Sunday, May 07, 2006

Stewie Griffin Doll

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Materials:
Small amounts of worsted yarn in red, yellow, off-white (flesh-tone), black, and white
US5 (3.75mm) double-pointed needles
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
22sts by 30rows = 4in (10cm) in stst on US5 (3.75mm)

Finished Size:
About 6in (15cm) tall

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Pattern:
Body:
Using red yarn, CO 24. Dist to 3 dpns and join to work in the rnd. Knit 5 rnds.
Rnd 6: k3 with red, join yellow and k3 yellow, twist yarns to catch red strand, k3 yellow, twist yarns, k3 red, twist, k3 red, twist, k3 yellow, twist, k3 yellow, twist, k3 red, twist.
Rep Rnd 6 four more times. Make sure to keep your floats loose so fabric doesn't pucker.
Rnd 11: k3 red, twist, k21 yellow.
Cut red strand, leaving a tail long enough to weave in later.
Rnd 12: Knit all yellow.
Rnd 13: With yellow k4, k2tog, ssk, k8, k2tog, ssk, k4 - 20 sts.
Rnd 14: k3, k2tog, ssk, k6, k2tog, ssk, k3 - 16 sts.
Rnd 15: k2, k2tog, ssk, k4, k2tog, ssk, k2 - 12 sts.
Rnd 16: k1, k2tog, ssk, k2, k2tog, ssk, k1 - 8 sts.
Head:
Rnd 17: Join off-white and knit one rnd.
Rnd 18: k1, m1, (k2, m1) 3 times, k1 - 12 sts.
Rnd 19: (k2, m1) twice, k4, (m1, k2) twice - 16 sts.
Rnd 20: k3, m1, k2, m1, k6, m1, k2, m1, k3 - 20 sts.
Rnd 21: k4, m1, k2, m1, k8, m1, k2, m1, k4 - 24 sts.
Rnd 22: k5, m1, k2, m1, k10, m1, k2, m1, k5 - 28 sts.
Cont inc’ing in this manner, 2 sts on each side of head every rnd, until...
Rnd 30: k13, m1, k2, m1, k26, m1, k2, m1, k13 - 60 sts.
Rnds 31-34: Knit even.
Rnd 35: k13, k2tog, ssk, k26, k2tog, ssk, k13 - 56 sts.
Rnd 36: k12, k2tog, ssk, k24, k2tog, ssk, k12 - 52 sts.
Rnd 37: k11, k2tog, ssk, k22, k2tog, ssk, k11 - 48 sts.
Rnd 38: k10, k2tog, ssk, k20, k2tog, ssk, k10 - 44 sts.
Cont dec’ing in this manner, 2 sts on each side of head every rnd, until only 4 sts rem. Cut yarn, thread end through rem sts, pull tight, tie off, weave in ends. (I actually don't weave in any ends because they'll be on the inside anyway, but you can if you want.) Stuff head firmly. Using off-white yarn, cinch the points of the football to create ears. Using black yarn, embroider ears, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and mouth. For comparison, you can use the above photo of my finished product or another picture of Stewie with the facial expression of your choice. Lightly stuff body. Right Leg:
Using 3 dpns and red yarn, pick up 12 sts (4 sts on each needle) along lower edge of right side of body, starting from bottom center back (original slip knot) and ending at bottom center front. Join to work in the rnd.
Rnd 1-3: Knit.
Rnd 4: Join white and knit one rnd. Cut red, leaving a tail to weave in.
Rnd 5: With white k9, (m1, k1) 3 times - 15sts.
Rnds 6-8: Knit.
Rnd 9: k8, k2tog, k3, ssk - 13 sts.
Rnd 10: (k2tog) 5 times, k1, ssk - 7 sts.
Knit 2 more sts. Stuff body more firmly and stuff leg. Graft rem sts tog.
Left Leg:
Using 3 dpns and red yarn, pick up 12 sts (4 sts on each needle) along lower edge of left side of body, starting from bottom center front and ending at bottom center back. Join to work in the rnd.
Rnds 1-3: Knit.
Rnd 4: Join white and knit one rnd. Cut red, leaving a tail to weave in.
Rnd 5: (k1, m1) 3 times, k9 - 15 sts.
Rnds 6-8: Knit.
Rnd 9: k2tog, k3, ssk, k8 - 13 sts.
Rnd 10: k2tog, k1, (ssk) 5 times - 7 sts.
Knit 3 more sts. Stuff leg. Graft rem sts tog.
Right Arm:
Using 3 dpns and yellow yarn, pick up 10 sts (4 sts on first needle, 2 sts on second, 4 sts on third) in a circle on right shoulder, starting at the armpit and working clockwise. Join to work in the rnd. Knit 5 rnds in yellow. Join off-white and cut yellow, leaving a tail to weave in. Knit 2 rnds in off-white.
Rnd 8: k4, (m1, k1) twice, m1, k4 - 13 sts.
Rnds 9-10: Knit.
Rnd 11: k4, ssk, k1, k2tog, k4 - 11 sts. These incs and decs should make a bump for the thumb.
Rnd 12: Knit.
Stuff arm. Graft rem sts tog.
Left Arm:
Using 3 dpns and yellow yarn, pick up 10 sts (4 sts on first needle, 2 sts on second, 4 sts on third) in a circle on left shoulder, starting at the armpit and working clockwise. Work exactly the same as the Right Arm. Stuff arm. Graft remaining sts tog.
Finishing:
Using black yarn, embroider fingers. Using red yarn, duplicate stitch suspenders.

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