Whenever I see a message for a custom order, I get really excited. First of all, it means that I get to work with someone in turning an idea into reality, and I love that whole process. Second of all, it pushes me to try new things! When I got a message about making an amigurumi character from Cardcaptor Sakura, I was instantly intrigued.

• 1/4 skein Premier Yarns Cotton Fair — a fine weight (2) yarn (colour A: Lavender)
• 1/200 skein Red Heart Soft — a medium weight (4) yarn (colour B: White)
• 10g Loops and Threads Classic FibreFill
• 2 safety eyes (8.00 mm)
• 3.00mm hook

Pattern by tick-tock hobbies
Wings Pattern by Sharon at Amigurumi To Go

(abbreviations: SC = single crochet; INC = two single crochet into a single stitch; DEC = one single crochet over two stitches)

HEAD

1. Follow the instructions for a 24-row sphere by Emily on Ms. Premise-Conclusion. Add safety eyes before stuffing and closing off the circle.

BODY

1. Using the magic circle technique and colour A, start with six SC. (6 stitches)
2. INC in each stitch around the circle. (12 stitches)
3. *SC in one stitch and INC in the next.* Repeat from * to * five more times. (18 stitches)
4. *Do two SC, then INC in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * five more times. (24 stitches)
5. *Do three SC, then INC in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * five more times. (30 stitches)
6. *Do four SC, then INC in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * five more times. (36 stitches)
7. SC in each stitch around the circle. (36 stitches)
8. Repeat step 7 four more times. (36 stitches)
9. *Do seven SC. DEC across the next two stitches.* Repeat from * to * three more times. (32 stitches)
10. SC in each stitch around the circle (32 stitches)
11. Repeat step 10 one more time. (32 stitches)
12. *Do six SC. DEC across the next two stitches.* Repeat from * to * three more times. (28 stitches)
13. SC in each stitch around the circle (28 stitches)
14. Repeat step 13 two more times. (28 stitches)
15. *Do five SC. DEC across the next two stitches.* Repeat from * to * three more times. (24 stitches)
16. SC in each stitch around the circle (24 stitches)
17. Repeat step 16 one more time. Cut yarn and leave a long tail so that you can attach the body to the head. (24 stitches)

ARMS

1. Using the magic circle technique and colour A, start with six SC. (6 stitches)
2. INC in each stitch around the circle. (12 stitches)
3. *Do three SC, then INC in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * two more times. (15 stitches)
4. SC in each stitch around the circle. (15 stitches)
5. Repeat step 4 one more times. (15 stitches)
6. *Do three SC. DEC across the next two stitches.* Repeat from * to * two more times. (12 stitches)
7. SC in each stitch around the circle (12 stitches)
8. Repeat step 7 one more time. (12 stitches)
9. *Do two SC. DEC across the next two stitches.* Repeat from * to * two more times. (9 stitches)
10. SC in each stitch around the circle (9 stitches)
11. Repeat step 7 one more time. Cut yarn and leave a long tail so that you can attach the arm to the body. (9 stitches)
12. Repeat steps 1 to 11 for the other arm.

LEGS

1. Using colour A, chain-five stitches. (5 stitches)
2. Starting in the second stitch from the hook, do a SC in the next three stitches. INC in the last stitch. Turn the chain so that you are working on the bottom side. SC in the next three stitches. INC in the last stitch. (10 stitches)
3. Chain one. *SC in the first stitch. INC in the next.* Repeat from * to * four more times.(15 stitches)
4. SC in each stitch around the oval. (15 stitches)
5. Do four SC. Do four DEC. Do three SC. (11 stitches)
6. Do four SC. Do two DEC. Do three SC. (9 stitches)
7. Do four SC. Do one DEC. Do three SC. (8 stitches)
8. SC in each stitch around the circle. (8 stitches)
9. Repeat step 8 one more time. Cut yarn and leave a long tail so that you can attach the leg to the body. (8 stitches)
10. Repeat steps 1 to 9 for the other leg.

EARS

1. Using the magic circle technique and colour A, start with four SC. (4 stitches)
2. These next steps will be worked in ROWS (not rounds)! Chain-one and turn. INC in each stitch across the row. This should begin to give the ears a curved crescent / semi-circle appearance. (8 stitches)
3. Chain-one and turn. Start in the second stitch from the hook. *Do two SC, then INC in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * two more times. (12 stitches)
4. Chain-one and turn. Start in the second stitch from the hook. *Do two SC, then INC in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * three more times. (16 stitches)
5. Chain-one and turn. Start in the second stitch from the hook. *Do three SC, then INC in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * three more times. (20 stitches)
6. Chain-one and turn. Start in the second stitch from the hook. *Do four SC, then INC in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * three more times. Cut yarn and leave a long tail so that you can attach the ear to the head. (24 stitches)
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 for the other ear.

TAIL

1. Using the magic circle technique and colour A, start with four SC. (4 stitches)
2. *SC in one stitch and INC in the next.* Repeat from * to * one more time. (6 stitches)
3. SC in each stitch around the circle. (6 stitches)
4. Repeat step 3 twenty-three more times. Cut yarn and leave a long tail so that you can attach the tail to the body. (6 stitches)
5. Use colour B to add the fuzzy part of the tail to the magic circle end.

I should clarify that I’ve never actually read the Cardcaptor Sakura manga, so I had to base my design off a couple of different Google Image searches, so I’m sorry if it doesn’t quite capture the essence of the character. I know that the real character is yellow, but the purple was the specific choice from my customer!

My favourite part about this project was actually shaping the legs, as I wanted it to have more of a foot shape than the typical cylinder shaped arm or leg in a lot of amigurumi designs. I will probably be adjusting and perfecting it with future amigurumi projects, especially when I want them to be a little more life-like.

How do you guys stay creative? I find being part of a creative community is incredibly important! To be honest, I don’t think I’m a particularly original or creative person, so being able to work with others to get that spark of inspiration is so fun.

Until next time, happy crafting!

This pattern is an original pattern by June Cheung at Tick-Tock Hobbies – please do not claim this pattern as your own or reprint it on another site or any other format. If you want to share this pattern (and I’d love it if you do!), just link to this pattern and give me the proper credit. You may keep a copy of the pattern for your own personal use, but please DO NOT sell this pattern. Permission is NOT granted for any finished products to be sold for profit, or for mass production, or for factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you so much for your respect and understanding!