This is an instant download crochet pattern for making Rory The Leprechaun. The jacket is removable. The pattern includes thorough instructions on how to crochet a jacket and top hat.
(printable PDF file, 24 pages).

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Although leprechauns are frequently blamed for being mischievous troublemakers, Rory isn’t like that. He’s good-humoured and a positive thinking bundle of fun, whose pot of gold is always half full rather than half empty. He prefers orange juice to Irish ale. And favours dancing the tango with local squirrels more than performing a jig. His dream is to quit repairing shoes for elves and to open his very own shoe boutique. If he likes your sense of humour, he might present you with a four-leaf clover that brings a stroke of luck into your life.

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SIZE:

If you crochet with a 2 mm (US 0) hook and use fingering/4-ply yarn, your Rory the Leprechaun should measure approximately 25 cm.
Your doll will vary in size if you opt for a bigger or even smaller hook and chunkier or finer yarn.
For crocheting Rory I used fingering yarn (50g/240 m, 100 % mercerized cotton).

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SKILL LEVEL:

ADVANCED BEGINNERS and above.

The pattern includes step-by-step instructions, provided with tips and more than 100 photos of the process.
I explain how to switch colours, what the shift stitches are or how to do crab stitch/reverse single crochet stitch - HOWEVER, your knowledge in these areas is an advantage for you.

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SKILLS REQUIRED:

Understanding how to crochet in spirals, to make magic rings and basic stitches, such as single crochet, chain and slip stitches

The ability to make half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, double treble crochet, back post single crochet.

The knowledge of how to make increases or decreases.

The experience of embroidery for making eyes and cheeks, like the ability to make backstitch.