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Barbs Roller Skater Girl Amigurumi Pattern

Barbs Roller Skater Girl Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Barbs Roller Skater Girl Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful Barbs amigurumi pattern brings to life a spirited roller skater girl with incredible attention to detail. From her flowing lemon-colored hair with bangs to her colorful striped roller skates, every element is carefully crafted. The pattern includes innovative techniques for creating realistic hair strands and detailed accessories like wheels and a stylish visor. Standing at 22cm tall, Barbs makes the perfect companion for both children and collectors.

Barbs Roller Skater Girl Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

What makes this pattern special is the combination of different textures and colors that create a truly unique amigurumi. The swimsuit features beautiful colorwork while the roller skates showcase fun striping techniques that bring this athletic character to life.

Why You'll Love This Barbs Roller Skater Girl Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern challenges you to master new techniques while creating something truly special. The detailed hair construction teaches valuable skills you'll use in future projects, and watching Barbs come together piece by piece is incredibly rewarding. The finished doll has such personality and charm that she'll quickly become a treasured handmade creation.

Barbs Roller Skater Girl Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Barbs Roller Skater Girl Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Barbs Roller Skater Girl Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Barbs Roller Skater Girl Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

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I love how this pattern pushes the boundaries of traditional amigurumi with its intricate hair design and detailed accessories. The combination of different textures and the challenge of creating realistic hair strands makes this project incredibly rewarding. What excites me most is how you can customize Barbs to reflect different personalities - maybe purple hair for a punk rock vibe or pastel colors for a softer look.

The roller skate construction is particularly clever, using simple techniques to create complex-looking results. I find the wheel-making process almost meditative, and seeing them come together on the finished skates is so satisfying.

This pattern teaches you valuable skills that transfer to other projects - the hair technique can be adapted for any doll, and the colorwork methods open up endless possibilities for future creations.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not maintaining tight gauge when working the head which can cause safety eyes to fall out ✗ Rushing through the hair strand construction leading to uneven or loose hair pieces that won't hold their shape ✗ Forgetting to stuff body parts firmly enough causing the doll to lose its structural integrity over time ✗ Skipping stitch markers during construction making it difficult to track rounds and causing misshapen pieces

Barbs Roller Skater Girl Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Barbs, the energetic roller skater doll with flowing blonde hair and vibrant roller skates! This comprehensive pattern guides you through crafting a charming 22cm tall amigurumi doll complete with a stylish swimsuit, roller skates with detailed wheels, and a trendy visor. Perfect for intermediate crocheters ready to tackle detailed hair techniques and colorwork.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Barbs Roller Skater Girl Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn in beige, lemon, rose, succulent, and lime colors
  • 02
    Cotton yarn suitable for amigurumi work with good stitch definition

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5mm or 2.75mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Pair of 12mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing
  • 06
    Fabric glue (optional)
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Pins for assembly

Progress Tracker

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— Head :

Rnd 1:

6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Rnd 2:

6 Inc [12]

Rnd 3:

(1 sc, Inc) 6x [18]

Rnd 4:

(2 sc, Inc) 6x [24]

Rnd 5:

(3 sc, Inc) 6x [30]

Rnd 6:

(4 sc, Inc) 6x [36]

Rnd 7:

(5 sc, Inc) 6x [42]

Rnd 8:

(6 sc, Inc) 6x [48]

Rnd 9:

(7 sc, Inc) 6x [54]

Rnd 10:

(8 sc, Inc) 6x [60]

Rnd 11-22:

60 sc (12 rounds) [60]

Info:

Don't forget to stuff with stuffing as you go. Eyes location between rnd 18 and 19

Rnd 23:

(8 sc, Dec) 6x [54]

Rnd 24:

(7 sc, Dec) 6x [48]

Rnd 25:

(6 sc, Dec) 6x [42]

Rnd 26:

(5 sc, Dec) 6x [36]

Rnd 27:

(4 sc, Dec) 6x [30]

Rnd 28:

(3 sc, Dec) 6x [24]

Rnd 29:

(2 sc, Dec) 6x [18]

Rnd 30:

(1 sc, Dec) 6x [12]

Rnd 31:

(Dec) 6x [6]

Info:

Cut the yarn. Fasten off.

