Crochet Imelda @ Coco
Size :
27 cm H, 9 cm W
Materials :
1. Hook : 2mm
( based on your yarn size )
2. Yarn color : ( 40g/ball, 2mm yarn )
- White x 1 ball ( bones )
- Purple x 1 ball ( Dress )
- Black x 1 ball ( Hair )
- A few Mango color, Pink ( belt ), Gray and 1mm White yarn for ribs
3. Stuffing, scissors, safety eyes ( 8 mm x 2pcs ), sewing needles, soft wires for spine and neck
4. A few white, black, red and purple fabric for eyes, nose and mouth
I’ll support you to complete this project, feel free to email me if any.
MY email : jessie1227@[Link]
Gauge is not critical for this project.
Abbreviations :
ring ( loop with 1sc x 6 times )
1 st ( 1 stitch )
ch 1 ( chain 1 )
sl st ( slip stitch )
Re ( repeat )
sc ( single crochet )
hdc ( half double crochet )
dc ( double crochet )
tr ( triple crochet )
sc2tog = sc 2 together ( decrease )
hdc2tog = hdc 2 together ( decrease )
st
2sc = 2sc in 1 ( increase )
BLO ( back loop only )
FLO ( front loop only )
f/o ( fasten off )
Dress ( Top Down )
( Purple )
rd
1. Ch 42, start from the 3 st of the hook
2. 1hdc 2 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the same st 1 time, 1hdc 12 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the same st 1
time, 1hdc 7 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the same st 1 time, 1hdc 12 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the same
st 1 time, 1hdc 3 times, ch2 turn ( 48 )
3. 1hdc 4 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the ch1 space, 1hdc 14 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the ch1 space, 1hdc
9 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the ch1 space, 1hdc 14 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the ch1 space, 1hdc 3
times, ch2 turn ( 56 )
4. 1hdc 4 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the ch1 space, 1hdc 16 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the ch1 space, 1hdc
11 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the ch1 space, 1hdc 16 times, [ 1hdc, ch1, 1hdc ] in the ch1 space, 1hdc 5
times, ch 2 turn( 64 )
5. 1 hdc 6 times, 1hdc in the ch1 space, skip 18 stitches, 1hdc in the ch1 space, 1hdc 13 times, 1hdc in the
ch1 space, skip 18 stitches, 1hdc in the ch1 space, 1 hdc 5 times, sl st to join the first hdc to make a ring
( 28 )
6. 1 hdc in each st around ( 28 )
7. [ 1sc 2 times + sc2tog ] re 7 times ( 21 )
8. 1 sc in each st around ( 21 )
9. [ 1sc 1 time + sc2tog ] re 7 times ( 14 )
10. 1 sc in each st around ( 14 )
st
11. BLO ( Back loop only ), [ 3sc in 1 ] re 14 times ( 42 ) ( The Front loop is for making Apron later )
12. 1 sc in each st around ( 42 )
13. 1 sc in each st around ( 42 )
14. [ 1sc 5 times + 2sc ] re 7 times ( 49 )
15. BLO, 1 sc in each st around ( 49 ) ( The Front loop is for making Lace later )
16. [ 1sc 7 times, ch 2, don’t skip any stitch ] re 6 times, 1sc 7 times, ch 2, sl st at the same st ( 49 sc with
seven ch2 )
17. { 1sc 7 times, [ 1hdc, ch2, 1hdc ] in the ch2 space } re 7 times
18. 1sc 4 times, { skip 4 st, [ 7hdc ] in the ch2 space, skip 4 st, 1sc 1 time } re 6 times, skip 4 st, [ 7hdc ] in the
ch2 space
19. Skip 3 st, 1sc 1 time, [ ch2, don’t skip any stitch, 1sc 8 times ] re 7 times
20. 1sc 1 time, { [ 1hdc, ch2, 1hdc ] in the ch2 space, 1sc 8 times } re 7 times
21. { [ 7dc ] in the ch2 space, skip 4 st, 1sc 1 time, skip 4 st } re 7 times, 1sc 4 times
22. [ 1sc 8 times, ch 2, don’t skip any stitch ] re 7 times, 1sc 4 times
23. { 1sc 8 times, [ 1dc, ch2, 1dc ] in the ch2 space } re 7 times, 1sc 4 times
24. 1sc 4 times, { skip 4 st, [ 9dc ] in the ch2 space, skip 4 st, 1sc 1 time } re 7 times, 1sc to the last st
st
25. BLO ( Back loop only ), [ 2sc in 1 ] in each st around ( The Front loop is for making lace later )
