Meet Bubu & Dudu, your new adorable crochet amigurumi friends! These cuties are the perfect way to add a splash of cheer and color to your day. Simple to make, Bubu & Dudu are great for anyone looking to try their hand at something new or for those who love bringing characters to life with yarn.
Crochet Amigurumi Bubu & Dudu
Materials Required:
- Sport weight cotton yarn
- 3mm crochet hook
- Stuffing tool
- Scissors
- Needle
Body and Legs:
Legs (Make 2):
- Start with a magic ring.
- Make 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
- Close each round with a slip stitch.
Round 1:
- (1 sc, increase) repeat 3 times using X stitch. Total 9 stitches.
- Start with black yarn for Dudu, and switch to white yarn in the next round.
- To switch colors, yarn over with the new color and pull through the loop on the hook, then make a chain stitch.
Round 2:
- 1 sc in each stitch around. Total 9 stitches.
Joining the Legs:
- Make 4 chains, then slip stitch into the other leg to join both legs together.
Body:
Round 3:
- Chain 1, then make 4 sc, 1 increase, and 4 sc on the first leg. Work 4 sc into the back bumps of the chain (to avoid gaps), then repeat the 4 sc, 1 increase, and 4 sc on the second leg. Finish with 4 sc in both loops of the chain and slip stitch to the first stitch. Total 28 stitches.
Round 4:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
In Round 5:
- (6 sc, increase) repeat 4 times. Total 32 stitches.
Rounds 6-9:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
Round 10:
- (6 sc, decrease) repeat 4 times using an invisible decrease method. Total 28 stitches.
- Continue following the pattern provided for the body.
Head:
- Start by making 6 chains.
After Round 1:
- Chain 1, work into back bumps of the chain: 1 increase, 4 sc, then 4 sc in the last chain, turn your work around, do 4 sc and finish with an increase in the first bump. Slip stitch to close. Total 16 stitches.
Round 2:
- 1 increase, 5 sc, then (1 increase in next 3 stitches) 3 times, followed by 5 sc and finish with 2 increases. Slip stitch to close.
Round 3:
- (1 sc, 1 increase, 5 sc) repeat process, inserting increases as specified, ending with 28 stitches.
Assembling:
Joining Parts:
- Sew or glue the ears, inner ears, blush, and tail as instructed in your pattern, paying attention to the specific rounds mentioned for each part.
Stuffing:
- Fill the body, head, and hands with polyester fiber.
Finishing Touches:
- Sew the head to the body and attach the hands on each side.
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