A small crochet grey Totoro. This is the smaller, revised version that fits better with the amigurumi catbus. Patterns all available for free.
Catbus pattern here
Blue Totoro pattern here
I also have a slightly larger grey Totoro pattern here Scroll down this page for the pattern pictured above.
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
2tog = 2 stitches together
ch1 = chain one
sl st = slip stitch
f/o = finish off
What I used to make Totoro:
grey bulky yarn
cream color or off white worsted weight yarn medium #4
5.00 mm hook
3.75 mm hook (tummy piece)
Pieces of Felt (eyes)
4.5 mm black safety eyes (glued in place)
yarn needle
hot glue
Special notes: I worked in continuous rounds with a 5.00 mm hook and bulky yarn. I used the same pattern as I did for the Blue Totoro and the size difference comes from the bulky yarn. I put the face and the eyes in after the doll was stuffed and sewn closed, view video here.
I couldn't decide if I liked the whiskers so I ended up removing them
view a video for extra help with this doll here
Body:
with grey bulky yarn and 5.00 mm hook
1) magic circle with 6sc (6)
2) 3sc in the first st, 1sc next 2st, 3sc in next st, 1sc in next 2st (10)
3) 1sc in next 4st then 2sc in next st, repeat (12)
4) 1sc in next 2st then 2sc in next st, repeat (16)
5) 1sc in each st
6) 1sc in next 3st then 2sc in next st, repeat (20)
7) 1sc in next 3st then 2sc in next st, repeat (25)
8-13) 1sc in each st for 6 rows
14) 1sc in next 3st then 2tog, repeat (20)
15) 1sc in next 3st then 2tog, repeat (16)
start stuffing. Shape as you stuff. This little guy needs lots of help to be shaped so take your time and it helps to look at a picture of the actual character. Push the stuffing towards the sides of the head, stretching out and shaping the head as you stuff. The belly and bottom of the body will be stuffed more after two more rows
16) 1sc in next 2st then 2tog, repeat (12)
17) 1sc then 2tog, repeat (8)
stuff some more. Push stuffing towards the sides and around the bottom of Totoro to make his shape more fat at the bottom.Take your time to stuff properly and you will be happier with the results. If you have trouble getting the shape right then please view the video tutorial here
18) 2tog 3 times then f/o. Use a yarn needle to close up any remaining gap then hide yarn tail inside body
Tummy: with worsted weight cream color yarn and a 3.75 mm hook
1) magic circle with 5sc (6)
2) 2sc in each st (12)
3) 1sc in next st, 2sc in next st, repeat (18)
4) 1sc in next 2st, 2sc in next st, repeat (24)
5) 1sc in next 3st, 2sc in next st, repeat (30)
6) 1sc in next 4st, 2sc in next st, repeat (36)
7) 1sc in each st
sl st into next st and f/o leaving long tail for sewing.
Use a yarn needle and grey yarn to put in the markings in as pictured. Sew tummy to body when done. The top edge of the tummy should be sewn at the top edge of the 7th row of Totoro's body and the bottom will wrap a bit under the body. Hide yarn tails in body
ARMS: with grey bulky yarn and 5.00 mm hook
1) magic circle with 6sc (6)
2) 1sc in next st, 2sc in next st, repeat (9)
3-5) 1sc in each for 3 rows
6) ch1 and turn, 1sc in next 4st
do not stuff arms.
f/o leaving long tail for sewing. Sew the top flat part of the arm to the top of the 9th row of Totoro's body, (count rings from magic circle on top of the head). Hide yarn tails in body
EARS: with grey bulky yarn and 5.00 mm hook
1) magic circle with 5sc (5)
2) 1sc in each st
3) 1sc in next st, 2sc in next st, repeat (7)
4) 1sc in each st
do not stuff ears
sl st into next st and f/o leaving long tail for sewing. It is easier to pin the ears in place then sew them in once you are happy with the placement. Hide yarn tails in body when done.
Tail:with grey bulky yarn and 5.00 mm hook
1) magic circle with 5sc (5)
2) 1sc in each st
3) 2sc in each st (10)
4) 1sc in next st, 2sc in next st, repeat (15)
5) 1sc in each st
6) 1sc then 2tog, repeat (10)
sl st into next st and f/o leaving long tail for sewing.
Stuff tail. It is easier to pin the tail in place then sew it permanently in place. Hide yarn tail in body.
FACE: see video here
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