Weird Al by Laurel Duruisseau

Weird Al

Crochet
September 2023
3.5 mm (E)
6.0 mm (J)
9.0 mm (M/N)
9 inches tall
US
English
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Finished Size: 9 inches tall
Level: Intermediate 
Skills: crochet, basic hand sewing, glueing
Language: English, US crochet terms
Completion time: 8-10 hours, depending on experience

Crafted with the whimsy and charm of a good polka, this parody maestro features wired limbs and is stitched up using the lively notes of worsted and chunky weight yarns.

This 12-page pattern is a lyrical journey, featuring over 30 colour photos to guide you through each stitch, and includes an additional visual guide to suggested tools and supplies. Suitable for crocheters with a bit of experience, this pattern is a polka-infused celebration waiting to be crocheted. So grab your accordion hook and let the crochet concert begin!

To complete this project you will need:
Worsted Weight Yarns:

Apricot - skin
White - t shirt
Denim Blue - pants
Brown - shoes
Colourful variegated - shirt
Black - accordion
Cream - bellows
Red - accordion

Chunky Yarn:
Brown - hair

3.5 mm crochet hook + 9 mm & 6 mm crochet hooks (for the hair only)
Stitch marker
Sewing needle & thread
Yarn needle
Hot glue gun and/or craft glue
2 x 6mm black safety eyes
4” dowel rod (approx 1/4” diameter)
Polyester stuffing
16-gauge wire (for limbs) and 24-gauge wire (for glasses) - found at hardware stores
Wire cutters
Scrap of brown embroidery floss
White and black craft foam or felt for keyboard
9 x 3/8-inch beads or buttons for accordion bass buttons