Portal 2 Playset – Chell with Weighted Companion Cube and Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device
Portal 2 Amigurumi Playset
The ongoing PSN outage has been doing wonders for my amigurumi productivity, but has also left me searching for single player games to focus on. Portal 2 has been a recent acquisition and focus of mine, and since a weighted companion cube was a recurring theme in the requests generated by the call for pattern suggestions post, a playset made perfect sense. Initially I wanted to make Wheatley and a Turret (I’m different!), but those types of ambitions tend to end up in me getting distracted and abandoning projects midway through, so I turfed those two and may pick them up later on. Chell is wired and can be posed but because the portal device is so fragile, I don’t dare move her arms much at all.
As with most of my creations, the pattern is free and included but be warned… this is no beginner pattern. You should be familiar with amigurumi crochet techniques, reading patterns and be willing to assemble, cobble on and fiddle with little maddening pieces, wiring and glue… but in the end it will be worth it I promise… for science. More pictures and the epic pattern after the jump!
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Portal 2 Amigurumi Playset
Side close up.
... for science.
Back view... booty!
Yarn Colours and Stitches Used
SC = Single Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch
CH = Chain
INVDEC = Invisible Decrease
INC = Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
DC = Double Crochet
DC INC = Double Crochet Increase (2 DC in one stitch)
TC = Triple or Treble Crochet
All stitches are worked in both loops right side out unless otherwise noted.
Off White
White
Sunburst
Black
Truffle *
Platinum *
Misty Grey
Weight Companion Cube
Cube Panels (make 6)
Start in Platinum (a medium gray colour). Work in joined rounds (join to first stitch from the round with a slip stitch and CH. The slip stitch and first CH do not count as a stitch.
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like.
1. SC x 7; (7) join CH
2. INC x 7; (14) join CH
3. SC then INC; repeat x 6; (21) join CH
4. SC then INC then SC; repeat x 5; (28) join CH
5. SC 2, DC INC, TC, DC INC, SC 2; repeat sequence x 3; (36) join then finish off and keep a long tail for sewing panels together. Assemble in a cube shape over a cube skeleton made of size 10 or 7 plastic cross stitch mesh (plastic canvas) that has already been cut and stitched together to form a solid cube. Stuff the cube prior to sewing it shut. Hold panels in place using headpins and stitch panels using a whip stitch to sew the back loops together.
Circles (make 6)
Start in misty gray (a light gray colour). Work in joined rounds (join to first stitch from the round with a slip stitch and CH. The slip stitch and first CH do not count as a stitch.
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like.
1. SC x 7; (7) join CH
2. INC x 7; (14) join with SL ST
3. SL ST around the circle then finish off leaving a long tail for sewing the circle to the panel
Cut out tiny pink heats from felt and attach to discs. Attach circles to the center of each panel with headpins and stitch in place or fabric glue.
Corners (make 8 pieces)
Start in misty gray (a light gray colour).
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like.
1. SC x 6; (6)
2. SL ST into the first stitch CH 3 then DC, in the next stitch DC then CH then SL ST; that sequence creates the first nub of the three nub corner piece. Repeat the sequence twice to complete the round then finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Nubblies (make 12)
Start in misty gray (a light gray colour).
CH x 4 (the following stitches are worked in both sides of the CH)
1. working in the front loop as you normally would and starting at the the second CH from your hook, INC, SC, then INC then pop over to the back loop of the same CH (watch a tutorial on working both sides of a CH) and INC, SC then INC in the back loops of your CHs. SL ST to join to the first stitch and finish off leaving a long tail.
Chell
Head
Start in Off White
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in a spiral and not joined rounds.
1. SC x 6; (6)
2. INC x 6; (12)
3. SC then INC; repeat x 5; (18)
4. SC x 3, INC x 3, SC x 3; repeat; (24)
5. SC x 3, INC, SC, INC, SC. INC, SC, SC x 3; repeat; (30)
6. SC around; (30)
7-11. repeat round 6 for rounds 7 through 11; (30)
12. SC x 3, INVDEC; repeat x 5; (24)
13. SC, INVDEC, SC; repeat x 5; (18)
14. SC, INVDEC x 2, SC x 5, INVDEC x 2, SC x 4; (14)
15. INVDEC x 6; finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Body
Start in Sunburst, this is worked from the bottom up to the neck in joined rounds. The first SL ST and CH do not count as a stitch.
