Finally, right? LOL. Here's the third of the new starter pokemon for the game Sun/Moon. It's a little tricky in spots, so I'd recommend reading each section through completely before starting it just to give you an idea of what's going to happen and keep things in mind.
As always - if you find something you don't understand or run across a mistake (it happens)....just either post here or you can email me directly at Linda@wolfdreameroth.com
MATERIALS:
WW
yarn (I used Vanna's Choice in solid colors) Black and pumpkin
(less than a skein of each)
G
Crochet Hook (4.0mm)
Stuffing
tapestry
needle
yellow
color felt (small pieces for eyes)
Sewing
needle and thread to match yarn and felt colors
Notes:
Litten
has some unusual features that require a little fancy footwork
insofar as the crochet parts go.
Litten's
head is overly large for the body structure, you may have some issues
with the head wanting to list, or nod and all I can recommend is very
securely sewing the head to the body using a wider circle than usual
and strong, tight stitches. Litten is supposed to be a kitten
(somewhat like Meowth) and so the head is larger than the
proportional average (creating a bit of a problem with the
interpretation of cartoon physics into the world of real physics).
BODY:
Rnd
1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd
2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd
3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around) (18)
Rnd
4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around) (24)
Rnd
5: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around) (30)
Rnd
6: *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around) (36)
Rnd
7-12: sc in each sc around (36)
Rnd
13: * sc in next 10 sc, dec over next 2 sc* (repeat * to * around)
(33)
Rnd
14-15: sc in each sc around (33)
Rnd
16: * sc in next 9 sc, dec over next 2 sc* (repeat * to * around)
(30)
Rnd
17-20: sc in each sc around (30)
This
is a fairly good place to begin stuffing and shaping if you haven't
already. Stuff fairly firmly while also shaping the body. Continue
stuffing and shaping as you progress.
Rnd
21: * sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around) (33)
Rnd
22: * sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around)
(36)
Rnd
23-25: sc in each sc around (36)
Rnd
26: * sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc * (repeat * to * around)
(30)
Rnd
27: * sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc * (repeat * to * around)
(24)
Rnd
28: * sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc * (repeat * to * around)
(18)
Rnd
29: * sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc * (repeat * to * around) (12)
Rnd
30: dec over next 2 sc around (6)
F/O.
Add any stuffing needed to finish the shaping and weave the tail
thread through the final round, pull gently to close up the small
opening. Secure and weave in the tail yarn.
FRONT
LEGS:
Rnd
1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd
2: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc
(8)
Rnd
3: sc in each sc around (8)
Rnd
4: dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc
in next sc, dec over last 2 sc (8)
Rnd
5: repeat Rnd 4 (change to pumpkin color in last stitch of the round)
(8)
Begin
stuffing at this point, foot and leg should be stuffed moderately
firm, without over-stuffing. You'll want a little bit of play in the
leg to position the feet as you prefer. Continue stuffing as you
progress.
Rnd
6-7: sc in each sc around (change to black in the last stitch of
round 7) (8)
Rnd
8: sc in each sc around (8)
Rnd
9: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc
(change to pumpkin in last stitch of round) (10)
Rnd
10 : sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last
sc (12)
Rnd
11: sc in each sc around (change to black in last stitch of round)
(12)
Row
12: sc in each sc around (12)
Do
not fasten off at this point, continue with shoulder and either right
or left leg instructions:
Begin
Shoulder:
Right
leg:
Row
13: sc in next 6 sc, leave remaining sc unworked, ch 1 and turn (6)
Row
14: sc in each sc across, ch 1 and turn (6)
Row
15: sc in next 4 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1 and turn (5)
Row
16: sc in next 3 sc, dec over last 2 sc (4)
F/O.
Left
Leg:
Turn
work so that the 'inside' of the leg (wrong side of work) is facing
you. Complete rows 13 through 16 as described for right leg.
F/O.
BACK
LEGS:
Rnd
1-5: Same as for front leg (change to pumpkin in last stitch of round
5)
Rnd
6-7: sc in each sc around (change to black in last stitch of round 7)
(8)
Begin
stuffing at this point, foot and leg should be stuffed moderately
firm, without over-stuffing. You'll want a little bit of play in the
leg to position the feet as you prefer. Continue stuffing as you
progress.
Rnd
8: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)
Rnd
9: sc in each sc around (change to pumpkin in last stitch of round)
(12)
Rnd
10: Repeat rnd 8 (18)
Rnd
11: sc in each sc around (change to black in last stitch of round)
(18)
Rnd
12: sc in each sc around (18)
Do
not fast off, continue with 'cape/shoulder' for either right or left
leg:
Right
Leg:
Row
1: Sc 9, leave remaining sc unworked, ch1 and turn (9)
Row
2: sc in next 7 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn (8)
Row
3: sc in next 6 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn (7)
Row
4: sc in next 5 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn(6)
Row
5: sc in next 4 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn (5)
Row
6: sc in next 3 sc, dec over last 2 sc, (4)
F/O.
Left
Leg:
Turn
work so that inside of leg (wrong side of work) is facing you.
Continue with shoulder as described for Right Leg.
