Amigurumi Crochet Along: Rolland the Roly Poly (4 of 6)

We’re back with part 4 of this crochet along, making Rolland’s shell this time! This piece will become a little cup for the body to fit into.

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 Four): Shell

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

Shell (with B):

**(ch1, turn) at the end of each Row**

R1: ch16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 14sc – 15
R2-5: 15hdc in BLO – 15
R6: (hdc, hdcdec) 5 times in BLO – 10
R7: 5hdcdec in FLO – 5

Fold tail end and whipstitch down to create end for the tail of the body to fit into nicely. 

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 community over on Discord! Simply click the link below to join in the conversation!

https://discord.gg/Pa3Pw9SanJ