August 14, 2013
Happy Little Boy Doll
This Little Doll is the perfect size for hugging and carrying around with you wherever you go.
Supplies:
5.50 mm crochet hook
Cornmeal Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
Red Lion Brand FUN Yarn
Blue Lion Brand FUN Yarn
Brown Lion Brand FUN Yarn
Black Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
stitch marker
stuffing material
yarn needle
scissors
Abbreviations Used:
Rnd(s) --- round(s)
ch --- chain
sc --- single-crochet
st/sts --- stitch/stitches
sc2tog --- single-crochet 2 stitches together
slp st --- slip stitch
ftlp(s) --- front loop(s)
Notes:
--- Be sure to move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.
~Pattern~
Head & Body:
Rnd 1: with Cornmeal, ch2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnds 5-8: 1sc in each st around - 24sts
Rnd 9: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 10: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
Fasten off Cornmeal; change to Red.
Rnd 11: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 12: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 13: 1sc in each st around - 18sts
Rnd 14: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 15: 1sc in each st around - 24sts
Rnd 16: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 17 & 18: 1sc in each st around - 30sts
Fasten off Red; change to Blue.
Rnd 19 & 20: 1sc in each st around - 30sts
Rnd 21: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 22: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
Begin firmly stuffing the Body.
Rnd 23: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; re[eat to end - 12sts
Rnd 24: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
Finish firmly stuffing the Body.
Using the tail of yarn, sew the opening closed.
Hair:
Rnd 1: with Brown, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end -24sts
Rnd 5: slp st in first 5sts; 1sc in last 19sts
* The remainder of the Hair will be worked in Rows to the end.
Row 1 & 2: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 19sts
Row 3: sc2tog, 1sc in next 15sts, sc2tog - 17sts
Row 4: sc2tog, 1sc in next 11sts, sc2tog - 15sts
Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
Rnd 1: with Black, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 8sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
Rnd 4 & 5: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 6: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
Fasten off Black; change to Blue.
Rnd 7: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 6sts
Rnds 8-10: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 6sts
Firmly stuff the Foot portion; Rnds 1-6.
Rnds 11-20: 1sc in each st around - 6sts
Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
Leave the Leg portion unstuffed; Rnds 7-20.
Arms (make 2):
Rnd 1: with Cornmeal, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 8sts
Rnd 3 & 4: 1sc in each st around - 8sts
Rnd 5: sc2tog; repeat to end - 4sts
Fasten off Cornmeal; change to Red.
Rnd 6: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 4sts
Rnd 7 & 8: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 4sts
Firmly stuff the Hand portion; Rnds 1-5.
Rnds 9-15: 1sc in each st around - 4sts
Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
Leave the Arm portion unstuffed; Rnds 6-15.
Assembly & Finishing:
Place the Hair on the top of the Head; sew in place.
Position the Legs on the bottom of the Body; sew in place.
Position the Legs on the sides of the Body; sew in place.
Using the Black yarn, stitch Eyes and a Mouth onto the Face.
Tie off and trim all loose threads.
This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with other, post a link to my page.
I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.
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