Wee Bits Basic Body Pattern

The basic pattern from head to foot is about 5.5 inches tall. The Wee Bits are a series of patterns where we use one body pattern but can make different characters just by changing the ears and tails and adding other parts.

UPDATE: Please note I have made a pattern name change from Wee Ones to Wee Bits. After I published the video tutorial with the name Wee Ones, I found a pattern series called the Wee Ones done with knitting. I don't feel right keeping a name that was already in use even if it was knitted so Wee Bits it is!




Koala
Bear, Frog and Bunny
Moose
Fox
Unicorn

Scroll down this page for the wee ones basic pattern.

Supplies:
Worsted weight yarn in any color. I used Red Heart Comfort.
for the same size wee ones as pictured use a 3.75 mm to a 4.0 mm hook
blunt end yarn needle for sewing
scissors
100% polyester stuffing
you can use felt, buttons, a french knot or paint eyes on. I used 7.5mm safety eyes that I glued in after the doll was done.
Please note that different animals will have the eyes placed on different rows. Some are in between the 7th and 8th row and some are in between the 8th and 9th row. All with 5 or 6 visible stitches holes between them.






Abbreviations:
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet - used for thumbs only
ch1 = chain one
sl st = slip stitch
2tog = crochet 2 stitches together
f/o = finish off

In the video tutorial I show how to crochet each row, how to stuff and shape, and also how to sew the parts together. The video follows along with the order of the written pattern. Click here for the video.

Head and Body:
1) magic circle with 6sc (6)
2) 2sc in each st (12)
3) 1sc then 2sc in next st (18)
4) 1sc in next 2st then 2sc in next st (24)
5) 1sc in next 5st then 2sc in next st (28)
6-11) 1sc in each st for 6 rows
12) 1sc in next 5st then 2tog (24)
13) 1sc in next 2st then 2tog (18)
14) 1sc then 2tog (12)
15) 1sc then 2sc in next st (18)
16) 1sc in next 2st then 2sc in next st (24)
17-20) 1sc in each st for 4 rows
stuff head, shape while stuffing
21) 1sc in next 2st then 2tog (18)
22) 1sc then 2tog (12)
stuff body, make sure to stuff more into the head and neck area as needed.
23) 1sc in next 2st then 2tog (9)
f/o leaving a tail for sewing. Weave in and out of the remaining st and pull tight to close. Be sure to add in more stuffing as needed before you close the gap. Knot off and hide yarn tail in body.


Below are instructions for both a leg with a foot or a straight leg no foot. I've done this so those of you who find it too frustrating to decrease so close together can just make a leg with no decreases. The leg with the foot isn't difficult but if you're new to crochet you might find it too awkward to decrease in small rounds.

Legs With Feet:
1) magic circle with 6sc (6)
2) 2sc in each st (12)
3) 1sc in each st for 1 row
4) 2tog twice then 1sc in next 8st (10)
5) 2tog twice then 1sc in next 6st (8)
6-8) 1sc in each st for 3 rows
sl st and f/o leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff and shape foot. Use the back end of a pencil, push it into the heel and pull the front of the foot with your fingers. You should see more of a foot shape now. Stuff the foot, very lightly stuff the leg. View the video if you have troubles shaping the foot

Straight Legs, No Feet:
1) magic circle with 7sc (7)
2-7) 1sc in each st for 6 rows
sl st next st and f/o leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff very lightly.

Arms:
1) magic circle with 6sc (6)
2-7) 1sc in each st for 6 rows
sl st next st and f/o and leave a tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

ASSEMBLY:
In the video tutorial the assembly section starts here
1) sew on the arms. The arms are right under the head, whip stitched around the 16th row.
2) sew the legs to the body. Pin both legs on first to make sure you are leaving room for the 2nd leg. You can remove the 2nd leg while you sew on the first. Please view the video if you have troubles with this part.












Now you are done the basic body you can make your own character or scroll back up to the top for the links to the patterns I have available.

I hope you enjoyed the pattern!
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