Sunday, August 20, 2017

COBRA COMMANDER

This is a request from a co-worker’s husband that is a huge G.I.JOE fan.  I must say that I am right there with him.  He wanted the doll to be fashioned after the Cobra Commander from the comic and cartoon series that we watched when we were children.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn:  Royal, black, light blue, gray, red, gold, and white.
E Crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Red craft felt
Wooden toothpick
Wooden skewer
Glue

ARMS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With royal blue, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (8)
Rds 3-8: sc in each sc around.  (8)
Rd 9: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (10)
BEGIN STUFFING THE ARMS FIRMLY.  CONTINUE STUFFING AS YOU GO.
Rds 10-12: sc in each sc around.  (10)
Rd 13: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (15)
Rds 14-16: sc in each sc around.  (15)  Place marker around sc #13 of LEFT ARM and sc #6 OF RIGHT ARM.
Finish off.

GLOVES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (8)
Rds 3-4: sc in each sc around.  (8)
Rd 5: 3 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc.  (12)
Rd 6: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 7: (sc3tog) twice, sc in next 6 sc.  (8)
Rd 8: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (6)
Rd 9: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (8)
Rd 10: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (12)
Rds 11-15: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Stuff GLOVES firmly.  Sew GLOVES to ARMS.

LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With royal, 8 sc in a magic ring.  (8)
Rds 2-4: sc in each sc around.  (8)
NOW WORKING IN ROWS.
Rw 5: sc in next 4 sc leaving remaining sc of Rd 4 unworked.  (4)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc.  (4)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog twice.  (2)
NOW WORKING IN RDS AGAIN.
Rd 8: Ch 1, sc in the side of Rows 5-7, slip st in unworked sc on Rd 4, sc in the side of Rows 5-7, sc in top of sc of Row 7.  (12)
Rd 9: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around.  (10)
Rd 10: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog.  (8)
BEGIN STUFFING THE LEGS FIRMLY.  CONTINUE STUFFING AS YOU GO.
Rds 11-13: sc in each sc around.  (8)
LEFT LEG:
Rd 14: slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc.  (9)
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 8 sc, slip st in first sc.  (9)
Rd 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 21: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog, slip st in first sc.  (9)
Rd 22: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc.  (9)
Rd 23: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 8 sc, slip st in first sc.  (9)
Rd 24: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 25: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 9 sc, slips st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc.  (11)
Rd 27: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 10 sc, slip st in first sc.  (11)
Rd 28: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, change to red, sc in next sc.  (12)
Rd 29: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 11 sc, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Rd 30: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Rd 31: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 11 sc, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.
RIGHT LEG:
Rd 14: slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc.  (9)
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc.  (9)
Rd 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 21: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, slip st in first sc.  (9)
Rds 22-23: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc.  (9)
Rd 24: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 25: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc.  (10)
Rd 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc.  (11)
Rd 27: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc.  (11)
Rd 28: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Rd 29: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Rd 30: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Rd 31: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

BOOTS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, ch 6, 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 4 ch.  (12)
Rd 2: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around.  (16)
Rd 3: working in back loops only, sc in each sc around.  (16)
Rds 4-5: sc in each sc around.  (16)
Rd 6: slip st in next 3 sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as last slip st, sc in next 3 sc, (sc2tog) 4 time, sc in next 4 sc.  (12)
NOW WORKING IN ROWS.
Rws 7-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 12 sc.  (12)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (14)
Rws 12-18: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (14)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Place BOOT on foot and sew back seam closed.

BODY:
Rd 1: With royal, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook.  (4)
Rd 2: sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc on RIGHT LEG, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 5 sc, sc in next 2 sc on BODY, sc in next 5 sc on LEFT LEG, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 13 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 13 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 13 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 13 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 13 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 13 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 13 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 13 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
 Rd 12: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (26)
Rd 13: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 12 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (25)
Rd 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 12 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc.  (25)
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 12 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (25)
Rd 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 12 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to royal, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc changing to light blue.  (25)
Rds 17-18: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc.  (25)
Rd 19: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc.  (30)
Rds 21-24: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc.  (30)
Rd 25: Ch 1, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 13 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 26: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 6 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc.  (20)
Rd 27: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 6 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc.  (16)
Rd 28: Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around, slip st in first sc changing to gray.  (12)
Rd 29: Working in back loops only, ch 1, (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (8)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY FIRMLY.  CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 30: sc in each sc around.  (8)
Rd 31: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next sc.  (12)
Rd 32: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc.  (16)
Rd 33: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (20)
Rds 34-41:       sc in each sc around.  (20)
Rd 42: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (15)
Rd 43: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (10)
Rd 44: sc2tog around.  (5)
Finish off with a long tail.  Add more stuffing to firmly achieve desired shape.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 44, pull tightly, and secure.  Weave in ends

SHIRT COLLAR:
Rd 1: Working in free loops of Rd 28 of BODY, skip next 8 sc, attach light blue in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 11 sc.  (12)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (16)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew COLLAR down.  Weave in ends.

