If you have a small child at home, you might recognize Blippi, from his viral educational videos on YouTube! My 4 year old son, Hans, was so obsessed that I made him a Blippi doll for a Christmas gift and it was the hit of his holiday! Hans is never far away from his Blippi doll, and even sleeps with him every night! (Plus his beloved monkey that I made him when he was a baby, he calls them his Night Guardians *love*)
My youngest son Quin, is now 2.5 and is also obsessing hard over Blippi’s silly/educational videos. The Blippi doll envy was very real, so I decided to make him a doll as well. Quin was close by, and supervised all Blippi making activities.
I have received so many messages, asking me about this pattern and if it would be coming to life. I figured while I was making Quin’s doll, I would write up this free pattern so hopefully your little one will enjoy it too!
Not to mention, our world is going through a terrifying time! (Am I right?) I am hoping that this doll will help with the isolation and anxiety that we all are dealing with, and add some smiles to you and your babes faces!
Please let me know if you have any questions! I am here to help you!
Confession time – I did not have this pattern tested, so if you find a silly mistake, don’t be afraid to let me know! Happy crocheting my talented friends!
Please don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! I love to see your work!
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
chX – chain X amount of stitches
MR – magic adjustable ring
st(s) – stitch(es)
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
sc – single crochet
dec -invisible decrease
inc – 2 sc in same stitch
BLO – back loop only
5dc-bobble – dc5tog – Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Leave the remaining loops on hook. Repeat the previous step four more times so that you have five half-complete dc stitches worked into the same stitch. There will be six loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops. This closes your 5dc-bobble crochet stitch. Do not ch. 1
I have a video tutorial on embroidering the mouth and using the invisible decrease under the “Tips & Tricks” Highlight on my Instagram
Materials
- 3.25/2.75mm crochet hooks
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Yarn
- Fiberfill
- 10mm safety eyes
- Pink yarn for mouth
Notes
Blippi doll is made in continuous rounds. Take care to always move up the stitch marker, to the last stitch, at the end of each round. Stitch count is in ( ) at the end of each row. Take care to have the correct number of stitches before moving onto the next round.
Yarn Used
Worsted Weight – 4
Red Heart Super Saver – Buff, Cafe Latte
Hobby Lobby’s I Love this Yarn – Gray Mist, Sea Blue and Desert Glaze
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Arms x 2
Using skin color and 3.25mm hook
Rnd 1: 5 sc in a MR (5)
Rnd 2: inc x 5 (10)
Rnd 3-4: sc in each st (10)
Rnd 5: 5dc-bobble, 9 sc (10)
Rnd 6: sc in each st (10)
Rnd 7: [3sc, dec] x 2 (8)
Rnd 8-10: sc in each st (8)
Change to blue
Rnd 11-20: sc in each st (8)
Sl st into next st to finish off and cut yarn. Stuff the arm lightly, leaving the last few rounds unstuffed.
Legs x 2
Starting with blue and 3.25mm hook
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 5-7: sc in each st (24)
Rnd 8: [sc, dec] x 6, 6 sc (18)
Rnd 9: 2 sc, dec x 4, 8 sc (14)
Rnd 10: sc in each st (14)
Rnd 11: 12 sc, leave last 2 sts unworked. Place stitch marker. (14)
Stuff the toe firm before moving on. Continue stuffing the leg as you work.
Change to grey
Rnd 12: sc in BLO of each st (14)
Rnd 13-30: sc in each st (14)
Sl st into the next st to finish off. Cut the yarn tail on the first leg. Do not cut yarn on the second leg. Stuff both legs firmly.
Starting the body
Line up the legs so the toes are facing away from you, the leg that the working yarn is attached to, is the doll’s left leg. (On the right side while facing away from you.)
Rnd 31: 6 sc, 14 sc around other leg, 8 sc (28)
Depending on tension, you may need to adjust how many sc you make before crocheting into the next leg. Make sure the toes are pointing in the same direction before moving on. Using the yarn tail from the first leg, and a needle, close the opening between leg one and two. Hide the yarn tail on the inside of the body.
Rnd 32-37: sc in each st (28)
Rnd 38: 8 sc, leave 20 sts unworked. Place stitch marker. (28)
Change to blue
Rnd 39 : sc in BLO of each st (28)
Continue stuffing the body.
Rnd 40: [5 sc, dec] x 4 (24)
Rnd 41-45: sc in each st (24)
Rnd 46: [6 sc, dec] x 3 (21)
Rnd 47: sc in each st (21)
Rnd 48: [5 sc, dec] x 3 (18)
Adding the arms, take care to have thumbs facing forward, keep yarn tails inside the body as you work.
