AMIGURUMI HARRY & MEGHAN
Celebrate the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by crocheting the happy couple. Designed by Ilaria Caliri.
YOU WILL NEED
■ Rico Ricorumi (100% cotton, 25g/57.5m):
3 balls of Yarn B White (001) 2 balls of each:
Yarn A Light Beige (022)
Yarn C Black (060)
Yarn D Blue (035)
Yarn G Beige (051)
1 ball of each:
Yarn E Dark Orange (025)
Yarn F Green (042)
■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook
■ 2 pairs of safety eyes, 6 mm
diameter
■ 1 pair of eyelash extensions
(optional)
■ 2 tiny blue buttons
■ Pipe cleaner (optional; not
suitable for children under 3)
■ Stitch markers
■ Toy stuffing
For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.co.uk
MEASUREMENTS
Each finished doll measures 25cm (10in) tall
ABBREVIATIONS
3-tr bobble *Yrh, insert hook into stitch indicated, yrh and pull through loop, yrh and draw yarn through first two loops on hook, repeat from * two times more into the same stitch, yrh and draw through all loops on the hook
For a full list, see page 92 Prince Harry and his bride Meghan are brought to life in Ilaria Caliri’s delightful dolls. The happy couple are dressed just as they were when they announced their engagement to the world: Harry in a blue suit and Meghan in a fitted green dress and glamorous white coat.
NOTES
Both dolls are worked in the amigurumi method (spiral rounds), unless otherwise stated. You do not need to close each round with a ss. You may find it helpful to place a stitch marker on the first stitch of each round and move it up as you work.
Legs and Body are worked as one piece starting from the feet. The Arms are made first and joined while working the Body. All the other pieces are sewn to the Body.
HARRY
ARMS MAKE 2
With Yarn A, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 5dc into the magic loop. [5 sts]
Round 2 2dc in first st, dc in next 4 sts. [6 sts]
Round 3 2dc in first st, dc in next 5 sts. [7 sts]
Round 4 2dc in first st, dc in next 2 sts, dtr in next st, dc in last 3 sts. [8 sts]
Rounds 5-6 Dc in each st around.
Join Yarn B.
Rounds 7-15 Dc in each st around. [8 sts]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Stuff Arms with a pipe cleaner or toy stuffing.
FIRST LEG
Starting from the foot with Yarn C, ch6.
Round 1 Dc in second ch from hook, dc in next 3 sts, 3dc in last ch, rotate to work along the opposite side of the foundation ch, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in last st. [12 sts]
Round 2 2dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in last 2 sts. [18 sts]
Round 3 Dc in bl in each st around.
Round 4 Dc in each st around.
Round 5 Dc in first 5 sts, (tr2tog) 3 times, dc in next 7 sts. [15 sts]
Join Yarn D.
Rounds 6-19 Dc in each st around.
Round 20 (Dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts) 3 times. [12 sts]
Rounds 21-24 Dc in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
SECOND LEG AND BODY
Repeat Rounds 1–24 of the first Leg. Do not cut the yarn, instead continue on to join the first Leg. Round 25 Start this round with both feet facing towards you, the first Leg on the left and the second Leg on the right, ch2, dc in 12 sts of the first Leg, dc in each ch of ch-2, dc in 12 sts of the second Leg, 2dc in opposite side of the foundation ch. [28 sts]
Rounds 26-32 Dc in each st around.
Join Yarn B.
Rounds 33-41 Dc in each st around. Continue to dc around the Body for approx 8 sts until you reach the space where you will attach the Arms.
JOIN THE ARMS
Round 42 Position one of the Arms close to the Body, dc around 8 sts on the first Arm, dc in next 14 sts of the Body, position the second Arm close to the Body and dc around 8 sts on the second Arm, dc across remaining 14 sts on the Body. [44 sts]
Round 43 (Dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog) 2 times. [40 sts]
Round 44 (Dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog) 4 times. [36 sts]
Stuff the Body with toy stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.
Round 45 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 46 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 47 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 48 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Join Yarn A on the last round of the Body, at the middle of the back.
Round 49 Dc in bl in each st around. [12 sts]
HEAD
With Yarn A, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. [6 sts]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 sts]
Round 3 (2dc in next st, dc in next st) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 4 (2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 5 (2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 6 (2dc in next dc, dc in next 9 sts) 3 times. [33 sts]
Rounds 7-13 Dc in each st around.
Round 14 (Dc in next 9 sts, dc2tog) 3 times. [30 sts]
Round 15 Dc in each st around.
