Layla Belly Dancer

Finished Size:
About 7.5” high.

Layla
Skill Level:
Intermediate.
Materials:
Color A: 95 yd 4/worsted-
weight yarn
Color B: 50 yd 4/worsted-
weight yarn Note: Unless otherwise
indicated, pattern is worked
Color C: Scrap 4/worsted- continuously without joining or
weight yarn turning between rounds. To
help keep track of your
Color D: Scrap 4/worsted- stitches, it may be helpful to
weight yarn place a stitch marker at the
beginning of each round.
3 yd gold embroidery floss
Special Stitch: Picot
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook.
crochet hook Picot complete.
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes

EYELASHES – make 2.
Polyester fiberfill or
stuffing of choice With Color C, ch 4. Join with
Stitch markers
sl st to form ring.
Yarn needle Rnd 1. Ch 1, (sc, 2 hdc,

picot, hdc, sc, 2 hdc, picot, Pattern by CrochetKitten.com, Winter 2009.
Optional:
2 earrings
sc) in ring. Join with sl st to
first sc in rnd. Finish off.
HEAD & BODY

With Color A, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3. 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc;

rep from * around.18 sc.
Rnd 4. 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next

sc; rep from * around. 24 sc.
Rnd 5. 1 sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next

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Head & Body, cont.
sc; rep from * around. 30 sc.

Rnd 22. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 6. 1 sc in first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1
sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * Rnd 23. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, *2 sc
around. 36 sc. in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around.
28 sc.
Rnd 7. 1 sc in first 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1
sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * Rnd 24. Sc in ea sc around.
around. 42 sc.
Rnd 25. Dec 1 sc over first 2 sc, *dec 1 sc
Rnds 8-13. Sc in ea sc around. over next 2 sc; rep from * around. 14 sc.
Rnd 14. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 4 Rnds 26 & 27. Sc in ea sc around.
sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep
from * around. 35 sc. Rnd 28. Rep rnd 21.
Rnd 15. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 3 Rnd 29. Rep rnd 23.
sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep
from * around. 28 sc. Rnd 30. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 16. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 2 Rnd 31. Dec 1 sc over first 2 sc, sc in next 2
sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep sc, *dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc;
from * around. 21 sc. rep from * around. 21 sc.
Rnd 17. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next sc, Rnd 32. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next sc,
*dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc; rep from *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc; rep from
* around. Do not finish off; 14 sc. * around. 14 sc.
Thread post of eyes through beginning ring of Stuff body.

eyelashes. Attach amigurumi eyes to head.
Stuff head before continuing. Rnd 33. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in
next 2 sc; rep from * around. Do not finish
Rnds 18-20. Sc in ea sc around. off; 7 sc.
Rnd 21. 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, *2 sc Rnd 34. Sl st in ea sc around. Finish off.
in next sc, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * around. Weave in all ends.
21 sc.
EARS – make 2.
Worked in rows, from tip to base.
With Color A, ch 2.
Row 1. 3 sc in second ch from hook. 3 sc.

Rotate ear clockwise and work 2 sc evenly up
Row 2. Ch 1; turn. 2 sc in first sc, sc in first side of ear, 3 sc in tip of ear, 2 sc down
next sc, 2 sc in last sc. 5 sc. second side of ear, and 9 sc across bottom of
ear. Join with sl st to last sc of row 3; finish
Row 3. Ch 1; turn. 2 sc in first sc, sc in off. Weave in all ends.
next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Do not finish off; 7
sc.
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MUZZLE
With Color A, ch 2.

Embroider nose onto center of muzzle with
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc. Color D by first stitching a triangle outline,
then filling it in with long, vertical stitches.
Rnd 3. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to End with one long, horizontal stitch across the
first sc of rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends. top of the nose.
ARMS – make 2.
Worked from paw to shoulder.
With Color A, ch 2.

Rnd 12. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to
Rnds 2-11. Sc in ea sc around. first sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
LEGS – make 2.
Worked from hip to foot.
With Color A, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc. Rnd 12. Sc in first 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc
in next sc) three times, sc in last 2 sc. 15 sc.
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.
Rnds 13-15. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnds 3-11. Sc in ea sc around.
Finish off.
PAW PADS – make 2.

With Color D, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc. Rnd 3. Sc in first 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in
next sc) three times, sc in last 2 sc. Finish
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc. off. 15 sc.
TAIL
Worked from tip to base.
With Color A, ch 2.

