Zero-Sew Office-Worker Charm Doll — finished crochet project photo1/5

Zero-Sew Office-Worker Charm Doll

Original design by @七七冲鸭

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A seamless 'office-worker' hanging charm doll - a relatable little amigurumi with no sewn-on limbs.

Difficulty
Intermediate

Materials

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Stitches used: sc, inc, dec, MR

Zero-Sew Office-Worker Charm Doll — Arms, Legs, Body & Head

Arms (make 2, fasten off both)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2-9: 6 sc (6)

Legs (make 2; fasten off leg 1, keep yarn on leg 2)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2-11: 6 sc (6)

Body (join leg 2 to leg 1 and continue)
Rnd 12: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 13: 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc (14)
Rnd 14-19: 14 sc (14)
Rnd 20: 2 sc, attach arm over 3 sc, 4 sc, attach 2nd arm over 3 sc, 2 sc (14); insert a shaping rod
Rnd 21: 2 sc, dec, sc, 4 sc, sc, dec, 2 sc (12)
Rnd 22: 6 dec (6)

Head
Rnd 23: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 24: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 25: (sc, inc, sc) x6 (24)
Rnd 26-28: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 29: (sc, dec, sc) x6 (18)
Rnd 30: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 31: 6 dec (6)

Notes

Seamless build: legs join into the body, arms attached at Rnd 20, insert a shaping rod/wire before closing. x=sc, v=inc, a=dec.

Illustration of how to tie the hanging-cord knot for the charm (3 steps); not a crochet stitch chart.

Notes

Knot-tying diagram for the hanging strap, not a crochet pattern.

Frequently asked questions

Why is it 'zero-sew'?

The legs join directly into the body and the arms are attached while crocheting, so almost nothing is sewn.

Does it need support?

Insert a shaping rod or wire before closing the body so the figure stands/hangs upright.

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