Stitch Glossary & Abbreviations: Increase = inc.; Triple Increase = incT.; Chain = ch.; Decrease = dec.; Half Double Crochet = hdc.; Double Crochet = dc.; Slip Stitch = sl st.; Single Crochet = sc.; Back Post Single Crochet = BPsc.; Extended Single Crochet = E. sc. (Insert the hook between the last and second-to-last round to make the single crochet).; Back Loops Only = BLO.; Front Loops Only = FLO.; Place Marker = pm.; End of Round = eor.
Approximate Size: 8.7 inches tall.
Instructions:
Arms (2)
With Amigurumi yarn #7563 (Chantilly) and 2.5 mm hook:
R1: 6 sc. inside of magic ring;
R2: *2 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 8 sc.
Note: pm. on first sc.;
R3 to 15 (13 rounds): 8 sc.
Add stuffing only in the hand.
Feet, Legs, Body & Head
With Amigurumi yarn #7563 (Chantilly) and a 2.5 mm hook:
Make 6 ch.
R1: 4 sc., 1 incT. in the last ch., on the other side of the foundation chains: 3 sc., 1 inc. = 12 sc.;
R2: 1 inc., 3 sc., 3 inc., 3 sc., 2 inc. = 18 sc.;
R3 & R4: 18 sc.;
R5: 5 sc., 4 dec., 5 sc. = 14 sc.;
R6: 3 sc., 4 dec., 3 sc. = 10 sc.
Stuff the foot.
R7 to R18 (12 rounds): 10 sc.
Finish off the first leg.
Make the second leg and do not cut the yarn.
In the next round, join the legs.
R19: 4 sc. on the second leg, 2 ch., 10 sc. on the first leg, 2 sc. in the ch., 6 sc. on the second leg = 24 sc.;
R20: *3 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 30 sc.
Stuff the leg.
R21 to R24 (4 rounds): 30 sc.;
R25: *13 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 28 sc.;
R26: 28 sc.;
R27: *12 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 26 sc.;
R28: 26 sc.;
R29: *11 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 24 sc.;
R30: 24 sc.;
R31: *10 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 22 sc.;
R32: 22 sc.;
R33: *9 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 20 sc.
In the next round, join the arms.
R34: 2 sc., 8 sc. on the arm, 10 sc. on the body, 8 sc. on the other arm, 8 sc. on the body = 36 sc.
Cut approximately 12 inches of galvanized wire, bend 3 inches on each side, and insert it inside the arms.
R35: 36 sc.;
R36: *4 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 30 sc.;
R37: *3 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 24 sc.;
R38: *1 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 16 sc.
Stuff the body a little. Insert the hot glue stick (or galvanized wire) so that it goes from the middle of the body to the middle of the head. Finish stuffing, surrounding the stick (or wire).
R39: *2 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 12 sc.;
R40–R41: 12 sc.;
R42: 12 inc. = 24 sc.;
R43: *3 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 30 sc.;
R44: *4 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 36 sc.;
R45: *5 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 42 sc.;
R46 to R55 (10 rounds): 42 sc.
Place the safety eyes between rounds 51 and 52, with 7 stitches between them.
R56: *5 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 36 sc.;
R57: *4 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 30 sc.;
R58: *3 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 24 sc.;
R59: *2 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 18 sc.
Stuff the head, leaving the hot glue stick (or wire) in the center.
R60: *1 sc., 1 dec.* to eor = 12 sc.;
R61: 6 dec. = 6 sc.;
Fasten off with a reverse magic ring.
Embroider the mouth between rounds 47 and 48 with Rubi yarn #3480, using 3 stitches in width.
With Rubi yarn #7386, embroider the eyelashes, and with Rubi yarn #2403, add the detail on the sides of the eyes.
Cut several strands of Amigurumi Soft yarn #7529 (Terracotta), about 12.5 inches long, fold them in half, and attach them to the head.
Create the hairstyle by pulling the front strands back and securing them.
Dress
Start with Amigurumi yarn #8001 (White) and a 3.0 mm hook.
Make 24 ch.
R1: Insert the hook into the first ch. made and without closing with a sl st., make: 1 sc., 1 hdc., 8 dc., 1 hdc., 2 sc., 1 hdc., 2 dc., 1 hdc., 2 sc., 1 hdc., 2 dc., 1 hdc., 1 sc. = 24 sc.;
R2: 18 sc., 1 e. sc. (insert the hook under the initial ch.), 6 sc. = 25 sc.;
Note: The first round with dc., hdc., and elongated sc. in the second round creates the detail for the front part of the dress. So, when dressing the Libra doll, place this detail in the front.
R3: 25 sc.;
R4: 1 inc., 11 sc., 1 inc., 12 sc. = 27 sc.;
R5 to R7 (3 rounds): 27 sc.;
R8: *8 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 30 sc.;
R9 and R10: 30 sc.;
R11: *9 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 33 sc.;
R12 & R13: 33 sc.;
R14: *10 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 36 sc.;
R15 to R18 (4 rounds): 36 sc.;
R19: *5 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 42 sc.;
R20 & R21: 42 sc.;
R22: *6 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 48 sc.;
R23 & R24: 48 sc.
Change to Amigurumi yarn #2137 (Hydrangea):
R25: *1 sc., 1 e. sc.* to eor = 48 sc.
Change to Amigurumi yarn #8001 (White):
R26: *1 e. sc., 1 sc.* to eor = 48 sc.
Fasten off.
With Rubi yarn #2403, embroider the symbol according to the chart.
Sleeves (2)
Start with Amigurumi yarn #8001 (White) and a 3.0 mm hook.
Make 12 ch.
R1: Insert the hook into the first ch. made and without closing with a sl st., make: 12 sc.;
R2: *5 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 14 sc.;
R3: 14 sc.;
R4: *6 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 16 sc.;
R5: 16 sc.;
R6: *7 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 18 sc.;
R7: 18 sc.;
R8: *2 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 24 sc.
Change to Amigurumi yarn #2137 (Hydrangea).
R9: *1 sc., 1 e. sc.* to eor = 24 sc.
Change to Amigurumi yarn #8001 (White).
R10: *1 e. sc., 1 sc.* to eor = 24 sc.
Fasten off.
Scales (2)
With Encanto Slim yarn #7577 (Gold) and a 2.0 mm hook:
R1: 6 sc. inside of magic ring.
R2: 6 inc. = 12 sc.
Note: pm. on first sc.;
R3: *1 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 18 sc.;
R4: *2 sc., 1 inc.* to eor = 24 sc.;
R5: 24 sc.;
R6: 24 sl st.
Fasten off.
Cut 3 pieces of Encanto Slim yarn #7577 (Gold), each approximately 2.75 inches long.
Attach one piece of yarn to every 8th stitch of the last round of the scale.
Tie the 3 pieces together in a knot, making sure all are the same length, with the knot positioned 1.5 inches away from the scale.
Balls (2)
With Amigurumi yarn #3046 (Sweetness) and a 2.5 mm hook:
R1: 5 sc. inside of magic ring;
R2: 5 inc. = 10 sc.
Note: pm. on first sc.;
R3 & R4: 10 sc.
Stuff the piece.
R5: 5 dec. = 5 sc.
Finish off with a reverse magic ring.
Make the second ball with Amigurumi yarn #5741 (Perroquet).
Place one in each scale. If preferred, you can glue or sew them.
Created by: Juliana Penhorate (@amigujumi)
Pattern review by: Patty Wolf