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Smoochum has decided to be one of her favorite TV characters for Halloween. Along with Map and Backpack she is ready to have fun. Scroll down and take a look...............
Smoochum Pattern
Materials: medium pink (I used a medium pink, but it should be a bright pink, Dora's shirt is also a bright pink so I wanted to make them different), light pink, light yellow, medium yellow, aqua (blue-green) and white felt, crochet hook (F), polyfil, craft glue
Head:
With pink, 6 sc in magic circle (6)
Row 1: 2 sc around (12)
Row 2: sc next, 2 sc next, around (18)
Row 3: sc next 2, 2 sc next, around (24)
Row 4: sc next 3, 2 sc next, around (30)
Row 5: sc next 4, 2 sc next, around (36)
Row 6: sc next 5, 2 sc next, around (42)
Row 7-12, sc around (42)
Row 13: sc next 5, dec, around (36)
Begin stuffing.
Row 14: sc next 4, dec, around (30)
Row 15: sc next 3, dec, around (24)
Row 16: sc next 2, dec, around (18)
Row 17: sc next, dec, around (12)
Row 18: dec around (6)
FO Weave tail between loops and pull closed.
Body: (you will be changing colors, so you may want to finish each row rather then making them continuous)
With pink, 6 sc in magic circle (6)
Row 1: 2 sc around (12)
Row 2: sc next, 2 sc next, around (18)
Row 3: sc next 2, 2 sc next, around (24)
Row 4: sc next 3, 2 sc next, around (30)
Row 5: sc next 4, 2 sc next, around (36)
Row 6-9, sc around (36)
Change to light yellow
Row 10-12: sc around (36)
Begin stuffing.
Row 13: sc next 4, dec, around (30)
Row 14: sc next 3, dec, around (24)
Row 15: sc next 2, dec, around (18)
Row 16: sc next, dec, around (12)
Row 17: dec around (6)
Weave tail between loops and pull closed.
The yellow side of the body is up and the pink side is down. Sew head to body.
Arms: (make 2)
With light yellow, 4 sc in magic circle (4)
Row 1: sc next, 2 sc next, around (6)
Row 2: sc next, 2 sc next, around (9)
Row 3: sc next, 2 sc next, around, end with a sc (13)
Row 4: sc next 2, dec, *sc next, dec* three times (9)
Row 5: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly. The arms are a bit flat.
Row 6: *dec, sc next* three times (6)
Row 7: dec around (3)
Row 8: dec, sc next (2)
Row 9: dec (1)
FO
Sew arms to body. Position next to the neck line.
Hair:
With medium yellow, 6 sc in magic circle (6)
Row 1: 2 sc around (12)
Row 2: sc next, 2 sc next, around (18)
Row 3: *sc next 2, 2 sc next* 3 times (place marker in last sc), ch 1, turn (12)
Row 4: *sc next 3, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (15)
Row 5: *sc next 4, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (18)
Row 6: *sc next 5, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (21)
Row 7: *sc next 6, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (24)
Row 8: *sc next 7, 2 sc next, 3 times, ch 1, turn (27)
Row 9: *sc next 8, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (30)
Row 10: *sc next 9, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (33)
Row 11: *sc next 10, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (36)
Row 12: skip 1st sc, sc next 33, dec, ch 1, turn (34)
Row 13: skip 1st sc, sc next 31, dec, ch 1, turn (32)
Row 14-15: sc around (32)
Row 16: skip 1st sc, sc next 29, dec, ch 1, turn (30)
Row 17: skip 1st sc, sc next 27, dec, ch 1, turn (28)
FO
Row 3: join with sc at marker, sc next 3 (place marker in last sc), ch 1, turn (3)
Row 4: sc next 3, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 5: sc next 2, 2 sc next, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 6: sc next 3, 2 sc next, ch 1, turn (5)
Row 7: 2 sc next, sc next 4 (6)
FO
Row 3: join with sc at marker, sc next 2 (place marker in last sc), ch 1, turn (2)
Row 4: sc next 2, ch 1, turn (2)
Row 5: sc next, 2 sc next, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 6: sc next 2, 2 sc next (4)
FO
Row 3: join with sc at marker, sc next 2 (place marker in last sc), ch 1, turn (2)
Row 4: sc next 2, ch 1, turn (2)
Row 5: sc next, 2 sc next, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 6: sc next 2, 2 sc next (4)
FO
Row 3: join with sc at marker, sc next 3 (place marker in last sc), ch 1, turn (3)
Row 4: sc next 3, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 5: sc next 2, 2 sc next, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 6: sc next 3, 2 sc next, ch 1, turn (5)
Row 7: 2 sc next, sc next 4 (6)
FO
Hair tuffs:
With medium yellow, 4 sc in magic circle (4)
Row 1: sc next, ch 5, sl st 2nd ch from hook, sc next, hdc next 2, sc next sc in magic circle (mc),
ch 5, sl st 2nd ch from hook, sc next, hdc next 2, sc next sc in mc, ch 3, sl st 2nd ch from hook, sc next, sc next sc in mc, ch 3, sl st 2nd ch from hook, sc next
FO
Sew to top of hair. Largest tuffs are at the front. Sew hair to the head and arrange the bangs.
Lips:
With light pink, 6 sc in magic circle (6)
Row 1: 2 sc next, sl st next 2, 2 sc next, sl st next 2 (8)
FO
Sew to face. Using black yarn embroider mouth on lips.
Feet: (make 2)
With light yellow, 6 sc in magic circle (6)
Row 1: sc next, 2 sc next, around (9)
Row 2-6: sc around (9)
Row 7: sc next, dec, around (6)
Weave tail between loops and pull closed.
Flatten feet and sew on body.
