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Saturday, February 20, 2010

Sonic Plushie

 

This is the latest of the plushies I've been working on.  Sonic came out better than I had thought it would at first,  and for *once* I'm really kinda pleased with how his face came out.  I'm really not very good at the faces, but I think Sonic's turned out pretty spiffy for a change :D
I've tried to include pictures that will help you as you're putting him together,  the hair/spikes look alot more difficult than they are,  just take your time and pin them all on before you sew them down to make sure you're pleased with the overall look first,   and it comes together pretty easily.

I've had a really ugly cold all week,  so I hope there aren't any mistakes or typoes in the pattern,  I've checked it through several times and I *think* it's all there and in order,  but if you run into a problem or typo,  or just get confused,  let me know and I'll fix it as quickly as I can :) 


Materials:
WW yarn in blue,  tan, red and white 
G Hook
Fiberfill
Small amounts of felt in white, green black and tan
Sewing needle and thread to match yarns and felts


NOTES:

Gauge isn't terribly important,  as long as your hook and yarn choices result in a tight even stitch so that the stuffing won't come through.

Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row indicate the total number of stitches in that round or row.

I prefer to join my rounds and the pattern was designed by joining rounds.  If you prefer working in continuous rounds,  that will work,  but your results may be a little different from the dolls shown.

I highly recommend using a good sewing thread and strong sewing needle to sew your doll parts together.  This will create a more pleasing seam/joining with less bulk.  Thread also allows you to make small adjustments during the sewing process that yarn cannot do.

I also recommend using the 'invisible decrease' method when working with dolls like this.  Simply make your decrease stitches the same as you normally do,  only work them through the 'FRONT LOOPS only'.  Work all your other sc's through both loops,  only work the decrease stitches through the front loops.   This isn't completely invisible,  but it does *greatly* reduce the unsightly gaps that standard decrease stitches will cause when working in the round and making repeated decreases.

Please read through entire pattern and assembly before you begin,  to help you to understand the process. 

BODY:

Rnd 1:  7 sc in magic ring (7)
Rnd 2:  2 sc in each sc around  (14)
Rnd 3:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (21)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (28)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (35)
Rnd 6:  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (42)
Rnd 7:  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (49)
Rnd 8-12:  sc in each sc around (49)
Rnd 13:  sc in next 5 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (42)
Rnd 14:  sc in next 4 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (35)
(begin stuffing here if you haven't already - stuff moderately firm,  continue stuffing as you progress)
Rnd 15:  sc in next 3 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (28)
Rnd 16:  sc in next 2 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (21)
Rnd 17:  sc in next sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (14)
Rnd 18:  dec over next 2 sc around  (7)
F/O and leave a tail.  Add any stuffing needed to finish out the shaping.  Weave tail through last round and pull gently to close.  Secure and weave in ends.

TAN BELLY SPOT:

Rnd 1:  7 sc in magic ring (7)
Rnd 2:  2 sc in each sc around  (14)
Rnd 3:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (21)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (28)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (35)
F/O and weave in ends.  Pin to center of body as shown and carefull sew down.  (I chose to use the 'back' of the body to add the belly spot to,  it leaves the 'nicer' beginning rounds exposed at the back,  and the spot covers any irregularities that occur when making repetitive decreases.)


HEAD:

Rnd 1:  7 sc in magic ring (7)
Rnd 2:  2 sc in each sc around  (14)
Rnd 3:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (21)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (28)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (35)
Rnd 6:  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (42)
Rnd 7:  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (49)
Rnd 8:  sc in next 6 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (56)
Rnd 9:  sc in next 7 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (63)
Rnd 10-13:  sc in each sc around  (63)
Rnd 14:  sc in next 7 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (56)
Rnd 15:  sc in next 6 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (49)
Rnd 16:  sc in next 5 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (42)
Rnd 17:  sc in next 4 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (35)
(begin stuffing here if you haven't already - stuff moderately firm,  continue stuffing as you progress)
Rnd 18:  sc in next 3 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (28)
Rnd 19:  sc in next 2 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (21)
Rnd 20:  sc in next sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (14)
Rnd 21:  dec over next 2 sc around  (7)
F/O and weave in ends.  Add any stuffing that might be needed to finish the shaping.   There is no real need to close up the hole at the neck.