1. SC x 6; (6) join then CH
2. INC x 6; (12) join then CH
3. SC then INC; repeat x 5; (18) join then CH
4. SC x 8, IN; repeat; (20) join then CH
5. SC around; (20) join then CH
6. SC around; (20) join then CH
7. SL ST around, finish off and weave end in on the wrong (inside)
Switch to Off White yarn
Hook into back loop of round 7 and work in these stitches around.
8. SC around; (20) join then CH
Return to working in both loops.
9. SC x 8, INVDEC; repeat; (18) join then CH
10. SC x 18; join then CH
Switch to White yarn.
11. SL ST around front loop of round 10; (18)
Work round 12 in the top loop of the SL STs from round 11
12. SC around; (18) join then CH
13. SC x 2, INVDEC, SC x 2; repeat x 2; (15) join then CH
14. SC x 3, INVDEC; repeat x 3; (12) join then CH and SL ST around in white, finish off and weave end in on wrong side.
Switch to Off White
15. SC then INVDEC; repeat x 3; (8) finish off and leave long tail for sewing head on.
Hair Cap
Start in dark brown (Truffle)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in a spiral and not joined rounds.
1. SC 8; (8)
2. INC x 8; (16)
3. SC, INC; repeat x 7; (24)
4. SC, INC, SC; repeat x 7 (32)
5. SC x 6, INC x 4, SC x 6; repeat; (40)
6. SC x 40; repeat; (40)
7. SC x 40; repeat; (40)
Finish off, leave a long tail for sewing to head.
Bang Chunks (make 4, two for each side of the face)
Hook into hair cap, CH x 3, TC, finish off and leave a long tail to stitch in place.
Side Burns
Hook into hair cap.
Right side: SL ST, SC, SC, DC, DC, TC, TC, finish off and leave long tail to stitch in place.
Left side: CH 3, TC, DC, DC, SC, SC, SL ST finish off and leave long tail to stitch in place.
Pin all of the hair down with headpins and stitch in place once all piece are down. You can add more if you want to.
Pony Tail
Start in dark brown (Truffle)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in a spiral and not joined rounds.
1. SC 6; (6)
2. SC, INC; (9)
3. SC x 9; (9)
4. SC, INC, SC; repeat x 2; (12)
5. SC x 12; (12)
6. SC, INVDEC, SC; repeat x 3; (8)
7. INVDEC x 3; finish off and sew shut then stitch to back of hair cap once pinned in place.
Arm (make 2)
Start in Off White
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in a spiral and not joined rounds.
1. SC 6; (6)
2-7. SC, around for rounds 2 through 7; (6)
Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing to body.
Leg (make 2)
Start in White. Work in joined rounds (join to first stitch from the round with a slip stitch and CH. The slip stitch and first CH do not count as a stitch.)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like.
1. SC x 6; (6) join CH
2 – 4. SC around for rounds 2 through 4; (6) join CH
Switch to orange yarn
5. SC around; (6) join CH
6. SC, INC; repeat x 2; (9) join CH
Finish off and leave long tail for switching to body.
Attach a small black felt panel to the bottom of the white boot and add a black wire to simulate the shock absorbing “Long Fall Boots”.
Jumpsuit Tied Around Waist
Start in Sunburst. This piece is stitch to the waist to simulate the jumpsuit Chell has tied around her waist. It can be optional if you want to streamline the pattern.
CH 31
1. SC x 30; CH 1, turn work (30)
2. Skip first stitch, SC x 3, INC, SC 3, INC, SC x 2, SL ST, CH then turn work (13)
3. SC x 13, SC up the remaining ridge of the work to finish it off (should be about 4 stitches)
Finish off and leave a long tail for stitching to waist.
