Seraphine, the unicorn princess

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Seraphine, the Unicorn Princess 

Seraphine, the Unicorn Princess Materials

Fox in the Snow Designs

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About Seraphine, the Unicorn Princess Seraphine, a gentle, docile creature, is the Unicorn Princess of Cassiopeth, a magical land inhabited by whimsical creatures from around the world. As the Princess, Seraphine is responsible for protecting the existence of unicorns. An artist at heart, she spends her free time in the enchanted meadows, sipping on ambrosia and painting scenery.

Abbreviations mr

magic ring

ch

chain stitch

sc

single crochet stitch

hdc

half double crochet stitch

dc

double crochet stitch

tr

treble crochet stitch

dtr

double treble crochet stitch

inc

single crochet increase (two sc in stitch indicated)

dc-inc

double crochet increase (two dc in stitch indicated)

tr-inc

treble crochet increase (two tr in stitch indicated)

dec

single crochet decrease (single crochet two stitches together)

dc-dec

double crochet decrease (double crochet two stitches together)

rnd(s)

round(s)

sk

skip

slst

slip stitch

st(s)

stich(es)

…-tbl

through back loops only

…-tfl

through front loops only

[…] …x

repeat instructions in brackets … times

(…)

total number of sts in current rnd

 Worsted weight yarn in a variety of colors (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice recommended)  Super fine yarn in a variety of colors (Loops and Threads Woollike Yarn recommended)  2.25, 2.75, 3.25, and 3.5 mm crochet hooks  Scissors  Stitch markers  Yarn or tapestry needle  Stuffing/polyester fiberfill  Plastic circle  6 mm safety eyes in black

About Seraphine, the Unicorn Princess  1

 Light pink fabric marker or rouge  Lace or ribbon (optional)

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Special Stitches N/A

N/A

Amigurumi Techniques Before beginning, you should be familiar with the amigurumi techniques below. I’ve gathered a list of excellent tutorials that are well worth a looksee! I found each one especially helpful when I was learning how to crochet amigurumi. I hope you enjoy them as well. www.planetjune.com/invdec

Invisible Decrease

www.planetjune.com/color

Changing Colors

Perfect Stripes for Amigurumi

(1) www.planetjune.com/stripes (2) http://needlenoodles.com/home/?q=node/139

Invisible Fasten Off (Finishing Open Pieces)

www.planetjune.com/invfinish

Ultimate Finish (Finishing Closed Pieces)

www.planetjune.com/finish

Amigurumi Seamless Join (Sewing) Finishing a Flat Piece (Arms)

Join New Yarn with a Single Crochet Stitch

Join New Yarn with a Slip Stitch

Amigurumi Hair Tutorial

www.planetjune.com/join http://engsidrun.spire.ee/blogs/blog1.php/tutorial-finishing-a-flatpiece http://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/2014/02/how-to-join-newyarn-with-single.html http://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/2014/02/how-to-join-newyarn-with-slip-stitch.html

http://esshaych.blogspot.ca/2009/09/amigurumi-hair-tutorial.html

Special Stitches  2

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Legs The doll is worked from the legs up, so we are going to begin with making our pair of legs. We are going to work in continuous rounds. Use a 2.25 mm crochet hook for the legs, as well for the body, head, and arms. Stuff the legs, body, and head, but do not stuff the arms. Do not overstuff the legs or the body. As you may have noticed, the stockings are striped. Use the perfect stripes for amigurumi technique to ensure the color changes are smooth in appearance. In short, you are going to change colors as you normally would, but then slip stitch into the first st of the new round instead of single crocheting. When coming back around, single crochet into the slip stitch. Also, when changing colors, do not crochet over, or cut, the other yarn. Instead, simply leave the yarn behind until you need to change colors again. (Note: The rounds below are color coded.) Rnd 1.

With purple, sc 4 into a magic circle

(4)

Rnd 2.

[inc] 4x

(8)

Rnd 3.

inc, sc 7

(9)

Rnds 4.-31.

sc in each st around (28 rounds) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.

(9)

(Tip: You are going to be making 252 stitches between rnds 4.-31., and I prefer to count instead of using a stitch marker since the number of stitches in each round around is very few.) Be sure to stuff the leg as you go; do not wait until the end. Roll the leg between your hands to smooth out the stuffing. Once you have finished your first leg, slst into the first stitch of the last rnd and fasten off invisible. Here is an excellent tutorial: www.planetjune.com/invfinish. Next, make your second leg, but do not break the yarn or fasten off. Instead, ch 2 and slst into your closing/invisible stitch on the first leg. You will lose a stitch on this leg. Do not crochet into the slip stitch. (Use photos on next page for guidance.)

