Amigurumi elf fairy: A Magical Handmade Toy

Detailed Recipe:

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Light blue, yellow, white, and skin-tone
• Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Safety eyes (8mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Instructions:

Head and Body (Work Continuously):

1. Using skin-tone yarn, start with a magic ring:
   • Round 1: 6 SC in the ring.
   • Round 2: INC in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3: 1 SC, INC around (18).
   • Continue increasing until you reach 30 stitches.
   • Work evenly for 8 rounds to form the head.
2. Switch to light blue yarn for the body:
   • Round 1: Work evenly for 5 rounds.
   • Round 2: Gradually decrease to shape the lower body.
   • Stuff as you go and close with a slip stitch.

Arms (Make 2):

1. Using skin-tone yarn:
   • Round 1: 6 SC in a magic ring.
   • Work evenly for 6 rounds.
   • Stuff lightly and fasten off.
   • Attach the arms to the sides of the body.

Dress and Bonnet:

1. For the dress, attach light blue yarn to the bottom of the body:
   • Round 1: Work in FLO and crochet DC around to create a frilly effect.
   • Add a second layer in a lighter color if desired.
2. For the bonnet, use light blue yarn:
   • Round 1: Work a flat circle for 3 rounds.
   • Round 2: Continue evenly for 2 rounds, adding frills by working 2DC in each stitch on the edge.
   • Tie a string around the neck to secure the bonnet.

Wings:

1. Using white yarn, create two small oval shapes:
   • Chain 10 and work around in HDC for 2 rounds.
   • Attach to the back of the fairy.

Face Details:

1. Attach safety eyes and embroider a smile using black yarn.
2. Add pink blush with soft yarn or fabric paint for extra charm.