MUZZLE:

*using tan*

Rnd 1:  8 sc in magic ring  (8)
Rnd 2: sc in next sts,  2 hdc in each of next 2 sts,  sc in next 2 sts,  2 hdc in each of next 2 sts,  sc in last st  (12)
Rnd 3:  sc in next 2 sts,  2 hdc in each of next 2 sts,  sc next 4 sts,  2 hdc in each of next 2 sts,  sc in last 2 sts  (16)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 3 sts,  2 hdc in each of next 2 sts,  sc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in last 3 sts  (20)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 4 sts,  2 dc in each of next 2 sts,  sc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, sc in last 4 sts  (24)
Rnd 6:  sc in next 5 sts,  2 dc in each of next 2 sts,  sc in next 10 sts,  2 dc in each of next 2 sts, sc in last 5 sts  (28)
Rnd 7:  slip stitch in next 6 sts,  3 dc in each of next 2 sts,  sc in next 12 sts,  3 dc in each of next 2 sts, slip stitch in last 6 sts  (36 -  12 slip stitches, 12 sc,  12 dc)
F/O.   Weave in ends.  stuff light to moderately.

NOSE:

Rnd 1:  4 sc in magic ring (4)
Rnd 2-3:  sc in each sc around  (4)
F/O.  Stuff loose ends into nose (that should be about enough stuffing for it)


EARS:
(make 2)

Rnd 1:  4 sc in magic ring  (4)
Rnd 2:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc  (6)
Rnd 3:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (8)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (10)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (12)
Rnd 6:  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (14)
F/O weave in ends.   Cut a triangle shape from tan felt and sew to inside of front of ear as shown.  *VERY* lightly stuff the ear,  only just enough to give it the shape, without overstuffing. 


HANDS/ARMS: 
(make 2)

Begin at hand with white.


Rnd 1:  7 sc in magic ring (7)
Rnd 2:  2 sc in each sc around  (14)
Rnd 3-9:  sc in each sc around  (14)
Rnd 10: sc in next 5 sc,  dec over next 2 sc,  sc in next 5 sc,  dec over last 2 sc  (12)
Rnd 11:  Working in front loops only,  2 sc in each sc around  (24)
Rnd 12-13:  sc in each sc around  (24)
Rnd 14:  slip stitch in each sc around  (24)
F/O,  weave in ends.

Begin arm:

Rnd 1:  Attach tan yarn to any free loop on hand from round 11.  Sc in same loop as join. Sc in next sc,  dec over next 2 sc,  *  sc in next 2 sc,  dec over next 2 sc *   repeat from * to * around  (9)
Rnd 2-14:  sc in each sc around  (9)
Rnd 15:   stuff arm light to moderately to shape,  but not overstuff.  Hand is very lightly stuffed if desired.  Flatten end of arm and sc through all layers across end.  (4)
F/O weave in ends. 
            

FEET/LEGS:
(make 2)

For those that might be having troubles with the instructions for the feet,  I put up a sort of a picture tutorial here:  http://oth-help.blogspot.com/2013/03/sonic-foot-tutorial.html that may be of greater assistance.  :D

Begin at feet with red:

Rnd 1:  8 sc in magic ring (8)
Rnd 2:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (12)
Rnd 3:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (16)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (20)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (24)
Rnd 6-11:  sc in each sc around  (24)
Rnd 12:  sc in each sc around,  do not join round,  ch 1 and turn  (24)
Rnd 13-15:  repeat rnd 12  (24)
(begin 'heel')
Rnd 16:  sc in next 10 sc,  ch1 turn  (10)
Rnd 17-19:  repeat rnd 16  (10)
F/O.  Leave long tail.  Line up the edges of heel flap with opposite side of work  (it will resemble a shoe shape'.   Using tail and yarn needle,  whipstitch the two sides to each other matching the stitches.  Sew across the bottom of the 'heel'.  Weave in ends.

Begin leg with 'sock roll':

Rnd 1:Attach white to a stitch at the center of the 'heel' portion of the foot,  sc in same stitch as joining.  Sc 14 more sc evenly spaced around the opening of the foot.  Slip stitch to the first sc of the round.   (15)
Rnd 2:  working in Front Loops Only,  2 sc in each sc around  (30)
Rnd 3:  working through all loops again, sc in each sc around  (30)
Rnd 4:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (45)
Rnd 5:  sc in each sc around  (45)
Rnd 6:  sc in next sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (30)
F/O  Weave in ends.  The 'sock' should roll naturally into shape,  but you can always arrange it however you prefer.