Legs  3

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Body After you have chained 2 and slip stitched into the first leg, follow the instructions for rnd 32 below. Rnd 32.

sc 8, sc 2 across the ch 2 (back bumps), sc 9, sc 2 across the ch 2 (both loops)

(21)

Rnds 33.-34.

sc in each st around (2 rounds) 33. 34.

(21)

Rnd 35.

inc, sc 3, inc, [sc 4, inc] 2x, sc 3, inc, sc 2

(26)

Rnd 36.

sc in each st around

(26)

Rnd 37.

sc 3, inc, sc 4, inc, [sc 5, inc] 2x, sc 5

(30)

Rnds 38.-39.

With blue, sc in each st around (2 rounds) 38. 39.

(30)

Rnd 40.

dec, sc 3, dec, [sc 4, dec] 2x, sc 3, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 2

(24)

Rnd 41.

sc-tbl in each st around

(24)

Rnd 42.

sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec, [sc 4, dec] 2x, sc 3

(20)

Rnds 43.-49.

sc in each st around (7 rounds) 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49.

(20)

Rnd 50.

sc 3, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 5

(18)

Rnd 51.

dec, sc 6, dec, sc 8 (begin stuffing the body)

(16)

Rnd 52.

sc 4, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 3

(14)

Rnd 53.

sc 2, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 2

(12)

Body  4

Seraphine, the Unicorn Princess  Rnd 54.

With pink, sc 3, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 2

(10)

Rnd 55.

With tan, sc-tbl in each st around

(10)

Rnd 56.

sc in each st around

(10)

(Tip: You are going to make 140 stitches between rnds 43.-49. of the body, in case you would like to count instead of using a stitch marker.) When you are finished with rnd 56, do not break the yarn. Finish stuffing the body and neck, and then follow the instructions for the head on the next page. Do not stuff the body and neck very firmly. Roll the body between your hands to smooth the stuffing out. (Use photos for guidance.)

Head We’re going to begin the head straight away. Place the eyes between rounds 10 and 11; the eyes are 7 stitches apart. Also, remember to stuff the head firmly, breaking during rounds to add bits of stuffing. Furthermore, you may want to (really, you should) place a large circular piece of plastic where the neck ends and the head begins. By doing this, you will ensure the bottom half of the head remains rounded. This will also prevent you from overstuffing the neck and chest by blocking the neck hole while you stuff. Any piece of plastic will do; yogurt covers work well. Rnd 1.

Continuing with tan, sc 10

(10)

Rnd 2.

[sc 1, inc] 5x

(15)

Rnd 3.

sc 1, inc, [sc 2, inc] 4x, sc 1

(20)

Rnd 4.

[sc 3, inc] 5x

(25)

Rnd 5.

sc 2, inc, [sc 4, inc] 4x, sc 2

(30)

Rnd 6.

[sc 5, inc] 5x

(35)

Head  5

Seraphine, the Unicorn Princess  (trace and cut out plastic circle same size as rnd 6; place inside of head after rnd 15) Rnd 7.

sc 1, inc, sc 14, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 10

(38)

Rnds 8.-12.

sc in each st around (5 rounds) 8. 9. 10. (eyes) 11. 12.

(38)

Rnd 13.

sc 1, dec, sc 14, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 10

(35)

Rnd 14.

With blonde, sc in each st around (add widow’s peak this rnd; see photo)

(35)

Rnd 15.

[sc 5, dec] 5x

(30)

Rnd 16.

sc 2, dec, [sc 4, dec] 4x, sc 2

(25)

Rnd 17.

[sc 3, dec] 5x

(20)

Rnd 18.

sc 1, dec, [sc 2, dec] 4x, sc 1 (begin stuffing head)

(15)

Rnd 19.

[sc 1, dec]

(10)

Rnd 20.

