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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