Saturday, March 25, 2017

TIGERZORD

Tigerzord is based on drawing dreamt up by my Pokemon-obsessed Etsy customer.  He is on a Power Ranger kick right now.  This is the pattern that I came up with to bring his concept to reality.

MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight Yarn:  Charcoal, gray, black, aqua, white, tan, yellow, and red.
F crochet hook
Polyester Fiberfil
Tapestry needle

BODY:
Rd 1: With charcoal, 9 sc in magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (27)
Rd 4: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times.  (31)
Rd 5: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times.  (36)
Rds 6-15: sc in each sc around.  (36)
Rd 16: sc in next 13 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc.  (32)
Rds 17-18: sc in each sc around.  (32)
Rd 19: sc in next 12 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) twice, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc.  (29)
Rds 20-21: sc in each sc around.  (29)
Rd 22: Slip st in next sc changing to gray, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 6 times, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc.  (36)
Rd 23: Ch 1, sc in next 13 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 13 sc, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rd 24: Ch 1, sc in each sc around.  (40)
Finish off.
Rd 25: Skip next 24 sc, attach gray with slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 15 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to gray, sc in next 16 sc, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rds 26-32: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 16 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to gray, sc in next 16 sc, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rd 33: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog) around.  (36)
Rd 34: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around.  (32)
Rd 35: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (24)
Rd 36: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (18)
Rd 37: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (12)
STUFF BODY FIRMLY.
Rd 38: sc2tog around.  (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 38, pull tightly and secure.  Weave in ends.

CHEST COVER:
Rd 1: With gray, 8 sc in magic ring.  (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (16)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (24)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (32)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (40)
Rd 6: slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 13 sc, change to tan, sc in next 4 sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, change to tan, sc in next 4 sc, change to gray, sc in next 14 sc, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 15 sc, change to tan, sc in next 4 sc, change to gray, sc in next 2 sc, change to tan, sc in next 4 sc, change to gray, sc in next 15 sc, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 16 sc, change to tan, sc in next 3 sc, change to aqua, 2 sc in next 2 sc, change to tan, sc in next 3 sc, change to gray, sc in next 16 sc, slip st in first sc.  (42)
Rd 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 16 sc, change to tan, sc in next 2 sc, change to aqua, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to tan, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next 16 sc, slip st in first sc.  (44)
Rd 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 17 sc, change to tan, sc in next sc, change to aqua, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, change to tan, sc in next sc, change to gray, sc in next 17 sc, slip st in first sc.  (42)
Rd 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 16 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to tan, sc in next sc, change to aqua, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, change to tan, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to gray, sc in next 16 sc, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rd 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 15 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, change to tan, sc in next sc, change to aqua, (sc2tog) twice, change to tan, sc in next sc, change to white, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to gray, sc in next 15 sc, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rds 13-14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 14 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to tan, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to gray, sc in next 14 sc, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 15 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to tan, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to gray, sc in next 15 sc, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rd 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 16 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to tan, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next 15 sc, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rw 17: Skip next 18 sc, attach tan, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 3 sc, leaving remaining sc unworked.  (4)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc.  (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail with both gray and tan.  Slip CHEST COVER on BODY.  Place a small amount of stuffing under jewel area and tack down.  Sew CHEST COVER to BODY.  Weave in ends.

BOTTOM OF HEAD:
Rd 1: With gray, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, 4 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 2 ch.  (8)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, 3 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc.  (12)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc.  (14)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc.  (16)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around.  (16)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

TOP OF HEAD:
Rd 1: With gray, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, 4 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next ch.  (6)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc.  (10)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around.  (10)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to aqua, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, 2 sc in next 2 sc, change to aqua, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next 2 sc.  (12)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc.  (16)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 6 sc.  (20)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around.  (20)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 6 sc.  (16)
Rd 9: Holding TOP OF HEAD together with BOTTOM OF HEAD and working through both thicknesses, ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, slip st in next 3 sc, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in next 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc.

BACK OF HEAD AND NECK:
Rd 1: With gray, sc evenly around edge of HEAD.  (28)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around.  (28)
Rd 3: slip st in next sc, changing to charcoal, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) 3 times.  (24)
Rds 4-6: sc in each sc around.  (24)
Rd 7: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (16)
Rd 8: sc2tog around.  (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew HEAD to BODY.

