Amigurumi Crochet Along: Rolland the Roly Poly (2 of 6)

We’re back with part 2 of this crochet along, making Rolland’s body this time! This piece will help shape the outer shell once we’re ready to assemble.

If you’re just starting, make sure to start with Rolland’s Head (Part 1 of 6) to get caught up.

I’d love to see your Rolland’s-in-progress! Just tag me on social media @jhwinterauthor or #RollandCAL2021! 

Materials Needed:

• Crochet Hooks:
  3.5mm / US E/4
  2.25mm / US B/1
  3.25mm / US D/3

• 6mm Safety Eyes
• Stitch marker
• Yarn Needle
• Embroidery Needle
• Black Embroidery Thread
• Toy Stuffing

Yarn:

• Red Heart Super Saver Solids:
  1 ball in Gray (A)
  1 ball in Charcoal (B)
  1 ball of Black (C)
  small scraps of pink (D)
• Lion Brand Bonbons:
  1 ball in Black (E)
  1 ball in White (F)

Abbreviations:

mr – magic ring
slst – slipstitch
sc – single crochet
ch – chain
inc – increase
invdec – invisible decrease
st(s) – stitch(es)
FLO / BLO – front loops only / back loops only
FO – fasten off

Pattern (Part Two): Body

Feel free to follow along with me as I work through each part from start to finish on Ink & Stitches Youtube!

Body (with A and B alternating):

R1:   With A, 6sc in a magic ring – 6
R2: sc, inc, 2sc, inc, sc (switching to B in last) – 8
R3:   With B, sc around – 8
R4:   2sc, inc, 3sc, inc, sc (switching to A in last) – 10
R5:   With A, sc around – 10
R6:   3sc, inc, 4sc, inc, sc (switching to B in last) – 12
R7:   With B, sc around – 12
R8:   4sc, inc, 5sc, inc, sc (switching to A in last) – 14
R9:   With A, sc around – 14
slst, FO, weave in end. 

That’s it for this week! We’ll get the next part on #WishweaverWednesday next week! Also, in case you missed it, I’ve started a chitchat community over on Discord! Since you’ve already unlocked this pattern, you should have received the Exclusive Invite, but if not, here you go! I hope you’ll join the community and say “Hi!”:

https://discord.gg/Pa3Pw9SanJ