My dear creator,
I’m so glad you said yes. Petal has been waiting patiently, yarn at the ready, to be brought into loving hands. This is not a rushed project. It is a slow joy, one stitch at a time.
About This Creation & Angle
Petal the Pink Stitchling was designed for comfort before cuteness. Her body speaks in curves, her posture invites rest, and her gaze sits low and wide, the way babies look at the world before words arrive. This project is perfect for makers who love plush yarn, expressive faces, and amigurumi that feels emotional, not decorative.
From a commercial angle, this design highlights plush-yarn mastery, clean shaping, and strong visual appeal for gift buyers, nursery décor lovers, and collectors of soft companions.
Project Snapshot
📊 Difficulty: Intermediate (patient beginners welcome)
⏰ Est. Time: 6–8 hours
📏 Size: Approx. 23 cm tall
“Soft toys should feel like a quiet promise,” Patricia often says. “Petal keeps hers.”
Materials & Tools Needed
🧶 Yarn
Main Color: Plush Velvet Yarn, Super Bulky – Soft Pink
Accent Color: Plush Velvet Yarn – Lavender
Belly Panel: Plush Velvet Yarn – Pale Blush
Inner Ear: Plush Velvet Yarn – Light Pink
🪡 Hook
4.5 mm crochet hook (adjust for tight stitches)
✨ Other Materials
Safety eyes 18 mm or felt eyes
Black embroidery floss
Light pink embroidery floss
Felt for paw pads (lavender)
Polyester fiberfill
Yarn needle
Scissors
Pins
Abbreviations & Stitches Used
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec: invisible decrease
The Complete Petal the Pink Stitchling Pattern
Head
Worked in soft pink. Stuff firmly but gently.
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: sc 1, inc repeat (18)
R4: sc 2, inc repeat (24)
R5: sc 3, inc repeat (30)
R6: sc 4, inc repeat (36)
R7: sc 5, inc repeat (42)
R8: sc 6, inc repeat (48)
R9–R15: sc around (48)
Eye placement between rounds 10 and 11, 8 stitches apart.
R16: sc 6, dec repeat (42)
R17: sc 5, dec repeat (36)
R18: sc 4, dec repeat (30)
Begin cheek shaping: lightly add extra stuffing to lower front.
R19: sc 3, dec repeat (24)
R20: sc 2, dec repeat (18)
R21: sc 1, dec repeat (12)
R22: dec around (6)
Fasten off and close.
Artisan’s Note:
The cheeks should feel full but not tight. Use your fingers to gently press shape before closing.
Snout / Muzzle
Worked in lavender.
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: sc 1, inc repeat (18)
R4–R5: sc around (18)
Lightly stuff, flatten slightly, stitch centered under eyes.
Ears (Make 2 Outer, 2 Inner)
Outer Ear – Pink
R1: 6 sc in magic ring
R2: inc around (12)
R3: sc 1, inc repeat (18)
R4: sc 2, inc repeat (24)
R5–R7: sc around (24)
Do not stuff. Fold base slightly when attaching.
Inner Ear – Light Pink
R1: 6 sc in magic ring
R2: inc around (12)
R3–R4: sc around (12)
Sew inside outer ear before attaching to head.
Body
Start in pale blush for belly panel.
R1: 6 sc in magic ring
R2: inc around (12)
R3: sc 1, inc repeat (18)
R4: sc 2, inc repeat (24)
R5: sc 3, inc repeat (30)
Switch to soft pink.
R6–R10: sc around (30)
R11: sc 4, inc repeat (36)
R12–R18: sc around (36)
Begin neck shaping.
R19: sc 4, dec repeat (30)
R20: sc 3, dec repeat (24)
Stuff firmly.
R21: sc 2, dec repeat (18)
Fasten off, leave long tail for head attachment.
Arms (Make 2)
Pink yarn.
R1: 6 sc in magic ring
R2: inc around (12)
R3–R5: sc around (12)
Add finger nubs:
R6: (sl st, ch 2, sl st) repeat 3 times evenly.
R7–R12: sc around (12)
Lightly stuff lower half only. Flatten top and close.
Legs (Make 2)
Pink yarn.
R1: 6 sc in magic ring
R2: inc around (12)
R3: sc 1, inc repeat (18)
R4–R6: sc around (18)
Add toe nubs:
R7: (sl st, ch 2, sl st) repeat 4 times.
R8–R12: sc around (18)
Stuff foot firmly, leg softly. Flatten top and close.
Paw Pads:
Cut lavender felt circles. Stitch to foot base.
Tail
Pink yarn.
R1: 6 sc in magic ring
R2: sc around
R3: sc around
Lightly stuff and stitch centered low on back.
Assembly & Final Touches
Attach head to body with strong stitches, supporting neck shaping.
Sew ears slightly angled outward.
Attach arms low and relaxed.
Legs should angle forward for seated posture.
Embroider a small curved smile beneath the snout.
Add eyelashes if desired for expression.
Tips & FAQs
Q: Can I use different yarn?
Yes, but plush yarn gives Petal her softness. Cotton will change the feel.
Q: How do I keep the head stable?
Stuff the neck firmly and stitch slowly in a full circle twice.
Q: Is this suitable as a gift?
Absolutely. Petal was designed to be held.
A Final Word
Petal is not meant to impress from afar. She is meant to be picked up, squeezed gently, and kept close. When you finish her, pause. Hold her for a moment. That’s part of the project too.
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