Stuff foot moderately firm, but not overstuffed.  Shape as you stuff.

Upper leg:

Rnd 1:  Attach blue yarn to a free loop from rnd 2 of the 'sock' roll.    Sc in same loop as joining,  and each loop around  (15)
Rnd 2:  sc in each sc around to last 2 sc,  dec over last 2 sc  (14)
Rnd 3:  repeat rnd 2  (13)
Rnd 4:  repeat rnd 2  (12)
Rnd 5-16:  sc in each sc around  (12)

Stuff leg moderately firm.  F/O and weave in ends. 

HAIR / SPIKES:

Large Spikes
(make 6)

Rnd 1:  4 sc in magic ring  (4)
Rnd 2:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next sc,  2 sc in last sc  (6)
Rnd 3:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (9)
Rnd 4:  sc in each sc around  (9)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (12)
Rnd 6:  sc in each sc around  (12)
Rnd 7:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (15)
Rnd 8-9:  sc in each sc around  (15)
Rnd 10:  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (18)
Rnd 11-12:  sc in each sc around  (18)
Rnd 13:  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (21)
Rnd 14-15:  sc in each sc around  (21)
Rnd 16:  HDC in first 10 sc.   F/O and weave in ends.  (10 hdc)

Small Spikes
(make 2)

Rnd 1:  4 sc in magic ring  (4)
Rnd 2:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next sc,  2 sc in last sc  (6)
Rnd 3:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (9)
Rnd 4-5:  sc in each sc around  (9)
Rnd 6:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (12)
Rnd 7-8:  sc in each sc around  (12)
Rnd 9:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (15)
Rnd 10-11:  sc in each sc around  (15)
Rnd 12:  HDC in first 8 sc.  F/O and weave in ends.  (10 hdc)

Spikes are left unstuffed. 

TAIL:

Rnd 1:  3 sc in magic ring  (3)
Rnd 2:  sc in each sc around  (3)
Rnd 3:  2 sc in each sc around  (6)
Rnd 4:  sc in each sc around  (6)
Rnd 5:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (9)
Rnd 6:  sc in each sc around  (9)
Rnd 7:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (12)
Rnd 8:  sc in each sca round  (12)
Rnd 9:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (15)
Rnd 10:  sc in each sc around  (15)
F/O,  weave in ends.  Stuff tail moderately firm.


FINAL ASSEMBLY:

I recommend using a good sewing thread and needle to sew parts together and to body.  You can use matching yarn,  but this tends to create bulk at joinings which is not always desired.    I also *highly* recommend pinning parts before sewing to assure placement desired and that you're happy with how it looks before making it permanent.  Small adjustments can be made during the sewing process if needed.

Sew ears to top of head as shown.  Sew head to body.  Muzzle is sewn to the bottom center of the face,  centered with ears as shown.  Nose is sewn to center top of muzzle. 

Spikes are  left 'flat'  and curved slightly at the widest end,  with the 10 HDC facing up.  The spikes are arranged on the back of the head in three rows roughly in the order shown   (three curved around top of the back of the head,  three curved around the center of the back of the head,  and the two *small* spikes are at the bottom of the back of the head,  facing more in a downward position)  The top row of spikes will have the 'center' spike placed  centered between the ears and about 2 rows behind them.  The other spikes can  then be placed in relationship to the top center spike.

Pin all the spikes to the head before sewing.  This way you can be certain of the placement.  I found that sewing from the bottom spikes upwards helped.  Small adjustments can be made during the sewing process.  Be certain that the row of hdc is always 'up' on the spikes  (this is the easiest part of the piece to sew through onto the head and gives you a spike that can be 'adjusted' and changed around somewhat to suit.

Sew arms to sides of body as shown and position as desired.    Legs are sewn to the bottom of the body as shown,  making sure that the feet are positioned as desired.

Tail is sewn to bottom of body on the back as shown.

Cut white felt piece in shape of eyes as shown.  Position and pin before sewing to ensure you're happy with the placement.   Cut small ovals of green felt for eyes and sew or glue in position desired.  Smaller ovals of black are placed inside of the green felt for pupils.  Tiny ovals of white felt  for 'catch lights' are last  (see photos for help)

For the 'brow ridge'   Ch 38 with blue yarn.  Do not fasten off yet.  Pin this chain evenly around the eyes as shown,  add or remove any chains needed to complete the brow ridge around the eyes.  F/O chain and sew carefully around white part of eyes.   Weave any loose ends of the chain into the doll to hide them.

