Crochet Graduated Dolls

Crochet Graduated Dolls are a delightful and charming craft project that allows you to create a range of different-sized dolls using crochet techniques. With their unique sizes and colors, these dolls make perfect gifts for all ages. Whether you are a beginner or experienced crocheter, making these dolls is a fun and rewarding way to showcase your creativity.
Materials Needed:
- 100% cotton yarn (2.0 to 3.0 mm) in black or gray, skin color, brown, and yellow
- Crochet hook (2 mm)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker or clip (optional)
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Stuffing
- Keychain ring and tweezers (optional)
- Pins (optional)
- Multi-purpose adhesive
Crochet Pattern:
Body:
Magic Ring:
Start with a magic ring and make 6 single crochets (sc) inside the ring.
Round 2:
Increase in each stitch around. Total: 12 stitches.
Round 3:
1 sc, 1 increase – repeat around. Total: 18 stitches.
Round 4:
2 sc, 1 increase – repeat around. Total: 24 stitches.
Round 5:
3 sc, 1 increase – repeat around. Total: 30 stitches.
Rounds 6-10:
1 sc in each stitch around. Maintain 30 stitches each round.
Round 11:
3 sc, 1 decrease – repeat around. Total: 24 stitches.
Round 12:
2 sc, 1 decrease – repeat around. Total: 18 stitches.
Round 13:
1 sc, 1 decrease – repeat around. Total: 12 stitches.
Finish with a slip stitch, cut the yarn, and leave a long tail for sewing.
Stuffing:
Stuff the body firmly but not overly tight.
Assembly:
Sewing Body to Head:
Align the body with turns 14 and 15 of the head.
Use the yarn tail to sew the body to the head, sewing through the stitches between those rows.
Weave in and hide the yarn end inside the piece.
Toga:
Slip Knot and Foundation Chain:
Make a slip knot and chain 26 with yellow yarn or any color of preference.
Half Double Crochet Row:
Skip the first two chains, hdc in each chain to the end. Total: 24 hdc.
After the last hdc, chain 2, and make a slip stitch in the same chain.
Finish:
Cut the yarn, slide the end through the loop, and tighten.
Hide the yarn tails with a needle by weaving them through the strands and trim excess.
Attaching Toga:
Use glue or optional stitches to attach the toga around the body. Adjust the number of initial chains based on your doll’s measurements.
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