26. 1 dc in each st around
27. 1 dc in each st around
28. 1 dc in each st around
29. 1 dc in each st around, f/o, hide the tail
Lace
( Mango color )
1. Start from any stitch of the Front loop of Rnd# 24, 1sc in each st around, f/o, hide the tail
2. Start from any stitch of the Front loop of Rnd# 14, 1sc in each st around, f/o, hide the tail
Apron
( Mango color )
1. 1sc 6 times, ch 1 turn ( 6 )
2. [ 2sc in 1st ] 1 time, 1sc 4 times, [ 2sc in 1st ] 1 time, ch 1 turn ( 8 )
3. 1sc in each st, ch 1 turn ( 8 )
st st
4. [ 2sc in 1 ] 1 time, 1sc 6 times, [ 2sc in 1 ] 1 time, ch 1 turn ( 10 )
5. 1sc in each st, ch 1 turn ( 10 )
6. 1sc in each st, ch 1 turn ( 10 )
7. [ 2sc in 1st ] 1 time, 1sc 8 times, [ 2sc in 1st ] 1 time, ch 1 turn ( 12 )
8. 1sc in each st, ch 1 turn ( 12 )
st st
9. [ 2sc in 1 ] 1 time, 1sc 10 times, [ 2sc in 1 ] 1 time, ch 1 turn ( 14 )
10. 1sc in each st, ch 1 turn ( 14 )
11. BLO, 1sc in each st, ch 1 turn ( 14 ) ( Front loop is for making pocket )
12. 1sc in each st , ch 1 turn ( 14 )
13. 1sc in each st , don’t turn ( 14 )
14. 1sc in each st around the whole piece, f/o, hide the tail
15. Pocket : Start from the Front loop of Rnd# 10
( yellow )
A. 1sc 8 times, ch 1 turn ( 8 )
B. [ 2sc in 1st ] 1 time, 1sc 6 times, [ 2sc in 1st ] 1 time, ch 1 turn ( 10 )
C. 1sc in each st, ch 1 turn ( 10 )
D. 1sc in each st ( 10 ), f/o, leave tail to sew to the Apron
Collar
( Purple )
1. Sew up the back side first
2. Start from the First Row of the middle back side
3. FLO ( Front loop ), [ 2sc in 1st ] in each st around ( 80 )
4. 1hdc 6 times, 1dc 24 times, 1hdc 18 times, 1dc 24 times, 1hdc 8 times ( 80 ), f/o, hide the tail
5. ( Optional ) ( Yellow ) Start from the first row of back side, 1sc in each st around, f/o, hide the tail
Sleeve and hand
1. Right hand ( directly crochet on the right hole of the dress, pls mind the direction of the starting stitch )
( Purple ) Round#
A. Make a ring : 1sc 18 times ( 18 )
B. 1sc 18 times ( 18 )
C. [ 1sc + sc2tog ] re 6 times ( 12 )
D. ( 3 Rnd ) 1sc 12 times ( 12 )
E. [ 1sc + sc2tog ] re 4 times ( 8 )
F. ( 2 Rnd ) 1sc 8 times ( 8 )
G. 1sc 8 times ( 8 ), change to white yarn at the last st
( White )
H. BLO, 1sc 8 times ( 8 ) ( The Front loop is for making sleeve edge )
I. Sl st 4 times, 1hdc 4 times ( 8 )
J. ( 5 Rnd ) 1sc 8 times ( 8 )
K. [ 1sc 2 times + sc2tog ] re 2 times ( 6 )
L. ( 3 Rnd ) 1sc 6 times ( 6 )
M. [ 2sc in 1st ] re 6 times ( 12 )
N. 1sc 12 times ( 12 sc )
O. Finger : Divided into 5 stitches & 7 stitches
- 5 stitches : 1sc each for 3 rows ( 5 ), f/o, close the opening, hide the tail
- 7 stitches : 1sc each for 4 rows ( 7 ) , f/o, close the opening, hide the tail
P. Sleeve side : Start from Front Loop of the edge of purple,
- FLO, [ 2sc in 1st ] re 8 times ( 16 ),
- 1sc in each st around ( 16 ), f/o, hide the tail
2. Left hand ( directly crochet on the left hole of the dress, pls mind the direction of the starting stitch )
( Purple ) Round#
A. Make a ring : 1sc 18 times ( 18 )
B. 1sc 18 times ( 18 )
C. [ 1sc + sc2tog ] re 6 times ( 12 )
D. ( 3 Rnd ) 1sc 12 times ( 12 )
E. [ 1sc + sc2tog ] re 4 times ( 8 )
F. ( 2 Rnd ) 1sc 8 times ( 8 )
G. 1sc 8 times ( 8 ), change to white yarn at the last st
( White )
H. BLO, 1sc 8 times ( 8 ) ( The Front loop is for making sleeve edge )
I. Sl st 4 times, 1hdc 4 times ( 8 )
J. ( 5 Rnd ) 1sc 8 times ( 8 )
K. [ 1sc 2 times + sc2tog ] re 2 times ( 6 )
L. ( 3 Rnd ) 1sc 6 times ( 6 )
M. [ 2sc in 1st ] re 6 times ( 12 )
N. 1sc 12 times ( 12 sc )
O. Finger : Divided into 5 stitches & 7 stitches
- 5 stitches : 1sc each for 3 rows ( 5 ), f/o, close the opening, hide the tail
- 7 stitches : 1sc each for 4 rows ( 7 ) , f/o, close the opening, hide the tail
P. Sleeve side : Start from Front Loop of the edge of purple,
