Craft Your Own Smurfette: A Free Amigurumi Pattern by Patricia Poltera

My dearest creator, it fills my heart with immeasurable joy to welcome you into this space where yarn meets soul, and simple stitches weave stories into being. Today, we embark on a journey to capture the very essence of cheer and innocent wonder within our hands. Imagine the quiet joy that blossoms when a beloved character, once confined to screens and pages, takes on a tangible form, cradled gently in your palm. This is not merely a pattern; it is an invitation to infuse a piece of your own light into the world, stitch by precious stitch, breathing life into a timeless icon.

The Artisan's Vision: A Note on the Design

In the quiet solitude of creation, I found the heart of our Smurfette. Her essence is a whisper of playful spirit and unwavering cheer. Thus, our design flows from this feeling—each curve, each vibrant hue chosen to evoke the innocent delight she embodies. We'll sculpt her form with gentle contours, ensuring she feels soft and inviting to the touch. Her bright, curious eyes will be the windows to her sweet nature, while her iconic hat and dress will ground her in the whimsical world she inhabits. This pattern is designed to be a dance of familiar stitches, culminating in a piece that brings a genuine smile, a spark of nostalgia, and a touch of the extraordinary into your everyday.

The Alchemist's Trove: Materials & Tools

Gather your treasures, my dear artisan. Each tool and skein of yarn holds the potential for magic. Feel the smooth coolness of your hook, the soft whisper of the yarn as it glides through your fingers. These are the instruments of creation, ready to translate your heart's vision into tangible beauty.

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Aran/10-ply) 100% cotton yarn in:
  • Sky Blue (approximately 50g)
  • Snow White (approximately 40g)
  • Lemon Yellow (approximately 20g)
  • Small amount of Light Pink (for cheeks)
  • Small amount of Black embroidery floss (for eyelashes)
• Crochet Hook: 2.5mm or 2.75mm (C/D hook) – choose one that gives you tight stitches to prevent stuffing from showing.
• Safety Eyes: 8mm black safety eyes with washers.
• Stuffing: Premium polyester fiberfill (hypoallergenic if possible).
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and assembly.
• Stitch Markers: Essential for working in continuous rounds.
• Scissors: Sharp and precise for clean cuts.
• Optional: Pink blush or fabric paint for rosy cheeks.

**Meditation on the Craft:** Each strand of yarn, so unassuming on its own, holds the promise of form and feeling. As you select your colors, let your heart guide you, for these hues will become the very vibrancy of our Smurfette's joyful essence, reflecting the inner light we wish to capture.

The Language of the Craft: Skills & Abbreviations

Fear not, dear one, if some terms seem new. Crochet is a language learned with patience and practice, and soon these abbreviations will flow from your hook like poetry. Each stitch is a word, building sentences that tell the story of our Smurfette.

• MR: Magic Ring (also known as Magic Circle or Adjustable Ring)
• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc2tog - single crochet 2 stitches together, preferably using the invisible decrease method)
• sl st: slip stitch
• FO: Fasten Off
• FLO: Front Loop Only
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• ( ): repeat instructions in parentheses the specified number of times
• [ ]: total number of stitches at the end of the round

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch in each round.

The full, step-by-step pattern begins below.

Woven into Being: The Smurfette Pattern

**Meditation on the Craft:** With each loop and pull, you are sculpting not just yarn, but character. Feel the anticipation build as her form emerges, a testament to the joy and careful intention you pour into every single crochet stitch.

Head (Sky Blue yarn)

Begin with a Magic Ring.

• R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
• R2: (inc) x6 [12]
• R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
• R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
• R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
• R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
• R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
• R8-15: sc around [42] (8 rounds)
• R16: (5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
• R17: (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
• **Insert safety eyes between R14 and R15, approximately 6-7 stitches apart.**
• **Begin stuffing firmly. Continue stuffing as you go.**
• R18: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
• R19: (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
• R20: (sc, dec) x6 [12]
• R21: (dec) x6 [6]
• FO, leaving a long tail for closing. Weave the tail through the front loop of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in end.

Body (Sky Blue yarn)

Begin with a Magic Ring.

• R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
• R2: (inc) x6 [12]
• R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
• R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
• R5-12: sc around [24] (8 rounds)
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.

Arms (Make 2 - Sky Blue yarn)

Begin with a Magic Ring.

