Materials Needed:
- Suggested Yarn:
- Red Heart Super Saver (Solids)
- Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids
- Yarn Weight: Aran (8 wpi)
- Yarn Measurements: 45 – 50 yards (41 – 46 meters)
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E)
- Needle: Tapestry needle
- Other Supplies:
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- 12mm eyes
- Poly-Fil (for stuffing)
- Pattern Measurements: The finished doll is approximately 9 to 9 1/2 inches tall.
Abbreviations:
- The pattern uses US crochet terminology. Common abbreviations may include:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Round by Round Stitching Instructions for No Sew Puddin Doll Pattern:
Head and Body:
- Round 1: Make a magic ring (MR), then 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around (2 sc in each st of the previous round). (12 sts)
- Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st), repeat around. This means: sc in the first st, then work 2 sc into the next st, and repeat this sequence for the entire round. (18 sts)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st), repeat around. This means: sc in the next two sts, then inc (2 sc in the next st), and repeat this sequence around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 5-8: Sc in each st around. Work 24 sc evenly around for four rounds. (24 sts)
- Round 9: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec), repeat around. This means: sc in the next two sts, then dec (decrease) by crocheting 2 sts together (insert hook into both sts, yarn over, pull through both, yarn over again, pull through the 2 remaining loops on the hook). Repeat this for the whole round. (18 sts)
- Round 10: (Sc in next st, dec), repeat around. This means: sc in the next st, then dec, and repeat for the entire round. (12 sts)
- Round 11: Dec around. This means: decrease around by crocheting 2 sts together in every st around. (6 sts)
- Stuff the body with Poly-Fil to shape the doll. Continue to shape as you stuff. Close the remaining hole by threading the yarn tail through the sts and pulling tight.
Arms (Make 2):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring (MR), then 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. Work 2 sc in each st of the previous round. (12 sts)
- Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around for two rounds. (12 sts)
- Round 5: (Sc in next st, dec), repeat around. This means: sc in the first st, then dec, and repeat around. (8 sts)
- Stuff lightly with Poly-Fil, then continue to the next step to attach the arms to the body.
Legs (Make 2):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring (MR), then 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. Work 2 sc in each st of the previous round. (12 sts)
- Rounds 3-6: Sc in each st around for four rounds. (12 sts)
- Round 7: (Sc in next st, dec), repeat around. This means: sc in the next st, then dec, and repeat around. (8 sts)
- Stuff lightly with Poly-Fil and continue to attach the legs to the body once they’re completed.
Head (Continuation from Body):
- Round 1: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st), repeat around. This means: sc in the next 2 sts, then inc (2 sc in the next st), and repeat for the entire round. (24 sts)
- Rounds 2-5: Sc in each st around for four rounds. (24 sts)
- Round 6: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec), repeat around. This means: sc in the next 2 sts, then dec, and repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 7: (Sc in next st, dec), repeat around. This means: sc in the next st, then dec, and repeat for the entire round. (12 sts)
- Round 8: Dec around. This means: decrease around by crocheting 2 sts together in every st around. (6 sts)
Final Steps:
- Stuff the head with Poly-Fil. Be sure to place the 12mm eyes in place before fully closing the head.
- Weave in the ends using a tapestry needle.
- Attach the arms, legs, and head to the body by carefully stitching them into place using the yarn tails. Since the doll is seamless, there should be no visible seams in the final assembly.
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