Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids
- Yarn Weight: Aran (8 wpi)
- Yarn Yardage: 170 – 171 yards (155 – 156 m)
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F)
Pattern Measurements:
- Gauge: 10 stitches and 10 rows = 5 cm
- Finished Size: Approximately 10″ tall with a 14.5″ head circumference
Additional Tools:
- Needle: Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- inc: Increase (two stitches in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (decrease over two stitches)
Round by Round Instructions for Maddy Doll Pattern:
Head and Body
Round 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in next st, inc in next st; repeat from to around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st; repeat from to around. (24 sts)
Round 5: Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st; repeat from to around. (30 sts)
Round 6: Sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st; repeat from to around. (36 sts)
Round 7: Sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st; repeat from to around. (42 sts)
Rounds 8-18: Sc in each st around. (42 sts)
This forms the head of the doll. Next, we’ll start decreasing to shape the neck.
Round 19: Sc in next 5 sts, dec over next 2 sts; repeat from to around. (36 sts)
Round 20: Sc in next 4 sts, dec over next 2 sts; repeat from to around. (30 sts)
Round 21: Sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts; repeat from to around. (24 sts)
Round 22: Sc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts; repeat from to around. (18 sts)
Round 23: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Round 24: Sc in next st, inc in next st; repeat from to around. (27 sts)
Rounds 25-35: Sc in each st around. (27 sts)
Round 36: Sc in next 7 sts, dec over next 2 sts; repeat from to around. (24 sts)
Round 37: Sc in next 6 sts, dec over next 2 sts; repeat from to around. (21 sts)
Round 38: Sc in next 5 sts, dec over next 2 sts; repeat from to around. (18 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. This completes the body.
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc in next st, inc in next st; repeat from to around. (9 sts)
Rounds 3-12: Sc in each st around. (9 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Set aside.
Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc in next st, inc in next st; repeat from to around. (9 sts)
Rounds 3-15: Sc in each st around. (9 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Set aside.
Assembly
- Stuff the head and body with fiberfill. Sew the head closed.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body around Round 25.
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, making sure they are evenly spaced.
- Add facial details as desired.
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