Crocheting: Russian Nesting Dolls Crochet Pattern

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Russian Nesting Dolls 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
Single crochet decrease
Back post single crochet

Pattern Description:

I love making custom-designed crochet dolls for my friends, and I especially love challenging requests. One friend asked me to crochet a set of five yarn dolls that look like traditional Russian wooden nesting dolls, and she wanted them to stack together like the real thing. After much experimenting with different yarns and dimensions, I came up with an easy-to-make, stackable set of yarn dolls that hold their shape whether nested or hollow, with the top resting snug on the base. They look great on display, or would make a fun plaything for a young child!

My pattern includes special construction techniques for making hollow dolls that hold their shape. Pattern also lists the specific materials you will need, including brands and colors, available at most craft stores such as Michael's or Walmart, or order online at craft stores such as www.joann.com.

Pattern includes:
-- definitions of stitch abbreviations
-- materials list
-- step-by-step color photo illustrations
-- cutting guides for faces and flowers for each doll
-- optional heart designs

I am happy to answer questions you may have via email at janawhitley@yahoo.com

Gauge:

With E hook (3.5 mm), 9 single crochet stitches x 9 rows = 2 inches square.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Dolls' heights: --5 inches (13 cm) --4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm) --4 inches (10 cm) --3 1/2 inches (8.5 cm) --2 1/4 inches (5.5 cm)

Materials:

E hook (3.5 mm)
(1) skein Caron's One Pound 4-ply, medium weight yarn in Claret or another color of same brand (Loops & Threads Impeccable Worsted will also work)
(8) 6mm x 12-inch (30.5 cm) red pipe cleaners (also known as chenille stems or fuzzy sticks)
Wire cutters
Acrylic felt in cream, pale pink, and brown
Embroidery floss in black and red
Embroidery needle(4) 3mm "Pearls" black beads for eyes (optional)
"Invisible" nylon thread
Small "quilting sharp" needle
Scant amount of polyester fiberfill
One or two 1/2-inch metal screw hex nuts for weight
Yarn needle, large-headed pins, and scissors
Tacky craft glue (optional)

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

(1) skein Caron's One Pound 4-ply, medium weight yarn in Claret

Colorway:

Claret