— Ears (Make 2) :

Rnd 1:

In a magic ring, Ch 2, 5 Dc

Info:

Pull tight to close. Leave a long yarn to sew. Sew between Rnd 18-20

— Hair Base :

Rnd 1:

6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Rnd 2:

6 Inc [12]

Rnd 3:

(1 sc, Inc) 6x [18]

Rnd 4:

FLO (2 sc, Inc) 6x [24]

Info:

Do not cut the yarn, continue to hair strands

— Hair Strands :

Continue:

Ch 41. Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 38 Hdc, 1 sc along the chain, Slst to the next st. of the hair base. Do this 16 times.

— Hair Bangs :

Continue:

Ch 41. Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 39 Hdc, along the chain, Skip 1 st., Slst to the next st. of the hair base. Do this 4 times.

Info:

Position the bangs to the front side of the face. Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew.

— Top Hair Strands Continue :

Continue:

Flip the hair and insert your hook in to the back loop of Rnd 4. Ch 41. Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 38 Hdc, 1 sc along the chain, Slst to the next st. of the hair base. Do this 18 times.

Info:

Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew. You can also use a fabric glue

— Pony :

Row 1:

Ch 36, turn and work along the chain

Row 2:

1 Slst, 1 sc, 31 Hdc, 1 sc, 1 Slst

Info:

Fasten off, cut the yarn.

— Wheels (Make 12) :

Make:

6 sc in a magic ring. Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Info:

Glue two wheels together, resulting in 6 wheels.

— Legs (Make 2) :

Rnd 1:

Ch 5, turn and work with 3 sc along the chain, 4 sc into the last st. Continue to the other side of the chain, make 2 sc and 3 sc into the last st. [12]

Rnd 2:

Inc, 2 sc, 3 Inc, 4 sc, 2 Inc [18]

Rnd 3:

5 Hdc, 6 Hdc Inc, 7 Hdc [24]

Rnd 4:

BLO 24 sc [24]

Rnd 5:

24 sc [24]

Rnd 6:

6 sc, 6 Dec, 6 sc [18]

Rnd 7:

5 sc, Dec, (1 sc, Dec) 2x, 5 sc [15]

Rnd 8-10:

15 sc (3 rounds) [15]

Rnd 11:

BLO 15 sc [15]

Rnd 12:

15 sc [15]

Rnd 13:

BLO 15 sc [15]

Rnd 14-15:

15 sc [15]

Rnd 16:

(4 sc, Inc) 3x [18]

Rnd 17:

BLO 18 Slst [18]

Rnd 18:

BLO 18 sc [18]

Rnd 19:

18 sc [18]

Info:

Fasten off and cut the yarn. Start stuffing the Leg.

— Leg 2 :

Rnd 1-19:

Repeat Leg 1, but do not cut the yarn.

Info:

With feet facing away, sc some more until you reach the side center. Join Leg 2 to Leg 1 with 1 sc.

Rnd 20:

17 sc to leg 1. 18 sc in leg 2. [36]

Info:

Add your stitch mark, this is the new end of the round. Continue to the body.

— Body :

Rnd 21:

36 sc [36]

Rnd 22:

(5 sc, Inc) 6x [42]

Rnd 23-24:

42 sc (3 rounds) [42]

Rnd 25:

(5 sc, Dec) 6x [36]

Rnd 26:

36 sc [36]

Rnd 27:

(16 sc, Dec) 2x [34]

Rnd 28:

34 sc [34]

Rnd 29:

(15 sc, Dec) 2x [32]

Rnd 30:

BLO 32 Slst [32]

Rnd 31:

BLO 32 sc [32]

Rnd 32:

(14 sc, Dec) 2x [30]

Rnd 33:

30 sc [30]

Rnd 34:

(13 sc, Dec) 2x [28]

Rnd 35:

28 sc [28]

Rnd 36:

(12 sc, Dec) 2x [26]

Rnd 37:

26 sc [26]

Rnd 38:

(11 sc, Dec) 2x [24]

Info:

Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew.

— Arms (Make 2) :

Rnd 1:

5 sc in magic ring [5]

Rnd 2:

5 Inc [10]

Rnd 3:

10 sc [10]

Rnd 4:

1 sc, 1 Bubble stitch, 8 sc [10]

Rnd 5-19:

10 sc (15 rounds) [10]

Info:

Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

— Swimsuit :

Row 1:

Ch 8, start from the 2nd ch from hook, Dec, 3 sc, Dec. Ch 1, turn

Row 2:

Dec, 1 sc, Dec. Ch 1, turn

Row 3-10:

3 sc. Ch 1, turn (8 rows)

Row 11:

Inc, 1 sc, Inc. Ch 1, turn

Row 12:

Inc, 3 sc, Inc. Ch 1, turn

Row 13:

Inc, 5 sc, Inc. Ch 8. Insert hook into the first chain of row 1, work across with Inc, 5 sc, Inc. Ch 8. 1 sc into the first st of row 11

Row 14:

4 sc, Dec, 2 sc, 8 sc across the chain. 9 sc to row 11, 8 sc across the other chain.

