Hello Kitty Victorian Wedding Couple

I created this pattern some time ago, based on a Japanese pattern authorised by Sanrio but with substantial changes to make it easier for European crocheters, and more traditionally English in costume style.  If you do make it be aware that I do not hold any copyrights regarding Hello Kitty or Dear Daniel, and that it may be an offence to sell toys produced from this pattern.  


Requires:  approx 300 g white,  100g light grey, 50g lilac DK yarn.  Small scrap black yarn.  Toy eyes and noses, unless you prefer to embroider them (in which case, more black yarn and small amount yellow).  3.5 hook.  Toy stuffing.  The pieces up to the point where I mark off for Bride and Groom are common to both toys, so make 2 heads, 4 ears etc.

HEAD  

Using white, make 8 chain.  Work first round on both sides of chain.  Rd 1;  dc into next 7 chain, 3 dc into next chain. Dc into next 6 stitches, 2 dc into next.  18.  From now until rd 8, join all rds.  Rd2; (inc, dc 7, inc) to end.  24.  Rd 3; (inc, dc 7, inc, dc, inc, dc) to end.  30.  Rd 4; (inc, dc 8, inc, dc 2, inc, dc 2) to end.  36.   Rd  5; (inc, dc 9, inc, dc 3, inc, dc 3) to end.  42.  Rd 6; (inc, dc 10, inc, dc 4, inc, dc 4) to end.  48.  Rd 7; (inc, dc 11, inc, dc 5, inc, dc 5) to end.  54.   Rd 8 - 13; dc all round, do not join.  Rd 14; (dec, dc 11, dec, dc 5, dec, dc 5) to end, join.  48.  Rd 15; dc all round, do not join.  Rd 16; (dec, dc 10, dec, dc 4, dec, dc 4) to end, join.  42.  Rd 17; dc all round, do not join.  Rd 18; (dec, dc 9, dec, dc 3, dec, dc 3) to end, join.  36.  Rd 19; (dec, dc 8, dec, dc 2, dec, dc 2) to end, join.  30.  Rd 20; (dec, dc 7, dec, dc, dec, dc) to end, join.  24.  Rd 21; (dec, dc 4) to end, join.  20.  Fasten off.   If using toy eyes insert now.  Position eyes on about 7 rows up and 7 stitches in from side - should be about 9 stitches between.  Position nose between eyes about 5 rows up.  Stuff head.  Stitch 3 whiskers each side using black starting just above eye.

EARS (make 2)

Using white make magic ring.  Rd 1; work 6 dc into ring, do not join.  Rd 2; (inc, dc) to end.  From now on join all rows.  9.  Rd 3; (inc, dc 2) to end.  12.    Rd 4; (inc, dc 3) to end.  15.  Rd 5; (inc, dc 4) to end.  18.  Rd 6; (inc, dc 5) to end.  21.  Fasten off, stuff and stitch to head.

HANDS (make 2)

Using white make magic ring.  Rd 1; 6 dc into ring, do not join.  Rd 2; inc to end.  Join.  12.  Rd 3; (inc, dc) to end.  Join.  18.  Rd 4; dc to end.  Rd 5; (dec, dc 4) to end, join.  15.  Rd 6; dc to end.  Rd 7; (dec, dc 3) to end, join.  12.  Rd 8 - 11; dc to end.  Rd 12; (dec, dc 2) to end, join.  9.  Rd 13; (dec, dc) to end, join.  6.  Fasten off.   Stuff and stitch to body when completed.  

TAIL

Using white make magic ring.  Rd 1; 6 dc into ring, do not join.  Rd 2; inc to end, join.  12.  Rd 3 - 4; dc to end.  Fasten off.  Stuff and stitch to body when complete.

BOW TIES

Using lilac, make 8 chain (+ 1).  Turn.  Work 4 rows dc.  Fasten off.  Now make 4 chain (+ 1).  Work 2 rows dc.  Fasten off.  Wrap smaller strip around centre of larger one,  pulling tight to create bow effect, stitch  base to secure..

SMALL FLOWERS

Make in white for Kitty’s neck bow and in lilac for Daniel’s buttonhole.  Make 9 chain.  Work 2 half trebles into second chain, ss into next 2 ch, 2 htr into next, repeat to end and fasten off leaving tail.  Now roll up this strip so it forms the flower, stitching into place tightly using the tail.  

