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Greedo
by Allison Hoffman
CraftyIsCool.com
[email protected]
2013

Materials: Tools/Notions:
Worsted weight yarn E, B Crochet hook
Turquoise (A) Yarn needle
Light Aqua (B) Embroidery needle
Gray (C) Craft glue
Tan (D)
Sock weight yarn Key:
Off White (E) ch: Chain
Black (F) sc: single crochet
Black 15mm safety eyes hdc: half double crochet
Narrow dowel rod or chopstick dc: double crochet
(1/4” diameter or less) cut to 4.5” trc: triple crochet
Polyester stuffing st: stitch
16 gauge wire (to make doll posable) sc2tog: single crochet 2 st together
Scrap brown leather FLO: crochet into the front loop only
Silver paint marker BLO: crochet into the back loop only
Gray felt
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Head:
Starting at top of head with yarn A and an E Hook, make an adjustable ring, ch 1, and
sc 6 into the ring. Pull closed.
Rnd 1: Work 2 sc into each st (12 sts)
Rnd 2: *(2 Sc into next st, sc into next st), rep from * to end of rnd (18 sts)
Rnd 3: *(2 Sc into next st, sc into next 2 sts), rep from * to end of rnd (24 sts)
Rnd 4: *(2 Sc into next st, sc into next 3 sts), rep from * to end of rnd (30 sts)
Rnd 5: *(2 Sc into next st, sc into next 4 sts), rep from * to end of rnd (36 sts)
Rnds 6-8: Sc into each st (36 sts)
Rnd 9: *(Sc2tog, sc into next 10 sts), rep from * to end of rnd (33 sts)
Rnd 10: Sc into each st (33 sts)
Rnd 11: *(Sc2tog, sc into next 9 sts), rep from * to end of rnd (30 sts)
Rnds 12-13: Sc into each st (30 sts)
Rnd 14: *(Sc2tog, sc into next 3 sts), rep from * to end of rnd (24 sts)
Rnd 15: Sc into each st (24 sts)
Rnd 16: Sc2tog three times, sc into next 12 sts, sc2tog 3 times (18 sts)
**At this point you should insert a stitch marker and stuff the head firmly. Insert safety
eyes positioned as shown, between rnds 12 and 13, 5 sts apart. Continue adding
stuffing as you stitch the last couple of rounds if needed.
Rnd 17: Sc2tog three times, sc into next 6 sts, sc2tog 3 times (12 sts)
Rnd 18: Sc2tog around (6 sts)
Fasten off, hiding tail within head.

Snout:
With yarn A and E hook, ch 12. Join with a sl st to 1st ch
to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Sc into each ch around (12 sts)
Rnd 2: Sc into each st.
Rnd 3: *(2 Sc into next st, sc into next 3 sts), rep from *
to end of rnd (15 sts)
Rnd 4: Sc into each st.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Weave in
starting tail. Thread a yarn needle with the long finishing
tail. Sew Snout to Head, positioning it pointing downward,
and spread wide at the base. Refer to photo. Weave in
ends.

With a length of yarn A and a yarn needle, stitch all

around the eyes in short straight stitches, making
Greedo's eyes stand out. Weave in ends.
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Ears (Make 2):

With yarn A and E hook, ch 4.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and next st,
(hdc, dc, 3 trc) into next st (7 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc into next 7 sts, ch 1, turning
to work into opposite side of starting ch, sc into
next 4 sts, sl st into next st (12 sts)
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Sew each Ear to
side of Head with a yarn needle, aligning with
eyes, leaving edges all the way around and the
tips of the Ears free.

Antennae (Make 2):

With yarn A and E hook, make an adjustable ring, ch 1, and sc 3 into the ring. Pull
closed.
Rnds 1-3: Sc into each st.
Rnd 4: 2 Sc into each st (6 sts)
Rnd 5: *(2 Sc into next st, sc into next 2 sts), rep from * to end of rnd (9 sts)
Fasten off and weave tail through to the starting rnd. Sew each to the top of the Head,
bent slightly forward, at Rnd 4, 4 sts apart. Weave in ends.

Set Head aside. Mohawk will be created after assembly.

