Crochet Dress-Able Dolly Guide
The Crochet Dress-able Dolly is simply a charming addition to any collection. With her intricately detailed crochet design, this dolly is not only adorable but also perfect for imaginative play. Children will love dressing her up in different outfits and creating unique storylines for hours of entertainment. The soft texture of the crochet material makes her a delightful cuddle companion, offering comfort and warmth. Whether as a gift or a personal keepsake, this dolly is sure to bring joy and fun to anyone who crosses her path.
Materials
A dress-able peg doll in crochet form. Multiple skirts work up in no time so make a big pile for play time. Finished doll is 7-7.5 inches tall.
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn
- Size F (3.75) hook
- Clip to keep place
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Small buttons or beads for eyes
- Sewing thread/needle
Dolly Instructions
Work in continuous rounds and stuff firmly as you work.
Beginning the Doll
With hair color, chain 2.
- Round 1: Work 6 sc in first chain.
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 st.
- Round 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 st.
- Round 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 24 st.
- Round 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 30 st.
- Round 6: Sc in each sc around - 30 st.
Rounds 7-12: Switch to skin color and sc in each sc around - 30 st.
- Round 13: *sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 24 st.
- Round 14: *sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 18 st.
- Round 15: *sc2tog, sc in each of next 1 st, rep from * around - 12 st.
- Rounds 16-17: sc in each sc around - 12 st.
- Round 18: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 st.
- Round 19: Switch to body color *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 24 st.
- Rounds 20-30: sc in each sc around - 24 st.
- Round 31: Switch back to skin color *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 18 st.
- Rounds 32-42: sc in each sc around - 18 st.
- Round 43: *Sc2tog, sc in next st, rep from * around - 12 st.
- Round 44: Sc2tog around - 6 st.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Arms
- Chain 8, work 3 rows of sc (7 st).
- Fold and sew up arm. Leave tail to sew to body.
The Fun Stuff
Sew long stitches along sides and back of head.
- Leave a space in the front for your doll's face.
- Sew on arms and make a long stitch from front to back (around legs) to give your doll's legs shape. Tie off and weave in ends.
Adding Pompoms
Make two little pompoms and sew them to the top of your doll's head.
Skirt Instructions
The skirt should fit snugly; it should slip on and stay on. You may need to adjust the chain and hdc's depending on your gauge.
- Chain 20, slip stitch to form ring.
- First row: Chain 2, work 20 hdc in ring (this is the waist band). You may need to slide the stitches around to make them even. Slip stitch to join row.
- Row 2: Chain 2, hdc 20, slip stitch to join row.
- Row 3: Chain 3, 3 dc in each hdc, slip stitch to join row.
- Row 4: Chain 1, sc in each dc, slip stitch to join row.
Finish off and weave in ends.