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Materials Needed for Crochet Grandma Doll Beige, pink, and brown thread White acrylic yarn (e.g., Mollet) Black embroidery thread Crochet hook (1.8mm recommended) Stuffing material Scissors Tapestry needle Accessories (optional) – little rope foot, miniature glasses, mini cup (available from Amigloo Store) Abbreviations Used in This Crochet Doll Pattern MR – Magic Ring sc – single crochet inc – increase dec – decrease BLO – back loop only FLO – front loop only sl st – slip stitch sts – stitches ( ) – repeat instructions within parentheses
For this doll pattern, Charme and Bella yarns were used with a 1.8mm crochet needle, achieving a finished doll size of approximately 6cm. Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions for Grandma Nostalgia Doll Head and Body Begin with beige yarn from top of doll working downwards: MR + 6sc 6inc = 12sts (1sc, inc) x6 = 18sts (2sc, inc) x6 = 24sts (3sc, inc) x6 = 30sts (4sc, inc) x6 = 36sts (5sc, inc) x6 = 42sts Rounds 8-13: sc in each stitch around = 42sts (6 rows) (5sc, dec) x6 = 36sts (4sc, dec) x6 = 30sts (3sc, dec) x6 = 24sts Change yarn color to rose: FLO 24sc Rounds 23-27: sc around = 24sts 2ch, skip 2sc, 22sc (11sc, inc) x2 = 26sts sc around = 26sts, fasten off securely. You may glue it firmly to the base. Arms (Make 2) Using beige yarn: MR + 5sc sc around = 5sts Change to pink. Rounds 3-5: sc around = 5sts (3 rows) Join sides with sc, then sew the arms to the sides of the doll body. Crochet Shawl Using brown yarn: Chain 29, turn, 28sc inc, 26sc, inc = 30sts inc, 28sc, inc = 32sts. Fasten off.
Add Mechanical Component (Optional) If you wish to include a mechanical component to your doll, securely insert an appropriate mechanical component compatible with the doll’s size and shape. Ensure it aligns correctly with your crochet design. Doll Hair Instructions Using white acrylic yarn: MR + 6sc 6inc = 12sts (1sc, inc) x6 = 18sts Rounds 4-5: sc around=18sts (1sc, dec) x6 =12sts FLO (1sc, inc) x6=18sts (2sc, inc) x6=24sts (3sc, inc) x6=30sts Rounds 10-12: sc around = 30sts FLO 30 sc Round 14: sc around. Fold upwards and gently sew over row 12 to secure.
Your Nostalgia Grandma Doll is Complete! Congratulations – your nostalgic crochet grandma doll is now ready to be loved and admired! This crocheted grandma doll serves as an adorable handmade gift and a warm tribute to beautifully treasured memories spent with grandmothers. Enjoy your crafting!