Amigurumi Leia

This pattern was designed by Sarah Braekman, Mind That Bird Crochet 2010. Please do not sell this pattern or
any product made from the pattern.

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Princess Leia
Leia Organa Solo (born Leia Amidala Skywalker) was at various stages of her life a
politician, revolutionary and Jedi Knight of the New Jedi Order. An accomplished Senator,
Leia was most famous for her strong leadership during the Galactic Civil War and other
subsequent galactic conflicts, making her one of the galaxy's greatest heroes.
She had a forceful personality and bright intellect, having accomplished much in her
youth: she was a strong proponent for the Rebel Alliance, the youngest Senator ever of
the Galactic Empire at eighteen standard years of age, and a member of the Royal Family
of Alderaan. Years later, she was instrumental in the creation of the New Republic, and
was elected to the position of Chief of State, serving twice in that office.
Materials needed
Light worsted weight yarn in pink (scraps are OK)
Worsted weight yarn in white and brown (scraps are OK)
Crochet hook 3 mm (C or D)
Needle
Thick silver thread
Stuffing
2 safety eyes, 2 cotter pins or 4 safety eyes
Stitches and abbreviations
SC = single crochet
CH= chain stitch
MR = magic ring (http://www.crochetme.com/forums/t/28917.aspx)
Decr = decrease (http://crochet.about.com/library/bl_decrease.htm)
ST = stitch
FO = fasten or finish off
SL ST = slip stitch

This pattern was designed by Sarah Braekman, Mind That Bird Crochet 2010. Please do not sell this pattern or
any product made from the pattern.

Part 1: Head
Hair buns
Our dear precious Leia has a very special hairdo. This is the first part of Leia were going
to make, to get you in the mood and because its convenient for later.
In brown, make 4
Round
Round
Round
Round

1:
2:
3:
4:

6 sc in mr (6)
2 sc in each st around (12)
*1 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st* around (18)
*1 sc in 1st 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (24), FO, leaving a tail to stitch

Now lay two circles on top of each other and stitch them onto each other, so you get a
slightly thicker circle. If you want a more dramatic effect, fill the space between the
circles with stuffing.

Head, in pink
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round

1: 6 sc in mc (6)
2: *2 sc in each st* around (12)
3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc in second st* around (18)
4: *1 sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (24)
5: * 1 sc in first 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (30)
6: * 1 sc in first 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (36)
7 to round 12: sc around (36)
13: * 1 sc in first 4 sts, decr* around (30)
14: * 1 sc in first 3 sts, decr* around (24)

This pattern was designed by Sarah Braekman, Mind That Bird Crochet 2010. Please do not sell this pattern or
any product made from the pattern.

At this stage, you can attach the safety eyes.

Next were going to stitch Leias lovely hair. To achieve a great look for your new
customer, Leia, divide the head into two sections, in the middle (use the eyes for
reference). Now start stitching with the brown yarn from the center to Leias ear from her
forehead to her neck. Ask Leia if shes satisfied with the result. She knows best. Now
attach the hair buns you made earlier to Leias ears.

Give her a nice smile with red thread.

Round 15: * 1 sc in first 2 sts, decr* around (18)
Round 16: * 1 sc in first st, decr* around (12) Do NOT FO!
Stuff Leias head.

This pattern was designed by Sarah Braekman, Mind That Bird Crochet 2010. Please do not sell this pattern or
any product made from the pattern.

Part 2: Body
In white
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round

17: sc around (12)

18: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next st* around (18)
19 and 20: sc around (18)
21: *1 sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (24)
22 and 23: sc around (24)
24: *1 sc in first 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (30)
25 and 26: sc around (30)
27: *1 sc in first 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (36)
28 and 29: sc around (36)
30: *1 sc in first 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (42)
31 and 32: sc around (42) FO

Bottom:
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3:
Round 4:
Round 5:
Round 6:
Round 7:

6 sc in mc (6)
*2 sc in each st* around (12)
*1 sc in first st, 2 sc in second st* around (18)
*1 sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (24)
* 1 sc in first 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (30)
* 1 sc in first 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (36)
* 1 sc in first 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* around (42) FO, set aside

This pattern was designed by Sarah Braekman, Mind That Bird Crochet 2010. Please do not sell this pattern or
any product made from the pattern.

Part 3: Arms
Arms, in white, make 2
The fun part about this amigurumi is that its arms have joints, so you can move Leias
arms around. This will prove helpful for when she walks into an army of whatevers.
You can chose how to make the joints. I work with a cotter pin or a safety eye, but you
can also thread wire through the arms and the body. I will explain how to use my
method. A little tutorial on how to use the other method can be found here:
http://nerdigurumi.com/2010/11/wiring-amigurumi-crochet-doll-limbs.html
Round 1: 4 sc in mc (4)
Round 2: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc in second st* around (6)
Round 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc in second st* around (9)
Insert cotter pin or safety eye in space between round 2 and 3.
Round 4 to 7: sc around (9)
Round 8: *1 sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc in second st* around (12)
Round 9 *1 sc in first 3 sts, 2 sc in second st* around (15) FO, leaving a tail for stitching.
Attach arm to body using the pin or eye.
Hands, in pink, make 2
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
Round
FO

1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:

4 sc in mc (4)
*1 sc in first st, 2 sc in second st* around (6)
*1 sc in first st, 2 sc in second st* around (9)
sc around (9)
* 1 sc in first st, decr* around (6)
* 1 sc in first st, decr* around (4) Tuck the inner pink thread into the hand and

This pattern was designed by Sarah Braekman, Mind That Bird Crochet 2010. Please do not sell this pattern or
any product made from the pattern.

Stuff the arms lightly, sew the hands on the arms.

Now stuff Leias body. Dont overstuff, as well create a waste for her.
Now give Leia her beautiful silver belt. Try pulling it tight, so it creates a waste.
After all, Leia is a woman!

This pattern was designed by Sarah Braekman, Mind That Bird Crochet 2010. Please do not sell this pattern or
any product made from the pattern.