Mouth is simply embroidered with black floss or yarn as shown.

If you wish,  you can add a 'gold ring' as shown in the pictures by chaining 25 with gold yarn.  Join the chain to create a ring.  Sc in each ch around and join.  Slip stitch in each sc around and join to first slip stitch.  This will cause the ring to naturally 'curl' into a rounded shape,  you might need to help it along a little.   Sew to hand or however desired.

If you have some nice golden 'curtain rings' like those used for cafe style curtains,  one of those would be nice too,  Even a large sized gold hoop earring would work in some cases  (a nice way to utilize that 'single' hoop you have hanging around but didn't want to throw out  :)


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is copyright Sega.

This pattern is an original pattern by Linda Potts (February 2010).  Please do not claim this pattern as your own.  If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site.  You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it in any way, or sell items made from this pattern. 




113 comments:

  1. Sonic , the pokemon, the mario characters, you are amazing! My son is excited for this one now too! As soon as I finish the Evee!!

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  2. That is awesome. Thank you for putting it out there for everyone! Wonderful talent.

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  3. Thank you for the pattern!! my brother loves sonic!!

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  4. Holy bananas! This is absolutely fantastic!

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  5. Your Patterns are mind blowing, thank you so much for sharing them, Sonic and mario are on my to do list. I would like to give you the Sunshine Award for being so awesome. You can collect the award form my blog: http://www.a-crochet-ninja.blogspot.com/
    Thank you again, never put down your hook :)

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  6. Thanks so much for your patterns! I'm currently working on Mario and I'm sure I'll make Sonic too. I've already made Bomb, Toad and Goomba (twice). They are all really nicely done and the fact that you share them for free is very appreciated!

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  7. This is awesome. You are an amazing designer. Keep up the great work!

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  8. Amazing!! Great praise to you, and your gracious sharing self. I've thought of doing a Sonic for quite some time, but always wound up intimidated. Way to tackle the project, it wound up beautifully done!

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  9. This is so cool! My friend has been wanting me to crochet him something and he LOVES sonic! So this is just PERFECT! :D

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  10. my little guy's bestfriend just had a birthday and how I had wished I foudn this pattern in time.. but in any case here it is now! thank you so very much, you are amazing and so kind to share this for free! I would have had to pay like.. well a lot on etsy for a pattern that I will only use a couple of times..

    i am going to make one for my little man's bestfriend and one for him for sure, I will send photos when I am done ;0)

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  11. Oh my goodness! Your patterns are wonderful - and i am so amazed that finally someone likes to share their patterns- THANK YOU SO MUCH- you are wonderful - its amazing- i have no words left! THANK YOU!!!!!!:)

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  12. hey thats so cool but can you make rouge the bat and blaze the cat? they are m fav people on the tv show

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  13. thanks for the pattern it turned out great i m just so happy its free thanks again

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  14. thanks for the pattern it turned out great i m just so happy its free thanks again

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  15. OMG its sonic sonic is awesome ya

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  16. My oldest grandson IS Sonic! He loves him & now I can make mone for him! Thank you for your wonderful creation!

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  17. Woww that's really cool! (: I love all your patterns, especially the Pokemon and Mario stuff<3 Thanks for all the free patterns. I'ma try to get more experience at this and then attempt to make some of the ones you posted ^-^

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  18. Thank you so much for posting your Sonic pattern. I have just finished one for my 7 year old who is Sonic mad & he is thrilled with it. Sam - Paignton, Devon, UK.

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  19. Hi i'm making one of these for a friend and i can't seem to get the foot right. could you help?

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  20. Hi I had the previous comment about the foot. I don't quite understand rounds 12 thru the end. i don't know if i'm not reading it right but my foot doesn't seem to turn out right
    thank you, Marissa

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  21. Beginning at rnd 12, you're working in 'rows' instead of joining your round, you turn and work in the opposite direction to the other side, then repeat.