JACKET:
Rw 1: With royal, ch 41, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (40)
Rws 2-11: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (40)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, holding next sc on JACKET with first sc on ARM and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 5 sc, sc in next 14 sc on JACKET, holding next sc on JACKET with first sc on ARM and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 5 sc, sc in next 6 sc on JACKET, sc2tog.
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc in next skipped sc on ARM, working behind same ARM, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next 3 sc, sc in next sc, skip next 8 sc on same ARM, sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc on JACKET, sc in next skipped on ARM, working behind same ARM, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next 3 sc, sc in next sc, skip next 8 sc on same ARM, sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog.
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next skipped sc on ARM, working behind same ARM, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in next sc, skip next 6 sc on same ARM, sc in next sc, sc2tog on JACKET, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog, sc in next skipped sc on ARM, working behind same ARM, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in next sc, skip next 6 sc on same ARM, sc in next sc, sc2tog on JACKET, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog.
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next skipped sc on ARM, working behind same ARM, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in next sc, skip next 4 sc on same ARM, sc in next sc, sc2tog on JACKET, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog, sc in next skipped sc on ARM, working behind same ARM, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in next sc, skip next 4 sc on same ARM, sc in next sc, sc2tog on JACKET, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog.
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 4 sc on ARM, sc2tog on JACKET, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc on ARM, sc in next 3 sc on JACKET, sc2tog.  (30)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 26 sc, sc2tog.  (28)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog.  (24)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog.  (20)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

JACKET COLLAR:
Rw 1: Attach blue in side of Rw 11 of JACKET, working in side of Rws, sc in next 2 Rws, 2 hdc in next Rw, 2 dc in next Rw, ch 3, slip st in next Rw, ch 2, 2 hdc in next Rw, sc in next Rw, sc in next 20 sc of Rw 19 of JACKET, working in side of Rws, sc in next Rw, 2 hdc in next Rw, ch 2, slip st in next Rw, ch 3, 2 dc in next Rw, 2 hdc in next Rw, sc in next 2 Rws, slip st in next Rw.
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

JACKET BUTTONS:
Using white and French knots, embroider BUTTONS on JACKET.

COBRA LOGO:
Using red, embroider COBRA LOGO on JACKET.

BELT:
Rw 1: With black, ch 41, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (40)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (40)
Finish off leaving a long tail.

BELT BUCKLE:
Rd 1: With gold, 8 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc.  (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew BELT BUCKLE to BELT.

KNIFE HOLDER:
Rw 1: With black, ch 16, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (15)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, leaving remaining sc unworked.  (8)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew foundation ch and Rw 3 together.  Sew KNIFE HOLDER to BELT at left hip.

KNIFE HOLDER LEG STRAP:
With black, ch 14.  Finish off.  Sew KNIFE HOLDER LEG STRAP to KNIFE HOLDER wrapping around LEFT LEG.

KNIFE:
Wrap electrical tape around top third of toothpick.  Place KINFE in KNIFE HOLDER.

SHOULDER STRAP:
With black, ch 50.  Sew SHOULDER STRAP to BELT wrapping around RIGHT SHOULDER.

CAPE:
Rw 1: With black, ch 17, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in next ch, (sc in next 3 ch, 2 sc in next ch) 3 times.  (20)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) across.  (24)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) across.  (28)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.
Rw 4: Skip next 5 sc, attach black in next sc, ch 2, dc in same sc as attachment, dc in next 17 sc, leaving remaining sc unworked.  (18)
Rws 5-14: Ch 2, turn; 2 dc in next dc, dc in each dc across to last dc, 2 dc in last dc.  (38)
Rw 15: Ch 2, turn; dc in each dc across.  (38)
Rw 16: Ch 2, turn; 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 36 dc, 2 dc in next dc.  (40)
Rws 17-24: Ch 2, turn; dc in each dc across.  (40)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.  Cut piece of red craft felt to match CAPE.  Glue to CAPE.

CAPE CLASPS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With gold, 8 sc in magic ring.  (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew CAPE CLASPS to each end of Rws 1-3 of CAPE.   Sew CAPE CLASPS to JACKET.  Weave in ends.

HELMET:
Rd 1: With royal, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (18)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (24)
Rds 5-8: sc in each sc around.  (24)
Rd 9: slip st in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, slip st in next 6 sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as last slip st, sc in next 11 sc.  
Rds 10-15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 12 sc.  (12)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

WHITE HELMET STRIP:
Rw 1: With white, ch 23, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (22)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (22)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew WHITE HELMET STRIP to HELMET.  Place HELMET on head of COBRA COMMANDER and secure.

COBRA HEAD:
Rw 1: With gold, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (4)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (4)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; fold first 2 Rws in half, working through both thicknesses, 2 sc in next 2 sc.  (4)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (6)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog.  (4)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog.  (2)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (2)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog.  (1)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.  Sew sides of Rws 1 and 2 together.  Cut wooden skewer the length of a crochet hook.  Glue COBRA HEAD to wooden skewer.

Cobra Commander and G.I.Joe are copyright Hasbro and their respective creators.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (August 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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