Finish: Cut two circle out of white felt for eyes. Cut two smaller circles out of aqua (blue-green) felt and two smaller circles out of white felt for eye highlights. Glue pieces together and then glue to face.
Dora Pattern
Materials: bright pink, orange, blue, white and brown yarn, black and white felt, black permanent marker
Shirt front:
With bright pink, ch 21
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and remaining ch, ch 1, turn (20)
Row 2-6: sc across, ch 1, turn (20)
Row 7: sl st next 5, sc next 10, sl st next, ch 1, turn (11)
Row 8: skip 1st sc, sc next 10, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 9: sc next 4, sl st next 2, sc next 4, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 10: sc next 2, sl st next 6, sc next 2 (10)
FO
Left Back:
With bright pink, ch 11
Row 1: sc 2nd ch fromm hook and remaining ch, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 2-6: sc across, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 7: sl st next 5, sc next 5, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 8: sc next 5, sl st next, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 9: skip 1st sc, sc next 3, sl st next 2, ch 1, turn (5)
Row 10: sl st next 3, sc next 2, ch 1 , turn (5)
Row 11: sc next 2 (this forms shoulder)
FO
Right Back:
With bright pink, ch 11Row 1: sc 2nd ch fromm hook and remaining ch, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 2-6: sc across, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 7: sc next 5, sl st next, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 8: skip 1st sc, sc next 5, ch 1, turn (5)
Row 9: sl st next 2, sc next 3, ch 1, turn (5)
Row 10: sc next 2, sl st next, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 11: sc next 2 (this forms shoulder)
FO
Sew front and back together at shoulders and sides.
Sleeves:
Row 1: beginning at sc at base of sleeve (near the side seam), join with sl st, sl st next 3, sc next 8, sl st next 4 (12)
Row 2: sl st next 4, sc next 8, sl st next 4 (12)
FO
Pants:
With orange, ch 31
Row 1: sc 2nd ch from hook and in next 29, ch 1, turn (30)
Row 2-7: sc around, ch 1, turn (30)
Row 8: sc next 2 (place marker), ch 1, turn (2)
Row 9-16: sc next 2, ch 1, turn, except last row (2)
Skip 13 st from marker, join row 16 with row 7 with sl sts.
Pant legs:
Row 1: Join at row 11 with sl st, sl st next 5, sc next 10, sl st next 6 (22)
Row 2: sl at next 6, sc next 10, sl st next 6 (22)
FO
Map: (use a smaller ply yarn if you have some)
With white, ch 9
Row 1: sc 2nd ch from hook and next 7 (8)
Row 2-9: sc across, ch 1, turn, except lat row (8)
FO
Roll from row 1 to row 9. You want the middle to be as tight as possible and the edges to be a little looser. Secure the middle.
Backpack body:
With blue, ch 9
Row 1: sc 2nd ch from hook and next 7 (8)
Row 2-22: sc across, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 23: skip 1st sc, sc next 5, dec over next 2, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 24: skip ist sc, sc next 3, dec over next 2 (3)
FO
Sides: (make 2)
With blue, ch 3
Row 1, sc 2nd ch from hook and next (2)
Row 2-10: sc across, ch 1, turn, except last row (2)
FO
Sew sides to main piece. Row 1 of body should line up with row 1 of side. Sew just inside of edge.
Straps: (make 2)
With blue, ch 21
Row 1: sc 2nd ch from hook and next 20
FO
Sew to backpack.
Sleeve:
With blue, ch 4
Row 1: sc 2nd ch from hook and next 2 (3)
Row2-6: sc across, ch 1, turn, except last row (3)
FO
Sew to left of packback. Place map inside.
Hair:
With brown, 6 sc in magic circle (6)
Row 1: 2 sc around (12)
Row 2: sc next, 2 sc next, around (18)
Row 3: *sc next 2, 2 sc next* 3 times (place marker in last sc), ch 1, turn (12)
Row 4: *sc next 3, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (15)
Row 5: *sc next 4, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (18)
Row 6: *sc next 5, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (21)
Row 7: *sc next 6, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (24)
Row 8: *sc next 7, 2 sc next, 3 times, ch 1, turn (27)
Row 9: *sc next 8, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (30)
Row 10: *sc next 9, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (33)
Row 11: *sc next 10, 2 sc next* 3 times, ch 1, turn (36)
Row 12: skip 1st sc, sc next 33, dec, ch 1, turn (34)
Row 13: skip 1st sc, sc next 31, dec, ch 1, turn (32)
Row 14-15: sc around (32)
Row 16: skip 1st sc, sc next 29, dec, ch 1, turn (30)
Row 17: skip 1st sc, sc next 27, dec, ch 1, turn (28)
FO
Bangs:
Row 1: join at marker with sl st, sc next 3 (place marker), ch 1, turn (3)
Row 2: sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 3: sc next, 2 sc next, sc next, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 4: sc next, 2 sc next 2, sc next (6)
FO
Row 1: join at marker with sl st, sc next 3 (place marker), ch 1, turn (3)
Row 2: sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 3: sc next, 2 sc next, sc next, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 4: sc next, 2 sc next 2, sc next (6)
FO
Row 1: join at marker with sl st, sc next 3, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 2: sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 3: sc next, 2 sc next, sc next, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 4: sc next, 2 sc next 2, sc next (6)
FO
Position hair on head and secure.
Finishing: Both Map and Packback have eyes, mouths and eyebrows. Use the black and white felt for the eyes. Embroider the mouths and eyebrows with black yarn. I used the marker to draw on the eyebrows for Map.
Smoochum and Pokemon © Nintendo
Dora, Map & Backpack © Nickelodeon
Dora, Map & Backpack © Nickelodeon