[dec] 5x

(5)

(Tip: You are going to be making 190 stitches between rnds 8.-12. of the head, in case you would rather count.) Before closing the hole, make sure the head is stuffed very firmly and shaped properly. This part is extremely important! Again, placing a piece of plastic (about as wide as rnd 6) to give the head a more rounded shape, as well as to prevent overstuffing the neck and chest, is recommended. If you choose not to use the plastic circle, the head will be balloon shaped. Now, the neck should be stuffed well before the plastic circle is placed inside of the head. Place a ball of stuffing over the neck hole, then bend the plastic circle up to fit the piece inside of the head. Gently push the edges of the circle down with your fingertips until the piece is level enough to serve tea on. Notice in the photo below how the circle gave the head a more rounded appearance. Lovely! Continue stuffing the head with fiberfill. Be sure the plastic circle remains level. You are finished stuffing when the head is very hard to the touch. Lastly, break the yarn, pulling through the last stitch completely. Use a yarn needle to weave through the front loops of rnd 20 to close the hole on top of the head. Use a fabric marker or blush to give her rosy cheeks. (Use photos on next page for guidance.)

Head  6

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Hair There are many ways to add hair to your amigurumi. With Seraphine, I chose to use the “Latch Hook” Wigs method. Cut several 20” strands of blonde-colored yarn. If you would like her hair to be wavy or curly, follow the tutorial here: http://www.pickledokrabycharlie.com/2013/10/doll-hair-free-pattern-andtutorial.html. Beginning at the hairline, attach the curled strands of yarn individually using the latch hook method (see sidebar and photos). Use a 2.75 mm crochet hook to attach the hair to the head. Once you are finished adding yarn to the hairline, skip a row or two and attach more strands of yarn. Next, decide where her part is going to be, because you need to attach yarn on either side of her part line. The part should begin in the front and end in the back. Are there any visible gaps? If not, you’re finished attaching yarn to her head.

Hair  7

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Hair (cont.) “Latch Hook” Wigs 

Step 1 Insert your hook into the gap between 2 stitches and bring it out at the gap directly above (or below).

Step 2 Fold a strand of yarn in half, and using your hook, pull the middle through the head, leaving a short loop of “hair” on the hook.

Step 3 YO with both ends of the “hair,” and use the hook to pull them through the loop.

Step 4 Pull the ends downward to tighten the loop and secure the hair strand. Begin by hooking all around the hairline.

Hair (cont.)  8

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Ears Use your 2.25 mm crochet hook and tan yarn. We are going to be working in continuous rounds, so be sure to use a stitch marker. Do not stuff the ears. Now, follow the instructions in the table below. Rnd 1.

sc 4 into magic circle

(4)

Rnd 2.

[sc, inc] 2x

(6)

Rnd 3.

[sc, inc] 3x

(9)

Rnd 4.

[sc 2, inc] 4x

(12)

Rnd 5.

[sc 2, inc] 5x

(16)

Rnd 6.

[sc 2, dec] 5x

(12)

Rnd 7.

[sc, dec] 5x

(8)

Rnd 8.

[sc, dec] 2x, sc 2

(6)

Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing the ears onto the head. The ears are in line with, and three to four stitches away from, the eyes. Use the amigurumi seamless join technique found here: www.planetjune.com/join.

Unicorn Horn Use your 2.25 mm crochet hook and silver yarn. We are going to be working in continuous rounds, so be sure to use a stitch marker. Now, follow the instructions in the table below. Rnd 1.

3 sc into magic circle

Ears  9

(3)

Seraphine, the Unicorn Princess  Rnd 2.

[inc] 3x

(6)

Rnd 3.

sc in each st around

(6)

Rnd 4.

[sc 1, inc] 3x

(9)

Rnds 5.-6.

sc in each st around (2 rounds) 5. 6.

(9)

Rnd 7.

[sc 2, inc] 3x

(12)

Rnds 8.-9.

sc in each st around

(12)

Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing the horn onto the head. Add bits of stuffing until the horn is firm. The horn is centered between Seraphine’s eyes, and sewn onto the top of her head. Use the amigurumi seamless join technique found here: www.planetjune.com/join.

Arms Use a 2.25 mm crochet hook and tan, pink, and blue yarn. We are going to be working in continuous rounds, so be sure to use a stitch marker. Do not stuff the arms. Rnd 1.

With tan, sc 3 into a magic circle

(3)

Rnd 2.

[inc] 3x

(6)

Rnd 3.

inc, sc 5

(7)

Rnds 4.-19.

sc into each st around (16 rounds) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

(7)

Rnd 20.

With pink, sc into each st around

(7)

Rnd 21.

With blue, sc-tbl into each st around

(7)

Rnds 22.-26.

