I know, I know–I say this every month…but holy smokes, time is sure flying by! It’s hard to believe that it’s actually July, but believe it!
This month is going to be so much fun. In addition to the July mystery doll, I’ll also be working on a few other projects that I hope to have finished this month (spoilers!), so keep an eye out on the blog for more info on those as they develop.
I’m also going to be attending the 2018 Crochet Guild of America Conference at the end of the month, and it will be my first trip to Portland! I’m looking forward to 3 whole days of fun and learning with my fellow crocheters. I’m spending at least one day at a booth, so stop by and say hello if you’re there, too!
Now, on to the really fun stuff: our new mystery doll!
This month, we’re making a brand new nerdy doll for our collections. This doll will be similar in size and style to the others, which means each part of the pattern will be reasonably quick and easy to work up. Every week, I’ll post a new portion of the doll’s pattern. We’ll start with the head/body, then the hair, then the arms, and then the finishing details. I think you’re really going to like this month’s mystery doll!
As each week is posted, it will be available on this same page–just scroll down a little ways to find the next week’s portion of the pattern.
Ready? Let’s do it!
UPDATE 7/24/18: Our July mystery doll has been revealed as none other than the wonderful Bill Nye himself! Scroll down near the bottom of this page to see more.
Disclaimer: These patterns are solely not-for-profit fan activities, and in no way intend to infringe on copyrights held by Disney, Rabbit Ear Productions, KCTS Seattle, McKenna/Gottlieb Producers Inc. or other professional Disney-related agencies.
Skill Level: Easy +
July Materials List
Supplies Needed
- Size D/3.25mm hook
- 1 skein (there will be leftovers!) of Vanna’s Choice yarn in the following color(s): beige, navy, scarlet, silver blue, taupe and white
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing (available at most craft stores)
- 2 (two) 6 mm plastic safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
If you find it helpful to use stitch markers when making amigurumi, feel free to do so for this pattern!
Stitch Guide
You will need to know a few different types of stitches in order to make this doll. Below is a guide to help you with the abbreviations of the terms and stitches used in this doll pattern (written in US terms).
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half-double crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
July Mystery CAL
Week 1 Pattern: Head & Body
Head
Rnd 1) In BEIGE, make a Magic Circle. Ch 1 and work 6 sc in the center of the Magic Circle. Join to the beginning sc of the round and ch 1. (6)
Rnd 2) *sc inc* x 6. Join and ch 1. (12)
Rnd 3) *sc inc, sc* x 6. Join and ch 1. (18)
Rnds 4-7) 18 sc. Join and ch 1. (18)
Insert the eyes into the 8th and 12th stitches of round 5, so that there are 3 sc stitches between the eyes.
Rnd 8) *sc dec, sc* x 6. Join and ch 1. (12)
Carefully stuff the head, but do not overstuff!
Rnd 9) *sc dec* x 6. Change to WHITE and cut the BEIGE yarn. Join and ch 1. (6)
Rnd 10) In WHITE, 6 sc. Join and ch 1. (6)
Torso
Rnd 11) In WHITE, *sc inc* x 6. Join and ch 1. (12)
Rnd 12) *sc inc, 3 sc* – repeat 3 times. Join and ch 1. (15)
Rnds 13-15) 15 sc. Change to NAVY and cut the WHITE yarn. Join and fasten off, leaving a tail long enough for weaving. (15)
Insert some stuffing into your doll’s torso, but leave room for you to work the stitches for the beginning of the legs–you can also stuff what’s left of the torso when you stuff your doll’s legs!
Leg #1
Insert your hook into the back center-most stitch of round 15 of the body. With NAVY, ch 1.
Rnd 1) 8 sc. Join to the 1st sc of the round and ch 1. (8)
Rnds 2-3) 8 sc. Join and ch 1. (8)
Insert some stuffing into your doll’s leg.
Rnd 4) *sc dec* x 4. Join and fasten off, leaving a tail long enough for weaving.
Leg #2
Insert your hook into the 8th sc of round 15 of the body (this is the same stitch in which you worked the last sc of rnd 1 of leg #1). With NAVY, ch 1.
Rnd 1) 8 sc. Join to the 1st sc of the round and ch 1. (8)
Rnds 2-3) 8 sc. Join and ch 1. (8)
Insert some stuffing into your doll’s leg.
Rnd 4) *sc dec* x 4. Join and fasten off, leaving a tail long enough for weaving.
Finishing the Legs
After you’ve made your doll’s legs, you’ll probably notice a small gap between them where they should be joined. Use the tail ends of your yarn and a yarn needle to stitch any opening between the legs closed. Weave in ends.
