
Skill Level:Intermediate challenge if done using bobbin method; beginner
challenge if done using cross stitch method
Size:7" square
Materials:Worsted
weight yarn in colors of your choice; colors used in example:
1 - Pale Yellow
2 - Peach (or skin color of your choice)
3 - Violet
4 - Sky Blue
5 -
Medium Green
6 - Light Brown (hair color of your choice)
7 - Gold
Hook:"H"
Gauge:4 rows sc = 1"; 7 sc = 2"
Directions:
Using graph as guide, with
blue, ch 22, sk 1st st, sc in each st to end - mark this side as front, ch 1 turn,
- 21 sc.
Cross Stitch Method: Continue to work on 21 sc per row for 21 rows,
end off, weave in ends. Note: square will measure 6"x 6" at this
point.
With each sc counting as one sq on graph, use colors suggested or of your
choice to cross stitch the design onto the 6"x 6" square.
Note:use
care to keep tension on cross sts even so as not to cause any puckering or pulling
of work. Weave in ends.
Bobbin Method: Prepare yarn bobbins. For this square, I used the
blue directly from the skien, and wound small balls of the other colors. I used floss
bobbin cards since I only needed small amounts. I used 2 green bobbins; one for the
left sleve trim and neck trim, and the other for the left sleve trim and hem. I also
used 2 peach bobbins; one for the left hand and face, and the other for the right
hand and feet.
Following chart, complete sq, tying on color bobbins as needed
and keeping unused colors to the back of work. As each bobbin is finished, tie off
securely. At end of 21st row, end off. Weave in all ends.
Border:With green, or color of your choice, work 1 rnd of dc around sq, having 1 st in each sc, 1 st in end of each row and 3 sts in corners. Slst to 1st st, end off. Weave in ends.