Portal Device
Black Core
Start in Black. Work in joined rounds (join to first stitch from the round with a slip stitch and CH. The slip stitch and first CH do not count as a stitch.)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like.
1. SC x 5; (5) join CH
2 – 7. SC around for rounds 2 through 7; (5) join CH
Work round 8 in the front loop only
8. INC, SC; repeat; INC; (8) join
Finish off and weave tail on inside. Insert and secure with glue, a wire to the inside of the barrel to ensure the device is sturdy and holds it’s shape. Paint or add a bead at the opening (the flared end) in the colour of your choice.
Larger Panel for Back
Start in White. Work in joined rounds (join to first stitch from the round with a slip stitch and CH. The slip stitch and first CH do not count as a stitch.)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like.
1. SC x 6; (6) join CH
2. INC x 6; (12) join CH
3. SC x 2, INC, SC, INC, SC, INC, SC, INC, SC, SC x 2; (16) join CH
4. SC x 5, INC, SC, INC, SC, INC, SC x 3, SL ST x 3, SL ST around the entire panel. Weave in tail on wrong side and finish off.
Smaller Panel for Front
Start in White. Work in joined rounds (join to first stitch from the round with a slip stitch and CH. The slip stitch and first CH do not count as a stitch.)
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like.
1. SC x 6; (6) join CH
Panels should be stitched to the gun using embroidery thread because the pieces are so small, using yarn can warp the shape too much. A good fabric glue can work well also. Using wire or cut piece of black bobby pins, create and glue in place the grabby things and wiring for the portal device.
2. INC, DC INC, INC; repeat; join then finish off and weave in tail on wrong side
I used cut bobby pins for the claw type things and bent vinyl coated paper clips I coated in black acrylic paint for the wiring. Anchor the pieces into the panels using fabric glue to secure.
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Very cool! thanks for the info on this. I would love to make one.
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I have no idea what Portal 2 is, but that cube is ADORABLE.
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hi,I realy like your side and helped me a lot increase my crochet level! I’m courious about how did you fix the eyes on this doll? Thanks!
They are felt that was glued on and painted. Lots of people hate them 🙂
What size hook and yarn are required for this pattern?
Worsted weight yarn and a 3.5mm hook is what I used.
Hey! I looked everywhere for a Companion-Cube-Pattern! This looks very good but I want to know how big the cube is when finished. Thanks in advance! 🙂
2.5 inches across and tall-ish if I am not mistaken.
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Hi! Love your website. Wanted a bit of help… I was hoping to make a couple of cubes to hang from my rear view mirror and these are a bit small but I really like the design! I’m a beginner so I’m not sure what I could do to make it double size. Any suggestions?
It’s a bit complicated but you would basically need to plot out the ratios of the stitches across the same ratio of height.
You could use a larger hook.. and double strands of yarn too.. that is a lot easier than doing a lot of calculations.. 🙂 if it says a G hook then try an I or J 🙂 ….. I do that all the time and it works quite well for me!
I’m not a fan of how multistrand or looser fabric looks but if you’re happy with it, more power to you 🙂
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I have tried a lot of times and I can’t seem to do the cube’s nubblies… probably I’m not understanding the pattern. I guess I could try to do little circles to put in their places, but it won’t be the same… do you have any tip for me, please? I would really like to make this perfectly xD
Are you able to take a picture of what you have made?
well, I can… but it’s just a big stitch confusion xD how can I show it to you?
I have no idea what you mean by stitch confusion. Usually when people are making things wrong they take a picture of what they come up with, post it to imgur and link it here. If you are not understanding the instructions and haven’t tried to make the thing yet, it’s pretty hard for me to get a sense of how to better explain it, since I don’t get what isn’t clicking in the first place.
I guess try watching this tutorial on working in both sides of a chain and see if that helps.
