Crochet Christmas Dolly: A Festive Handmade Creation

The Crochet Christmas Dolly is an adorable festive creation that is sure to bring joy and warmth to your holiday season. With its charming details and festive colors, this handcrafted dolly is the perfect addition to your Christmas decor or a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Whether displayed on a mantelpiece, nestled under the tree, or given as a special present, this dolly is bound to spread Christmas cheer wherever it goes. Its intricate crochet work and sweet expression make it a unique and heartwarming piece that will be cherished for years to come. Embrace the holiday spirit with the Crochet Christmas Dolly and let its charm brighten your home this season.

Supplies

• 3mm Crochet Hook
• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Buff (A), Red (B), Brown (C), Black (D), Green (E)
• 7.5mm Safety Eyes
• Polyester Stuffing
• Crochet Thread
• Scissors
• Needle

Abbreviations

• Ch - Chain
• Sl st - Slip stitch
• Sc - Single Crochet
• Inc - Increase
• Dec - Decrease
• Fo - Fasten Off

Finished Size

10 inches

Head

Rd1: Starting at the tip of your dolls nose. With (A) 6sc in an adjustable ring (6)
Rd2-4: Sc x 6 (6)
Rd5: Inc x 6 (12)
Rd6: Inc x 12 (24)
Rd7: Sc x 14, inc x 4, sc x 6 (28)
Rd8: Sc x 14, place a stitch marker in the last stitch, sc x 7, place a stitch marker in the last stitch, sc x 6 (28)
Rd9: Sc x 16, inc x 4, sc x 8 (32)
Rd10: Sc x 32 (32)
Rd11: Sc x 18, inc x 5, sc x 9 (37)
Rd12-17: Sc x 37 (37)
Rd18: Now insert your eyes where the stitch markers are between Rd 8 and Rd 9, dec x 18, sc, stuff your work firmly (19)
Rd19: Dec x 9, sc (10)
Rd20: Dec x 5 (5)
Rd21: Dec x 2, sl st in last st, fo and weave in ends (3)

Body

Rd1: With (A) 7sc in an adjustable ring (7)
Rd2: Inc x 7 (14)
Rd3: [sc x 2, inc] x 4, sc x 2 (18)
Rd4: [Sc, inc] x 9 (27)
Rd5-6: Sc x 27 (27)
Rd7: Switch to (B) sc x 27 (27)
Rd8: Sc in back loop x 27 (27)
Rd9-10: Sc x 27 (27)
Rd11: [Sc x 3, dec] x 5, sc x 2 (22)
Rd12-13: Sc x 22 (22)
Rd14: [Sc x 2, dec] x 5, sc x 2 (17)
Rd15: Sc x 17, stuff your work firmly (17)
Rd16: Dec x 8, sc (9)
Rd17-19: Sc x 9, at the end of Rd19 leave a long tail and fo (9)

Arm (Make 2)

Rd1: With (A) 6sc in an adjustable ring (6)
Rd2: [Inc, sc x 2] x 2 (8)
Rd3: Sc x 8 (8)
Rd4: Bobble stitch, sc x 7 (8)
Rd5: Dec, sc x 6 (7)
Rd6-9: Sc x 7 (7)
Rd10: Sc x 3, dec, sc x 2 (6)
Rd11-16: Sc x 6, fo (6)

Sleeve (Make 2)

Rd1: With (B) 6sc in an adjustable ring (6)
Rd2: [Inc, sc x 2] x 2 (8)
Rd3-5: Sc x 8, at the end of Rd5 leave a long tail and fo (8)

Hair

Rd1: With (C) 7sc in an adjustable ring (7)
Rd2: Inc x 7 (14)
Rd3: Inc x 14 (28)
Rd4-9: Sc x 28 (28)
Row10: Turn, ch, sc x 20 (20)
Row11: Turn, ch, inc, sc x 18, inc (22)
Row12: Turn, ch, sc x 22 (22)
Row13: Turn, ch, inc, sc x 20, inc (24)
Row14-16: Turn, ch, sc x 24 (24)
Row17: Turn, ch, inc, sc x 22, inc (26)
Row18: Turn, ch, sc x 26 (26)
Row19: Turn, ch, inc, sc x 24, inc (28)
Row20: Turn, ch, sc x 28 (28)
Row21: Turn, ch, inc, sc x 26, inc, fo (30)

Boot Cuff (Make 2)

Row1: With (D) ch11 (11)
Row2: Turn, sc x 10, leave a long tail and fo (10)

Leg (Make 2)

Rd1: With (D) 6sc in an adjustable ring (6)
Rd2-5: Sc x 6 (6)
Rd6: Switch to (A) sc x 6 (6)
Rd7-8: Sc x 6 (6)
Rd9: Sc x 3, inc, sc x 2 (7)
Rd10-24: Sc x 7, at the end of Rd24 fo (7)

Dress Trim

Row1: With (B) insert your hook into any one of the front loops of Rd8, ch3 and sc all in the same stitch, [sc ch4 sc all in the same st] x 26, fo and weave in end (27)

Hat

Rd1: With (E) 6sc in an adjustable ring (6)
Rd2-6: Sc x 6 (6)
Rd7: [Sc, inc] x 3 (9)
Rd8: Sc x 9 (9)
Rd9: [Sc, inc] x 4, sc (13)
Rd10: [Sc, inc] x 6, sc (19)
Rd11: Sc x 19 (19)
Rd12: [Sc, inc] x 9, sc (28)
Rd13: Sc x 28 (28)
Rd14: [Sc x 2, inc] x 9, sc (37)
Rd15-18: Sc x 37 (37)
Rd19: Reverse sc x 37, fo (37)

Assembly

Stuff the body of your doll firmly, and sew the body onto your head. Sew the hair onto your doll. Place each arm into a sleeve, and sew them onto your doll. Sew the boot cuffs onto your doll's legs, and stuff the legs then sew them onto your doll. Stuff the hat, and sew it onto your doll. Embroider a fun design on your hat. And embroider on a mouth and eyebrows. Weave in all ends and trim them.