Continuing with blue, sc into each st around (5 rounds) 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

(7)

(Tip: You’re going to be making 112 stitches between rnds 4. and 19., and 35 stitches between rnds 22. and 26.; rather than using a stitch marker, you may simply count as you go around.) Flatten the arms and close them by single crocheting over both layers of stitches, then fasten off. This is a very common amigurumi technique. If you need more guidance, use the tutorial here: http://engsidrun.spire.ee/blogs/blog1.php/tutorial-finishing-a-flat-piece. The arms are attached directly below the collar. Use the amigurumi seamless join technique found here: www.planetjune.com/join.

Arms  10

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Surface Crochet Remember when we single crocheted through the back loops while making Seraphine’s body? By doing so, we left behind front loops that we will use to surface crochet along her body. (Note: When joining the yarn, be sure to hold the doll upside down. This will ensure the right-side of the fabric is facing outward.)

Collar Use a 2.75 mm crochet hook and pink yarn for the collar of her shirt. We are going to work into the front loops we made in rnd 55 of the body. With a single crochet stitch, attach the yarn into a front loop on the back of her body. Rnd 1.

Join with sc, ch 3, sc into same fl, [sc into next fl, ch 3, sc back into same fl] repeat until end

Fasten off, and then weave in yarn ends.

Sleeves

 11

(20)

Seraphine, the Unicorn Princess  Use a 2.75 mm crochet hook and pink yarn for the hemming on her sleeves. We are going to work into the front loops we made in rnd 8 of the arms. With a single crochet stitch, attach the yarn into a front loop on the back of the arm. Rnd 1.

Join with sc, [ch 3, sc into next fl] until end

(7)

Fasten off, and then weave in yarn ends.

Skirt Use your 2.75 mm crochet hook and yarn in blue and pink. We are going to be working in closed rounds. Join yarn with a slip stitch into a front loop on the back of the body, then follow the instructions in the table below. EDGING:

Surface Crochet  12

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Rnd 1.

With blue, ch 1, hdc into same fl as join, hdc into next fl, hdc-inc into next fl, [hdc 1, hdcinc] 9x, hdc 3, join with slst into 1st st of rnd

(34)

Rnd 2.

ch 1, [hdc 2, hdc-inc] 10x, hdc 4, join

(44)

Rnd 3.

ch 1, [hdc 3, hdc-inc] 10x, hdc 4, join

(54)

Rnd 4.

ch 1, hdc 3, hdc-inc, [hdc 4, hdc-inc] 9x, hdc 5, join

(64)

Rnd 5.

ch 1, hdc 3, hdc-inc, [hdc 7, hdc-inc] 7x, hdc 4, join

(72)

Rnd. 6.

ch 1, hdc in each st around, join

(72)

Rnd 7.

ch 1, sc into each st around, join

(72)

Rnd 8.

With pink, ch 1, sc into same st, [ch 1, skip 2 sts, [dc, (ch 1, dc) 3x] in next st – large shell made, ch 1, skip 2 sts, sc into next st] repeat around, omitting last sc, join with slst to 1st sc

Rnd 9.

ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2), *(dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) into center ch-space of next large shell – small shell made, ch 2**, [dc into next sc, ch 2, small shell into center ch-space of next large shell, ch 2] repeat around, ending last rep at **, join with slst to 3rd ch of ch-5

Rnd 10.

ch 1, sc into same st, *[ch 2, (sc, ch 3, sc) into next ch-1 space, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) into next ch-1 space, ch 2]** repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slst to 1st sc

Fasten off, and then weave in all ends. Next, if you would like, sew or glue lace onto the underside of Seraphine’s dress. Now, you are finished with the skirt!

Surface Crochet  13

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Flower Crown

Crown Use your 2.75 mm crochet hook and worsted weight silver yarn for the crown. If you would like the crown to be larger, use a bigger hook size. We are going to be working in rows. Now, follow the instructions in the table below. Row 1.

ch 2, [2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc] in 2nd ch from the hook, turn

Row 2.

ch 1, [2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc] in next ch-2 space, turn

Continue to repeat row 2. until you reach your desired length. Whipstitch or slip stitch the ends of the headband together to form a ring.