Round 16 (Dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog) 3 times. [27 sts]
Round 17 Dc in each st around.
Secure the eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, approx 5 sts apart.
Stuff the Head with toy stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.
Round 18 (Dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog) 3 times. [24 sts]
Round 19 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 20 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Embroider the nose using Yarn A across Rounds 14 and 15 of the Head, between the eyes. Stitch the mouth using Yarn C across Round 17, approx 4 sts wide.
HAIR AND BEARD
Using Yarn E, embroider the beard and the eyebrows using the image as a guide. Cut short strands of Yarn E (approx 6 cm, just long enough to secure them on to the head). Fold each strand in half, insert hook into a st on the Head, pull centre of the strand through the stitch, next pull the tails from the strand through the loop on the hook. Pull by hand to tighten.
Sew the Head to the Body.
EARS MAKE 2
With Yarn A, ch4.
Row 1 Tr in the fourth ch from the hook. [1 st]
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing the ears between Rounds 12 and 14 of the Head. Position them between the hair to create the sideburns.
SHIRT COLLAR
With Yarn B, ch14.
Row 1 Tr in fourth ch from the hook, 2tr in next ch, 2htr in next ch, 5dc in next 5 ch, 2tr in next ch, 2tr in next ch, tr in last ch, ch3, ss into the last ch. [16 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Use the tail to sew the Collar to the shirt around Round 48 of the Body.
TIE
With Yarn C, ch13.
Row 1 Ss in second ch from hook, dc in next 9 ch, ss in next ch, 3-tr bobble in last ch. [12 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the shirt. Wrap the yarn tail around the Collar and then sew it in place.
SUIT JACKET FRONTS AND BACK With Yarn D, ch31. Row 1 Dc in the second ch from the hook, dc across, turn. [30 sts]
Rows 2–13 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), dc across, turn.
Row 14 Ch1, dc in first 6 sts, leave remaining stitches unworked, turn. [6 sts]
FIRST FRONT PIECE
Rows 15–20 Ch1, dc across, turn. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
BACK
Return to the unworked sts on Row 13, join Yarn D leaving a 3 st gap from the First Front Piece.
Row 14 Ch1, dc in next 12 sts, turn. [12 sts]
Rows 15-20 Repeat Row 14. [12 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
SECOND FRONT PIECE
Return to the unworked sts on Row 13, join Yarn D leaving a 3 st gap from the Back.
Row 14 Ch1, dc in next 6 sts, turn. [6 sts]
Rows 15-20 Repeat Row 14.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
SLEEVES BOTH ALIKE
With Yarn D, ch13.
Row 1 Skip the first ch from the hook, dc in the next 12 sts, turn. [12 sts]
Rows 2–15 Ch1, dc in next 12 sts, turn. [12 sts]
Fasten off, sew piece along seam.
ASSEMBLE THE JACKET
Position the Front Pieces in front of the Back and sew the shoulders for 3 sts. Sew the Sleeves to the Jacket. Fold the upper corners of the Fronts to create the collar. Sew two buttons on the front of the Jacket. MEGHAN
ARMS MAKE 2
With Yarn G, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-4 As for Harry’s Arms. [8 sts]
Rounds 5-15 Dc in each st around. [8 sts]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Stuff Arms with a pipe cleaner or toy stuffing.
FIRST LEG
Starting from the foot with Yarn B, ch7.
Round 1 2htr in third ch from hook, htr in next 3 sts, 4htr in last ch, rotate to work along the opposite side of the foundation ch, htr in next 3 sts, 2htr in last st, ss to start join.
[14 sts]
Round 2 Dc in bl in each st around. [14 sts]
Round 3 Dc in next 5 sts, tr2tog, tr in next st, tr2tog, dc in last 4 sts. [12 sts] Join Yarn G.
Round 4 Dc in first 4 sts, dc2tog, dc in next st, dc2tog, dc in last 3 sts. [10 sts]
Rounds 5-22 Dc in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
SECOND LEG AND BODY
Repeat Rounds 1-22 of the first Leg, join Yarn B for her underwear, dc in next st in order to start the next round where both the Legs will be joined. Do not cut the yarn and continue joining the Legs.
Round 23 Ch2, dc around 10 sts on the first Leg, dc in next 2 chs, dc around in 10 sts on the second Leg, dc in next 2 sts (opposite side of the foundation ch). [24 sts]
Rounds 24-31 Dc in each dc around. [24 sts] Join Yarn G.
Rounds 32-41 Dc in each st around. [24 sts] Dc across approx 8 sts to the side of the Body (this is where the first Arm will be placed).
