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Tony Tony Chopper Hat & Bag Pattern

When I first started amigurumi and saw all of the cool characters that people had recreated, I
thought about how perfect Chopper would be as an amigurumi doll. Chopper was the first pattern
that I made up on my own, and Im putting up his bag and hat for free! The hat fits my cats head
but hes not too happy about that :P
I hope that you enjoy the pattern too, and Id love to see what you make! Tag #53stitches or send me
a link! The rest of the Chopper pattern is available on my etsy, as well as the physical doll.
I use Panda Carnival Soft 8ply yarn and a 3.0mm crochet hook for the ones pictured.
HAT
1. (in Pink) MR 6 (6)
2. [inc]x 12 (12)
3. [sc, inc]x 6 (18)
4. sc, inc, [sc 2, inc]x 5, sc (24)
5. [inc, sc 3]x 6 (30)
6. sc 2, inc, [sc 4, inc]x 5, sc 2 (36)
7. BLO sc 36 (36)
8. sl st, sc 35 (36)
9 - 17. sc 36 (36)
18. FLO sc 36 (36)
19. sl st [inc, sc]x (at this point the exact number of stitches isnt important, repeat this pattern until
you reach your marker again, were just giving the brim room to expand)
20. [inc, sc 2]x (same as above)
21. BLO sc around

Staggering the increases when making the circle makes it easier to lay the piece flat and keep its
shape, which is good for the flat top we want.
The round worked in the back loop only gives a sharper curve to the top of the hat. The front loop
only round gives the same effect in the opposite direction. And the last BLO round helps to keep the
brim from curling upwards.
If you want to make the hat taller simply add more rows before the FLO.

Stitch the cross on in white. I position it so the bottom corners of the cross are two rounds above the
brim and the top corners of the cross are six rounds above the brim. It then goes the same distance
across as it does up, so you are left with a 4x4 white cross. :)
I double knot the loose strands together tightly, and then cut off the ends so nothing pokes out. As a
neater alternative, you could glue on a white felt cross.
ANTLER (make 2)
Make 4 chains in brown yarn, leave long tails:
1. ch 8
2. ch 8
3. ch 3
4. ch 3
As an alternative to this method (which is something I just made up so my explanation is quite
poor), you can make an i-cord. Planet June has a great tutorial for crocheted i-cords. Ive also
thought about using pipe cleaners, which would be much easier to mould and attach, and they come
in a bunch of different colours. You can use whatever you like to make the antlers, this is just how I
do it.

Each antler has two pairs of chains, which are sewn together. Above are two chains of eight.
For each chain place them back to back (so the vs are facing outwards) and weave the tail back
through the chains, the second picture demonstrates the needle weaving one of the tails back
through the first stitch on both chains.
The third picture demonstrates the tail going through the second stitch on both chains. Continue in
this fashion until all vs in the chain are secured to their opposite.

After weaving one tail through, you end up with three tails at one end, and one at the other. Weave
the single tail in the same way as you have just done.
You will have all four tails at one end, and a nice solid pipe (if youre like me its very messy :P). Do
the same with the chains of 3.
Attach the joined chain of three to the chain of 8 approximately 1/3rd of the way down, and weave
the tails through so they are all at the same end.
You will end up with something that looks like this:


The antler tails will be distributed between four stitches (Ive marked them above with pins to
check theyre symmetrical). The top row is in line with the bottom of the cross (2 rows above the
brim) and the bottom row is 1 row above the brim. They are usually about 6 across from the cross.
Position the antlers so they are pointing in the right direction, then decide which holes the tails
belong to in order to keep the antler standing in the correct position. Distributing them out over 4
holes gives it more stability in its position.

Simply thread all the tails through to the other side and pull them tight. Before you secure them you
can check that the antler is sitting properly on the hat.
I go crazy knotting all of the tails tightly together. You end up with a big knot pile, and you may
prefer to cover the knots with glue to ensure they dont come apart, but I dont and they never have.
:)
Repeat on the other side and there you are! I tie a piece of gray yarn (but felt would work as well)
around the right antler for the piece of metal chopper has on his and then the hat is done!
BAG
1. (in Blue) ch 9 (9)
2. first sc in second ch from hook, sc 7 (8)
3. rotate piece and sc in each ch on the other side (8)
You now have an oval with 16 stitches. Maybe you lost a couple (I almost always do), whats
important is that the oval youre left with is long enough for the doll and the size bag that you want.
To make it longer or shorter, increase or decrease the number of chains in your first row.
4-9. *sc* (16)
10. sc until you reach the edge of the bag, as shown in the pictures below to make a lid.
11-14. ch 1, turn, sc 7 (8)
BAG STRAPS (make 2)
1. ch 16 (16)

In this picture, the second row has already been completed and this is the beginning of the third
row. Go back into the stitches youve already sc in and do the same on the other v of the chain.


Stitch on a cross like you did with the hat. I use yarn folded over twice for the hat but the bag is
smaller so it only needs a single thread. I glue a small felt circle on for the button.
I use pins to mark the position of the bag straps.

The tails of the straps are pulled through each hole.
Tie the tails tightly together, then tug on the strap to pull it out properly. Do the same for the other
strap and now Chopper can wear it!
There you are! So cute :D
Dressed in his finery!