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Lucky Tiger Doll

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StyleYarnColor
Nafu Tiger doll - High Risk Red VersionHandcrafted No.2 Knit Thread
04#High Risk Red yarn color04#High Risk Red x 2
4-Ply Combed Cotton & Acrylic Fibre Hand Knitting Yarn
06#Bright White yarn color06#Bright White x 1
09#Aspen Gold yarn color09#Aspen Gold x 1
51#High Risk Red yarn color51#High Risk Red x 1
57#Victoria Blue yarn color57#Victoria Blue x 1
Nafu Tiger doll - Aspen Gold VersionHandcrafted No.2 Knit Thread
15#Aspen Gold yarn color15#Aspen Gold x 2
4-Ply Combed Cotton & Acrylic Fibre Hand Knitting Yarn
06#Bright White yarn color06#Bright White x 1
09#Aspen Gold yarn color09#Aspen Gold x 1
51#High Risk Red yarn color51#High Risk Red x 1
57#Victoria Blue yarn color57#Victoria Blue x 1

Nafu Tiger doll - High Risk Red Version

Handcrafted No.2 Knit Thread
04#High Risk Red yarn color04#High Risk Red x 2
4-Ply Combed Cotton & Acrylic Fibre Hand Knitting Yarn
06#Bright White yarn color06#Bright White x 1
09#Aspen Gold yarn color09#Aspen Gold x 1
51#High Risk Red yarn color51#High Risk Red x 1
57#Victoria Blue yarn color57#Victoria Blue x 1

Nafu Tiger doll - Aspen Gold Version

Handcrafted No.2 Knit Thread
15#Aspen Gold yarn color15#Aspen Gold x 2
4-Ply Combed Cotton & Acrylic Fibre Hand Knitting Yarn
06#Bright White yarn color06#Bright White x 1
09#Aspen Gold yarn color09#Aspen Gold x 1
51#High Risk Red yarn color51#High Risk Red x 1
57#Victoria Blue yarn color57#Victoria Blue x 1

The handcrafted measurements may have an error of 1 to 2 cm. 
Due to variations in individual tension, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials: 4-Ply Combed Cotton & Acrylic Fibre Hand Knitting Yarn Tool:2.00 mm Crochet Hook
Materials: Handcrafted No.2 Knit Thread Tool:3.50 mm Crochet Hook

ABBREVIATIONS

MRadjustable magic ring
(...)×6crochet item in the parentheses six times
XX stitch single crochet
V =  sc2-in-12 single crochets into the same stitch
CHchain
[...]in the same stitch
A = sc2toginvisible single crochet 2 stitches together
turnturn the piece
RRound
Thalf double crochet
Fdouble crochet
Dao2start in 2nd CH from the hook
HRow
Kskip
Sslip stitch
FW = dc3-in-13 double crochets into the same stitch

Note: 1. This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 
2. Working in joined round: When crocheting in rounds without further guidance, working in closed rounds, start each round with a set number of beginning chains and close with a slip stitch. 

Part 1 The  Main Part (Handcrafted No.2 Knit Thread)

Step 1 Leg A 1​ 01' 05'' ​

All four legs are crocheted in rounds using the magic ring method. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Leg × 4
Rounds Stitch Instruction Total Stitches
Cast on - R 1 MR ,6 X 6
R 2 ( X,V) × 3 9
R 3  X,V,5 X,V, X 11
R 4 V,6 X,V,3 X 13
R 5 ( X,V) × 2,5 X,(V, X) × 2 17
R 6 (V, X) × 2,9 X,(V, X) × 2 21

