Troll

[KristieMN]

O.k.. here is the pattern. I am actually surprised that anyone would want it!
If you find any errors, please let me know. The pattern has not been tested.


General supplies:
Size G Crochet Hook
WW yarn, for body, contrast for hair, finger/toe sculpting(Optional)
Tapestry needle for sewing
Fiberfill
Small buttons for eyes (optional)

General terms
Sc-dec= single crochet decrease (decrease over 2 stitches)
Sc= single crochet
Hdc= half double crochet
Dc= double crochet
FO= finish off
Ch= chain
Slp st=slip stitch
BLO = In Back Loops Only

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ie25/troll.jpg
Head

Each round is joined with a slp st to the first stitch made.

Chain 5
1) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 2 chains, 3 sc in last chain from hook. Working on underside of chain, sc in next 2 chains, sc in last chain (same as starting chain). Join with slp st (10 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (16 sc)
3) ch 1, In BLO, 2 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc (22 sc)
4) ch 1, sc in each sc around.
5) ch 1, 2 sc in first 2 sc’s, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in last 9 sc. (26 sc)
6-8) ch 1, sc in each sc around
9) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around, sc-dec in last 2 sc (21 sc)
10) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around, sc in last sc (17 sc)
11) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around, sc in last sc (13 sc)
FO leaving long tail.
Stuff
Do not sew hole shut

Ears (make 2)

Ears are done in a continous spiral

Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
FO
Sew ears to each side of head

Nose

Nose is done in a continous spiral

Ch 2
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2-4) sc in each sc around
FO
Sew nose to body.

Body

Body is done in a continous spiral

Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
6) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (36 sc)
7-10) sc in each sc around
11) (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
12) (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
13-16) sc in each sc around
17) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (18 sc)
Stuff
18) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
19) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (8 sc)
FO
Stuff again
Do not sew hole shut.
Sew head to body

Foot/Leg (make 2)

Feet/legs are joined at the end of each round with a slp st to the first st made.
Ch 4
1) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in middle chain, 3 sc in last chain from hook. Working along underside of chain, sc in bottom side of middle chain, sc in last chain. (same as first chain you started in) (8 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc’s, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)
3) ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last 6 sc. (16 sc)
4) ch 1, sc in each sc around
5) ch 1, sc in first 7 sc, (sc-dec) twice, sc in last 5 sc (14 sc)
6) ch 1, sc in first 6 sc, (sc-dec)twice, sc in last 4 sc (12 sc)
7-9) ch 1, sc in each sc around
Stuff foot
10-14) ch 1, sc in first 5 stitches, hdc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches, hdc in next stitch, sc in last stitch.
15-18) ch 1, sc in each sc around
FO leaving long tail for sewing
Stuff, use stuffing to shape leg.
Sew legs to body so that they make him look like he is sitting down.
Using scrap yarn, run yarn through feet to look like toes. (optional)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...e25/troll1.jpg

Sculpt backside with a scrap piece of yarn. See picture for placement ideas. J

Hands/Arms (make 2)

Hands/arms are joined at the end of each round with a slp st to the first st made.

Ch 4
1) ) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in middle chain, 3 sc in last chain from hook. Working along underside of chain, sc in bottom side of middle chain, sc in last chain. (same as first chain you started in) (8 sc)
2-4) ch 1, sc in each sc around
Stuff hands lightly
5) ch 1, (sc-dec) around (4 sc)
6) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (8 sc)
7-8) ch 1, sc in each sc around
9-10) ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, hdc in next stitch, dc in next 3 stitches, hdc in next stitch, sc in last sc.
11) ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, hdc in next hdc, dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, hdc in hdc, sc in last sc.
12-14) ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, hdc in hdc, dc in next 5 dc, hdc in hdc, sc in last sc.
FO and stuff arm, using stuffing to help shape arm
Run a piece of scrap yarn through hands to resemble fingers, if desired.
Sew arms onto troll

Hair
You will need many pieces of yarn, cut into 5 inch pieces or so. Each piece of yarn will act as 2 strands of hair.
Insert hook into troll head at hair line. Use round 3 of troll head where you crocheted in BLO as a guide. I attached a strand of hair in the usused loop around his head, and filled in the middle. Grab middle of yarn strand with hook and pull through stitch, ( Like you would latch hook!) making a small loop. Pull both free ends of yarn strand through loop, pulling tight to secure hair.
You will continue to do this around the head.
Trim hair even in back, or as desired.
To give him a wavy look, (as pictured) I untwisted each strand of hair, and separated it. Tedious, but looks neat.
Another option, comb hair for a frizzy look.
Enjoy!

[ChainOFools]

Aww Kristie, he's adorable!! I think he needs a new rear end though....his seems to be cracked

Thank you for sharing your pattern!

[unicorn37757]

Oh how cute, thanks so much!

[tiggerhale]

Thank you!

(You know, I was just thinking, if we turned your cow into a goat or three, we could use them and the Troll for the Billy Goats Gruff or Three Billy Goats or whatever that fable is about the 3 goats trying th cross the bridge guarded by the Troll!!)

[The Crochet Fanatic]

Thanks again for another wonderful pattern!

[Her]

What a fantastic job you've done! I love your troll. I am so happy you have shared your pattern with us. My husband has a thing for trolls. I can't wait to make him one for his desk!

[fuzzbugjr]

for the pattern! I'm going to try to work on him this week

to you for sharing your wonderful pattern.

***looking around with shifty eyes*** Now all I need is Cupcakes pattern and I'll have a set

[christinacoghill]

I think its very cute! and I love it's checks!

[yarncat]

Awesome troll,Kristie!Thanks for the pattern.

[cat3crazy]

for sharing your pattern.