Body:
Align the shoes as desired (with toes facing inward). Crochet the necessary number of sc on the right shoe, then make a chain of 4 ch and join to the left shoe.
- 14 sc on the right shoe, 4 sc in the chain, 14 sc on the left shoe, 4 sc on the other side of the chain (36)
- 3 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 9 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc (40)
3-13. 40 sc (11 rows) (40) - 33 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (38) (this is the bottom)
- 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 33 sc (36) (continue with the bottom)
16-20. 36 sc (5 rows) (36) - (10 sc, dec) x 3 (33)
22-24. 33 sc (3 rows) (33) - (9 sc, dec) x 3 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
At this point, stuff the body. Continue with the neck for 8 rows, then decrease 6 sc in the 9th row. Finish with 6 sc in the 10th row, stuffing tightly or adding a wire to keep the head firm. Close the neck hole.
Arms (2 parts):
- 6 sc in KA
- (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (9)
- 9 sc (9)
- 3 dc with the same base, 8 sc (9)
5-26. 9 sc (22 rows)
Stuff loosely and close. Attach the arms using button joints.
Head:
- 6 sc in KA
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
- (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
- (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
- (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
- (6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (48)
9-17. 48 sc (9 rows) (48)
Between the 16th and 17th rows, insert the eyes, leaving 8 sc between them.
- Cheeks: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 3, 6 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 3, 24 sc (54)
19-21. 54 sc (3 rows) (54) - (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
- (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
28-30. 18 sc (3 rows) (18)
Finish crocheting, cut the yarn. These 3 rows form the neck. Tuck in the end inside and attach the head securely with a thread joint.
Ears (2 parts):
6 sc in KA, pull into a half-circle.
Face and Hair Styling:
- Embroider the white of the eyes.
- The nose is between the 18th and 19th rows, using 3 stitches, adding a few extra stitches for definition.
- Embroider eyelashes and eyebrows.
- Attach the ears.
- Hair: Create a wig by crocheting a simple cap, starting with 6 sc in a KA. Add increases as needed, alternating with plain rows. Measure frequently and adjust for shape. Cut hair strands about 35 cm long and attach them to the wig.
Once your doll’s wig and facial details are complete, your doll is ready!
The author didn’t provide a pattern for a dress, but you can find a suitable option in the “Clothing and Accessories for Dolls” section.