Step 2 Body A 2​ 11' 55'' ​

After crocheting the 4 legs, connect them together and crochet the body in rounds. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Body
Rounds Stitch Instruction Total Stitches
For the first leg, start 5 sts from the end and work 11 CH. For the second leg, on the 5th stitch work 13 X, then 18 CH. For the third leg, on the 5th stitch crochet 13 X, then 11 CH. For the fourth leg, on the 5th stitch crochet 13 X, then 18 CH. For the first leg again, on the 5th stitch crochet 13 X. 110
R 1  A ,3 X,V,3 X, A ,13 X, A ,14 X, A ,13 X, A ,3 X,
V,3 X, A ,13 X, A ,14 X, A ,13 X
104
R 2 [(4 X, A ) × 2,9 X, A ,16 X, A ,9 X, A ] × 2 94
R 3 Even 94 X 94
R 4 4 X, A ,44 X, A ,42 X 92
R 5 13 X, A ,24 X, A ,18 X, A ,25 X, A ,4 X 88
R 6 17 X, A ,29 X,V,29 X, A ,8 X 87
R 7 5 X, A ,31 X, A ,18 X, A ,27 X 84
R 8 7 X, A ,34 X,V,5 X,V,34 X 85
R 9 14 X, A ,20 X, A ,19 X, A ,20 X, A ,4 X 81
R 10 8 X, A ,30 X,V,8 X,V,28 X, A , X 81
R 11 Even 81 X 81
R 12 6 X, A ,73 X 80

Step 3 Stomach A 3​ 21' 35'' ​

Crochet the belly in rounds below the legs. After completion, sew together the opening.Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Stomach
Rounds Stitch Instruction Total Stitches
R 1 ( A ,7 X, A ,8 X, A ,14 X, A ,8 X) × 2 82
R 2 ( A ,5 X, A ,8 X, A ,12 X, A ,8 X) × 2 74
R 3 ( A ,3 X, A ,8 X, A ,10 X, A ,8 X) × 2 66
R 4 [ A , X,( A ,3 X)*2, A ,8 X,( A ,3 X) × 2] × 2 54
R 5 (3 X, A ,3 X,2 A ,6 X,2 A ,3 X, A ) × 2 42
R 6 [2 X, A ,(3 X, A ) × 3,2 X] × 2 34
R 7 (6 X, A ,5 X, A ,2 X) × 2 30
Leave a 40 centimeters yarn tail

Step 4 Back A 4​ Head A 5​

Crochet the back part back and forth along the body's side seams. After completing, stuff it a bit. Then, crochet around the head in rounds, connecting the back side edges with the remaining part of the body.Please refer to the video demonstration for more details. 

Back 
Rows Stitch Instruction Total Stitches
R 1 1CH,37 X 37
R 2 1CH, turn ,9 X, A ,(7 X, A ) × 2,8 X 34
R 3 1CH, turn ,13 X,( X, A ) × 3,12 X 31
R 4 1CH, turn ,11 X,( X, A ) × 3,11 X 28
R 5 1CH, turn ,10 X,( X, A ) × 3,9 X 25
R 6 1CH, turn ,11 X, A ,12 X 24
Leave a 40 centimeters yarn tail
Head
Rounds Stitch Instruction Total Stitches
R 1 (2 X, A ) × 2,39 X,( A ,2 X) × 2 51
R 2 5 X, A ,38 X, A ,4 X 49
R 3 5 X, A ,36 X, A ,4 X 47
R 4 Even 47 X 47
R 5 24 X, A ,21 X 46
R 6 Even 46 X 46
R 7 4 X, A ,33 X, A ,5 X 44
R 8 Even 44 X 44
R 9 9 X, A ,22 X, A ,9 X 42
R 10 - 11 Even 42 X 42
R 12 (5 X, A ) × 6 36
R 13 (2 X, A ,2 X) × 6 30
R 14 (3 X, A ) × 6 24
R 15 ( X, A , X) × 6 18
R 16 ( X, A ) × 6 12
R 17 6:00 AM 6
Stuff as you go, leave a 15 centimeters tail for closing.