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Body:
Starting at bottom of Body with yarn B and an E Hook, make an adjustable ring, ch 1,
and sc 6 into the ring. Pull closed.
Rnd 1: Work 2 sc into each st (12 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 Sc into each st (24 sts)
Rnds 3-18: Sc into each st.
Rnd 19: Sc2tog around (12 sts)
Insert a stitch marker to mark your place. Stuff Body firmly. Continue stuffing as you
work the last remaining rounds.
Rnd 20: *(Sc2tog, sc into next 4 sts), rep from * to end of rnd (10 sts)
Rnd 21-23: Sc into each st.
Rnd 24: Sc into FLO (front loops only) of each st.
Rnd 25: Sc into each st.
Rnd 26: 2 Sc into next st, sc into next 9 sts (11 sts)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Fold down Rnds 24-26. Sew collar down
around neck. Weave tail up through neck and set aside.

Insert dowel rod into the Head at the base, pushing in between stitches until secure.
Insert other end of the rod into the neck of the Body, working it into the stuffing inside
to hold securely. Use the tail from the neck to sew Head to Body. Weave in ends.

Mohawk:
Cut 22 pieces of yarn A 3" (8 cm) long. Fold a piece in half, insert E hook into center of
Head, pull up yarn at fold, and pull ends through loop with hook. Continue along center
of Head, from between Antennae to base of Head.

Trim yarn to 1/2" (1.25 cm) long.

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Arms (Make 2):

Beg at hand end of Arm with A and E hook, make an adjustable ring, ch 1, and sc 4
into ring. Gently, but firmly, pull tail to close ring.
Rnd 1: Work 2 sc in each sc around (8 sts)
Rnds 2-5: Sc in each sc around.
Change to yarn B at end of Rnd 5.
Rnd 6: Sc2tog, sc into each st (7 sts)
Rnds 7-20: Sc into both loops of each st.
Rnd 21: Sc2tog, sc in each sc around (6 sts)
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Stuff each Arm all the way down to the hand.

Hands (Work on each Arm):

Working with yarn A and an E hook, with a
slipknot on your hook, join yarn at bottom st to
side of beginning rnd of sts on an Arm with a
sl st. Ch 5, sl st into 2nd ch from hook and
next 3 sts, sl st into same st, sl st into center
ring of Arm, ch 7, sl st into 2nd ch from hook
and next 5 sts, sl st into same st, sl st into
next row over, ch 7, sl st into 2nd ch from
hook and next 5 sts, sl st into same st, sl st
into next 3 rows up Arm, ch 6, sl st into 2nd ch
from hook and next 4 sts, sl st into same st,
and sl st into next row of Arm. Fasten off
leaving a long tail. Use yarn needle to weave
tail through hand, pulling thumb just created
into place, and weaving over into the smallest
pinky finger created first, pulling it into place.
Refer to photo. Weave in ends.

To make arms posable, bend an end of wire and insert into the arm all the way to the
hand. Feed other end through body, out the other side (at shoulder), and bend the
end. Insert into the other arm through to the hand. Sew arms to body at the shoulder,
then hide yarn tail within body.
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Pants:
Starting at waist of pants and with yarn B and an E hook, ch 24. Sl st to first chain to
form a ring.
Rnd 1: Sc into each chain (24 sts)
Rnds 2-8: Sc into each st.
Rnd 9: Sc into next 12 st, skip next 12 st (12 sts)
* This will split the pants in two, creating the first leg. Continue crocheting into only
these 12 stitches of the leg.
Rnd 10: Sc into first st of Rnd 9 and next 11 sts (12 sts)
Rnds 11-38: Sc into each st.
Change to yarn C at the end of Rnd 38.
Rnd 39: Sc into each st.
Rnd 40: Sc into next 6 sts, 4 hdc into next st, sc into next 5 sts (15 sts)
Rnd 41: Sc into next 7 sts, 2 hdc into next 2 sts, sc into next 6 sts (16 sts)
Rnd 42: Sc into next 8 sts, 2 hdc into next 2 sts,
sc into next 7 sts (18 sts)
Rnd 43: Sc into each st around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Join yarn B at the 13th st of Rnd 8 and continue

for the second leg. Repeat Rnds 9-43.
Sew Pants to Body at waist and weave in ends.
Stuff Pants firmly. Set aside.