- FLO, [ 2sc in 1st ] re 8 times ( 16 ),
- 1sc in each st around ( 16 ), f/o, hide the tail
Q. ( Optional ) We can also put soft wire in both hands
Long Ribs ( make 3 pcs )
( White, 1mm yarn or thinner yarn )
1. Ring ( 5 sc )
2. ( 18 Rnd ) 1sc 5 times ( 5 )
3. F/o, sew to the Top of the dress ( Front side ), one by one
Short Rib ( 1 pc )
( White, 1mm yarn or thinner yarn )
1. Ring ( 5 sc )
2. ( 7 Rnd ) 1sc 5 times ( 5 )
3. F/o, sew to the three long ribs
Belt
( Pink )
1. Ch 17, start from the 2nd st of the hook
2. 1sc 16 times ( 16 ), f/o, leave tail to sew to her waist, close the opening at the back side
Leg ( 2 pcs )
Round#
( Black )
nd
1. Ch 9, start from the 2 stitch of the hook
2. 1sc 8 times, ( the very last st ) [ 3sc in 1st ] 1 time at the corner, ( to the opposite side ) 1sc 8 times, ( the
last st )[ 3sc in 1st ] 1 time at the corner ( 22 )
3. BLO, 1sc 22 times ( 22 )
4. 1sc 4 times, [ sc2tog ] 2 times, [ sc 3 tog ] 1 time, [ sc2tog ] 2 times, 1sc 4 times, [ sc 3 tog ] 1 time ( 14 )
5. 1sc 3 times, [ sc2tog ] 1 time, [ sc 4 tog ] 1 time, [ sc2tog ] 1 time, 1sc 3 times ( 9 ), fill cotton in the foot
6. ~ 13. ( 8 Rnd ) 1sc in each st ( 9 )
14. 1sc in each st ( 9 ), change to white yarn at last st
( White )
15. BLO, 1sc in each st ( 9 )
16. ~19. ( 4 Rnd ) 1sc in each st ( 9 )
20. 1sc 1 time, Sl st 4 times, 1sc 4 times ( 9 )
21. 1hdc 1 time, 1sc 4 times, 1hdc 4 times ( 9 )
22. [ 1sc 2 times + 2sc ] Re 3 times ( 12 )
23. ~32. ( 10 Rnd ) 1sc in each st ( 12 )
33. 1sc in each st ( 12 sc ), f/o, fill soft wire in leg, hide the tail, wait to join another leg
34. Make another leg, don’t cut the yarn of the second leg, then 1sc 6 times to the middle of inside
1. Join two legs :
Flatten the legs, mark the join stitch as pictures above
Don’t cut the yarn of the second leg, then 1sc 6 times to the middle inside
No need to exactly join at the exact stitch, relax! Just 1sc 1 time to join the legs from middle of
inside
After join the right leg, start a new round from this stitch
Crochet a full circle, 1sc 24 times [ 12 st ( right ) + 12 st ( left ) ]
( Body start )
( White )
2. 1sc in each st around ( 24 )
3. 1sc in each st around ( 24 )
4. 1sc in each st around ( 24 )
5. BLO, [ sc2tog ] re 12 times ( 12 ), fill cotton in the leg and butt
6. ~21. ( 16 Rnd ) 1sc in each st around ( 12 )
22. 1sc in each st around ( 12 ), fill soft wire or pipe in the spine will be firmer
21. Put on the Dress, fix the ribs to the spine by sewing a few stitches, fill a few cotton in the dress ( belly )
( Keep crochet the neck and head )
( White )
22. 1sc in each st around ( 12 )
23. 1sc in each st around ( 12 )
24. 1sc in each st around ( 12 )
25. 1sc in each st around ( 12 ), fill soft wires in the neck, ( Optional ) Put on the Necklace
26. [ 3sc in 1st ] re 12 times ( 36 )
27. 1sc in each st around ( 36 )
28. 1sc in each st around ( 36 )
29. ( White ) 1sc 20 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 36 )
30. ( White ) 1sc 20 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 36 )
31. ( White ) 1sc 20 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 36 )
32. ( White ) 1sc 20 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 36 )
33. ( White ) [ 3sc in 1st ] re 4 times, 1sc 12 times, [ 3sc in 1st ] re 4 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 52 )
34. ( White ) [ 1sc + 2sc ] re 6 times, 1sc 12 times, [ 1sc + 2sc ] re 6 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 64 )
35. ( White ) 1sc 48 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 64 )
36. ( White ) 1sc 48 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 64 )
37. ( White ) 1sc 48 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 64 )