BRIDE PIECES

BODY

Using white, make magic ring.  Rd 1; 6 dc into ring.  Join all increase and decrease rounds from now on.  Rd 2; inc o end.  12.  Rd 3; (inc, dc) to end.  18.  Rd 4; (inc, dc 2) to end.  24.  Rd 5; (inc, dc 3) to end.  30.  Rd 6; (inc, dc 4) to end.  36.  Rd 7; (inc, dc 5) to end.  42.  Rd 8; (inc, dc 6) to end.  48.  Rd 9 - 11; dc to end.  Rd 12; (dec, dc 6) to end.  42.  Rd 13; dc to end.  Rd 14; (dec, dc 5) to end.  36.  Rd 15; dc to end.  Rd 16; (dec, dc 4) to end.  30.  Rd 17; dc to end.  Rd 18; (dec, dc 4) to end.  25.  Rd 19; dc to end.  Rd 20; (dec, dc 3) to end.  20.  Rd 21; dc to end.  Fasten off.  Rejoin yarn to row 14 and work through stitches of that row.  Rd 1; dc to end.  36.  Rd 2; (inc, dc 5) to end.  42.  Rd 3; (inc, dc 6) to end.  48.  Rd 4; (inc, dc 7) to end.  54.  Rd 5; (inc, dc 8) to end.  60.  Rd 6; (inc, dc 9) to end.  66.  Rd 7; dc.  Rd 8; (inc, dc 10) to end.  72.  Rd 9; dc.  Rd 10; (inc, dc 11) to end.  78.  Rd 11; dc.  Rd 12; (inc, dc 12) to end.  84.  Change to lilac.  Rd 13 - 15; dc.  Change back to white.  Rd 16; dc.  Rd 17; (inc, dc 3) to end.  105.  Rd 18; dc.  Rd 19; (inc, dc 4) to end.  126.  Rd 20; (dc,  work 1 htr and 1  treble into next stitch,  2 dtr into next, 1 tr + 1 htr into next, dc, ss into next) repeat to end.  21 repeats, 189 stitches.  Fasten off.  Stitch head, hands and legs to body when completed.  

FEET (Make 2)

Using white make 6 chain.  Work around both sides of chain.  Rd 1; dc into next 4 chain, 3 dc into next chain, dc 3, 2 dc into next chain.  12.  Rd 2; (inc, dc 3, inc) to end, join.  18.  Rd 3 - 11; dc.  Fasten off.  Stuff and stitch to body.

MEDIUM FLOWERS

Use for bouquet and flower on Kitty’s head bow.  Using lilac make 11 chain (+ 1).  Work ( 2 htr into next chain,  ss into next, 2) to end.  Fasten off leaving tail.  Roll around as for small flowers and secure.

LARGE FLOWERS (make 3)

For Kitty’s dress.  Using lilac make 15 ch (+ 1).  Work as for medium flowers,  but work 2 ss between htrs.  Roll up and secure as before, stitch to front of dress above lilac band.

BOUQUET BASE

For the frill around the bouquet.  Using white, make magic ring.  Rd 1; work 6 dc into ring.  Rd 2; inc to end, join.  12.  Rd 3;  (ss into next stitch, ch 4)  to end.  Fasten off.  Now stitch 3 lilac medium flowers into centre of bouquet and sew bouquet to hands.  

NECK FRILL

Using white make 22 chain (+ 1).  Row 1;  dc to end.  22.  Row 2;  ch 3,  tr2 into next stitch, (3 tr in next).  Repeat ()to end.  66.  Row 3; ch 3, tr in next stitch, (2 tr in next stitch) to end.  132.  Fasten off.   Stitch in place around neck.  Sew neck bow in place on front, having secured flower to centre strip on bow first.

HEAD BOW

Using lilac make 12 chain (+ 1).  Work 6 rows dc onto these chain, fasten off.  Now using lilac make 9 chain (+ 1).  Dc into each to end.  Fasten off.  Wind narrow strip round centre of wider on to form bow and secure.  Stitch white medium flower to this strip.  Sew bow to head next to left ear.  Your bride is now complete.

GROOM PIECES

FEET (Make 2)

Using white make 6 chain + 1.  Work around both sides of chain.  Rd 1; dc 5, 3 dc in next stitch, dc 4, 2 dc in next st.  14.  Rd 2; (inc, dc 4, inc 2) to end, join.  20.  Rd 3; (inc, dc 5, inc, dc, inc, dc) to end, join.  26.  Rd 4; (dec, dc 2, dec) to end, join.  20.  Rd 5; (dec, dc 8) to end.  18.  Rd 6 - 7; dc to end.  Change to grey.  Rd 8 - 15; dc to end.  Fasten off.  Stuff feet and join together at top with 2 stitches; your legs should be open tubes linked at the ‘groin’.  

