Materials:
Red yarn (medium weight)
Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight
Stuffing material
Yarn needle
Scissors
Doll Body:
Begin with a magic ring, ch 1.
Work 6 single crochet (sc) stitches into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight.
Increase in each stitch around (12 sts).
Sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch; repeat from * around (18 sts).
Sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch; repeat from * around (24 sts).
Sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch; repeat from * around (30 sts).
Sc in each stitch around.
Repeat step 7 until the body reaches desired length.
Stuff the body firmly.
Arms (make 2):
Begin with a magic ring, ch 1.
Work 6 sc into the magic ring.
Sc in each stitch around until the arm reaches desired length.
Stuff the arm lightly.
Legs (make 2):
Begin with a magic ring, ch 1.
Work 6 sc into the magic ring.
Increase in each stitch around (12 sts).
Sc in each stitch around until the leg reaches desired length.
Stuff the leg firmly.
Assembly:
Sew the arms and legs onto the body.
Create a dress using red yarn and your preferred stitch pattern. You can crochet a simple tube dress or experiment with different designs.
Dress the doll in the red dress.
Embroider facial features onto the doll using black yarn or embroidery floss.
Style the doll’s hair as desired using yarn or other materials.