38. ( White ) [ sc2tog + 1sc ] re 6 times, 1sc 12 times, [ sc2tog + 1sc ] re 6 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 52 )
39. ( White ) 1sc 36 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 52 )
40. ( White ) [ 1sc + sc2tog ] re 4 times, 1sc 12 times, [ 1sc + sc2tog ] re 4 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 44 )
41. ( White ) 1sc 28 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 44 )
42. ( White ) 1sc 28 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 44 )
43. ( White ) 1sc 28 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 44 )
44. ( White ) 1sc 28 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 44 )
45. ( White ) [ 1sc 5 times + sc2tog ] re 4 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 40 )
46. ( White ) 1sc 24 times, ( Black ) 1sc 16 times ( 40 sc ), cut the white yarn
( Black only )
47. BLO, [ 1sc 8 times + sc2tog ] re 4 times ( 36 )
48. [ 1sc 4 times + sc2tog ] re 6 times ( 30 ) , fill cotton in the head
49. [ 1sc 3 times + sc2tog ] re 6 times ( 24 )
50. [ 1sc 2 times + sc2tog ] re 6 times ( 18 ) , fill cotton in the head
51. [ 1sc 1 time + sc2tog ] re 6 times ( 12 ) , fill cotton in the head, f/o, close the opening, hide the tail
Hair
( Black )
1. Cut 40 cm Black yarn x 120 pcs, we have about 60 st to grow hair, each st tie up 2~3 pcs black yarns
Use Cardboard ( 20cm ) to wrap the yarns then cut off from one side, then we can have 40cm yarns
2. Along with the line as pictures with following, then tie the Black yarns up, each stitch with 2~3 pcs black
yarns ( if your yarn is thicker, then tie 2 pcs yarns ), along with the edge of all black st
3. Same way to tie up the yarns to the second layer of TOP of the head, then glue only second layer yarns to
the back of the head to cover the back head
4. Cut 40 cm Gray yarn x 9 pcs, tie up to the front end of the black edge, pls refer to the position as pictures
5. Divide the hair into two layers, tie up the upper layer, hide the tail hair into the upper hair
6. Split the lower hair into two strands, tie up with purple ribbon or yarns
7. Twist one side hair with ribbon tightly, tie up with black yarn.
8. Pull the braid to the other side, then tie up by black yarn
9. Twist the other side hair with ribbon tightly, then tie up with black yarn again.
10. Turn the hair strands up, then hide the tail into the middle area
11. Fix hair to the head with a pin or clip, hide short hair into the braid
Nose
1. Cut 1 pc Black Fabric ( Width : 1.5 cm , Length : 1 cm ), then trim to heart shape
2. Glue to the face
Mouth
1. Cut 1 pc Red Fabric ( Width : 1.5 cm , Length : 3.5 cm ), then trim the shape of the mouth
2. Cut 1 pc Black Fabric ( Width : 1.2 cm , Length : 3 cm ), then trim the shape of the mouth
3. Cut 2 pcs White fabric ( Width : 0.5 cm, Length : 3 cm ) , trim to Teeth shape, then glue and align the
mouth line
4. Glue to the face as pictures with following
Eyes ( 2 sets )
1. Cut 2 pcs Black Fabric ( Width : 2 cm , Length : 2.5 cm ), then trim the angle to Obtuse angle
( No need to be perfect! Just relax~ )
2. Cut 2 pcs Purple Fabric ( Width : 1.5 cm , Length : 1.5 cm ), then trim the shape to circle
3. Glue the Black square and purple circle to the face, pls refer to the position with above pictures
4. Cut 1 pcs White Fabric ( Width : 1.5 cm , Length : 1.5 cm ), then trim the shape to half circle
5. Glue the White half circle to the purple circle
6. Use Black yarn to sew the Eyelashes, then use Silver yarn to outline the eyes
7. Glue the safety eyes ( 0.8 mm ) to the white half circle
Ear ring ( Optional ) Put on the ear ring
We completed Imelda, a funny work!
Hope you enjoy this project~ I love Coco very much~ ^_^ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you~