Sole of foot (Make 2):

With yarn C, ch 4.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and next 2 chs
(3 sts)
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st across (3
sts)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc into next st, 2 sc into next
st, sc into last st (4 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew soles of feet to shoes. Stuff feet as you go.

Pant Stripes (Make 2):

With yarn E and B hook, ch 8.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and next 6 chs (7 sts)
Rows 2-40: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st across.
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Sew stripe down side of leg from waist to ankle,
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keeping the stripe lined up and straight. Weave in ends.

Sleeve Stripes (Make 2):

With yarn E and B hook, ch 6.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and next 4 chs (5 sts)
Rows 2-19: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st across.
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Sew stripe down side of Arm from shoulder to edge of
sleeve.

Boot Edge (Make 2):

With yarn C and E hook, ch 15.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and
next 13 chs.
Sew to the top of each foot, leaving
ends separated at the front of each
shoe. Weave in ends. Refer to photo.

Vest:
The Vest is worked in three pieces, one back and two sides.

Back:
With yarn D and E hook, starting at
the bottom, ch 16.
Row 1: Work hdc into 3rd ch from
hook and next 13 ch (14 sts)
Rows 2-11: Ch 2, turn, hdc into each
st.
Fasten off and leave a long tail.

Sides (Make 2):

With yarn D and E hook, starting at the bottom, ch 8.
Row 1: Work hdc into 3rd ch from hook and next 5 chs (6 sts)
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Rows 2-9: Ch 2, turn, hdc into each st.
Row 10: Ch 2, turn, hdc into next 4 sts, ch 2, sl st into same st, sl st into next 2 sts, ch
1, sl st down edge 14 st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew sides of coat to Back from the bottom to Row 7.

Sew top edges together. Weave in ends.

Gun:
Gun is made in two pieces, the Barrel and the
Handle.

Barrel:
With yarn F and B hook, make an adjustable ring, ch
1, sc 5 into ring. Pull closed.
Rnds 1-11: Sc into each st (5 sts)
Rnd 12: 2 Sc into next st, sc into next 2 sts, 2 sc into
next st, sc into next st (7 sts)
Rnds 13-16: Sc into each st.
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Fold down rows
12-16, creating the end of the Gun Barrel. Weave in ends.

Handle:
With yarn F and B hook, ch 8.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and next 6 sts
(7 sts)
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st.
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Fold Handle
piece in half, Row 1 and Row 7 lined up. Wrap
this Handle piece around the narrow end of the
Barrel, angled back slightly. Sew Row 1 and
Row 7 together, stitching through the Barrel, all
the way down the edges. Weave yarn tail back
up inside edge of Handle, knot, and make a loop
across to the Barrel, creating a trigger space, as
pictured. Knot into place on the Barrel and
weave in ends.
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Belt:
Cut a strip of dark brown leather 7.25" (18 cm) long by 3/8" (1 cm) wide (Belt).
Cut a piece of leather 5.5" (14 cm) long by 2.5" (6.5 cm) wide, in the shape of a
longhorn head (refer to photo) (Holster). Cut a long slit in the Holster as shown.

Stitch Holster piece to Belt at the center and one end with a sharp embroidery needle
and brown thread. Wrap Belt around Greedo and stitch ends together.

Cut a small rectangle from gray felt and glue into place for the buckle.
Use a silver paint marker to make silver Belt studs as shown.
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Gun may be inserted into slit on Holster or put into

Greedo's hand by inserting his index finger into the
trigger space. But really, Han shot first.

Please let me know if you have any questions about

this pattern, or if you need any help. The toys you
make from this pattern shall not be resold, but make
as many as you want for yourself or gifts! Thanks!

Yarns Used in this Project:

A: Loops & Threads "Impeccable" -- Aqua
B: Martha Stewart Crafts "Extra Soft Wool Blend" --
Winter Sky
C: Lion Brand "Vanna's Choice" -- Silver Grey
D: Lion Brand "Vanna's Choice" -- Honey
E: Joann's Sensations "Kashmira" -- Cream
F: Joann's Sensations "Kashmira" -- Black

*Scrap leather may be purchased at craft stores in

the leather working/belt section.