Thanks for helping me! Here is what I have done after some attempts…
http://imgur.com/Ay0d4
Okay it looks correct in that the correct number of stitches are there. Are you able to flatten it at all? Sometimes working in both sides of a chain makes like a curved envelope like shape but you can flatten it out manually before sewing it on. If you are not able to flatten it, try making a nubbly again only this time, after the second INC, before you pop over to the other side, add one CH. The purpose of this CH will only be to widen the bridge between the two side so it isn’t so curve shaped.
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ok
so when r u going to come out with wheatley and the turrets?
Ehhh…. My to do list is long and attention span short. The most accurate answer I can give you on that is not soon… if ever.
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I’ve only just managed to finish up my own cube literally a day before my husband’s Birthday – thanks so much for sharing the pattern with us all!
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Oh wow – so happy to find you’ve done a Portal pattern… looks like my husband’s next Birthday present is sorted 🙂
If you ever do get around to doing a pattern for Wheatley I would love to try that too – he was such a fantastic character 🙂 The turrets are cool too – I love how apologetic they all are.
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My teen daughter was looking for something to do this summer, and decided to try making amigurumi. She plans to try the Companion Cube eventually, but wants to start with an easier project (she found a anime-style kitten pattern on another site) and work her way up. The Companion Cube part of your pattern looks slightly faster & easier than some versions I’ve seen, largely because it appears to be smaller.
BTW, approx. how much yarn is needed for this project (esp. the Companion Cube part)?
You posted this pattern at a rather opportune moment – I was just about to attempt to make my own Companion Cube so that I could give it to someone who is graduating in a few days, if I couldn’t find a pattern for it online. That, of course, would take time, and the person is graduating in a few days (I’m such a procrastinator) XD
Great job on both the Companion Cube and Chell :3
+I would make Chell, but making people reminds me of stalkers, soooo… >__>
Hi, just wanted to tell you how excited I got when I saw this! I have been looking for something to make my husband for father’s day and this is it, we’ve been obsessed with the game since it came out. I just had one question that I don’t think I saw in the pattern: what did you use for the eyes and mouth? I really like the look of them and don’t do a whole lot outside of embroidery floss and button eyes on my projects. Thanks so much!
I painted pieces of felt with acrylic paint. It’s a very thin felt that is made from sheep’s wool, but you could use craft store acrylic felt too. To paint I just watered the acrylic paint down a bit so it wasn’t too thick. Once the piece was dry, I trimmed the edges (painting them and holding them made the edges fuzz a bit) and glued them to the face with fabric glue. You could stitch it on but I wanted as little texture as possible. I was hesitant to apply the lips because I thought they
This pattern was the perfect size, every other pattern I have seen has been for ridiculously huge cubes that I know I’d never finish. I posted a picture of my finished cube on my website. crochetbyallie.com. I’d LOVE to see a Wheatley and turret pattern.
I would also love to see some more portal patterns! Allie, that crochetbyallie.com website looks very nice. I look forward to seeing more stuff on it, but can see that you had recently launched it.
Is there any chance I could get a pattern for just the jumpsuit
You could also do twist ties for the claw type things.
Yes that’s a brilliant suggestion, you could even trim them a bit to make it look more like the things… the bobby pins weren’t ideal because they were kind of brittle, I broke one when I was wrestling to sew the portal device to the doll’s hand… it was sort of a freakout but luckily I was able to pull out the stump and replace it with a new one. Thanks for the comment 🙂
OMG, this is awesome. I am so making this for my husband and I can’t wait to see your turret and Wheatley.
As always, amazing stuff
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This is adorable~<3 I'll have to try making them sometime.
Any plans to do Wheatley? He was ridiculously adorably, and I'd probably freak out if you did. <3
Yes I plan to do Wheatley and a Sentry Turret because they are some of my favorites. I have such a tendency to get distracted and then not finish projects that I figured better to post what I have so far and add to it later, rather than risk not posting it at all. Wheatley would be pretty easy because he is just a big ball with some details. 🙂
Yay! I’m super duper excited about that then~
Yeah, I know what you mean. I do the same thing whenever I pick stuff to knit.
are there any plans to make a GLADOS potatoe?
Maybe… 😀
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