Let’s get everyone in an outer space frame of mind for the Rocket Nap Buddy Crochet Along. Today I have the Astronaut Cuddler Doll which will go perfectly with your Rocket. Do you have a budding young astronaut in your family? Space-obsessed children will love receiving these gifts for Christmas.
fsc = foundation single crochet YouTube Tutorial: https://youtube.com/shorts/dxshFtoBo7I?feature=share
- Insert your hook into the top of both loops from the last stitch made.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull through the first loop.
- Yarn over and pull through both.
Finished toy measures approximately 14” tall x 8” wide
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
3 oz. MC
¾ oz. CC
5 yards flesh color
1 yard red or pink (for mouth)
Size G (4.00 mm) crochet hook
Fiberfil
Yarn needle
Plastic eyes
Appliques
Directions:
FRONT:
Row 1: With CC yarn, ch 33, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (32 sc).
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec 1 st (sc 2 tog) each end (30 sc).
Row 7: Repeat Row 6 (28 sc). Fasten off CC.
Row 8: Turn, sk first 2 sts, attach MC in 3rd st, ch 1, sc across to last 2 sts. Leave these 2 sts unworked (24 sc).
Rows 9-22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. At end of Row 22, attach CC yarn, ch 5.
Row 23: Turn, sc in 2nd ch and next 3 ch. Switch to MC, sc in each st. At end of row, switch to CC and, fsc 4 times (32 sc).
Rows 24-25: Ch 1, turn, CC sc in 4 sts, MC sc in next 24 sts, CC sc in 4 sts. At end of Row 25, fasten off CC.
Row 26: Ch 1, turn, MC inc in first st, sc in next 30 sts, inc in last st (34 sc).
Rows 27-28: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in first 5 sts, CC sc in next 24 sts, MC sc in last 5 sts. Fasten off CC at end of Row 28.
Rows 29-35: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in each st.
Row 36: Ch 1, turn, dec 1 st each end (32 sc).
Rows 37-40: Repeat Row 36 (24 sc at end of Row 40).
Row 41: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 5 sts, CC sc in next 10 sts, MC sc in next 5 sts, dec (22 sc). Fasten off CC.
Row 42: Ch 1, turn, sl st across first 5 sts, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sts, inc in next st, leave remaining sts unworked (12 sc).
Rows 43-44: Ch 1, turn, inc 1 st each end of row (16 sc at end of Row 44).
Row 45: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, MC sc next 4 sts, flesh sc in next 6 sts, MC sc in next 4 sts, inc in last st (18 sc).
Row 46: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in first 5 sts, flesh sc in next 8 sts, MC sc in last 5 sts.
Rows 47-49: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in first 4 sts, flesh sc in next 10 sts, MC sc in last 4 sts.
Row 50: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in first 5 sts, flesh sc in next 8 sts, MC sc in last 5 sts.
Row 51: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in first 6 sts, flesh sc in next 6 sts, MC sc in last 6 sts. Fasten off flesh.
Rows 52-56: Ch 1, turn, dec 1 st each end (8 sc at end of Row 56). Fasten off MC.
BACK:
Repeat Rows 1-44 of Front.
Row 45: Repeat Row 43 (18 sc).
Rows 46-51: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Rows 52-56: Ch 1, turn, dec 1 st each end (8 sc at end of Row 56). Fasten off MC.
ASSEMBLY:
With wrong sides together, attach CC at top of boots. Sc through both thicknesses, changing colors as needed to maintain color scheme. Continue around entire astronaut (stuffing as you go) and join with sl st in first st of edging.
Following lines on the photo, sew through all thicknesses with corresponding color of yarn. Pants seam runs from bottom of shoes to Row 30. Arm seams run from bottom of gloves to Row 36.
Glue on (or sew on) eye. If making for a child under 3 years old, embroider on eyes and buttons or use nontoxic fabric paint. Add appliques as desired or decorate with fabric paint. Weave in all ends.
PDF download (including color-coded charts) is available here: Astronaut Cuddler Toy Crochet Pattern
There’s also a version available for the Addi Express Knitting Machine: Astronaut Doll Pattern for Addi King Knitting Machine
Rocket Nap Buddy CAL
The schedule is set for the next Crochet Along – Rocket Nap Buddy CAL will begin on September 26. The project is made of 5 parts which will all be posted on the blog (see the calendar below).
We’re also going to have several opportunities for participants to win a prize – Nap Buddy Crochet Patterns Ebook containing seven truly unique Nap Buddy patterns along with one that also gives instructions for an adult size.
- The first person to post a photo of the completed project on the Rocket Nap Buddy album in My Fingers Fly Facebook Group will win a free copy of the Nap Buddy Crochet Patterns Ebook. You can join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/875538646117910
- Join the Facebook Group CAL – Crochet A Long who will be hosting the CAL along with My Fingers Fly and offering another free Nap Buddy Ebook for the first photo of the finished Rocket Nap Buddy. You can join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/668646249929007
- The first person to post a completed project to Ravelry will also receive a free copy of the Nap Buddy Ebook. All subsequent projects posted to Ravelry will receive a coupon for one free Nap Buddy pattern from my Ravelry shop. There are 7 designs to choose from!
- From September 26 to October 10, all seven Nap Buddy patterns along with the Nap Buddy Ebook will be 50% off for all participants.
- Prizes are limited to one per participant.
Rocket Nap Buddy Crochet Along
If you would like to participate in this Crochet Along, please be sure to sign up to receive notifications of when each step of the CAL is published.
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Materials you will need:
Worsted weight yarn
21 oz. Navy Blue
9 oz. White
2 oz. Gray
13 yards Baby Blue
Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
18” zipper
Foam interfacing
Appliques (as desired)
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