┌(┌(^q^)┐ Homoo~~ Free Amigurumi Pattern

CWT 33 is coming up this weekend~~~ Lots of Hobbit doujins to buy!!

So my inner homoo is totally on rampage, and she (?) felt the need to come to life. Just so it happens, I've got loads of white yarn (you can never have too much white or black, so I always get 10 skeins at a time XD), hence my latest creation.

I'm going to sew a hair clip on its belly so I can wear it on my head~~

Below is the pattern for you to make your very own Homoo~ Enjoy!

Materials:

size 4mm hook

Worsted weight yarn: (in 50g skeins) white*2, black*1, color of backpack (of your choice)*1

Stuffing 

22~24 gauge wire

yarn needle

Pattern

Body
Rnd 1: In white, 6 sc in magic circle (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around (18)
Rnd 4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around (24)
Rnd 5: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around (30)
Rnd 6: *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around (36)
Rnd 7: *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around (42)
Rnd 8: *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around (48)
Rnd 9: *sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around (54)
Rnd 10: sc in each sc around (54)
Rnd 11~30: repeat rnd 10
Rnd 31: *sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog* repeat around (48)
Rnd 32: sc in each sc around (48)
Rnd 33: *sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog* repeat around (42)
Rnd 34: *sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog* repeat around (36)
Rnd 35: *sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog* repeat around (30)
Rnd 36: *sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog* repeat around (24)
Rnd 37: *sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog* repeat around (18)
Rnd 38: *sc in next sc, sc2tog* repeat around (12)
Rnd 39: sc2tog around (6)
Stuff and sew opening shut

Legs (make 4)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic circle (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 3: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around (15)
Rnd 4&5: sc in each sc around (15)
Rnd 6: *sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog* repeat around (12)
Rnd 7: *sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog* repeat around (9)
Rnd 8: sc in each sc around (9)
Rnd 9~34: repeat rnd 8

measure 4 pieces of wire twice the length of the legs. Fold each piece in half, then insert into rows 15 and 26, where you want the legs to be. Twist the ends of the wires together.
Put wire inside the legs before sewing on the legs. The bend to shape as desired.

With black, embroider expression onto face.

Backpack
Body
Rnd 1: ch 13, sc in 2nd chain from hook. sc in next 10 sc, 3 sc in next sc. Turn to work in the back loops on the opposite side if the chains. sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc
Rnd 2: sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, then sc next 11 sc, sc in next sc
Rnd 3: sc in each sc around, working in back loops only
Rnd 4: sc in each sc around
repeat rnd 4 until desired length of bag.

Flap
Row 1: (cont. from body) sc in next 15 sc, turn
Row 2: ch 1, sc across
Row 3~4: repeat row 2
Row 5: sc2tog, sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn
Row 6: sc in each sc across
repeat rows 5&6 until flap is desired shape.
sc to the middle two sc, chain 8 to make a loop, sc in the rest of the sc.
You can sew a button on, or crochet a small sphere for the loop to close over to keep the bag closed.

Straps
Row 1: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 sc
Row 2: sc across (3)
repeat row 2 until it is the right length.


Let me know if there are any problems or suggestions with this pattern. Have fun making your own homoo~

Amigurumi Hair Tutorial- Pigtails

So this is a tutorial of how I make the hair of my crocheted dolls. There are many ways to apply hair to dolls, this is the method that works best for me, so don't go telling me that I'm 'doing it wrong'.

Okay, so first you'll want to figure out the hairstyle you want your doll to have. In this tutorial I'm using my Hatsune Miku doll's pigtails as an example.

So for Miku's hair, I'll divide everything into three sections: the bangs, and the two pigtails.

I use marking chalk to mark out her hairline for the bangs. Then another line right behind it, which is where the roots of all the rest of the hair will go.

This is the back of the head. Mark out the red lines for reference. The blue 'X' is where I want the pigtails to be.

I prefer starting with the bangs. Measure the length you want the hair to be (I always add 1cm just to be on the safe side), and cut a piece four times that length.

Insert your crochet hook to the stitch you want to knot your hair on.

Fold the yarn in half twice, and pull through the stitch. (as shown above)

Thread the ends of the yarn through the loop and pull tight. Continue to work along the lines.

Here's how she looks after her bangs are knotted on. I then cut the ends and sectioned it off according to her hairstyle.

Repeat the process on the back of the head, knotting along the lines you've marked.

Remember, because you're tying the hair up later, you'll need to keep the length in mind. When measuring the length of hair, remember to measure from 'the marked line' to the 'X', then to wherever you want the hair to fall (in Miku's case, around her ankles). 

Once done, pull the hair into pigtails and secure. I use a strand of the same colored yarn to tie each pigtail up.

Back of the head after tying hair in place.

Last but not least, styling! I use the strongest hair wax I can get my hands on to style my dolls. Do NOT use glue, it leaves a yucky film over the yarn and makes it look like your doll has a really bad case of dandruffs. 

You can also use embroidery thread instead of yarn for much finer hair.

Feel free to leave a comment if there are any questions or suggestions~ =)

Kamenashi Kazuya 1582 amigurumi

Today is Kamenashi Kazuya's birthday!! Happy birthday, dear Kame-chan ヽ(*⌒∇⌒*)ﾉ

I didn't have time to make something for the occasion, unfortunately, not even for a short one-shot on fanfiction. Instead I'll post something I made two summers ago.

One of my favorite songs by Kame is 1582, a song about the story of Oda Nobunaga and Nōhime. In the stunning stage performance of this song he portrayed the two roles perfectly. See the video for the amazing performance:

I loved it so much that I made an amigurumi based on his outfit in the performance.

This is the photo I referenced from the most, but I still watched the DVD a billion times and went through countless galleries before I came up with a design. (Not that I'm complaining XD)

The kimono was a pain in the neck to figure out. I decided against crocheting it since I wanted a flowing texture, so I hand-sewn the whole thing instead. The clothes are all removable, so that they can be maneuvered into the different styles worn in the concert.

Here's the result: 

I even made the jewelry he wore at the time. Then I sprayed a bit of Burberry Weekend for Men (the perfume Kame wore at that time) on him. He now lives with my dear friend Joyce, who was the one to introduce me to KAT-TUN and got me to fall in love with them in the first place.

I hope I find time to make the rest of KT, I'm itching to start on Ueda Tatsuya in the Rabbit or Wolf  concert outfit <3

Anyway, Happy 27th Birthday, dear Kame-chan~ XOXO