TOOLS & SUPPLIES
- RED HEART® Super Saver®:1 skein each of 334 Buff A, 316 Soft White B, 312 Black C, 319 Cherry Red D, 368 Paddy Green E, and 718 Shocking Pink F
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6]_x000B_
- Yarn needle, pins, stuffing, two 1” (25mm) rings, assorted small beads (for necklace), heavy-duty sewing thread, red crayon (to shade cheeks)_x000B_
- GAUGE: 20 sts = 4” (10 cm); 16 rows = 4” (10 cm) in single crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
- RED HEART® Super Saver®, Art. E300 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multicolor, heather and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz (141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins_x000B_
- Doll measures 16” (40.5 cm) tall
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Special Stitch
sc2tog = [Draw up a loop in next st] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
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Notes
- Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tightly so stuffing will not show between stitches._x000B_
- To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Fasten off old color._x000B_
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HEAD AND BODY
Beginning at top of head, with A, ch 2. Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Do not join, work in continuous rounds (spirals). Place a marker for beginning of round. Move marker up as each round is completed.
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc. Round 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—18 sc. Round 4: Sc in each sc around. Round 5: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—24 sc. Round 6: Sc in each sc around. Round 7: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—30 sc. Rounds 8–15: Sc in each sc around. Round 16: [Sc2tog] 15 times—15 sts. Rounds 17–19: Sc in each sc around. Round 20: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 times, sc in last sc—22 sc. Round 21: [Sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 2 times; change to B in last sc—24 sc.
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Undershirt
Rounds 22–27: With B, sc in each sc around; change to A in last sc of Round 27.
Waist
Rounds 28 and 29: With A, sc in each sc around; change to B in last sc of Round 29. Begin Knickers Rounds 30–35: With B, sc in each sc around. Do not fasten off. Stuff body firmly. Joining Row: Flatten lower edging, matching stitches. Working through both thicknesses, sc across to close lower edge. Fasten off B.
ARM (make 2)
Beginning at top of arm, with A, ch 2. Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc. Do not join, work in continuous rounds (spirals). Place a marker for beginning of round. Move marker up as each round is completed. Round 2: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 3 times—9 sc. Rounds 3–19: Sc in each sc, stuffing arm as you go. Round 20: [Sc2tog] 3 times, sc in last 3 sc— 6 sc. Round 21: Work 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in last 3 sc—9 sc. Rounds 22–24: Sc in each sc around. Round 25: [Sc2tog] 4 times, sc in last sc—5 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff arm. Thread tail through stitches of last round and pull gently to close opening. Draw a strand of A through arm at elbow and pull to form elbow dimple. Sew arms to sides of body.
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LEG (make 2)
Beginning at foot, with C, ch 6. Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in last ch; working across opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 3 ch, 2 sc in last ch—12 sc. Do not join, work in continuous rounds (spirals). Place a marker for beginning of round. Move marker up as each round is completed. Round 2: Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc—18 sc. Round 3: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around; change to A in last sc. Round 4: With A, sc in next 6 sc, [sc2tog] 3 times, sc in last 6 sc—15 sc. Round 5: Sc in next 3 sc, [sc2tog] 3 times, sc in last 6 sc—12 sc. Round 6: Sc in next 3 sc, [sc2tog] 3 times, sc in last 3 sc—9 sc. Rounds 7 and 8: Sc in each sc around. Round 9: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each remaining sc around—10 sc. Rounds 10–27: Sc in each sc around, stuffing leg as you go; change to B in last sc. Round 28: With B, sc in each sc around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew legs to bottom of body.
HAIR
With C, ch 34.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—33 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, [sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog] 3 times, turn—30 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, [sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog] 3 times, turn—27 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, [sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog] 3 times, turn—24 sc. Row 5: Ch 1, [sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog] 3 times, turn—21 sc. Row 6: Ch 1, [sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog] 3 times, turn—18 sc. Row 7: Ch 1, [sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog] 3 times, turn—15 sc. Row 8: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog] 3 times, turn—12 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] 3 times, turn—9 sc. Row 10: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, sc2tog] 3 times, turn—6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through last 6 sts and pull to gather. Use remainder of tail to sew side edges together for back seam. Sew hair to head. Braid: With C, [ch 42, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across] 3 times. Fasten off. Braid the 3 strips together. Cut a length of D and tie around end of braid to secure, then wrap the length of D around end of braid for about 1” (2.5 cm), thread end of length to inside of wraps to secure. Sew braid to hair.
FLOWER
(make 3 – 1 with B and 2 with F)
Ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—6 sc. Row 2: (Slip st, ch 1, 2 hdc) in first sc (first petal made), *ch 1, (slip st ch 1, 2 hdc) in next sc; repeat from * across—6 petals. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. With tail, sew side of first petal to side of last petal, then thread remainder of tail through bases of petals and pull to gather. Sew flower to top of hair.
EAR (make 2)
With A, ch 2.
Row 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew ears in place.
DRESS
Beginning at top, with B, ch 25. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—24 sc. Rows 2–9: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 10: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), working in back loops only, 2 dc in first sc, 3 dc in each remaining sc across, turn—72 dc. Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, turn. Row 12: Ch 3, working in back loops only, dc in each sc across, turn. Rows 13–22: Repeat last 2 rows 5 times. Row 23: Repeat Row 11. Row 24: Slip st in next sc, skip next sc, 3 hdc in next sc, *skip next sc, slip st in next sc, skip next sc, 3 hdc in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc, slip st in last sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing back seam (but, do not sew back seam until instructed).
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Skirt Ruffle
Row 1: With right side facing, hold dress upside down, join E with slip st in first unworked front loop of Row 11, ch 3, dc in same st as joining, dc in next front loop, *2 dc in next front loop, dc in next front loop; repeat from * across, turn. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. With D, work another ruffle in unworked front loops of Row 15. With E, work another ruffle in unworked front loops of Row 19.
Sew side edges of dress together for back seam. With tails, sew edges of ruffles together.
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Collar Ruffle
With B, ch 37.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—36 sc. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first sc, 2 dc in each remaining sc across, turn—72 dc. Row 3: *Ch 1, slip st in next dc; repeat from * across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Note: You may find it easier to place the dress on the doll before attaching the collar ruffle. With tail, sew short edges together for back seam of collar. Pin collar evenly to top of dress, matching back seams and center fronts. Sew center 6 stitches of collar ruffle to center 6 stitches of top of dress on the front and the back, leave remaining portion of collar ruffle unsewn for armholes.
WAIST TIE
With F, ch 50. Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, do not fasten off; hold tie at left side of waist of dress to work in unworked front loops of Row 9, hdc in each unworked loop of Row; ch 50, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across. Fasten off. Tie ends of waist tie into a large bow.
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FINISHING
Weave in ends. Sew rings to ears for earrings. Necklace: String about 12” (30.5 cm) of beads onto strong sewing thread and tie ends of thread together securely. Place on doll and sew a few stitches at back of neck to secure. Place clothing and accessories on doll.
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Embroider Face
With C, embroider satin stitch eyes and couched stitch eyebrows. With A, embroider satin stitch nose, With D, embroider a couched stitch smile. With red crayon, gently rub color onto face for cheeks.
ABBREVIATIONS
A, B, C, D, E, and F = Color A, B, C, D, E, and F;
ch = chain;
dc = double crochet;
hdc = half double crochet;
sc = single crochet;
st(s) = stitch (es);
( ) = work directions in parentheses into same st;
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified;
* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.