Intro: Meet the Lavender Ballet Lamb—a soft cream lamb wearing a lavender loop-stitch tutu, wrap-style ballet shrug, bow headband, and lace-up ballet flats. Accessories: a tiny lavender bouquet, a mini boombox, and a little “rosin” bottle.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – invisible decrease (sc 2 sts together through front loops)
• BLO/FLO – back/front loop only
• pm – place marker
• rep – repeat
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• FO – fasten off

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Materials

• Yarn (DK / Light-3):
  1. Body & face: cream or natural (A)
  2. Inner ear & nose: light beige/tan (B)
  3. Outfit & shoes: lavender (C)
  4. Bouquet stems: olive/green (D) ; blossoms: violet/lilac scraps (E)
  5. Boombox & rosin bottle label: deeper lavender + cream + mustard band (C/E/F)
• Hooks: 2.5 mm for doll; 3.0 mm for clothing and accessories
• Safety eyes: 8 mm black (or embroider)
• Stuffing (polyfill), tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins
• Optional: soft blush, a few beads for boombox knobs (optional; or embroider)

Finished size: about 8.5–9 in (22–23 cm) tall with headband on.
Gauge (2.5 mm, sc spiral): ~24–25 sts × 26 rows = 4″ × 4″ (10 × 10 cm). Keep fabric firm so stuffing doesn’t show.

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Construction Overview

Head, muzzle, ears, body, arms, and legs are crocheted separately in spirals and sewn. Legs join at hips. Clothing is removable: loop-stitch tutu (worked onto a waistband), wrap ballet shrug, big-bow headband, and lace-up flats. Accessories: lavender bouquet, boombox, and tiny rosin bottle.

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Head (A, 2.5 mm)

Work in spiral; pm in first st each round.

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
   8–13. sc around (42)
8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30) — Insert eyes between Rnds 10–11, 7–8 sts apart.
10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) — Stuff firmly, shaping rounded cheeks.
12. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
13. dec x6 (6). FO, close.

Muzzle (A; nose in B)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
   4–5. sc (12)
   Lightly stuff. Sew centered below eyes, bottom touching Head Rnd 12–13. With B, satin-stitch a small triangular nose, a tiny vertical split, and soft smile.

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Ears ×2 (A outer, B inner blush)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
4. (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
   5–6. sc (15)
5. (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
6. sc (12) — FO. Flatten, no stuffing.
   Pin with slight downward droop and sew from Head Rnds 5–8.

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Body (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
   6–9. sc (30)
6. (9 sc, inc) x3 (33)
   11–12. sc (33)
7. (10 sc, inc) x3 (36)
   14–15. sc (36)
8. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
9. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24) — Stuff
10. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18). Leave long tail to sew head later.

Arms ×2 (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
   3–4. sc (12)
3. (4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
   6–12. sc (10) — Light stuffing to halfway; keep wrists softer.
4. Flatten; sc through both layers across 5 sts. FO long tail.

Legs & Feet ×2 (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. sc (18)
5. (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
   6–9. sc (15)
6. (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
   11–13. sc (12) — Stuff firmly. FO first leg.
   Make second leg do not FO.

Join legs (hips): ch 3; sc around first leg (12), along chain (3), around second leg (12), back along chain (3) = 30.
Next 2 rnds: sc around (30). FO. Close any gap.

Tail (A)

MR 5 sc; work 10–12 rnds sc; FO. Sew to back at Body Rnd 8–9 pointing slightly down.

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Face & Assembly Prep

• Sew muzzle and ears as placed. Add a tiny white stitch to each eye for highlight (optional).
• Light blush on cheeks if desired.

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Ballet Flats with Wrap Laces ×2 (C, 3.0 mm)

Worked in joined rounds for neat edges.

1. MR 6 sc, join (6)
2. ch 1, inc around (12)
3. ch 1, (sc, inc) around (18)
4. ch 1, sc around (18)
5. ch 1, sc 12; turn; ch 1, sc 12; turn; ch 1, dec, sc 8, dec (10)
6. Join in the round around opening: sc evenly.
7. Edge & strap: ch 70 (wrap lace), sl st back loosely to thicken; sl st to the next st, FO.
   Tie criss-cross around the ankle and knot at back as in photo.

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Tutu Skirt (C, 3.0 mm)

A separate waistband with loop-stitch skirt.

Waistband:

1. ch 56; join to ring (avoid twist) (56)
   2–3. sc around (56).

Skirt round 1 – foundation loops:
4. Loop-stitch sc around (56). (Make each loop about 1.25–1.5 in / 3–4 cm for plush curls.)
5. Repeat full loop-stitch round (56).
6. Final round sc (no loops) to tidy the top. FO.
Note: keep loops uniform; trim tips very slightly if needed after finishing.