    Beginning at rnd 16, you'll make 'shorter' rows, only 10 sc,

    After you fasten off your short rows, you'll see it looks like a 'flap'. and if you fold that towards the foot, it should seem to take on a 'shoe' shape, the flap is sewn to the opposite side of the heel, and along the bottom to create a shape that looks like a shoe. The work is then begun at the top of the 'shoe' opening and again is done in the round. :D

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  22. YAY! (disregard my email) i finally figured it out thanks so much! i feel like an idiot. thank you for your patience =] ill post a picture of my final out come.

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  23. Hi. I'm Claribel from Puerto Rico. I follow your blog since I found the pattern for Sonic Plushie. My son loves Sonic and he ask me to make the plushie for his 9 birthday on August. It takes me a little time, but the final result was great since it was the first time I crochet a plushie that size. Thanks a lot for the free pattern. Next project, Badtz Maru!!

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  24. I'm currently trying to make this as a christmas present for my best friend's son... I'm really confused as to the foot

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  25. The foot is made very much like you would make a bootie or shoe.

    It's worked first in the round, then back and forth in rows.. then the last few rows are 'short rows' with are then folded over to meet the 'other side' and sewn up as the heel of the 'shoe'. The yarn is then attached to the opening of your 'shoe' and the leg is crafted from there.

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  26. Thanks SO much for the pattern! My little brother asked me to make him Sonic for Christmas... and I'm like... "hoo boy I don't know... I'll look for a pattern" And lo and behold! I found yours!!!! Thanks!!

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  27. When you are making sonic. You say that you join the rounds Im assuming its with the slip stitch. The numbers you have in () is that also including the slip stitch or will there be an extra stitch!

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  28. When joining rounds, you slip stitch into the top of the first sc of the round. The slip stitch (and the chain 1 afterwards) are never counted as a 'stitch'. Many people think that they're missing a stitch at the end of the round, or that there will be a gap, but there won't.

    The chain 1 is only to bring the yarn up to the working height of the new round, it is not counted as a stitch. The first sc of the new round goes into the 'same' place that the slip stitch was placed to join the previous round.

    If you doubt your round end, count your sc stitches. If the stitch count matches the number in the ( ) , then you're ok :D

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  29. for the body you say that weave tail through last round and pull gently. Do you mean that you actually pull that tail through each of the 7 stitches and then pull close. Thx

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  30. Yes, you can either use a tapestry/yarn needle and weave the cut tail of yarn through the last round and then tug it up to close, OR you can use your crochet hook and weave the cut tail of yarn in and out of the stitches of the final round and then tug it up to close it.

    :D

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  31. Wanted to thank you for sharing this pattern. I adapted it to an earflap pattern and made a Sonic hat for my son. Very cool. If I can figure out how to post a picture, I will.

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  32. OK...I just read my post...I am a nitwit. I added the Sonic face and spikes to an EARFLAP HAT. Very cool. Very easy.

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  33. ..... I can not seem to find the tan color that you use!!! what kind of yarn is that?

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  34. Hi, My name is Christie :)

    I just started a blog and i linked to your Sonic the Hedgehog pattern

    http://christiesfreecrochetlinks.blogspot.com/2011/01/sonic-hedgehog-aka-mr-needlemouse.html

    Thank You So Much for sharing your patterns, they are so detailed and yet you write them out so well that they are easy to follow and yield extremely beautiful results, I've made Sonic and i'm going to make Tails next to keep him company on his adventures!

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  35. is there any way you can make the eyes from yarn instead? that'd make it so much easier for me, i want it completely out of yarn, bc im not familiar with working with felt.

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  36. This is so great! My sister is crazy about Sonic, she's been asking mum to knit her one for years. This should be just the thing :D

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  37. I am really having trouble with the Sonic foot. Please help!
    When changing from doing rounds to the rows in step 12, I now have a gap because I did not join. Is this correct ? I also can' t figure out how to fold up flap to make it look like a shoe and where to sew. Any chance of a diagram or picture? Sorry to be so slow on this. Made several of your other patterns with no problems. Grandkids love them! Thanks so much!

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  38. Yes, there is supposed to be a gap ... and the 'short flap' you make is folded much like closing a door across the back of the foot to make the 'heel' and create the opening that makes it resemble a shoe :D

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  39. Is there an email address that I can use to send picture of what I've done? Sorry to have a mental block on doing Sonic's foot. Have almost finished the rest. Thanks.

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  40. I am loving all the patterns on your site! You are amazing and the patterns are some of the best I've seen. So easy to follow. I am glad that they are free for all of us. I can never afford to buy patterns. Thank you so much!!!

