Princess Leia inspired Amigurumi Doll

I love Star Wars and Princess Leia has always been one of my favorite characters.  She is tough, fearless, smart and a courageous leader but she still has a sense of humor.  Plus she could rock those Inter-Galatic fashions.  You can imagine how sad I was to hear that Carrie Fisher the actress who played Princess Leia passed away this past month, December 2016.  It seems like 2016 was a tough year for celebrities we love.  So many of them were taken away from us.   I wanted to find a way to pay tribute to Carrie Fisher.  This little Princess Leia inspired Ami doll seemed a good way to do that.   I had originally planned on sharing this project in February 2017.  However, now might be a more fitting time.  I hope you enjoy crocheting her.   I have also uploaded a series of YouTube video tutorials for those of you who prefer a more visual approach.  I broke them down into 4 videos.   I have included that link in the last page of this post.  You can also go to my YouTube channel to find lots of other fun projects.   All Crafts Channel

Crochet Princess Leia inspired Amigurumi doll.

The full written pattern appears on the next page.

Princess Leia Supplies:

You will need the following supplies:

F crochet  hook (3.5mm)

Medium weight yarn in White (small amount approx. 2 oz.)

Medium weight brown yarn (approx. 2 oz)

Medium weight yarn in Peach (for face and hands) small amount

Medium weight yarn, Small strand of Silver

Black Safety eyes (9mm) 2

Embroidery floss in light brown and red for face.

Stitch marker

Scissors

yarn needle

Poly Fill fiber (to stuff doll) approx. 3 oz.

Written Instructions for Princess Leia Doll

Rnd = round

ea = each

sc = single crochet

sc2tog = single crochet decrease

sl st= slip stitch

Please note you will be working in rounds.  Please use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.  I also use a row counter so I don’t get lost.

Skill Level:  Beginner +

(With white color yarn) Body

To begin:  Magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc into circle, pull shut

Rnd 2:  2sc into each st (increase in each stitch)

Rnd 3:  sc in each stitch

Rnd 4:  2sc in each stitch

Rnd 5 – 9:  sc in each stitch

Rnd 10:  (change to silver color.  Do NOT cut white yarn you will use it next round)  sc in each stitch Rnd 11:  (change to white yarn) *2sc, sc, sc,* rep from * to * to end of

Rnd 11:  (change to white yarn) *2sc, sc, sc,* rep from * to * to end of rnd

Rnd 12 – 19:  sc in each stitch

Rnd 20:  (working in BACK LOOP Only)  *sc2tog, sc, sc,* rep from * to *, sc in any remaining stitches

Rnd 21 – 22: Rep round 20 thru both loops  (stuff your body after 22nd rnd)

Rnd 23:  sc2tog thru out rnd, sc in any remaining rnds, leave a long tail to weave thru stitches of last rnd.  Pull shut and secure.. weave in your tail

Princess Leia Head:  

With peach color, working in rounds

To begin:   Magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc into circle, pull shut

Rnd 2: 2sc in each stitch (increase in each stitch)

Rnd 3:  2sc in each stitch (increase in each stitch)

Rnd 4-6:  sc in each stitch

Rnd 7:  *sc2tog, sc in next 9 st*, rep from * to * 2 times, sc in any remaining stitches

Rnd 8:  sc in the next 10 st, bobble stitch (nose made), sc to end of rnd

Rnd 9:  *sc in next 6 st, sc2tog*, rep from * to * thru out rnd, sc in any remaining st

Rnd 10:  sc in ea stitch

Place your safety eyes 2 rnds above nose (bobble stitch)  and approximately 2 st out from each side of the nose.  Plese see finished item photo.

Rnd 11: sc2tog, sc in next 8 st, sc2tog, sc in remaining st

Rnd 12:  *sc2tog, sc, sc,*, rep from * to * 3 times, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog (2 times)   Stuff your head

Rnd 13:  sc2tog thru out round, leave long tail to weave thru last stitches, pull shut, secure

Embroider mouth and eyebrows.  You can add eyelashes but that is optional.

Princess Leia Arms:  (make 2)

With peach yarn:  To begin:  Magic cirlce, ch 1, 6 sc into circle, pull shut

Rnd 2:  2sc into each stitch

Rnd 3 – 4:  sc into each st

Rnd 5:  (change to white yarn, working thru BACK LOOP only)  sc in ea stitch

Rnd 6:  sc in each st

Rnd 7:  *sc2tog, sc, sc*, rep from * to * thru out rnd, sc in any remaining st

Rnd 8 – 9:  sc in ea st, fasten off leave long tail, weave thru stitches of last rnd,  sew to sides of body.  See photo of finished Ami as a reference

Hair:

Using brown yarn, thread thru your yarn needle and make a knot (folding the yarn so you have 2 strands).  You will work satin stitches on top of the head forming a natural hairline.  I do this by pretending there is a natural part and work around in a circle.  I think the best way to explain this is to share the video of this process.

For the buns I took 12 strands of brown yarn cut approximately 20 inches long.   I divided into 2 groups of 6 strands each.  I knot the ends and braid.  I will use 2 strands in each section of the braid.  When I finish my braid I made a knot on the other side.  It helps if you have someone else hold the end of the yarn as you brain it or you can tape it to a table.    Again, the best way to explain this is with a video which is attached here:

To see the first 3 videos I have attached them here below.  Some people are visual learners and prefer to see a video instead of just reading a pattern.  I totally get it.  I think that is why I love YouTube so much.  I have broken the videos down into smaller sections that are easier to follow.  Enjoy!  Don’t forget to share with your friends.  Sharing is caring.

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