Step 5 Ears ×2 ,Tail A 6​ 50' 14'' ​

Both the ears and tail are made using the magic ring method, crocheting in rounds, and then secured in the corresponding positions after completion. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Ears
Rounds Stitch Instruction Total Stitches
R 1 MR ,6 X 6
R 2 6V 12
R 3 ( X,V) × 6 18
R 4 - 6 Even 18 X 18
Leave a 40 centimeters yarn tail
Tail
Rounds Stitch Instruction Total Stitches
R 1 MR ,6 X 6
R 2 ( X,V) × 3 9
R 3 - 4 Even 9 X 9
R 5 (V,2 X) × 3 12
R 6 - 8 Even 12 X 12
R 9 (3 X,V) × 3 15
R 10 - 11 Even 15 X 15
R 12 (2 X,V,2 X) × 3 18
R 13 Even 18 X 18
R 14 (5 X,V) × 3 21
R 15 Even 21 X 21
Leave a 40 centimeters yarn tail

Part 2 Accessories(4-Ply Cotton)

Step 1 Eye Piece B 1​ ,Eyebrows ,Eyeball B 2​ 55' 17'' ​

First, crochet the eye patches in rounds. After completing them, determine the correct placement on the head, secure the eyebrows and eye patches in place, then attach the eyeballs.Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Left Eye Piece
Rounds Stitch Instruction Total Stitches High Risk Red Version Aspen Gold Version
Cast on - R 1 MR ,7 X 7 51#High Risk Red
R 2 7V 14
R 3 ( X,V) × 7 21 06#Bright White
R 4 16 X, 2T, FW, F,ch3 sl picot , same position F, X \ 09#Aspen Gold 57#Victoria Blue
Leave a 40 centimeters yarn tail
Right Eye Piece
Rounds Stitch Instruction Total Stitches High Risk Red Version Aspen Gold Version
Cast on - R 1 MR ,7 X 7 51#High Risk Red
R 2 7V 14
R 3 ( X,V) × 7 21 06#Bright White
R 4 16 X, same position, X ,F, ch3 sl picot  ,F ,FW, 2T \ 09#Aspen Gold 57#Victoria Blue
Leave a 40 centimeters yarn tail

Step 2 Nose B 3​ 70' 37'' ​

The nose is composed of three parts: the nasal bridge, nostrils, and decorations. The nasal bridge is crocheted in rounds using the magic ring method. After completing it, crochet the nostrils and secure them on top of the nasal bridge, then sew on the decorations. Attach the nose to the corresponding position on the head.Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

High Risk Red Version - 57#Victoria Blue, 
Aspen Gold Version - 51#High Risk Red

Nostrils × 2
Rounds Stitch Instruction Total Stitches
R 1 MR ,6 X 6
Leave a 20 centimeters yarn tail
Nose Bridge
Rounds Stitch Instruction Total Stitches
R 1 MR ,6 X 6
R 2 ( X,V) × 3 9
R 3 (V,2 X) × 3 12
R 4 - 7 Even 12 X 12
R 8 (4 X, A ) × 2 10
R 9 ( A ,3 X) × 2 8
R 10 (2 X, A ) × 2 6
R 11 Pressing it flat, stuffing, and working together: 4CH , Dao 2, S, X, T, X, S, 4CH , Dao 2, S, X, T, S \
Leave a 30 centimeters yarn tail

Step 3 Forehead Patch B 4​ 84' 12'' ​

Use the magic ring method to crochet in rounds. After completion, sew on stripe decorations and secure them in the corresponding positions. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Forehead Patch
Rounds Stitch Instruction Total Stitches High Risk Red Version Aspen Gold Version
R 1 MR ,8 X 8 51#High Risk Red
R 2 8V 16
R 3 Work the back horizontal lines of 2 single crochets, (X,V)*8 24 06#Bright White
R 4 (V,2 X) × 8 32 09#Aspen Gold 57#Victoria Blue
Leave a 40 centimeters yarn tail

Step 4 Whiskers B 5​, Decorations B 6​ 91' 46'' ​

Cut 9 strands of 4-Ply Combed Cotton & Acrylic Fibre Hand Knitting Yarn and 9 strands of gold thread (each 90cm long). Twist them together, fold in half, and braid a cable to make the whiskers. Secure them in the corresponding positions. Lastly, attach various decorations on the main part as established.Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Whiskers:High Risk Red Version - 09#Aspen Gold  ,  Aspen Gold Version - 57#Victoria Blue
Embroidery thread, ear decoration fixing thread- 51#High Risk Red

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