Flowers and Leaves Use your 2.25 mm crochet hook and super fine thread (any color) to crochet the flowers and leaves. If you would like the flowers and leaves to be larger, use a bigger hook size. Flower 1 (make 3) With your 2.25 mm crochet hook and purple yarn, ch 25, and then follow the instructions in the table below. Row 1.

ch 25, 3 dc in 3rd ch from the hook, *[skip next st, [sl st, ch 2, 3 dc] in next st*, repeat from * to last two chs, skip next ch, slst into last ch

Flower Crown  14

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Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Roll the strip up and secure with a few stitches sewn through the thickness. Flower 2 (make 2) With your 2.25 mm crochet hook and yellow yarn, ch 6, and then follow the instructions in the table below. Row 1.

ch 6, 6 dc in 3rd ch from the hook, [6 dc in next ch] 3x

Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Roll the strip up and secure with a few stitches sewn through the thickness. Four-Leaf Sprig (make 3) With your 2.25 mm crochet hook and green yarn, ch 5, and then follow the instructions in the table below.

Row 1.

ch 1, 1 sc into 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc into each of next 3 chs, [6 ch, 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc into ch, 1 dc into next ch, 1 hdc into next ch, 1 sc into next ch, slst into next ch] 3x

Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.

Assembly Sew the three Four-Leaf Sprigs onto the headband, and then sew the purple flowers on top of the leaves. The yellow flowers are sewn between the purple flowers. Place the crown on Seraphine.

Belt Use your 2.75 mm crochet hook and super fine silver yarn. If you would like the belt to be larger, use a bigger hook size. We are going to be working in rows. Now, follow the instructions in the table below. Row 1.

ch 2, [2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc] in 2nd ch from the hook, turn

Row 2.

ch 1, [2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc] in next ch-2 space, turn

Continue to repeat row 2. until you reach your desired length. Place the belt around Seraphine’s waist, and then whipstitch or slip stitch the ends of the belt together.

Belt  15

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Shawl Use your 2.25 mm crochet hook and super fine silver yarn for the shawl. The shawl is worked in rows. Begin by chaining 31, and then follow the instructions in the table below.

Row 1.

sc into 2nd ch from the hook and into each ch thereafter, turn

Row 2.

ch 2, dc into next 2 sts, ch 1, [skip 2 sts, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc into next st, ch 1] 8x, skip 2 sts, dc into next 2 sts, turn

(8 shells)

Row 3.

ch 2, dc into next 2 sts, ch 1, into the center of next shell [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1] 8x, dc into next 2 sts, turn

(8 shells)

Row 4.

ch 2, dc into next 2 sts, ch 1, into the center of next shell [4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc, ch 1] 8x, dc into next 2 sts, turn

(8 shells)

Row 5.

ch 2, dc into next 2 sts, ch 1, into the center of next shell [5 dc, ch 2, 5 sc, ch 1] 8x, dc into next 2 sts

(8 shells)

(30)

Fasten off, and then follow the instructions below for the collar of the shawl. You may weave in the yarn ends before beginning the collar, or crochet over them when we add the border around the shawl. Now, attach new yarn with a single crochet into a chain on the foundation chain. Row 1.

sc into each st across, turn

(30)

Row 2.

ch 2, 3 dc into 1st st, dc into next 28 sts, 3 dc into last st

(34)

Without cutting the yarn, single crochet all around the shawl, and then fasten off. Weave in any yarn tails.

Shawl  16

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Mary Janes Use a 2.25 mm crochet hook and worsted weight silver yarn for the shoes. We are going to be working in continuous rounds. Be sure to use a stitch marker. Begin by chaining 6, then follow the instructions in the table below. Rnd 1.

sc 2 into the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each of next 3 chs, sc 4 into last ch; working on the other side of the ch 6, sc into each of next 4 chs, sc 2 into last ch

(14)

sc, sc-inc, sc into each of next 3 sts, hdc into the next st, hdc-inc into next 2 sts, hdc into the next st, sc into the next 3 sts, sc-inc, sc into last st

(18)

Rnd 3.

sc-tbl into each st around

(18)

Rnd 4.

sc into each st around

(18)

Rnd 5.

sc into next 7, [sc-dec] 3x, sc into next 5 sts

(15)

Rnd 6.

sc 4, ch 7, skip 7 sts, slst into 8th st, sc 3

Rnd 2.

Now, fasten off invisible, weave in all ends, and place the shoe on Seraphine’s foot. Repeat the instructions above to crochet another shoe.

Mary Janes  17

(7)

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Congratulations! Your Seraphine is finished!

Congratulations!  18