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Ballet Wrap Shrug (C, 3.0 mm)

Worked flat; a single piece that crosses at the front.

1. ch 36; hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across (35).
   2–5. ch 1, turn; hdc across (35).
2. ch 1; dec hdc at each end (33).
3. ch 1; hdc across (33).
4. Repeat dec at each end (31).
5. hdc across (31).
6. Ties: at right end, ch 32; sl st back to edge; sc across top edge; at left end ch 32; sl st back. FO.
   Wrap across chest and tie in a small knot on the side (as pictured). For a tidy neckline, optionally add a sl st trim.

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Bow Headband (C, 3.0 mm)

Headband strip: ch 70 (to fit around head over ears); sc back; FO leaving long tails to tie and hide under the bow.

Bow:

1. ch 14; dc in 4th ch from hook and across (12 dc).
   2–4. ch 2, turn; dc across (12). FO.
   Wrap center with a separate 10-ch band, pull tight to cinch, secure to headband. Knot headband behind the bow, then hide tails under the wrap. Wear bow centered high on forehead.

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Lavender Bouquet (D & E, 2.5–3.0 mm)

Stems (D): ch 12–14 for each stem; sl st back. Make 3–4 stems.
Blooms (E): For each stem tip: (ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next) repeat 3–4 times to form tiny clusters.
Gather stems; wrap with a C yarn tie, secure to the lamb’s hand with a few stitches.

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Boombox (C + details, 3.0 mm)

Body (C):

1. ch 18; sc in 2nd ch and across (17).
   2–10. ch 1, turn; sc across (17). FO. Make two panels.
   Gusset: ch 42; sc 4 rows to form a long strip. FO.
   Sew gusset around one panel, then stitch the second panel on the other side, leaving a top opening if you want a pocket (optional) or close fully.

Handle: ch 24; sc back; sew ends to top.
Speaker grills: make two circles: MR 6; inc to 12; (sc, inc) x6 to 18. Sew to front.
Knobs & details: embroider a small rectangle “cassette door,” a dial, and tiny buttons using E/F. (Beads may be used but are optional.)

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Rosin Bottle (Cream with yellow band, 2.5–3.0 mm)

Bottle:

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
   3–5. sc (12)
3. switch to F (mustard); sc (12)
4. switch back to cream; sc 1 rnd; FO.
   Cap: MR 5 sc; join; sew on top.
   Embroider “ROSIN” across the band using brown or E.

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Assembly

1. Dress order: put tutu onto the body (waist seam sits just above hips). Tie on the wrap shrug crossing at front.
2. Sew head to body using the body tail; add stuffing into the neck as you close to keep the head stable.
3. Sew arms at Body Rnds 15–16, slightly forward so the left hand can cradle the bouquet.
4. Sew tail at back R8–9.
5. Put on ballet flats, wrap the laces around ankles and tie neatly.
6. Place the headband with bow centered high; tack a stitch behind each ear if the band shifts.
7. Secure bouquet to left hand with a couple of hidden stitches.
8. Stage the boombox and rosin bottle nearby (or stitch to palms if gifting to a child).

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Finishing & Fit Notes

• Tutu fullness: if you want extra bounce, add a third loop-stitch round. If too bulky, switch to a 2.75 mm hook for skirt only.
• Loop size: keep loops consistent (3–4 cm). After finishing, lightly steam from distance and pat the loops to uniform curls—do not press.
• Shrug length: ends should cross once and tie at the side. If short, add 1–2 rows at center before attaching ties.
• Bow scale: photographed bow is bold; keep bow panel 4 rows of dc. Make the center wrap tight so it puffs.
• Standing balance: you can glue or stitch a coin under each shoe insole (cover with a felt circle) for more stability.

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Safety & Care

If gifting to small children, embroider the eyes and secure or omit small accessories (bouquet, bottle). Hand wash cold, reshape, and air dry. Avoid high heat or vigorous brushing of the loop tutu.

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Quick Build Checklist

1. Crochet head, muzzle, ears, body, arms, legs, tail; stuff and close.
2. Make ballet flats with long wrap laces.
3. Work tutu waistband + two loop rounds.
4. Crochet wrap shrug and bow headband.
5. Create lavender bouquet, boombox, rosin bottle.
6. Assemble body → dress → accessories.
7. Final pose on a wooden table in soft natural light.

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Recap

Your Lavender Ballet Lamb now matches the photo vibe: cream lamb with petite droopy ears, sleek face, a plush loop-stitch tutu, wrap top, bold bow headband, and lace-up flats—plus her lavender bouquet and practice gear. Enjoy making and photographing this pastel-soft dancer!