Pixie series Halloween Bat Doll. Cute and kawaii amigurumi posing doll.

The toy is knitted in the round and that is why the pattern is recommended for Advanced Beginner Knitters.

The finished doll is approximately 12 inches (30 cm) tall.

Abbreviations

K = knit
P = purl
Sts = stitches
Kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
K2tog = knit 2 together
P2tog = purl 2 together
K3tog = knit 3 together
CO = cast on
RND = round
St st = stockinette stitch /Odd-numbered rows – knit. Even-numbered rows – purl/
Sl = slip

DCD = double center decrease

How to knit double center decrease:
1. Slip two stitches from the left needle onto the right
needle.

1. Knit one stitch.
2. Pass both slipped stitches over the knitted stitch and off the needles. Two stitches decreased.

w&t = wrap and turn

How To Knit Short Rows
w&t (wrap and turn)

On a knit row: slip the next stitch purlwise, bring the yarn to the front of the work, and replace the slipped stitch back onto the left needle without twisting it. Turn the work around to begin working back in the other direction.

On a purl row: slip the next stitch purlwise, bring the yarn to the back of the work, and replace the slipped stitch back onto the left needle without twisting it. Turn the work around to begin working back in the other

Materials needed

• 4 double-pointed needles size US 2 (3 mm).
• White and blue emerald colored yarns for doll. I used Nako Pirlanta yarn / 100% Acrylic; 100 gr (3.5oz) – 225 m (246 yds)./ Yarn weight - Worsted /12-Ply
• Toy stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch holder
• Gray colored doll Plastic eyes (14 mm)
• White Chenille stems (2 pieces)
• Brown Chenille stems (2 pieces)

All rows are worked in the round, this helps avoid ugly seams.
For an on-line tutorial of how I start knitting my toys using a crochet hook cast on from the middle (amigurumi ring):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60sPwLC-3ZY
http://denizastoysjoys.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-i-start-t...