ADAM UP - AMIGURUMI CALCULATOR DESK BUDDY
CROCHET PATTERN

By Deb Ward (Hookanory)

Perfect for School, College or your desk at home, this pattern makes an ideal Teacher gift or study companion. With his cute keypad face and lovely floppy legs , he will sit nicely on your desk and keep you company whilst doing your homework or marking papers! For younger friends, he will help with learning numbers, and offer emotional support and a friendly face to tackle those tricky maths problems!

PATTERN NOTES
This is a simple beginner friendly pattern using only single crochet (US terms/ Dc in UK Terms) and a very small amount of colour work. The pattern is worked in a mix of rows and rounds and has decorative details made using applique crocheted shapes and simple hand embroidery.

It is a great ‘stash-buster’ project because it uses very small quantities of each colour and can be further reduced by working side panels, back, legs and buttons in additional colours if you wish.

PATTERN FEATURES

• Over 30 step-by-step tutorial photos.
• Colour codes instructions
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SPECIAL STITCHES
This pattern uses the ‘Invisible Decrease’ method as follows: Insert hook through fl of next 2st, yrh and pull through both sts, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook.

Increases are made by working 2 stitches into 1 stitch hole.

Colour-work is worked in rows of Sc using the tapestry crochet technique where the colour change is in the last yrh of previous colour. Unused threads are enclosed inside the row.

You can find a quick tutorial of this technique on my YouTube channel Hookanory Crochet Club

YOU WILL NEED:
YARN - DK acrylic in 6 shades.
I used the following yarns and quantities:
Cygnet Pato Everyday DK and Cygnet DK - 100% Acrylic approx 75g in total.
COLOUR A - (Cygnet DK) Petrole (325) - front and legs approx 25g
COLOUR B - (Cygnet DK) Peppermint (178) - approx 5g
COLOUR C - (Cygnet Pato DK) Black (975) - back- approx 25g
COLOUR D - (Cygnet Pato DK) Neon Green (973) - number pad and leg stripes - approx 10g
COLOUR E - (Cygnet Pato DK) Turquoise (949) - Function keys and embroidery - approx 5g
COLOUR F - (Cygnet Pato DK) Neon Orange (971) - cheeks, mouth, addition key -approx 5g
You can find these yarns available the at the Knitting Network HERE (Affiliate link)
For more alternative yarn suggestions see my blog post HERE

HOOK SIZE 3.5 mm (U.S /E/4, UK 9)
Find Furls hooks HERE (Affiliate link)

EQUIPMENT & NOTIONS
Sharp yarn needle for sewing up & embroidery
Scissors
Stitch marker
Approx 100g polyester toy stuffing
1 pair 13x10mm comic safety eyes,
or 12mm black safety eyes,
or you can embroider your own.
(I bought my eyes from Cello Express online HERE )

SIZE
One Size
Finished Measurements Approximately W 14 x H28 (including legs) x D 2.5 cm
made using 100% Acrylic DK.
If you substitute yarn, it may affect sizing or density of fabric, so you may need to adjust your hook size to suit.

TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required.

GAUGE - 20r x 20st = 4” However gauge is not important providing you match an appropriate hook size with the yarn you choose, generally 1/2 to 1 size smaller than the recommended hook size creates a good amigurumi fabric depending on you personal tension.

ABREVIATIONS US TERMS
sc - single crochet (dc in UK terms)
ch - chain
st/s - stitch/s
slst - slip stitch
yrh - yarn round hook
dec - decrease
inc - increase
BLO - back loop/s only
FLO – front loop/s only
RS - right side
WS - wrong side

I really hope you enjoy making Adam Up - your new desk buddy!

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