The Cute Dwarf – Free Crochet Pattern

This pattern was designed by Joanita Theron of Creative Crochet Workshop, exclusively for The Stitchin’ Mommy

The Cute Dwarf

The 13th in a compilation of granny squares designed around a Fairy Tale theme.
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The Cute Dwarf

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Skill Level:

Easy

Materials:

• Double knitting/light worsted yarn (No 3)
• Approx 25 grams of Beige and Blue
• Small amounts of double knitting/light worsted yarn in white; brown; yellow and black
• Hooks 4.00 mm & 3.50 mm
• Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:

SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
DC – double crochet
SC2tog – single crochet two together

Gauge:

Tension/Gauge is not necessary for this project to be perfect – crocheting the same tension throughout will ensure squares are approx the same size.

Finished Size:

Approx 14 cm x 14 cm

Instructions:

Circle:
Make a magic circle with beige yarn and 4, 00 mm hook
Rnd 1: CH3 into circle (counts as 1 DC), work 11 DC into circle, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH (12 DC)
Rnd 2: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into same ST, work 2 DC into next ST. * Work 2 DC into each ST. Repeat from * until end of round, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH (24 DC)
Rnd 3: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into same ST, work 1 DC into next ST. * Work 2 DC into next ST, work 1 DC into next ST. Repeat from * until end of round, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH (36 DC)
Rnd 4: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into same ST, work 1 DC into next 2 STS. * Work 2 DC into next ST, work 1 DC into next 2 STS. Repeat from * until end of round, SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH (48 DC)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join blue yarn into any back loop of round 4

Rnd 5: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 2 DC, 2 CH, 3 DC into ST (first corner made), *SKIP 2 STS, work 3 HDC into next ST. Repeat from * 2 more times.
Work 3 DC, 2 CH, 3 DC into next ST (second corner made),*SKIP 2 STS, work 3 HDC into next ST. Repeat from * 2 more times.
Work 3 DC, 2 CH, 3 DC into next ST (third corner made),*SKIP 2 STS, work 3 HDC into next ST. Repeat from * 2 more times.
Work 3 DC, 2 CH, 3 DC into next ST (fourth corner made),*SKIP 2 STS, work 3 HDC into next ST. Repeat from * 2 more times. SL ST into top of 3rd CH of 3CH
Rnd 6-7: CH3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into each ST all around and work 2 DC, 2 CH, 2 DC into each corner 2 CH.

The Hat:
CH 17
Row 1: Work 1 SC into 2^nd CH from hook; work 1 SC into each CH until end (16 SC); TURN
Row 2: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work 1 DC into each ST until end (16 DC); TURN
Row 3: Work 2SCtog twice; work 1 SC into next 8 STS; work 2SCtog twice (12 SC); TURN
Row 4: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work 1 DC into each ST until end (12 DC); TURN
Row 5: Work 2SCtog twice; work 1 SC into next 4 STS; work 2SCtog twice (8 SC); TURN
Row 6: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work 1 DC into each ST until end (8 DC); TURN
Row 7: Work 2SCtog twice (4 SC); TURN
Row 8-9: Work 1 SC into each ST (4 SC); TURN
Row 10: Work 2SCtog twice (2 SC); TURN
Row 11: Work 2SCtog. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Eyes and cheeks: (Make 4 – 2 beige; 2 white)
With white/cream/beige yarn and 3, 50 mm hook
Make a magic ring
RND 1: Work 6 SC into ring;
RND 2: Work 2 SC into each ST all around (12 SC).
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Nose:
With white/cream/beige yarn and 3, 50 mm hook
Make a magic ring
RND 1: Work 6 SC into ring;
RND 2: Work 2 SC into each ST all around (12 SC).
RND 3: Work 2 SC into next ST; work 1 SC into next ST; work 2 HDC into next ST; work 1 HDC into next ST;
work 2 DC into next ST; work 1 DC into next ST; work 2 DC into next ST; work 1 DC into next ST;
work 2 HDC into next ST; work 1 HDC  into next ST; work 2 SC into next ST; work 1 SC into next ST. (18 STS)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Make a little pom pom or tassel with some yellow yarn.

ASSEMBLING THE SQUARE:

Sew eyes into position using the 2nd and 3rd rows as guide; sew the nose with the widest part at the bottom
just in the center beneath the eyes – using the center circle as guide to sew nose.
Then sew the cheeks one on each side of the nose.

Sew the hat in a slightly slanting position over the eyes – use photos as guide.

The Cute Dwarf

Happy Hooking 🙂

I love to crochet! To design and make patterns for both young and old is an absolute life’s passion. My daughter is my greatest inspiration! I love to try and learn new techniques, and although patience is not my strongest virtue, I have found that committing to a project and having the pleasure of a finished item, is one of life’s greatest and most satisfying pleasures. I believe that anyone can learn a new craft. I try to design and make my projects so that even a novice can do them. “Crochet is an art and crocheters it’s artists. Each crafted item is unique and own to its crafter” Find Joanita on her Blog and Facebook page!