My dear creator, I am overjoyed to guide your hands through this magnificent undertaking.
Creating character pieces requires a discerning eye. We must capture the essence of their eccentricities without overcomplicating the structural mechanics. Today, we are crafting the Chocolatier and the Hatter. Notice the deep, rich burgundy of the Chocolatier’s coat, contrasting sharply with the vibrant, chaotic curls of the Hatter.
These figures are commanding yet inherently soft. By expanding the cranium rapidly and setting the safety eyes low, we force that undeniable, innocent gaze. Strict tension is your greatest ally here. Maintain a tight grip on your yarn, and trust the mathematics of the pattern.
Let us begin.
About This Creation
These two master craftsmen represent the duality of genius. The Chocolatier is precise and sharply dressed, featuring tailored black trousers, a golden chain detail, and a perfectly smooth bob. The Hatter is chaotic brilliance, boasting mismatched boot cuffs, an oversized bow tie, and a magnificent mane of coiled orange locks. Both stand proudly using our signature 70/30 head-to-body proportion, demanding attention in any collection.
Project Snapshot
✨ Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate
✨ Size: Approximately 6 inches tall (excluding hats)
✨ Time to Complete: 8 to 10 hours per figure
Materials
🧶 Pale skin tone yarn for the heads and Hatter’s hands
🧶 Black, burgundy, and purple yarn for the Chocolatier
🧶 Brown, green, orange, dark blue, and peach yarn for the Hatter
🧶 2.5mm crochet hook
🧶 10mm black safety eyes (two pairs)
🧶 Firm polyester fiberfill
🧶 Tapestry needle
🧶 A sturdy plastic dowel or rolled felt for neck support
Abbreviations
🪡 sc: single crochet
🪡 inc: increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
🪡 dec: invisible decrease (crochet two front loops together)
🪡 ch: chain
🪡 sl st: slip stitch
🪡 BLO: back loop only
🪡 FLO: front loop only
The Pattern: The Base Head (Make 2)
Use pale skin tone yarn. Stuff firmly as you progress, paying special attention to the cheeks.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
Round 7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
Round 8: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)
Rounds 9-14: 48 sc (48)
Insert 10mm safety eyes between Rounds 14 and 15, spacing them exactly 9 stitches apart.
Round 15 (Cheek Expansion): 14 sc, [inc, sc] x 4, 4 sc, [sc, inc] x 4, 14 sc (56)
Rounds 16-18: 56 sc (56)
Round 19 (Cheek Reduction): 14 sc, [dec, sc] x 4, 4 sc, [sc, dec] x 4, 14 sc (48)
Round 20: [6 sc, dec] x 6 (42)
Round 21: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)
Round 22: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
Round 23: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Round 24: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Round 25: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
The Chocolatier: Body & Arms
Legs (Make 2). Use black yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: BLO 12 sc (12)
Rounds 4-6: 12 sc (12)
Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg.
Round 7 (Joining): Ch 1 from the second leg, join to the first leg with a sc. 11 sc around the first leg, 1 sc in the chain, 12 sc around the second leg, 1 sc in the opposite side of the chain (26)
Rounds 8-10: 26 sc (26)
Round 11: 26 sc (26)
Round 12: BLO 26 sc (26)
Round 13: [11 sc, dec] x 2 (24)
Round 14: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Round 15: 18 sc (18)
Round 16: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Fasten off. Using gold embroidery thread, stitch a small chain loop at Round 12.
Arms (Make 2). Start with purple yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: [2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)
Round 3: 8 sc (8)
Round 4: Change to burgundy yarn. BLO 8 sc (8)
Rounds 5-10: 8 sc (8)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Fold flat and sew closed.
The Chocolatier: Coat & Hair
Coat: Use burgundy yarn. Worked in rows.
Row 1: Ch 25, start in 2nd ch from hook, 24 sc. Ch 1, turn (24)
Rows 2-6: 24 sc. Ch 1, turn (24)
Row 7 (Armholes): 4 sc, ch 6, skip 4 sts, 8 sc, ch 6, skip 4 sts, 4 sc. Ch 1, turn (28 counting chains)
Rows 8-12: 28 sc. Ch 1, turn (28)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Hair: Use brown yarn.
