Crocheting: Disney's Rapunzel Crochet Pattern

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Disney's Rapunzel Crochet Pattern Pattern

Category:

Crocheting

Type:

Toy

Item:

Doll/Doll Clothing

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Read a crochet pattern
chain
slip stitch
single crochet
half-double crochet
double crochet
triple crochet
make spiral rounds
Single crochet increase
Single crochet decrease

Pattern Description:

My friend asked me to make five different amigurumi Disney Princess dolls for her five daughters. Ariel has been a big hit and is the most requested by my friends, so I decided to make the pattern available on the Internet.

Something that sets this pattern apart: I wanted to give Rapunzel the "kawaii," big-head look, with super-cute face details and simplified, quick-to-make hair that captured the wavy, flowing style of the original movie character.

The doll does not stand on its own; however, a four-inch doll stand (sold separately) works great for display, if you wish.

Definitions of stitch abbreviations and materials list are included. Instructive photo illustrations included. Instructions in English for right-hand crochet.

Gauge:

10 single crochet stitches x 10 rows = about 2 inches square.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

5 inches tall, 3 inches wide at base

Materials:

2) 9mm black plastic eyes with safety backing (you can order Darice shank back eyes at http://www.joann.com/ or http://www.amazon.com/)
About 12 inches of red embroidery floss for stitching the mouth
Worsted-weight yarn (4-ply, medium weight) in yellow, cream, light purple, dark purple, white, and pink.
About 1/4 cup PVC pellets or similar small beads for weighted bottom
About 3 large handfuls of polyester fiberfill for stuffing

You Will Also Need:

Yarn needle
Large-headed pins
Scissors
Embroidery needle
E/3.5 mm hook and F/3.75 mm hook

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Caron's One Pound in Cream, Loops & Threads Impeccable Worsted in Butterscotch and White, and Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Baby Pink, Lavender and Orchid