![]() Rounds 6-17-1sc in each st (8) Your leg should measure aprox 2.75″- 3” long.įollow the same pattern for the second leg but do not cut yarn, do not fasten off, we will join the legs together and continue on to crochet the body. Start stuffing the shoe and continue stuffing the leg as you go. 1sc in the next 2, invdec 4 times, 1sc in the next 2 (8) 1sc in the next 5, invdec 2 times, 1sc in the next 5 (12) 1sc in the next 4, invdec 6 times, 1sc in the next 4 (14) Your beginning tail end should be on the inside of the shoe. As you continue the shoe, it may begin to curl, make sure you continue to keep the “right side” on the outside. The decreases in the next several rounds will begin to shape the shoe. 1sc in each st (20) At this point, your shoe is still somewhat flat. This will also count as your first stitch for Round 2. This will close any gaps from the beginning chains. ![]() *Special instructions for Round 2- insert hook into the ch1 (ch1 is technically the first ch from the ch9) and pull up a loop, insert hook into the first stitch and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops. With white Ch9, starting in 2nd ch from the hook 1sc in the next 6 chs, 2sc in the next 2 chs, begin working into the other side of the chs you just worked into, 2sc in the next 2 chs, 1sc in the next 6 chs. Watch the Youtube video if you need help with the shoes. If you have worked the Biden and Bernie pattern then you will be familiar with how the shoes start. One leg will be finished off, do not finish off the second leg and leave the working end of yarn. Invdec- invisible decrease, place hook through the front loop of two consecutive stitches, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on the hook) yarn over and pull through two loops. *You will also need something circular to trace out the Bill circle, I used a medicine bottle cap. *Small piece of posterboard or cardstock for the Bill circle. *Black lettering can be made with cardstock, hand cut or with a Cricut type cutting machine, or drawn on with black marker. If you plan to add wire, wire cutters and needle nose pliers are helpful but not absolutely necessary. *Optional-16gauge aluminum wire for posing the arms, approx. *White worsted weight size (4) yarn Red Heart Super Saver If there is any other part of the pattern that you feel could use a video tutorial, please let me know. You can find videos on how to crochet the hands and the shoes on my YouTube channel. Made this way, Bill is intended for gently handling or display. Legs not including body are approx 2.75″- 3″ and hands/arms are 2″. 6″ in height from bottom of shoes to the top corner. ![]() Measurements- Gauge is not super important but for reference my doll is approx. Feel free to do so but I do not include instructions on adding wire to the legs. I did add a short piece of wire inside the arms but I did not add wire to the legs. Last, are the instructions to make the Bill nametag. Next, you will add arms, nose and the rest of the facial features. You will then crochet the “paper” to be wrapped around the body. Once both your legs are complete, you will crochet from one leg to the other to join them and continue to work in the round to create the body. We’re going to start by making two legs that will begin with the shoes. You should be familiar with basic crochet stitches, the magic circle and invisible decreases. If you have any questions, need help with the pattern or just want to give feedback please send me an email pattern is for the crocheter with amigurumi experience. Use your own photos of your finished doll in your listings. * Do not sell this pattern or claim this pattern as your own. Follow me on social media (Instagram, Facebook) Please tag me in your doll photos or use #tobeytimebill I would love to see! So, here’s a free pattern for you to make your own Bill! As with my other patterns, you can choose what you want to do with your finished dolls just please credit the pattern to Tobeytimecrochet. Who grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons? More specifically, Schoolhouse Rock? I did! If you didn’t know, I’m GenX and I have a thing for Capital Bill.
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