Rounds 1-8: Repeat Rounds 1-8 of the Head pattern (48)
Rounds 9-13: 48 sc (48)
Round 14 (Bob Strands): [Ch 10, start in 2nd ch from hook, 9 sc down the chain, sl st into the next sc on the cap] Repeat this process around the entire edge of the cap. Fasten off.
The Chocolatier: Top Hat
Use black yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 6: BLO 30 sc (30)
Rounds 7-12: 30 sc (30)
Round 13: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
Round 14 (Brim): FLO [2 sc, inc] x 12 (48)
Round 15: [3 sc, inc] x 12 (60)
Fasten off. Embroider a textured band using alternating gray and red stitches just above the brim.
The Hatter: Body & Arms
Leg 1 (Red Cuff): Start with brown yarn.
Rounds 1-4: Repeat Rounds 1-4 of the Chocolatier’s legs (12)
Round 5: Change to red yarn. FLO 12 sc (12)
Round 6: Change back to brown yarn. Working into the unworked back loops of Round 4, 12 sc (12)
Round 7: 12 sc (12)
Fasten off.
Leg 2 (Blue Cuff): Repeat Leg 1, substituting blue yarn for the red cuff.
Round 8 (Joining): Join legs as written for the Chocolatier (26)
Rounds 9-10: 26 sc (26)
Round 11: Change to dark blue yarn. 26 sc (26)
Round 12: BLO 26 sc (26)
Rounds 13-16: Follow Rounds 13-16 of the Chocolatier body. Embroider white flecks onto the blue waistcoat.
Arms (Make 2). Start with pale skin tone.
Rounds 1-3: Repeat Rounds 1-3 of the Chocolatier’s arms (8)
Round 4: Change to brown yarn. BLO 8 sc (8)
Rounds 5-10: 8 sc (8)
Fasten off. Tie tiny scraps of pink and blue yarn around the wrists.
The Hatter: Coat, Hair & Bow Tie
Coat: Use brown yarn. Follow the exact instructions for the Chocolatier’s coat.
Hair: Use orange yarn.
Rounds 1-8: Repeat Rounds 1-8 of the Head pattern (48)
Round 9 (Coiled Strands): [Ch 25, start in 2nd ch from hook, 24 sc down the chain. The piece will coil naturally. Sl st into the next sc on the cap] Repeat this sequence tightly around the entire cap to build massive volume. Fasten off.
Bow Tie: Use dark blue yarn.
Row 1: Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (7)
Rows 2-4: 7 sc. Ch 1, turn (7)
Fasten off. Pinch the center tightly and wrap matching yarn around it to form the bow shape. Embroider tiny red and gold dots.
The Hatter: Top Hat
Use green yarn.
Rounds 1-6: Repeat Rounds 1-6 of the Chocolatier’s hat (36)
Round 7: BLO 36 sc (36)
Rounds 8-13: 36 sc (36)
Round 14: Change to peach yarn. 36 sc (36)
Round 15: 36 sc (36)
Round 16: Change back to green yarn. FLO [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
Round 17: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)
Round 18: [7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)
Fasten off. Attach a small white square of felt to the peach band, writing “10/6” on it with a fine pen.
Assembly Instructions
➡️ Preparation: Insert your supportive dowel or rolled felt halfway into the neck opening of the body.
➡️ The Head: Press the head firmly down onto the support. Sew Round 25 of the head securely to Round 16 of the body, working stitch by stitch.
➡️ The Hair: Pull the hair caps tightly over the heads. Sew them firmly in place around Round 10 of the heads.
➡️ The Arms: Pin the arms to the sides of the body, perfectly aligned with Round 15. Sew them flat against the torso.
➡️ The Coats: Slip the finished coats over the arms and body. They are designed to sit open, requiring no sewing.
➡️ The Accessories: Sew the Hatter’s bow tie directly beneath his chin. Position the top hats at a slight, rakish angle on the hair and sew them down securely so they do not topple.
➡️ Final Touches: Apply a small amount of pink blush beneath the Hatter’s eyes, and a touch of light blue eyeshadow above them.
