Weebee Standard Size Baby Doll Free Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn: Worsted/4/Aran/10ply (3mm hook) or Light Worsted/3/DK/8ply (4mm hook)
• Hook: 3.0mm (G) or 4.0mm (G)
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Safety eyes or embroidery floss (optional)
• Stitch markers and yarn needle

Measurements:

• Height: 8.5 – 9 inches (22 – 23 cm) with Worsted or Light Worsted yarn
• Height with Worsted yarn (different brands/hooks): 12 to 14 inches (30 – 35 cm)

Abbreviations Used:

• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• FO: fasten off

Stitching Instructions for Making the Weebee Standard Size Baby Doll Pattern:

Head

• Start with the top of the head:
  • Round 1: Begin with a MR, work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts). Pull tight to close.
  • Round 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
  • Round 3: Sc in next st, inc around (18 sts).
  • Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around (24 sts).
  • Round 5: Sc in next 3 sts, inc around (30 sts).
  • Round 6: Sc in next 4 sts, inc around (36 sts).
• Shape the middle section of the head: Rounds 7-11: Sc in each st around (36 sts). This builds the rounded part of the head.
• Decrease for the base of the head:
  • Round 12: Sc in next 4 sts, dec around (30 sts).
  • Round 13: Sc in next 3 sts, dec around (24 sts).
  • Round 14: Sc in next 2 sts, dec around (18 sts).
• Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill:
  • Round 15: Sc in next st, dec around (12 sts).
  • Round 16: Dec around (6 sts). FO, leaving a long tail to sew.
  • Use the yarn tail to close any remaining gap and weave in the end.

Body

• Start at the neck opening:
  • Attach yarn to the base of the head, evenly distributing stitches.
  • Round 1: Ch 1, sc around the neck opening (12 sts).
  • Round 2: Sc in next st, inc around (18 sts).
  • Round 3: Sc in next 2 sts, inc around (24 sts).
• Work the torso:
  • Rounds 4-6: Sc in each st around (24 sts). This forms the cylindrical shape of the torso.
  • Round 7: Sc in next 2 sts, dec around (18 sts).
• Stuff the body firmly:
  • Round 8: Sc in next st, dec around (12 sts).
  • Round 9: Dec around (6 sts). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
  • Use the yarn tail to close the bottom and attach legs later.

Arms (Make 2)

• Start the arm shaping:
  • Round 1: Begin with a MR, work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
  • Round 2: Sc in next st, inc around (9 sts).
• Lengthen the arm: Rounds 3-6: Sc in each st around (9 sts).
• Close the arm:
  • Round 7: Sc in next st, dec around (6 sts). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
  • Stuff the arm lightly before closing.

Legs (Make 2)

• Start the foot portion of the leg:
  • Round 1: Begin with a MR, work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
  • Round 2: Sc in next st, inc around (9 sts).
• Work the length of the leg: Rounds 3-7: Sc in each st around (9 sts).
• Finish the leg:
  • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
  • Stuff lightly to maintain shape.

Finishing Touches

• Assemble the doll:
  • Attach the arms to the upper sides of the body using the yarn tails and a yarn needle.
  • Sew the legs securely to the base of the body.
• Add facial features: Insert safety eyes or embroider the eyes with embroidery floss. Add a stitched nose and mouth.
• Optional embellishments:
  • Crochet or attach yarn for hair, using strands looped into the head. Style as desired.
  • Add clothing or accessories to customize your doll.

Your Weebee Standard Size Baby Doll is now complete! Enjoy creating variations by experimenting with different colors and accessories.

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