nose
(Using Sky Blue Yarn)
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: (Sc 1, inc) repeat 3 times. (9 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (9 sts)
Rnd 4: (Sc 1, dec) repeat 3 times. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.
Part 3: The Wig Cap
(Using Bright White Yarn)
Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in every st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: (Sc 3, inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: (Sc 4, inc) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 7: (Sc 5, inc) repeat 6 times. (42 sts)
Rnds 8-13: Sc in each st around. (42 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the head.
Part 4: Hair Wefts (For Brushing)
(Using Bright White Yarn)
These are attached to the Wig Cap later. You create loops to brush out.
Step 1: Cut approximately 40-50 strands of white yarn, each about 10cm long.
Step 2: Use the "latch hook" method to attach these strands to the Wig Cap (Rnds 3-13). Fold a strand in half, pull the loop through a stitch on the cap, and pull the tails through the loop to tighten.
Step 3: Once the cap is full, use your pet slicker brush to vigorously brush the yarn until it turns into fluff/fuzz. Trim to shape into a bob.
Part 5: The Boots & Legs (Make 2)
(Start with Ruby Red Yarn)
Rnd 1: Ch 6. Start in 2nd ch from hook. Sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate to work on other side of ch. Sc 3, inc in last st. (12 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc, sc 3, inc x 3, sc 3, inc x 2. (18 sts)
Rnd 3: Change to Sunny Yellow. BLO sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Rnd 5: Sc 5, dec x 4, sc 5. (14 sts) Stuff the foot firmly.
Rnd 6: Sc 5, dec x 2, sc 5. (12 sts)
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 8: Change to Black. BLO sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnds 9-11: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. Continue to Part 6.
Part 6: The Torso & Bodice
(Continuing from Second Leg with Black Yarn)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (to join legs), sc into a stitch on the first leg. Sc remaining 11 sts on first leg, sc 2 along the chain, sc 12 on second leg, sc 2 on other side of chain. (28 sts)
Rnd 2: Change to Midnight Blue. Sc in each st around. (28 sts)
Rnds 3-7: Sc in each st around. (28 sts)
Rnd 8: (Sc 5, dec) repeat 4 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 9: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
Rnd 10: (Sc 4, dec) repeat 4 times. (20 sts) Start stuffing the body.
Rnd 11: (Sc 3, dec) repeat 4 times. (16 sts)
Rnd 12: (Sc 2, dec) repeat 4 times. (12 sts)
Rnd 13: Change to Sky Blue (Neck). Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 14: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing head.
Part 7: The Skirt Flaps (Peplum)
(Make 4 - Using Sunny Yellow Yarn)
Row 1: Ch 5. Start in 2nd ch from hook. Sc 4. Ch 1, turn. (4 sts)
Rows 2-4: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (4 sts)
Row 5: Dec, dec. Ch 1, turn. (2 sts)
Row 6: Dec. (1 st)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. You will attach these to the waistline where the blue bodice meets the legs.
Part 8: The Belt
(Using Black or Dark Grey Yarn)
Row 1: Ch 30 (measure around waist to ensure fit). Start in 2nd ch. Sc across. (29 sts)
Fasten off. Use a small scrap of grey yarn to embroider a square "buckle" in the center.
Part 9: The Arms
(Make 2 - Start with Sky Blue Yarn)
Rnd 1: Start 5 sc in a magic ring. (5 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (10 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc around. (10 sts)
Rnd 4: Make thumb: Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch and 3rd ch, sl st back into base sc. Sc remaining 9 sts. (10 sts)
Rnd 5: Change to Ruby Red. Sc around. (10 sts)
Rnd 6: Change to Bright White. BLO sc around. (10 sts)
Rnds 7-12: Sc around. (10 sts)
Stuff firmly near the hand, lightly near the top.
Rnd 13: Dec around. (5 sts)
Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
Part 10: Wrist Cuffs
(Using Ruby Red Yarn)
Row 1: Ch 12 (check fit around wrist). Sc across.
Wrap around the arm where red meets white and sew in place for a 3D effect.
Part 11: Eye Assembly
(Using Felt)
Step 1: Cut two large ovals from White felt.
Step 2: Cut two medium circles from Blue felt (for the eyelids/upper eye color). Cut these in half to make semi-circles.
Step 3: Cut two small black circles for pupils.
Step 4: Layer them: White base, Blue semi-circle on top, Black pupil centered near the blue line. Glue layers together.
Assembly & Final Touches
1. Head & Body: Sew the head onto the neck opening of the body. Ensure the face is facing forward aligned with the boots.
2. Hair: Sew the Wig Cap onto the head. Once secure, brush the yarn wefts as described in Part 4 until fluffy. Trim the hair into a rounded shape.
3. Face: Sew the nose in the center of the face. Glue the assembled felt eyes above the nose. Use black thread to embroider a simple smile and eyebrows over the hair line if desired.
4. Arms: Sew arms to the sides of the body at Rnd 12.
5. Skirt & Belt: Sew the 4 Yellow Skirt Flaps around the waist (Rnd 2 of Torso). Sew the Black Belt over the top edge of the skirt flaps to hide the join.
Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My brushed yarn looks messy, how do I smooth it? A: Use sharp scissors to trim the "fuzz" after brushing. Think of it like giving your amigurumi a haircut. The more you trim, the velvety the texture becomes.
Q: Can I use safety eyes instead of felt? A: You can, but to achieve this specific cartoon look with the "half-lidded" expression, felt is superior. Safety eyes will give a much different, more generic appearance.
A Final Word
Saskia is now ready for her adventure. By mixing your crochet foundation with the artistic flair of brushed yarn and felt, you have created a piece with true character and depth. I look forward to seeing her guardians in your collection.
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