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Terms and Abbreviations MR: Magic Ring Sc: Single Crochet Inc: Increase (Two single crochets in the same stitch) Dec: Decrease (Crochet two stitches together) BLO: Back Loop Only FLO: Front Loop Only (repeat): Repeat the steps inside the parentheses until the end of the round. ???? Required Materials Yarn: A 50% Cotton - 50% Acrylic blend yarn is ideal for the perfect texture (e.g., Gazzal Baby Cotton or Alize Cotton Gold). Skin Color: For the head, body, arms, and legs. Red: For the dress and sandals. White: For the pants/leggings and the embroidered flower details on the dress. Straw/Saman Color (Light Brown/Beige): For the hat, basket, and stand base. Brown: For the hair. For the inside of the basket: Small scraps of blue, yellow, red, and white yarn. Crochet Hook: 2.0 mm or 2.20 mm depending on your yarn thickness. Eyes: 10 mm or 12 mm black safety eyes. Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill. Accessories: A small snap button or button for the back of the dress, wire or an electrical cable to insert inside the body to help the doll stand upright (optional), a sewing needle, and light pink blush to color the cheeks. ????️ Detailed Pattern Steps 1. Arms (Make 2 - Using Skin Color) Stuff very lightly with fiberfill; leave the top part unstuffed. Round 1: 6 Sc into MR Round 2: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 3 = 9 Sc Rounds 3-5 (3 rounds): 9 Sc Round 6: 1 Dec, 7 Sc = 8 Sc Rounds 7-22 (16 rounds): 8 Sc Flatten the opening and crochet through both sides with 4 Sc to close. Leave a long tail for sewing.
2. Legs and Body Joining Legs (Make 2 - Using Red and White) Sandal Sole (Using Red): Ch 5. Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook: 3 Sc, 3 Sc in the last chain stitch. Turn to work along the opposite side of the chain: 2 Sc, 1 Inc = 10 Sc 1 Inc, 2 Sc, 3 Inc, 2 Sc, 2 Inc = 16 Sc Switch to White (Pants/Leggings effect): Round 3: BLO 16 Sc Rounds 4-5: 16 Sc Round 6: 4 Sc, 4 Dec, 4 Sc = 12 Sc (This shapes the front curve of the foot) Rounds 7-20 (14 rounds): 12 Sc Finish the first leg and fasten off. Do not cut the yarn of the second leg; you will use it to join the body. Ruffle Detail (For the pant cuffs as seen in the photo): Attach white yarn to the FLO loops left from the color change, and work (Ch 3, slip stitch into the next loop) all the way around. Joining the Body After finishing the second leg, crochet a few more Sc until you reach the inner side. Ch 3 and join to the inner side of the first leg with a Sc. Round 21: 12 Sc (around the first leg) + 3 Sc (along the chain) + 12 Sc (around the second leg) + 3 Sc (along the opposite side of the chain) = 30 Sc Rounds 22-30 (9 rounds): 30 Sc (Continue with white before switching to skin color; you can switch to skin color at the waistline). Round 31: (3 Sc, 1 Dec) x 6 = 24 Sc Rounds 32-36: 24 Sc Round 37: (2 Sc, 1 Dec) x 6 = 18 Sc (During this round, align the arms to the sides of the body and crochet them together with 4 Sc on each side). Round 38: (1 Sc, 1 Dec) x 6 = 12 Sc Rounds 39-41 (Neck): 12 Sc (If you are using a support wire, insert it at this stage and stuff the body firmly). 3. Head (Using Skin Color) Round 1: 6 Sc into MR Round 2: 6 Inc = 12 Sc Round 3: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = 18 Sc Round 4: (2 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = 24 Sc Round 5: (3 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = 30 Sc Round 6: (4 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = 36 Sc Round 7: (5 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = 42 Sc Round 8: (6 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = 48 Sc Round 9: (7 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = 54 Sc Rounds 10-22 (13 rounds): 54 Sc Insert the safety eyes between rounds 17 and 18, leaving about 8-9 stitches between them, then secure the back washers. Round 23: (7 Sc, 1 Dec) x 6 = 48 Sc Round 24: (6 Sc, 1 Dec) x 6 = 42 Sc Round 25: (5 Sc, 1 Dec) x 6 = 36 Sc Round 26: (4 Sc, 1 Dec) x 6 = 30 Sc Round 27: (3 Sc, 1 Dec) x 6 = 24 Sc Round 28: (2 Sc, 1 Dec) x 6 = 18 Sc (Stuff firmly with fiberfill) Round 29: (1 Sc, 1 Dec) x 6 = 12 Sc Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head to the body. Embroider the nose and light facial lines using skin-toned/pink yarn as shown in 1000105230.jpg.
???? Clothes and Accessories 4. Red Dress You can either crochet the dress separately with buttons at the back, or crochet it directly onto the body. Neckline Start: Ch 25, turn and start from the 2nd chain from the hook: 24 Sc. Yoke Division: 3 Sc, Ch 2, skip 5 stitches (armhole), 8 Sc (front body), Ch 2, skip 5 stitches, 5 Sc = 20 Sc (Include the chain stitches as you move to the next row). Work increases at the sides and center until you reach 30 Sc to match the body width. Skirt Section: Inc in every stitch to create volume (30 Inc = 60 Sc). Crochet evenly until the skirt reaches your desired length. Hemline Ruffle: On the final round, work 3 double crochets into the same stitch, skip one stitch, and slip stitch/Sc into the next (Shell stitch pattern). Embroidery: Using a needle and white yarn, embroider small "V" shapes or French knots onto the dress to mimic the floral pattern seen in the image. 5. Hair (Using Brown) Hair Cap: Repeat the first 8 rounds of the head pattern to create a wig cap (48 Sc). Hair Strands: Working into the stitches of the cap: Ch 30-35, turn and work Sc or half double crochets back down the chain to create curly strands. Secure these curls to the head so they cascade over the shoulders. For the bangs, make shorter strands (Ch 6-7) at the front. 6. Large Straw Hat (Using Straw Color) The hat needs to be slightly larger than the head measurement (54 Sc) to fit properly. Rounds 1-9: Repeat the first 9 rounds of the head pattern (54 Sc). Round 10: (8 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = 60 Sc Rounds 11-16 (6 rounds): 60X (This forms the depth of the hat). The Brim (Expanding part): Round 17: FLO (1 Sc, 1 Inc) repeat until the end of the round. Rounds 18-22: Crochet evenly without increasing to expand the brim. For a nice wavy edge, you can finish the last round with a reverse single crochet (crab stitch). Decoration: Crochet a red ribbon strip to wrap around the base of the hat. Make a simple white and yellow daisy motif and sew it onto the hat.
7. Egg Basket and Stand Basket: Start with 6 Sc in a MR, and increase until the base reaches 24 Sc. Work in BLO and crochet 5 rounds evenly upward. Ch 20 to create the handle and join it to the opposite side. Fill it with small amigurumi balls crocheted with scrap yarn (6 Sc in MR, 6 Inc = 12 Sc, crochet 2 rounds, and close). Stand (Base): To help the doll stand perfectly, crochet an oval or circular flat base using the straw-colored yarn (you can place a rigid piece of plastic or cardboard inside to keep it flat). Sew the doll's sandals onto this stand to stabilize it. ???? Assembly and Finishing Touches When sewing the head to the body, ensure the stuffing in the neck is packed tightly so it holds up the head. Center the hair wig on the head, secure it with pins, and sew it down using an invisible stitch. Put the dress on the doll and secure the back. Apply a small amount of real pink blush to the cheeks and nose using a makeup brush for a rosy finish.