Ami Hello Kitty

My pattern for my Hello Kitty Doll.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:
White Worsted Weight Yarn
Pink Worsted Weight Yarn
Size US-G/6mm Crochet Hook

Size US-H/5mm Crochet Hook
Pink & Black embroidery floss
Polyester Fiberfill
9mm Safety Eyes
Blunt darning needle

Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
Ch = Chain
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Beg = Beginning Sts = Stitches
2tog = Crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
* = Repeat stitches from * to end of *

Note: Worked in continuous rounds; do not join and do not turn. Use stitch marker to indicate beginning of rounds.

Head:
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *sc in first sc, 2 sc in second sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 30 sc
Rnds 7-12: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 4 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing; position safety eyes and stuff firmly.

Body:
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *sc in first sc, 2 sc in second sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnds 6-10: Sc in each sc around

Rnd 11: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc

Rnd 12: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc

Rnd 13: *Sc in next sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 10 sc
Fasten off leave long tail for sewing; stuff firmly.

Arms: (Make 2)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2-6: Sc around
Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Legs: (make 2)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2-4: Sc around
Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Ears: (Make 2)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: Sc around = 10 sc
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Fold in half.

Bow:
Rnd 1: Ch 6
Rnd 2: Sc in second ch from hook, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 3-6: Sc across, ch 1, turn.
Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

To Form Bow:
1. Weave in short piece of yarn (where ch was started) to center;
2. Weave in long tail to center;
3. Pinch center and wrap long tail around several time (4 or 5 times);
4. Thread through blunt needle and secure by running under the wrapped part, bringing it out; secure firmly.
(NOTE: You can make 1 bow for one ear, or you can make 2 bows, one for each ear).

Dress:
Use H Hook for Dress.
1. With Pink yarn, on top of body, insert crochet hook in sc and pull yarn through to form a loop, secure;
2. Continue pulling yarn through each sc, sc around.
3. Continuing with the dress - HDC in each sc, continue around until dress reaches bottom of body, about 5 rows.
4. Fasten off. Weave in yarn.

To Assemble:
Attach head to body.
Attach arms, just below head.
Attach legs.
Attach bow(s).
Using black embroidery floss; sew whiskers.
Using pink embroidery floss, sew nose.

Voila!! Your Hello Kitty Doll is complete!
Doll measures 4-1/4” from tip of ear to leg.

Please Note: The yarns listed is what I used. Size may vary with other yarns.

Hello Kitty with 2 Bows