NOSE, TEETH, AND HEAD MARKINGS:
Embroider MOUTH, NOSE, FACE MARKINGS on TIGERZORD.

NECK SHIELD:
Rw 1: With white, ch 18, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, change to gray, sc in next 13 ch, change to white, sc in next 2 ch.  (17)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, change to aqua, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in same sc as last sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to aqua, sc in same sc as last sc, change to white, 2 sc in next sc.  (23)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, change to aqua, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in same sc as last sc, sc in next sc, change to aqua, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in same sc in last sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to aqua, sc in same sc as last sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to aqua, sc in same sc as last sc, change to white, 2 sc in next sc.  (29)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, (change to aqua, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc) twice, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, (change to white, sc in next sc, change to aqua, sc in next sc) twice, change to white, sc in next 3 sc.  (31)
Rws 5-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to aqua, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to gray, sc in next 19 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to aqua, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc.  (31)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to aqua, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to gray, sc in next 5 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, dc in next 5 sc, hdc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to aqua, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc.  (31)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.  Sew NECK SHIELD to HEAD.

EARS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook.  (1)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc.  (2)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog.  (1)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc.  (1)  Change to gray.
Rd 5: Ch 1, sc in side of Rw 4, sc in side of Rw 3, 2 sc in side of Rw 2, sc in next side of Rw 1, 3 sc in free loop of foundation ch, sc in side of Rw 1, 2 sc in side of Rw 2, sc in side of Rw 3, 2 sc in Rw 4, slip st in first sc.  (14)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew EARS to HEAD.

FRONT LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With gray, 8 sc in magic ring.  (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (16)
Rds 3-4: sc in each sc around.  (16)
Rd 5: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 10 sc.  (13)
Rd 6: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 7 sc.  (10)
Rds 7-9: sc in each sc around.  (10)  Change to charcoal after Rd 9.
Rds 10-13: sc in each sc around.  (10)
Rd 14: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (12)
Rd 15: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (14)
Rd 16: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (16)
Rds 17-21: sc in each sc around.  (16)
BEGIN STUFFING FRONT LEGS FIRMLY.  CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AT BOTTOM AND MEDIUM TO LIGHT AT TOP SO IT CAN BE FLATTENED.
Rd 22: (sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc) around.  (14)
Rd 23: (sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc) around.  (12)
Rd 24: sc2tog around.  (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 24, pull tightly and secure.  Embroider yellow toe nails on FRONT LEGS.  Sew FRONT LEGS to BODY.

LOWER FRONT LEGS ARMOR BODY (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With gray, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook, change to white, sc in next 2 ch, change to gray, sc in next 4 ch, change to white, sc in next 2 ch, change to gray, sc in next ch.  (10)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, 2 sc in next sc.  (12)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next 2 sc.  (12)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (14)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next 3 sc.  (14)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to gray, sc2tog.  (12)  Change to white.
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc.  (12)
Finish off.  Using picture above, embroider markings on LOWER FRONT LEG ARMOR BODY.

LOWER FRONT LEGS ARMOR BACK (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With gray, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (4)
Rws 2-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (4)  Change to white after Rw 6.
Rws 7-9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (4)
Finish off.  While matching colors, sew LOWER FRONT LEG ARMOR BACK to LOWER FRONT LEG ARMOR BODY while wrapping around FRONT LEG before sew up one edge.

UPPER FRONT LEGS ARMOR BODY (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With gray, ch 13, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 10 ch, 2 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 11 ch.  (24)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, 3 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 11 sc.  (28)  Change to tan.
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to gray, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc, change to tan, sc in next 4 sc.  (30)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to gray, sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 11 sc, change to tan, sc in next 3 sc.  (32)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to gray, sc in next 8 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next 8 sc, change to tan, sc in next 5 sc.  (31)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 2 sc, change to gray, sc in next 7 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to gray, sc in next 7 sc, change to tan, sc in next 2 sc, (sc2tog) twice.  (27)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; (sc2tog) twice, sc in next sc, change to gray, sc in next 6 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to gray, sc in next 6 sc, change to tan, sc in next sc, (sc2tog) twice.  (23)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to gray, sc in next 6 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to gray, sc in next 6 sc, change to tan, sc in next 3 sc.  (23)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc, change to gray, sc in next 6 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to gray, sc in next 6 sc, change to tan, sc in next sc, sc2tog.  (21)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to gray, sc in next 17 sc, change to tan, sc2tog.  (19)
Finish off.  Using red, embroider spots in white section of UPPER FRONT LEGS ARMOR BODY.