Row 15:

(10 sc, Inc) 3x [36]

Row 16:

36 sc [36]

Row 17:

(16 sc, Dec) 2x [34]

Row 18:

34 sc [34]

Info:

Wear the swimsuit at this point

Row 19:

(15 sc, Dec) 2x [34]

Row 20:

32 sc [32]

Row 21:

(14 sc, Dec) 2x [30]

Row 22:

(13 sc, Dec) 2x [28]

Row 23:

28 sc [28]

Row 24:

(12 sc, Dec) 2x [26]

Info:

Fasten off and cut the yarn.

— Swimsuit Continue :

Continue:

Insert your hook with Succulent yarn. Make Ch 15 and work along the chain with 14 Slst. Sc on rnd 24. Continue with 6 sc across. Make another Ch 15 and turn, 14 slst along the chain. Slst on rnd 24 to finish.

Info:

Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

— Visor :

Rnd 1:

Ch 50. Join last st. to the first st.

Rnd 2-4:

50 sc (3 rounds)

Info:

Insert your hook as shown in the photo, this is the start of rnd 5

Rnd 5:

Slst, 6 sc, 2 Inc, 6 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 6:

(1 sc, Inc) 2x, 10 sc, (Inc, 1 sc) 2x, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn

Rnd 7:

2 sc, Inc, (8 sc, Inc) 2x, 2 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn

Rnd 8:

3 sc, Inc, (9 sc, Inc) 2x, 3 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn

Rnd 9:

4 sc, Inc, 5 sc, Inc, 9 sc, Inc, 5 sc, Inc, 4 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn

Rnd 10:

36 sc, Slst on rnd 4, turn

Rnd 11:

36 Slst

Info:

Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head securely to the body, ensuring proper alignment and stuffing both pieces firmly
  • Attach the arms to the sides of the body between rounds 32-34, adding light stuffing before closing
  • Position and sew the hair base to the top of the head, then arrange hair strands using pins before securing
  • Attach the visor to the head by sewing around the hairline area
  • Sew or glue the wheels onto the roller skates, ensuring they are evenly spaced
  • Secure the swimsuit straps by sewing them to the back of the body for proper fit
  • Use the pony tie to gather and secure the hair in the desired style

Important Notes

  • 💡Maintain tight gauge throughout the project to prevent holes and ensure safety eyes stay secure
  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently to track rounds, especially during the complex hair construction
  • 💡Stuff all body parts firmly but not overly tight to maintain proper shape and proportions
  • 💡Take your time with the hair assembly process as it significantly impacts the final appearance
  • 💡Test fit the swimsuit before final assembly to ensure proper sizing and comfort
  • 💡Use fabric glue sparingly on hair if needed, but sewing provides more durable results

This vibrant Barbs roller skater doll pattern combines technical skill with creative flair to produce a truly unique amigurumi character. From her flowing lemon hair to her detailed roller skates with working wheels, every element showcases the beauty of handcrafted artistry. The pattern challenges you with advanced hair techniques while rewarding you with a stunning finished piece that captures the joy and energy of roller skating. Perfect for gifting or adding to your personal collection! 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🛼✨

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FAQs

What skill level is required for this pattern?

This is an intermediate level pattern that requires knowledge of basic crochet stitches, working in rounds, and some experience with amigurumi construction. The hair techniques are more advanced.

How long does it take to complete Barbs?

The pattern typically takes 8-10 hours to complete, making it perfect for an all-day crafting adventure. The hair construction takes the most time due to the detailed strand work.

Can I use different yarn colors?

Absolutely! While the pattern uses specific Lion Brand colors, you can customize Barbs with any cotton yarn colors you prefer. Just maintain the same weight for consistent results.

Are the roller skate wheels functional?

The wheels are decorative crocheted pieces that are glued or sewn onto the skates. They add realistic detail but are not functional for actual rolling.

What's the most challenging part of this pattern?

The hair construction is the most complex part, involving multiple hair strands that need to be attached individually. Take your time and use plenty of pins during assembly.