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  41. This is such a brilliant pattern - only trouble is I never learnt to crochet! Wish you did it for knitters as my grandson loves Sonic and I can't find one to knit. Maybe you've given me a retirement challenge, to learn crochet?

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  42. Have you made a Sonic hat by chance ? I would gladly pay for a Sonic crochet hat pattern. My e-mail is joakley528@hotmail.com

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  43. Hi, I love your dolls and my granddaughter loves sonic, so she gave me til her birthday to make her one, so I am trying. Everything was going great until I tried to do the foot. I just am braindead or something, I cannot understand it, even when I see the other comments on it. I am sorry, but I need something to look at to see how to do it. Is that possible?
    I am so happy you would share this,it is the only one I found that I like. Thanks Jo Ann

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  44. Please can someone help me figure out how to do this foot. I have read the instructions a thousand times and have come to the conclusion I need a picture to go by. If anyone can help me, I would appreciate it so much. My email address is jawade68@yahoo.com

    Thank you

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  45. Just finished Sonic for my son. He loves it, and I am now committed to making Knuckles (red Sonic) and Tails too! Thank you!!!!

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  46. Hello

    I'm a knitter, that is trying to learn crochet. I'm stuck on rnd 3 of the body. " Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (21)". I read this as sc in the next sc, then 2sc the rest of the round. I know this is correct. Can someone please help me?

    Thanks
    Colleen

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  47. It means sc in the next sc and 2 sc (increase) in the next sc, the repeat that sequence around to the beginning of the round. You are increasing your rounds evenly by 7 sc each round. This is a classic 'round' sequence that will begin the shape of the body.

    When you begin your decrease rounds, in general, it will follow the same pattern in reverse.

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  48. Would you consider selling one? My son is obsessed.

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  49. Thank You so much for this pattern. You are so talented.

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  50. I just found your site via pinterest and LOVE the patterns. My boys are so excited for Sonic and Pikachu. The only problem I have now is to make 3 of everything!

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  51. Hi! I've never really left a comment on a pattern before, but I had to comment this time! This pattern is amazing! I just made this for a friend's son's 5th birthday present! This lil guy is gonna LOVE it! I too have my own home-based crocheting business and have linked your site to my Sonic posts on my Facebook page, Kuddles And Kritters! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful pattern!

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  52. You just save my life!!!

    My son ask a Sonic doll to Santa!!! Yours is awesome!

    Thanks for free sharing!

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  53. I have read through every comment and the directions for the foot a thousand times and all I end up doing is tearing everything out! Can someone explain how you start with 8 and then row 2 says you have 12 stitches? If you sc in the next stitch and 2sc in each st thereafter, I come up with 15 total st,not 12. I am not a beginner but I just CANNOT seem to get this! I'd like to have it finished for my 4yo for Christmas. Thanks!

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  54. It's a standard type of round increase just like in any basic circular piece. You sc in the next st, inc (2 sc) in the next st. You repeat that sequence around to increase every other stitch (4 increases and a total of 12 sc in the round)

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  55. Thanks so much! I don't know WHY I was having such a difficult time with it. I think maybe I had been staring at it too long and was just making things harder than they were. Now that I have reread it (along with your help) I don't know why I ever had a problem! :-) Thank you again for your help and for this fantastic pattern!

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  56. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful patterns! I made Sonic and Mario for Christmas presents and they turned out great!! (I'm going to post pictures with links to your amazing patterns!)

    Thanks!
    Kate :}

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  57. Ok, first, I LOVE your patterns and it's awesome that you make them available for free. I am currently working on this and the skipper for my boys. But I am stuck on Sonics shoes. After row 19, I have NO idea what to do with the heel flap. I've read it forward and backward, but cannot make it make sense in my head. I know it's most likely very simple, I am overcomplicating it I'm sure. If anyone can help me I'd really appreciate it.

    Thanks!

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  58. Hello

    Many thanks for the Sonic pattern ... this made a wee boy very happy at Xmas, but it also ended with "can you make Amy Rose too?"

    So with a bit of adaptionof your pattern i came up with this, hope you like her

    http://teenydudes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/amy-rose.html

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  59. Hi! I was wondering if i could post this pattern and give many thanks to you? I'm making a sonic for my husband and I want to try and get this pattern out more (the whole site, really) because everything is so amazing.