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* (repeat * to * around) (21)
Rnd
4: * sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat
* to * around) (28)
Rnd
5: * sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat
* to * around) (35)
Rnd
6: * sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around)
(42)
Rnd
7: * sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around)
(49)
Rnd
8-14: sc in each sc around (49)
Here's
a good point to begin stuffing the head. Stuff firmly (but dont
over-stuff ) continue stuffing as you progress.
Rnd
15: *sc in next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc * (repeat * to * around)
(42)
Rnd
16: * sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc * (repeat * to * around)
(35)
Rnd
17: * sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc * (repeat * to * around)
(28)
Rnd
18: * sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc * (repeat * to * around)
(21)
Rnd
19: * sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc * (repeat * to * around)
(14)
Rnd
20: * Dec over next 2 sc * (repeat * to * around) (7)
Add
stuffing if needed to finalize the shape and round it out evenly.
F/O and weave in tail
EARS:
Rnd
1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd
2: * sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around) (9)
Rnd
3: * sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around)
(12)
Rnd
4: * sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around)
(15)
Rnd
5: sc in each sc around (15)
Rnd
6: * sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around)
(18)
Rnd
7: * sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around)
(21)
Rnd
8: * sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around)
(24)
Rnd
9: * sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc * (repeat * to * around)
(27)
F/0
and tuck in tails. Ears are not stuffed, but flattened.
MUZZLE/WHISKERS:
Ok,
here comes the really fun part. Read through all the directions
first, then just take it one round/row at a time. I'm including a
picture of a complete piece so that you can see a little better what
it should like when done (and it helps you gauge if you're on the
right track while working on it. Don't be upset if yours doesn't
look EXACTLY like mine, as long as when it's fitted to the face it
looks right, it's fine.
Rnd
1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd
2: sc in each of next 2 sc, in each of the next 2 sc work 3 sc, sc
in each of the last 2 sc (10)
Rnd
3: sc in each of the next 4 sc, in each of the next 2 sc work 3 sc,
sc in each of the last 4 sc (14)
Rnd
4: sc in each sc around (14)
do
not F/O, begin working in rows
Row
1: chain 5, sc in 2nd
chain from hook and each remaining chain then across 6 sc of round 4
, turn work(total of 10 sc)
Row
2-4: sc in each sc across row (turn work at end) (10)
Row
5: dec over first 2 sc in row, sc across remaining sc (turn) (9)
Row
6: sc across to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc (turn) (8)
Row
7: repeat row 5 (7)
Row
8: repeat row 6 (6)
Row
9-12: sc in each sc across each row (6)
Begin
working the 'whiskers'
Chain
6, slip stitch in 2nd
chain from hook, sc in each of the next 2 chains, hdc in each of
the remaining 2 chains. Skip 1 sc in row 12 and sc in next sc.
Chain
8, slip stitch in 2nd
chain from hook, sc in each of next 2 chains, hdc each of next 2
chains, dc in last 2 chains, Skip 1 sc in row 12 and sc in next sc
Chain
6, slip stitch in 2nd
chain from hook, sc in each of the next 2 chains, hdc in each of
the remaining 2 chains. Skip 1 sc in row 12 and slip stitch into
last sc of row 12.
Picture of the mask/whiskers |
The
'whiskers' on the ends WILL curl. If once you have it sewn in
place, pin the whiskers back to the head (towards the back) cover
with a towel or cloth and then carefully steam them. Do
not allow an iron to touch the yarn! It will melt it.
You can also do this before sewing it to the head, just pin it
out on a surface like an ironing board, cover it with a towel and
use a steam iron to straighten them. Remember
– cover it with a towel or you can quickly melt the yarn.
F/O
weave in ends. You will want a bit of stuffing behind the nose
portion of the whisker-mask. You may wish to add the embroidery
(satin stitch) for the nose in black and the mouth as well before
sewing it onto the head.
TAIL:
6
sc in a magic ring,
sc
in each sc around for about 16 rounds. Be sure you start stuffing
early – it's nearly impossible to stuff a long thin tube once
you're finished, so be certain you do while you're working it.
Next
round, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat that sequence once
more for a total of 8 stitches.
Add
any stuffing needed to complete the tail and then flatten the end and
sc through both layers , for a total of 4 sc across.
*Chain
5, slip stitch in the 2nd
chain from the hook, sc in each of the remaining chains, slip
stitch to the next sc in the row.* Repeat * to * three more times
for a total of four 'tufts' on the end of the tail.
TUFTS
BETWEEN THE EARS:
Chain
5, slip stitch in the 2nd
chain from the hook, sc in each of the remaining chains. F/O and
make one more.
The
pattern on the forehead is simply :
(make
2) Chain 8, sc in second chain from hook and each remaining chain.
F/O
(make
1) Chain 6, sc in second chain from hook and each remaining chain.
F/O
Sew
to the forehead in the correct pattern (the shorter of the cross
pieces goes on the top).
Assembly:
I
highly recommend pinning the pieces together before sewing to give
you a chance to make any adjustments or changes. When everything is
to your liking, sew securely all pieces together. Take care to
remember the stuffing bits behind the nose to fill it out. Add the
eyes and pattern to the face. Sew the tail to the backside, and
tufts between the ears.
*Litten
and Pokemon are copyright of Nintendo.
This
pattern is an original pattern by Linda Potts (September 28, 2016).
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, or sell items
made from this pattern.