How to Crochet a TOTORO! [Part I]

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This is just a video to show you how to crochet a totoro. This was requested a while ago by a viewer and I apologize for just getting it out now. This is going to be done in parts. I hope you find this helpful and if you have any questions please feel free to comment.

[Go to this video if you'd like to make a Sackboy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc4OEbajGvA&feature=related ]
I got this pattern from a this website: http://heavens-hellcat.livejournal.com/730.html . It was really nice of her to let me do a tutorial on a totoro doll that she made. Here is the link to her main page: http://heavens-hellcat.livejournal.com/ . She also has an etsy page here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lucyravenscar .

If you would like to know how to make a circle, please go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3-JpqvgMXo OR here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5IGo9IeU58

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
(I had changed the eyes slightly and did not use the eye pattern stated in the pattern on her website.)

White yarn or cream colored yarn
Small amount of pink yarn for feet
Stuffing which you can get at Joann
1 pair 9mm black safety eyes (I used these eyes: http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=14732352 ...they are a little smaller)
Darning needles
3.5mm hook which a US E hook)

Ears (make 2):
1: Create a circle with 4sc.
2: [1sc, inc 2] x 2 (6st)
3: [2sc, inc 2] x 2 (8st)
4-5: Work 8sc for 2 rounds
6: [3sc, inc 2] x 2 (10st)
7-8: Work 10sc for 2 rounds
9: [4sc, inc 2] x 2 (12st)
10: Work 12sc for 1 round
FO one ear only
When second ear is complete join the two ears together at the base by doing round 11 and crocheting 24sc. If there is any gap between them use the tail of yarn from the first ear to neaten up. Continue with the body:
12: [3sc, inc 2] x 6 (30st)
13-15: Work 30sc for 3 rounds
16: [4sc, inc 2] x 6 (36st)
17-27: Work 36sc for 11 rounds
* Fix eyes in now, see below
28: [4sc, dec 2] x 6 (30st)
29: [3sc, dec 2] x 6 (24st)
30: [2sc, dec 2] x 6 (18st)
31: [1sc, dec 2] x 6 (12st)
32: [dec 2] x 6 (6st)
33: [dec 2] until hole is small enough to be sewn closed

Tail:
1: Create a circle with 6sc
2: [1sc, inc 2] x 3 (9st)
3: [2sc, inc 2] x 3 (12st)
4: Work 12sc for 1 round
5: [3sc, inc 2] x 3 (15st)
6: Work 15sc for 1 round, FO

Feet (pink yarn, make 2):
[Ch 4, miss 1, ss into next 3.] x 3
ss into 1st ch to make bird-type foot shape.

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[rchmiel08]

Do you know where I can get one of those hooks?

[GoldenJellyBean]

@rchmiel08 Joann, A.C. Moore, Michaels or any crafts store.

[aknightofgod]

wow i have no idea how to knit but i will start right away to learn hot to do it, i love totoro and my girlfriend does too, so i guess this should be a great present.

Do you have any video like 101 on doing this stuff?

I understand everything you talk very clearly, i am mexican so english is my second lenguage but it is easy with you.

Thx for taking the time to do this.

Saludos desde México

[GoldenJellyBean]

@aknightofgod I have a couple of intro videos but I'm planning on making more.

[JimbleInWonderland]

I have a size.. 8 will it still work?

[GoldenJellyBean]

@JimbleInWonderland Yes, it will just be a little bigger.

[lovesushiandcupcakes]

@Samval1234 cool! i think i will try. o and not to forget i love this vid so helpful!

[Samval1234]

I make my own eyes with hot glue and I glue them on with fabric glue

[jpopaddict2]

thanks 4 this video I made one and sold it online (now i need to make one for myself)

[inuyashaluvskag]

when you do the first row after making the 4 chain cirlcle do you go under both parts of the stitch or just one side?

[inuyashaluvskag]

@doriannemonster that is so true. I'm just trying this and I had that exact thing happen. ;)

[doriannemonster]

Great tutorial, one critique though: You say "repeat twice" and I don't think that is what you mean & that is where people get confused. Repeat should already mean, do a second time. When you say repeat twice, people assume you mean repeat two more times in addition to the first time making 3 times total. Hope that helps!

Otherwise, wonderful tutorial! Many of the crochet tutorials are hard to follow because people move too fast and have poor visuals, yours are wonderful!

[trollowner]

@NeonPopsicles That means you aren't doing it right, or weren't, hope you figured it out.

[trollowner]

@Darkdana101 This isn't knitting :)

[bellabop88]

I'd have to have you sit with me to teach me how to crochet....I can't learn this just by watching the video :(

[NeonPopsicles]

Some reason.. I always end up with more stitches than you say I need... lol