    Just let me know! You can reach me at my email, maddibrandt@gmail.com

    thank you so much! <3

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  60. Hello from Venezuela, sorry for mi english, my nephew ask me to do him this beautiful sonic, I am Happy about this pattern. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MY ENGLISh IS NOT so PERFECT BUT I CAN UNDERSTAND TO YOUr tutorial. THANKS AGAIN. A QUESTION: DO YOU HAVE A PIKACHU PATTERN? THANKS, I HOPE YOU VISIT to ME TO MY BLOG.
    http://escalandolavida.blogspot.com/
    Nilde Mendoza

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  61. Yes, I have a pikachu pattern. On this page on the right hand side, is a list of the patterns on the site. Pikachu is listed in the 'Pokemon' patterns section of the list. :D

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  62. For those that might be having troubles with the instructions for the feet, I put up a sort of a picture tutorial here: http://oth-help.blogspot.com/2013/03/sonic-foot-tutorial.html that may be of greater assistance. :D

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  63. The face looks great, my 4 year old has recently become obsessed with Sonic so I may have to do this. I am currently working on your Enderman pattern. I've made your Oshawott too. Great as always!!

    Thanks

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  64. My brother is a huge Sonic fan . . he will LOVE this!

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  65. I was wondering if you have made a video of picture tutorial about how to start the arm after crocheting the hand? I am confused about how to get this to work.

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  66. So I am having trouble with the upper leg part...It says to attach the yarn to a free loop in row 2 of the sock roll and SC in each loop around...row 2 has 30 stitches but it says that row 1 of the leg is only supposed to have 15...i have sat here and looked at it for about an hr now trying to figure out how to work it and its just not coming to me lol...thank you

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  67. Round 2 is worked in the front loops only, which leaves the unworked loops free (which will be inside the piece as you work. You will be working in those free loops (of which there are 15).

    Hope that helps!

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  68. Thank you for a fab patternsaid

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  69. Hi.
    Thank you for the pattern. I am trying to make the muzzle but I was wondering why you used the abbreviation "sts" and not "sc" like in the other parts of sonic. Is there a difference ? Thank you

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  70. Hi I'm excited to try this pattern for my 5yr old. Can you please tell me how big sonic ends up?

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  71. what is the magic ring? How do you make that?

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  72. Thank you for the fabulous Sonic pattern. This is my first attempt at amigurumi and I found the instructions great. I am just about ready to sew it all together and just want to clarify the orientation of the head and body. It looks from the photos that the spirals on the body and head are arranged so that the closing circle is right in the middle of the belly and at nose level on the face. But in the instructions for the head, you say 'no need to close the hole at the NECK!' I am planning to have THAT hole under the muzzle and eyes! Correct? I'm sure most people would find this obvious but I'm such a novice at working in the round and this kind of project.
    I also tried joining the rounds at first but found it too confusing. Is there a good tutorial on that?
    My only other problem is working with acrylic yarn, but I have to admit it produces a very firm and 'finished' look and is probably indestructible. My granddaughter has bee 'Sonic' for Halloween two years In aa row. She is going to be absolutely thrilled with your excellent design. Thanks again!

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  73. Hi I'm just wondering if when you say you join the rounds with a slip stitch, do you make the slip stitch chain one then turn and go the opposite way? Thanks

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  74. This is fantastic. Have you done Shadow aswell. My son loves sonic and the Shadow character.

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  75. Made it and love it. Thank you so much for sharing so many wonderful patterns. I have made several of your creations. This is my new passion and I am sharing them with the little ones in my life: nieces, nephews, godchildren, etc.

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  76. Hi there, I have a friend who is obsessed with Sonic and makes OCs, I'm using your pattern as a refrence to make one of her OCs for her birthday :-)

    Thanks so much for making this amazing pattern (i couldnt believe my eyes when i saw it at first i was like WHOOAAAA SONIC TIME TO MAKE THIS FOR HER)

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  77. and was the white in front loops only from row 11 to 14 or only row 11. My hand looks wierd
    Please email me at sonutty@hotmail.com
    as i never use google

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  78. Disculpe no entiendo esta parte: Rnd 12: HDC en los primeros 8 sc. F / O y tejer en los extremos. (10 hdc) Los

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  80. Small spikes- rnd 12 it says hdc (8) but total is 10 is it supposed to be hdc 1st 10 then fastened off

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  83. hello, I would like to know how tall it gets?