• R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
• R2: (sc, inc) x3 [9]
• R3-10: sc around [9] (8 rounds)
• Lightly stuff the hand part. Do not stuff the rest of the arm.
• Fold the opening flat and sc through both sides to close [4].
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2 - Sky Blue yarn)

Begin with a Magic Ring.

• R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
• R2: (inc) x6 [12]
• R3-8: sc around [12] (6 rounds)
• Stuff firmly. FO first leg. For the second leg, do not FO. Continue to next step to join.

Joining Legs & Beginning Dress (White yarn, then Sky Blue)

This section outlines joining the legs and starting the base of the dress, which will transition to the body.

• From the second leg, ch 3. Join with a sc to any stitch on the first leg.
• R1 (joining round): sc around the first leg (12 sc), sc along one side of the ch-3 (3 sc), sc around the second leg (12 sc), sc along the other side of the ch-3 (3 sc) [30]
• R2-5 (Dress Base - White yarn): sc around [30] (4 rounds)
• R6 (Scalloped Edge - White yarn): (skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1, sl st in next st) repeat around.
• FO White yarn. Weave in ends.
• **Rejoin Sky Blue yarn in the BLO of R5 of the legs to continue for the body.**
• R7-14 (Body continuation): sc around [24] (8 rounds)
• Stuff the body firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Hat (White yarn)

Begin with a Magic Ring.

• R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
• R2: sc around [6]
• R3: (sc, inc) x3 [9]
• R4: sc around [9]
• R5: (2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
• R6: sc around [12]
• R7: (3 sc, inc) x3 [15]
• R8: sc around [15]
• R9: (4 sc, inc) x3 [18]
• R10: sc around [18]
• R11: (5 sc, inc) x3 [21]
• R12: sc around [21]
• R13: (6 sc, inc) x3 [24]
• R14: sc around [24]
• R15: (7 sc, inc) x3 [27]
• R16: sc around [27]
• R17: (8 sc, inc) x3 [30]
• R18: sc around [30]
• R19: (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
• R20: sc around [36]
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head. Lightly stuff the very tip of the hat to give it shape.

Hair (Lemon Yellow yarn)

Cut multiple strands of yellow yarn, approximately 15-20cm (6-8 inches) long. You will need about 40-50 strands, or more depending on desired fullness. We will attach these strands to the scalp of the head.

The Final Flourish: Assembly & Embellishment

Now comes the moment where all the individual pieces converge, where the soul of our Smurfette truly begins to shine. Take your time, dear artisan, and enjoy the magical transformation.

**Meditation on the Craft:** The assembly is where the individual dreams of each piece unite into a singular vision. As you stitch, connect, and embroider, feel the growing personality of our Smurfette emerging, reflecting the joy of creation.

1. Attach Head to Body: Using the long tail from the body, carefully sew the head to the body. Ensure the head is centered and securely attached, allowing for good neck stability. Weave in ends.
2. Attach Arms: Position the arms on either side of the body, just below the neck. Sew them securely in place. Weave in ends.
3. Embroider Nose: Using a length of sky blue yarn or embroidery floss, embroider a small, inverted 'V' or a few horizontal stitches to form her nose between her eyes.
4. Embroider Eyelashes: Using black embroidery floss, carefully stitch small, delicate eyelashes at the outer corners of her safety eyes.
5. Add Cheek Blush: Using light pink yarn (surface crochet a tiny circle), or carefully dabbing a touch of pink blush/fabric paint, add a rosy glow to her cheeks, just below her eyes.
6. Attach Hair: Using your crochet hook, loop individual strands of yellow yarn through stitches on the top and sides of her head (similar to attaching fringe). Start from the back of the head and work forward, covering the scalp evenly to create her iconic blonde hairstyle. You can style it by gently trimming or adding more strands as needed.
7. Attach Hat: Carefully position the white hat on her head, allowing her hair to peek out from beneath. Using the long tail, sew the hat securely to her head, especially around the brim to keep it in place.

From Patricia's Hook & Heart: A Final Word

My dear artisan, you have truly woven magic. Look upon your creation—this delightful Smurfette, born from your hands and heart. She is more than just yarn and stitches; she is a testament to your patience, your skill, and the profound joy of bringing beauty into the world. May she bring a smile to all who behold her, a tangible reminder of the power of creativity. Thank you for sharing this journey with me. May your hook always hum with inspiration, and your creations always be filled with boundless love.

With warmest stitches,

Patricia Poltera