Free My Girl Pearl Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling in Mahogany, Black, Steel Blue, and White.
• Hook: 3.5mm Furls crochet hook.
• Safety Eyes: 2 – 12mm brown safety eyes.
• Buttons: 2 – 9mm buttons in your preferred color.
• Stuffing: Poly-fil for stuffing the doll.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, black embroidery thread, sewing thread, and scissors.

Abbreviations:

• CH = Chain
• DC = Double Crochet
• FLO = Front Loops Only
• SC = Single Crochet
• SCDEC = Single Crochet Decrease
• SCINC = Single Crochet Increase
• SL ST = Slip Stitch

Stitching Rounds for My Girl Pearl Pattern:

Legs (Make 2):

• Leg 1:
  • Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6).
  • Rnd 2: Inc in each st (12).
  • Rnd 3: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) x 3 (15).
  • Rnd 4: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) x 3 (18).
  • Rnd 5-6: Sc in each st around (18).
  • Rnd 7: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) x 3 (15).
  • Rnd 8: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) x 3 (12).
  • Rnd 9: (Sc in next st, dec) x 3 (9).
  • Rnd 10: Dec around (4).
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
• Leg 2: Repeat Leg 1.
  • Transitioning to skin tone (Mahogany):
    • Once both legs are complete, join yarn in the first leg, continue with Mahogany yarn, and work the leg in rounds. Transition to the other leg similarly.
  • Foot/Sock Area (White yarn):
    • Continue in rounds with white yarn for the sock portion, maintaining a small circular shape for the foot’s upper edge.
    • Work a few rounds of sc to create the sock cuff. Fasten off.
  • Stuffing: Add stuffing as you go to ensure the leg is firm but not too stiff.

Body & Head:

• Joining Legs:
  • Join both legs with a few sc, placing them side by side. Continue working in the round for the body.
  • Rnd 1: Sc in each st around (18).
  • Rnd 2-4: Inc every 6 sts (24).
  • Rnd 5-8: Sc in each st around (24).
• Shaping the Body:
  • Rnd 9: (Sc in next 4 sts, dec) x 4 (20).
  • Rnd 10: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) x 4 (16).
  • Rnd 11: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) x 4 (12).
  • Rnd 12: (Sc in next st, dec) x 4 (8).
  • Stuff the body firmly and continue shaping the neck for the head.
• Head Shaping:
  • Rnd 1-2: Sc in each st around (8).
  • Begin increasing stitches as you move up to form a rounded head.
  • Insert safety eyes in the appropriate position for the face.

Nose & Face Details:

• Nose:
  • Use Mahogany yarn and embroider the nose across 4 stitches in the center of the face, about 2 rounds below the safety eyes.
  • Position the nose centered between the eyes and slightly downward.
• Eyelashes: Use black embroidery thread and stitch 3-4 small lines next to the safety eyes to create eyelashes.
• Mouth (Optional): Using the same Mahogany yarn, create a small curved stitch under the nose to form the mouth.

Arms (Make 2):

• Arm 1:
  • Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6).
  • Rnd 2: Inc in each st (12).
  • Rnd 3-6: Sc in each st around (12).
  • Rnd 7: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) x 3 (9).
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
• Arm 2: Repeat Arm 1.
• Stuffing: Add a small amount of stuffing as you go along to ensure the arms are firm but not too stiff.
• Attaching Arms: Position the arms on either side of the body, below the neck, and sew them securely to the body.

Hair:

• Base:
  • Begin by creating the base of the hair using Black yarn. Create a small circle using sc and increase as needed to shape the hair base.
  • Continue working in rounds, gradually increasing, to form a rounded shape around the top of the head.
• Attaching Hair:
  • Once the desired length is achieved, fasten off and sew the hair onto the top of the head using the invisible finish technique for a smooth and tidy appearance.

Pig Tails (Make 2):

• Creating the Pigtails:
  • Chain 5, and then work sc into each chain. Continue until you form a short “tail.”
  • Join the ends to create a circle, and sew the pigtail to the side of the head.
• Attaching Pigtails: Position the pigtails on either side of the head, attaching them with a few stitches to keep them securely in place.

Bows (Make 2):

• Creating the Bows:
  • Chain 4 using Steel Blue yarn, and work 2 sc in each chain to create a bow shape.
  • Tie off and secure the bow with a few extra wraps of yarn to form the bow center.
• Attaching Bows: Position the bows on the front of each pigtail and sew them securely.

Finishing Touches:

• Eyebrows (Optional): Use a fine black embroidery thread to stitch small, curved eyebrows above the safety eyes.
• Final Assembly:
  • Ensure all parts are securely attached, and touch up any areas where extra stitching may be needed.
  • Give the doll a final check to ensure it’s firm and evenly stuffed.

Now, your doll should be about 10.5” tall and ready for enjoyment!

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