This is a simple design that can be left plain like the above image or easily decorated. It’s up to you. I originally wrote the design with children in mind. I think the arms are perfect to use as a handle, but it can easily be made for adults. Think of what it is going to be used for. It can be used like a poppet to represent a person or a specfic Goddess, an element, in a ritual, etc.
Go with what feels right & let your imagination soar!
This
pattern is written in UK terminology
Sl st –
slip
stitch
Ch –
chain
Dc –
Double crochet (sc in US terminology)
Inc –
Increase (2dc into 1 stitch)
Dec –
Decrease (2 dc’s stitched together)
Gauge/hook
size not important.
Equipment:
Stuffing
Darning
needle
(*Stuff
as you crochet...the more the better as it will help retain the shape of the
doll. It will be quite firm.* )
Start of
head
Rnd 1: Starting with the head, 7dc into
a magic ring. Sl st together. Ch1. End all rounds in this way.
Rnd 2: inc into each st around. (14)
Rnd 3: dc, inc. Repeat round. (21)
Rnd 4: 2 dc, inc. Repeat around (28)
Rnd 5: dc in each st around. (28)
Rnd 6: 3 dc, inc . Repeat around. (35)
Rnd 7-10: dc in each st around.
(35)
Rnd 11: 3dc, dec. Repeat around. (28)
Rnd 12: dc in each st around. (28)
Rnd 13: 2dc, dec. Repeat around. (21)
Rnd 14: dc, dec. Repeat around. (14)
Rnd 15: dec in each st around (7)
Stuff
tightly.
Start of
torso
Rnd16: inc into each st around. (14)
Rnd 17: dc, inc. Repeat around. (21)
Rnd 18: 2 dc, inc. Repeat around (28)
Rnd 19: dc around (28)
Rnd 20: 3dc, inc. Repeat around. (35)
Rnd
21-25: dc
around (35)
Rnd 26: 3dc, dec. Repeat around. (28)
Rnd 27: dc around. (28)
Rnd
28-29: 2dc,
dec. Repeat around. (16)
Stuff
tightly
Start of
bottom
Rnd 30: inc into each st around.(32)
Rnd 31: 3dc into single st, 1dc in next st. Repeat around. (64)
Rnd
32-39: dc
around. (64)
Rnd 40: 6dc, dec. Repeat around. (56)
Rnd 41: dc around. (56)
Rnd 42: 8dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(50)
Rnd 43: 7dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(44)
Rnd 44: 6dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(38)
Rnd 45: 5dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(32)
Rnd 46: 4dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(26)
Rnd 47: 3dc, dec around. Dc in last 2dc.
(20)
Rnd 48: 2dc, dec around. (14)
Stuff
tightly.
Rnd 49: 2dc, dec. Repeat around. (7)
Rnd 50: dc, dec. Repeat around. Dc
in last dc. (5)
Rnd 51:dec around until bottom is
closed. Fasten off securely leaving a length of wool. By pulling on this it
will help shape the bottom. Weave into the bottom.
Arms
Ch 60.
Dc in
each st for 12 rows.
Whip
stitch sides together.
Stuff
tightly. Use plenty of stuffing. The more the better. Use a knitting
needle/pencil to push the stuffing into the crocheted tube.
Position
the end of the arms two rows down from the neck, making a curved arch over the
head.
(This
could easily be altered so the arms are facing down, making a embracing
position.)
· Optional extras
- Herbs – these can be placed
in with the stuffing
- Embellishments -Some
suggestions
- Shells for water
- Feathers for air
- Flowers for earth
- Red beads/sequins for fire
- Silver/white glitter for the
spirit.
Use
a colour of wool to correspond to a specific element.
- Fill a small lidded tub
(such as a Kinder Egg) with beads, rice etc. Glue round the lid &
place in doll while stuffing to create a rattle
- Thread beads onto wool
before you crochet. Slip a bead into each stitch for a round, to create a
necklace of beads. Stitched on beads have a tenacity of coming loose. Not
good if you plan to give the doll to a child. This way the beads will only
come off if the beads break.
- Stitch on sigils, runes etc
PLEASE do
NOT sell this pattern. You are free to sell the completed dolls. If this is
seen for sale anywhere please report the seller & let me know. Thank
you .
I would
LOVE to see any dolls hooked up, so if you make one (or more) please take a
picture & I'll happily add it here to share with others. :)
If there
are any problems with the pattern (mistakes etc) feel free to leave a comment
& I'll do my best to help you out!