UPPER FRONT LEGS ARMOR BACK (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With tan, ch 6, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (5)
Rws 2-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (5)
Finish off.  Sew UPPER FRONT LEGS ARMOR BACK to UPPER FRONT LEGS ARMOR BODY.  Stuff tan section of UPPER FRONT LEGS ARMOR firmly.  Sew UPPER FRONT LEGS ARMOR to FRONT LEGS.  Sew FRONT LEGS to BODY.

HIND LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, 8 sc in magic ring.  (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (16)
Rds 3-4: sc in each sc around.  (16)
Rd 5: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 10 sc.  (13)
Rd 6: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 7 sc.  (10)
Rds 7-10: sc in each sc around.  (10)  Change to charcoal.
Rds 11-13: sc in each sc around.  (10)
Rd 14: sc in next 3 sc, 3 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc.  (14)
Rd 15: sc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc.  (18)
Rds 16-17: sc in each sc around.  (18)  Change to gray after Rd 17.
Rds 18-20: sc in each sc around.  (18)  Change to white after Rd 19.
Rds 21-22: sc in each sc around.  (18)  Change to gray after Rd 21.
Rd 23: sc in each sc around.  (18)
STUFF LOWER PORTION OF HIND LEGS FIRMLY AND UPPER PORTION OF HIND LEGS MODERATELY BECAUSE YOU NEED THE UPPER PORTION TO FLATTEN.
Rd 24: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around.  (15)
Rd 25: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around.  (12)  Change to red.
Rd 26: sc2tog around.  (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 26, pull tightly and secure.  Embroider gray toe nails on HIND LEGS.  Sew HIND LEGS to BODY.

HIND LEGS ACHILLES GUARD (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With gray, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook.  (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc across.  (4)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (6)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (8)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (8)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog.  (6)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog.  (4)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog.  (2)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog.  (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew HIND LEGS ACHILLES GUARD to HIND LEGS.

TAIL BODY:
Rd 1: With white, 8 sc in magic ring.  (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (16)
Rd 3: slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 15 sc, slip st in first sc.  (16)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around.  (16)
Rds 5-14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to gray, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (16)
STUFF TAIL BODY FIRMLY.
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog around.  (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 15, pull tightly and secure.  Using picture, embroider markings on TAIL BODY.  Sew TAIL BODY to BODY.

TAIL SPIKES (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With gray, ch 4, sc next 2 ch tog, 2 sc in next ch.  (3)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc2tog.  (3)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew TAIL SPIKES to TAIL BODY.

TAIL UNDERGUARD:
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (4)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (6)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (8)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (8)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, slip st in next sc changing to gray, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 3 sc, remove hook from gray loop, insert hook in next sc, pull up charcoal loop, ch 1, sc2tog.  Finish off charcoal.
Rw 6: Return hook to gray loop, ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (6)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (8)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 4 sc, change to gray, sc in next 2 sc.  (8)
Rws 9-12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to charcoal, sc in next 6 sc, change to gray sc in next sc.  (8)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to charcoal, sc in next 4 sc, change to gray, sc2tog.  (6)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog.  (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew TAIL UNDERGUARD to TAIL BODY.

TAIL DRILL:
Rd 1: With gray, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch.  (4)
Rd 2: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (6)
Rd 3: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (8)
Rd 4: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (10)
Rd 5: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (12)
Rd 6: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (14)
Rd 7: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (16)
Rds 8-9: sc in each sc around.  (16)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Stuff TAIL DRILL firmly.  Sew TAIL DRILL to TAIL BODY.

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This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (February 2017).  Please do not claim this pattern as your own.  If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site.  You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.

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