JOIN THE ARMS
Round 42 Position the first Arm close to the Body and dc around 8 sts of the Arm, dc in the next 12 sts on the Body, position the second Arm close to the Body and dc around 8 sts on the second Arm, dc next 12 sts of the Body. [40 sts]
Round 43 (Dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog) 4 times. [36 sts]
Stuff the Body with toy stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.
Round 44 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 45 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 46 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 47 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts]
Round 48 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 3 times. [9 sts]
Rounds 49-50 Dc in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
HEAD
With Yarn G, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-13 As for Harry’s Head. [33 sts]
Round 14 Dc in each st around.
Round 15 (Dc in next 9 sts, dc2tog) 3 times. [30 sts]
Round 16 Dc in each st around. [30 sts]
Round 17 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts]
Secure the eyes, and insert the eyelashes, between Round 12 and 13 approx 7 sts apart. Stuff the Head with toy stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.
Round 18 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times [18 sts]
Round 19 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts]
Round 20 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 3 times. [9 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Embroider the nose using Yarn G across Round 13 of the Head, between the eyes. Stitch the mouth using Yarn C across Round 15, approx 4 sts wide.
HAIR CAP
With Yarn C, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into the magic loop. [6 sts]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 sts]
Round 3 (2dc in next st, dc in next st) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 4 (2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 5 (2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 6 (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4 sts) 6 times. [36 sts]
Rounds 7-14 Dc in each st around.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
The Hair Cap is used as a base for securing the hair.
To make strands of hair, cut lengths of Yarn C measuring approx 40cm. Fold each strand in half, insert hook into a st on the Hair Cap, pull centre of the strand through the stitch, next pull the tails from the strand through the loop on the hook. Pull by hand to tighten. Sew the Hair Cap onto the Head and comb the hair with a centre parting.
DRESS
With Yarn F, ch28, ss into the first ch to join.
Round 1 Ch3 (count as first tr), tr in next 2 sts, 3tr in next st, (tr in next 6 sts, 3tr in next st) 3 times, tr in last 3 sts, ss to join. [36 sts]
Round 2 Ch3, tr in next 4 sts, ch3, skip next 8 sts, tr in next 10 sts, ch3, skip next 8 sts, tr in next 5 sts, ss to close. [26 sts]
Round 3 Ch3, tr in next 4 sts, tr in each of the next 3 ch, tr in next 10 sts, tr in each of the next 3 ch, tr in last 5 sts. [26 sts]
Rounds 4 - 12 Dc in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
COAT
FRONTS AND BACK
With Yarn B, ch31.
Row 1 Skip first ch from hook, dc in next 30 sts, turn. [30 sts]
Rows 2–12 Ch1, dc in next 30 sts, turn.
[30 sts]
Row 13 Ch1, 2dc in next st, dc in next 28 sts, 2dc in next st. [32 sts]
Row 14 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. [32 sts]
Row 15 Ch1, 2dc in next st, dc in next 30 sts, 2dc in next st, turn. [34 sts]
Row 16 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. [34 sts]
Row 17 Ch1, 2dc in next st, dc in next 32 sts, 2dc in next st, turn. [36 sts]
Row 18 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. [36 sts]
Row 19 Ch1, dc in next 12 sts, leave remaining stitches unworked, turn.
[12 sts]
FIRST FRONT PIECE
Rows 20–25 Ch1, dc in next 12 sts, turn. [12 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
BACK
Return to the unworked sts on Row 18, join Yarn B leaving a 3 st gap from the First Front Piece.
Row 19 Ch1, dc in the next 12 sts, turn. [12 sts]
Rows 20-25 Repeat Row 19 of the Back. [12 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
SECOND FRONT PIECE
Return to the unworked sts on Row 18, join Yarn B leaving a 3 st gap from the Back Piece. Row 19 Ch1, dc in next 6 sts, turn. [6 sts] Rows 20-25 Repeat Row 19 of the Second Front Piece. [6 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
SLEEVES BOTH ALIKE
With Yarn B, ch13.
Row 1 Skip first ch from hook, dc in next 12 sts, turn. [12 sts]
Rows 2-11 Ch1, dc in next 12 sts, turn.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Fold the piece in half and the use tail to sew the sleeve seam.
ASSEMBLE THE COAT
Fold the Front Pieces in front of the Back and sew the shoulders for 2 sts. Sew the Sleeves to the Coat. Fold the upper corners of the Fronts to create the collar. With Yarn B, ch70 for the belt.