Rnd 49: 5 sc, 4 sc through arm and body, 5 sc, 4 sc through 2nd arm and body (18)
Depending on tension you may need to adjust arm placement, just make sure that you have 5 sc centered on the body, between arms. Make sure they are lined up with the legs before moving on.
Rnd 50: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Starting the head
Change to skin color
Rnd 51: sc in BLO of each st (12)
Rnd 52: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 53: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 54: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Rnd 55: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
Rnd 56: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
Rnd 57-62: sc in each st (42)
Rnd 63: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)
Rnd 64: sc in each st (36)
Rnd 65: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
Adding the face.
Add safety eyes between rounds 61 and 62, approximately 12 sts apart. Do not add backs to the safety eyes until you are sure of placement. Add more stuffing, continue stuffing until last rnd.
Rnd 66: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Rnd 67: [2sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Rnd 68: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Rnd 69: dec x 6 (6)
Snip yarn, leaving a 12 inch tail for embroidering the nose between rnds 60 and 61. Weave tail through front loops only of the remaining 6 sts, before adding nose. Hide yarn inside the body.
Using pink yarn, insert yarn into the back of the head and out through rounds 58 and 59, mouth gets embroidered over 5 stitches. Tie yarn together and hide the ends in the head.
Hair cap
Using brown and 3.25mm hook
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 30)
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
Rnd 8-11: sc in each st (42)
Rnd 12-13: Turn piece, do not ch 1, 42 sc, Do not join, turn (42)
Fasten off and snip yarn. Leave approximately 15 inches for sewing to head.
Place the hair cap on the head, with the part off to the side. Sew to head, 2 rnds above the eyes. (Make sure to leave room for the glasses) Use straight pins to keep it in place while sewing.
The Hat
Starting in orange and 3.25mm hook
The color changes start in Rnd 2 and will change after each repeat.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
Rnd 2: [change to blue, inc, change to orange, inc] x 3 (12)
Rnd 3: [change to blue, sc, inc, change to orange, sc, inc] x 3 (18)
Rnd 4: [change to blue, 2sc, inc, change to orange, 2sc, inc] x 3 (24)
Rnd 5: [change to blue, 3sc, inc, change to orange, 3sc, inc] x 3 (30)
Rnd 6: [change to blue, 4sc, inc, change to orange, 4sc, inc] x 3 (36)
Rnd 7: [change to blue, 5sc, inc, change to orange, 5sc, inc] x 3 (42)
Rnd 8: [change to blue, 6sc, inc, change to orange, 6sc, inc] x 3 (48)
Rnd 9: [change to blue, 7sc, inc, change to orange, 7sc, inc] x 3 (54)
Rnd 10: [change to blue, 8sc, inc, change to orange, 8sc, inc] x 3 (60)
Rnd 11: [change to blue, 9sc, inc, change to orange, 9sc, inc] x 3 (66)
Rnd 12-13: [change to blue, 11sc, change to orange, 11sc] x 3 (66)
Snip blue yarn and tie off inside the hat, use orange from here on.
Rnd 14: sc in each st (66)
Rnd 15: [sc, dec] x 22 (44)
Rnd 16-17: sc in each st (44)
Slst in the next st to FO. Cut yarn leaving 18 inches for sewing to the head and hair cap.
Adding suspenders
Using orange and 2.75mm hook
Suspenders should have 6 stitches between them. Attach yarn with a sl st to a stitch, ch 12, 3 sl st across the shoulders, ch 12, attach with a sl st to the back of the body.
Bow Tie
Using orange yarn and 3.25mm hook
Ch 8.
Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 7 Do not ch 1, turn
Row 2: 3 sc, ch 1, sk 1, 3 sc Do not ch 1, turn
Row 3: 7 sc
F/O and snip yarn, leaving approx. 10 inches for sewing to the body, centered on the last rnd of the shirt. Sew in any ends.
Center of bow tie
Ch 4.
F/O and tie around pinched bow tie fabric before sewing to Blippi.
Glasses
Using orange and 2.75mm hook
Ch 24
Join in the back hump of the 24th ch from the hook. Be careful not to twist the ring.
Ch 27
Join in the back hump of the 24th ch from the hook. Be careful not to twist the ring. Place marker.
Working in the back humps of each ch.
3 sl st across the bridge, 8 sl st, across the top, 3 sl st in the next ch, 14 sl st around the bottom, 3 sl st across the bridge, 14 sl st around the bottom of the second ring, 3 sl st in the next ch, 8 sl st across the top. Sl st into the st with the marker.
FO and cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing to the face. Use straight pins to hold it in place while sewing.
Congratulations! You have finished your Blippi doll!©️SarahDeeCrochet 2020 All Rights Reserved