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Rnds 2-17. Sc in ea sc around. Rnd 18. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to
first sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
BRA TOP
First Cup:
With Color B and embroidery floss held together, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc. first sc of rnd. Sl st in any 2 sc in rnd 3 of

First Cup to join. Finish off. Weave in all
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc. ends.
Rnd 3. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to Shoulder Straps:

first sc of rnd. Finish off. Join Color B with sl st in First Cup where strap
placement is desired. Ch 12, finish off. Tie
Second Cup: knot at end, trim tail. Repeat with Second
With Color B and embroidery floss held Cup.
together, ch 2.
Rib Straps:
Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc. Join Color B with sl st in First Cup where strap
placement is desired. Ch 18, finish off. Tie
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc. knot at end, trim tail. Repeat with Second
Cup.
Rnd 3. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to
SKIRT
Worked from waist down.
Belt:
With Color B and embroidery floss held together, ch 28.
Row 1. Sc in second ch from hook and ea ch of t-ch. 20 dc.

across. 27 sc.
Row 3. Ch 3; turn. Dc in first dc, ch 2,
Row 2. Ch 1; turn. Sc in ea sc across. *skip next ch-2 sp, (4 dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2) in
Finish off. next ch-2 sp; rep from * across, skip last ch-
2 sp, 4 dc in top of t-ch.
Right Side:
Join Color B with sl st in first unused loop of Row 4. Ch 3; turn. Dc in first dc, ch 2, skip
beg ch of Belt. Ch 3. next ch-2 sp, (4 dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2) in next
ch-2 sp, skip next ch-2 sp, (4 dc, ch 2, dc, ch
Row 1. Working in unused loops of beg ch of 2) twice in next ch-2 sp, skip next ch-2 sp, (4
Belt, dc in same st as joining, ch 2, skip next dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2) in next ch-2 sp, skip next
5 ch, (4 dc, ch 2) in next ch, dc in next ch, ch ch-2 sp, 4 dc in top of t-ch. 25 dc.
2, skip next 5 ch, (4 dc, ch 2) in next ch, (dc,
ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch; leave rem ch un- Row 5. Ch 3; turn. Dc in first dc, ch 2,
worked. 15 dc. *skip next ch-2 sp, (4 dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2) in
next ch-2 sp; rep from * across, skip last ch-
Row 2. Ch 3; turn. Dc in first dc, skip next 2 sp, (4 dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in top of t-
ch-2 sp, (4 dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2) in next ch-2 sp, ch. 30 dc.
skip next ch-2 sp, (4 dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2) twice
in next ch-2 sp, skip next ch-2 sp, 4 dc in top Row 6. Rep row 3. Finish off.
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5 ch, (4 dc, ch 2) in next ch, dc in next ch, ch
Left Side: 2, skip next 5 ch, (4 dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, 4 dc)
Join Color B with sl st in first unused loop of in last ch. 15 dc.
beg ch of Belt. Ch 3.
Rows 2-6. Rep rows 2-6 of Right Side.
Row 1. Working in unused loops of beg ch of Finish off. Weave in all ends.
Belt, dc in same st as joining, ch 2, skip next
FINISHING
Sew ears and muzzle to head. Stuff legs and sew paw pads over openings. Sew arms, legs, and
tail to body. Sew back seam of skirt, leaving front slit open. Weave in all ends.
EDGING
Join embroidery floss with sl st in any sc on edge of skirt. Sc evenly around skirt, including up and
down open slit. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
Abbreviations:
beg beginning ea each rep repeat sl st slip stitch

ch chain hdc half-double crochet rnd round sp space
dc double crochet mm millimeter Rnds rounds t-ch turning chain
dec decrease rem remaining sc single crochet yd yard

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Finished Size:

About 7.5” high.

2 15-mm amigurumi eyes

Yarn needle Rnd 1. Ch 1, (sc, 2 hdc,

HEAD & BODY

Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc.

Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.

Rnd 3. 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc;

Rnd 4. 1 sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next

Rnd 5. 1 sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next

sc; rep from * around. 30 sc.

Thread post of eyes through beginning ring of Stuff body.

Row 1. 3 sc in second ch from hook. 3 sc.

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Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc.

Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc.

PAW PADS – make 2.

Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc.

Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc. first sc of rnd. Sl st in any 2 sc in rnd 3 of

Rnd 3. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to Shoulder Straps:

Row 1. Sc in second ch from hook and ea ch of t-ch. 20 dc.

beg beginning ea each rep repeat sl st slip stitch

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