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  84. Your patterns are great! My daughter loves Sonic all the other characters. I made her Sonic and now she wants Knuckles, Tails, and Amy Rose for sure and maybe Rouge and Eggman... I know I can use the Sonic pattern and just use pink yarn because Amy Rose is a hedgehog too, but idk how to make a dress for her and my daughter is adamant that even tho Sonic dont wear clothes Amy Rose CANNOT be naked! Any ideas on a dress and what about how to make knuckles... also would you consider making a pattern for Rouge and Eggman? My email is linturner2@yahoo.com

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  85. I can not seem to find a tan color close to the one that you use. What brand of yarn is that?

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  86. How much blue do you need and what color of blue?
    Thank you!

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  87. Wish I could post a picture of the lovie I just made using just the head. Turned out very cute.

    I used Caron Simply Soft yarn in: Royal Blue, Bone, Kelley Green, White and Black.

    Thank you for sharing the pattern.

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  88. I’m a little confused on the head. It turned out round but the photo looks more flat

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  89. I have made your whole Mario and Luigi pattern family 15 pieces in all now I am fixing to assemble Sonic I have all pieces made just have to see together. Thank you so much for all these wonderful patterns you are truelly gifted!!

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  90. Looks like eyes are crocheted
    Is the a pattern for those?

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  91. I'm also a bit confused on how to connect the tan yarn to the hand but I'm not sure if you already answered that or not. I'm mostly having trouble with the attaching and doing a SC in the same stitch.

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  92. when you join your rounds after slip stitching in to first st, do you chain up 1 or keep going and start in 2nd st? thanks so much

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    1. I do chain 1 but dot not skip the first stitch (you will ignore that chain one)

      When you slipstich the round closed,slip stich into the first STITCH not the chain one.

      The reason for this is that the other way leaves a hole. You need density in these dolls because they'll be stuffed. As a rule I never skip the first stitch anyway.

      You need the chain 1 to bring the work up to the height of the stitch, but skipping the first stitch leaves a weakness. Even in a blanket you don't want a weak edge.

      I do chain 1, but completely ignore it from there on out. :)

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  93. thank you Very very much for getting back to me. this was a big help! :)

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  94. Hi, thanks for the pattern it was/is fun to make. My question is, in the picture shows Sonic has fingers. But the pattern does not tell me how to make fingers. I would really like to have that instructions. Other than that it is great! My grandson is loving it! Thanks

    April 15, 2020

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  95. For the sock roll after working in front loops for the increase to 30 is the rest of the rows all the loops or front only still? Also, I still do the join rounds and chain 1 for the sock roll?

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  96. This pattern is so cool, I love it!

    But which side of the muzzle is on the top/bottom?

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  97. Hello. I appreciate this pattern being free. Thanks. Im making it for kids B-Day. However, I'm lost at crocheting the arms to hands. Do you have any pic tutorials for this specific part?

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  99. Tysvm!!!!! This is perfect! Could you put a rouge, shadow, blaze, babylon rouges, (jet, wave, and storm) chao, and maybe scourge pattern on your to do list? Scourge is green sonic and please make the shadow first, having a hard time adapting that part of a silver pattern

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  100. Hello im having difficulties with the body. Im following the pattern, however; could your end stitch counts () be wrong?

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  101. i noticed the smaller spikes are curving down in the games but yours are just smaller versions of the bigger spikes coming out of his head. They also go on the back of his body, not head. Could you fix this plz?

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    1. This is a free pattern and it's amazing! I can't believe you're asking this. Put the spikes wherever you want.

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  102. I did it exactly the way the pattern said!

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  103. Hola muy buenas tardes, espero me quedé como a ti, gracias por el patrón, saludos desde Toluca México

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  104. Ok so sorry for posting but I can't get the muzzle quite right. (Will restart again just to make sure) it seems far too small. Also the top part with the nose has a curve to it while the bottom bit is flatter also the dc at the sides seems to curve around the head while my head is too flat for that.

    Does the lowest point of the muzzle attach directly to the bottom of the head.

    Thanks in advance

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  105. Thank you so much! This is a beautiful pattern. :)

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  106. What a great pattern! Did notice one thing--at the end of the small spike section, would it not be (8 hdc)?

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  107. I love this pattern. If you could, I would like to see shadow the hedgehog and silver the hedgehog.

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