BODY.

Rejoin grey to legs and work 36 dc all round top of both legs to form first row of body.  Rd 1 - 7; dc.  Change to white.  Rd 8; (dec, dc 7) to end, join.  32.  Rd 9; dc.  Rd 10; (dec, dc 6) to end, join.  26.  Rd 11; dc to end.  Rd 12; (dec, dc 5) to end, join.  20.  Rd 13;  dc to end.  Fasten off.  Attach head, tail, bowtie and arms to body.  

VEST (Make 2)

Using lilac make 2 chain + 1.  Row 1; dc in next 2 chain, ch1, turn.  2.  Rd 2; inc, dc 1, ch 1, turn.  3.  Continue increase at beginning of each row till you have 9 stitches.  Work 3 rows dc.  Next row; dec, dc 1, dec, turn.  3.  Next row; dec, dc 1, turn.  2.  Last row; dec.  Fasten off.  Stitch in place on front of body so one piece slightly overlaps the other.  Work ‘buttons’  by stitching with white yarn.  

JACKET

Using grey,  make 11 chain + 1.  Back.  Row 1; dc to end.  11.  Turn.  Row 2 - 4; dc to end.  Row 5; inc, dc 9,  inc, ch 4, turn.  13 + 4.  Row 6; work dc into 2nd chain and next 2 chain, dc to end, ch 4, turn.  16 + 4.  Row 7;  dc into 2nd chain, dc into next 2 chain and each dc to end.  Ch 1, turn.  19.  Rows 8 - 15; dc.  Fasten off.   Right front.  Rejoin yarn to beginning of this piece with right side facing and work 3 dc, ch 1, turn.  3.  Row 2 - 3; dc 3, ch 1, turn.  Row 4; inc, dc 2, ch 1, turn.  4.  Row 5; dc 3, inc, ch 1, turn.  5.  Row 6; inc, dc 4, ch 1, turn.  6.  Row 7; dc to end, ch 1, turn.   Row 8;  inc 1, dc 4,  inc into next stitch, ch 1, turn.  8.  Row 9 - 15; dc.  SS side seam together from bottom to row 6 of back.  Fasten off.  Left front.  Reattach to beginning of back piece on opposite side to right front and work as given for right front, reversing shapings.  Fasten side seam as before.  Sleeves (make 2).   Using lilac make 21 chain, join.  Rd 1;  work 21 dc into chain.  Change to grey.  Rd 2; dc 12, dec 2, dc 3, dec.  18.  Rd 3; dc 14, dec 2.  16.  Rd 4; dc 14, dec.  15.  Rd 5; dc to end.  SS into place on main jacket.  Lapels.  Starting 4 rows up, attach grey to right front and work dc evenly up front, round neck and down left front to 4 rows up on that side.  Turn.  Work 2 rows dc.  Fasten off.  Fold out lapels so they lie flat.  Reattach lilac to bottom edge of jacket and work dc up front edge, across bottom of lapel and up the side till you are about 4 stitches up from the start of the lapel.  Now dc across 3 stitches together so you create a v shape in lapel.  Work dc along rest of lapel and round neck till you reach the point opposite your v, and work another decrease over 3 here to match you first.  Continue to bottom edge and fasten off.   Sew buttonhole to jacket.


TOP HAT

Using grey make magic ring.  Rd 1; work 6 dc into ring.  Rd 2; inc in each.  12.  Rd 3;  (inc, dc 1) to end.  18.  Rd 4; (inc, dc 2) to end.  24.  Rd 5; working into back loops only, dc all round.  Rd 6;  dc to end.  Rd 7;  (dec, dc 2).  18.  Rd 8; dc.  Rd 9; (dec, dc 1) to end.  12.  Rd 10; dc to end.  Rd 11; dec all round.  6.  Rd 12;  inc, dc 1, inc 2, dc 1, inc.  Join.  10.  Rd 13;  inc, dc 3, inc 2, dc 3, inc.  14.  Join.  Rd 14;  inc,  dc 5, inc 2, dc 5, inc.  19.  Join,  Fasten off.  Stuff tube of hat.  Using lilac make 18 ch.  Work 1 row dc, fasten off.  Stitch band in place round hat and sew in place.  Your groom is now finished.