If you see any opening at the base of the doll’s feet, you can use the tail ends of your yarn and a yarn needle to stitch that opening closed as well, then weave in your ends.
Week 2 Pattern: Hair & Arms
Hair
Rnd 1) In TAUPE, make a Magic Circle. Ch 1 and work 7 sc in the center of the Magic Circle. Join to the beginning sc of the round and ch 1. (7)
Rnd 2) *sc inc* ‐ repeat 7 times. Join and ch 1. (14)
Rnd 3) *sc inc, sc* ‐ repeat 7 times. Join and ch 1. (21)
Rnds 4‐6) 21 sc. Join and ch 1. (21)
Rnd 7) 7 sc, hdc, sl st, sc, sc inc, sc, sl st, hdc, 7 sc. Fasten off. (22)
Use the tail ends of the yarn and a yarn needle to sew the hair piece to the top of the doll’s head. Make sure you place your stitches behind the “bangs” row (round 7) of the hair piece so that you can “fluff” the bangs out later for more effect!
Arms (Make 2)
Rnd 1) In BEIGE, make a Magic Circle. Ch 1 and work 5 sc in the center of the Magic Circle. Change to SILVER BLUE. Join to the beginning sc of the round and ch 1. (5)
Rnds 2-4) In SILVER BLUE, 5 sc. Join and ch 1. (5)
Rnd 5) 5 sc. Join and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. (5)
Weave in all ends of your doll’s arms by pulling them through the length of the arm, then trim. Do this for all of the tail ends for the arms EXCEPT for the long tails that you left for sewing.
Using the long tail that’s left, sew the opening at the top (“shoulder”) of the doll’s arm shut so that it is basically sewn flat across. Then sewn the arms to round 11 of the doll’s body so that the now flat part of the doll’s arm lays nice and flat against the doll’s body. Repeat for the second arm.
Week 3 Pattern: Coat
Coat
Row 1) In SILVER BLUE, ch 15. Starting in the 2nd chain space from the hook, 14 sc. Ch 1 and turn. (14)
Rows 2‐4) 14 sc. Ch 1 and turn. (14)
Row 5) hdc dec, hdc, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 4 hdc, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, hdc, hdc dec. Ch 1 and turn. (12)
Row 6) sc dec, 8 sc, sc dec. Fasten off and weave in ends. (10)
Use the tail ends of your yarn and a yarn needle to carefully sew the coat onto the doll so that it is open in the front. Weave in ends and trim any excess yarn.
Week 4 Pattern: Finishing Details
Bow Tie
Cut a strand of SCARLET yarn approximately 12″ in length. Using a needle, you will now stitch the bow tie onto the doll.
Start by putting your needle into the “center” of where you want the bow tie to go. Then stitch a triangular shape off to the left side of this center. Fill in the triangle shape with your stitches.
Next, do the same on the right side of the center of the bow tie, making a triangle and filling it in. Bring your yarn back to the center of the bow tie.
Lastly, you’re going to want to make a stitch over the center. I’ve tried to diagram the basic shapes of these bow tie stitches below–hope it helps!
Finishing
Cut a strand (about 6″) of TAUPE yarn. Use your yarn needle and this strand of yarn to embroider on the doll’s eyebrows.
Weave in all ends and trim any excess yarn.
And the July doll is…
…BILL! BILL! BILL! BILL! It’s Bill Nye the Science Guy!
Like many of you I’m sure, I’ve been a big Science Guy fan ever since middle school science class. Not going to lie, I even used to watch some Science Guy episodes in college to help better understand some geological concepts for my geology class that I just couldn’t get to “click” by reading my textbook.
Now I am hooked on Bill’s new show on Netflix, Bill Nye Saves the World. If you haven’t watched it yet, I encourage you to check it out! This new show is geared more towards today’s grown up Science Guy fans and tackles major environmental and scientific issues of our day–and it’s jam-packed will Bill’s goofy excitement and fun!
I’d love to see photos of your own little Han Solo dolls–feel free to share them on social media and tag me @twoheartscrochetblog (Facebook) or @twoheartscrochet (Instagram).
Offred. From “The Handmaid’s Tale”
What’s a good substitute for Vanna’s Choice silver blue yarn
Hi Jan! The closest yarn I can think of that best matches the Vanna’s Choice yarn in color, weight and texture would be Red Heart Super Saver in the color “Light Blue”. 🙂
All right. Thank you.
Prince Charming.
Since there doesn’t seem to be that many of us here, how about a tiny hint
Also, the clip for your “Party Inbox” advertisement What show is that from
It’s from the show the office.