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TOY SOLDIER DOLL
ABBREVIATIONS
ch - chain
sp - space
sl st - slip stitch
sc - Single Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
BLO - Back Loop Only
FLO - Front Loop Only
Rnd - Round
sk - skip
st(s) - Stich(es)
inc - Increase
dec - Decrease
YO - Yarn Over
* -- work instructions following * as many more times as
specified in addition to first time.
Single Crochet Decrease - Insert
hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, YO, insert hook into next st,
draw up a loop, YO, draw through remaining loops on hook
Double Crochet Decrease - YO, insert
hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw hook through two of
the loops on hook, YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop,
YO, draw hook through two of the loops on hook, YO, draw through
remaining loops on hook
Markers - Markers are used to specify
where a round begins and ends. Use a small piece of contrasting
yarn or a small safety pin placed in the stitch before the first stitch
of each round. Move the marker as you go.
Back or Front Loop Only - Work only in
stitches marked by arrows below:
MATERIALS LIST
Worsted weight yarn in the following:
Blue - 3 ounces
Red - 3 ounces
Buff - 2 ounces
Gold - 1 ounces
Black - 2 ounces
Crochet hook Size G
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Pair of 12mm doll eyes
Pair of 15mm black doll eyes or two similar size rounded buttons
BODY
Approximate finished size - 24" tall including hat
Warning:
Choking hazard due to small parts. If you are making this item for a
child under the age of 3 years please embroider facial features.
Rnd 1) With
Blue, ch 60, join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring being
careful not to twist chain. Sc in each chain around (60 sc)
Rnd 2-10) Sc in
each sc around (60 sc)
Rnd 11) Repeat Row 2, switch to Red yarn (60 sc)
Rnd 12-29) Sc in each sc around (60 sc)
Rnd 30) *sc in
next sc, dec; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 31) *sc in
next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)
NECK
Rnd 32) *sc in
next sc, dec; repeat from * around (20 sc)
Rnd 33) sc in each
sc around to last sc, change to Buff yarn (20 sc)
HEAD
Rnd 34) *sc in
next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (30 sc)
Rnd 35) *sc in
next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 36) *sc in
next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (50 sc)
Rnd 37) *sc in
next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (60 sc)
Rnd 38-51) sc in
each sc around (60 sc) NOTE: Insert eyes between rows 46 and 47 leaving
5 sc between each eye
Rnd 52) *sc in
next sc, dec; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 53) *sc in
next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)
Rnd 54) *sc in
next sc, dec; repeat from * around (20 sc)
Rnd 55) Dec around
(10 sc)
Rnd 56) Dec around
(5 sc); finish off leaving an long length for sewing; sew top of head
closed; secure ends; clip end
NOSE
Rnd 1) With Buff, ch 2, work 12 sc in second ch from hook (12 sc)
Rnd 2) Sc in each sc around
Rnd 3) Sc in each sc around, finish off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew to face.
LEGS
Leg 1
Rnd 1) Lay
body/head section on its back with the eyes centered. Trace an imaginary line starting
between the two eyes going down to the free loops of the foundation ch
of Rnd 1 of Body. This is where you will begin the first leg. Place a
marker in this free loop. Stuff the head and body. With a sl st join
Blue yarn to the marked center free loop. Sc in same free loop as sl st.
Sc in next 29 free loops; join with a sl st to first sc of leg. DO NOT
TURN (30 sc)
Rnd 2-19) Sc in
each sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 20) Sc in each
sc around to last; make color change to Black (30 sc)
Foot:
Rnd 21) Dec around
(15 sc)
Rnd 22) Sc in each
sc around (15 sc)
Rnd 23) 2 sc in
each sc around (30 sc)
Rnd 24-30) Sc in
each sc around; stuff (30 sc)
Rnd 31) *Sc in
next sc, dec; repeat from * around (20 sc)
Rnd 32) Dec
around; stuff a little more (10 sc)
Rnd 33) Dec
around; finish off leaving a length for sewing; sew opening closed;
flatten bottom of foot (5 sc)
Leg 2
Rnd 1) Working in
remain 30 free loops of Rnd 1 of Body join Blue yarn with a sl st. Sc
in same loop as sl st. Sc in remaining 29 free loops; join with a sl st
to first sc of leg. DO NOT TURN (30 sc)
Rnds 2-33) Same as
Leg 1
ARMS (make
2)
Rnd 1) With Buff,
ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; join to first sc with sl st (6 sc)
Rnd 2) 2 sc in
each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) sc in each
sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next
sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (18 sc)
Rnd 5) sc in each
sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 6) sc in each
sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 7) *sc in next
4sc, dec; repeat from * around (15 sc)
Rnd 8) *sc in next
3 sc, dec; repeat from * around (12 sc)
Rnd 9) *sc in next
2 sc, dec; repeat from * around, change to Red yarn (9 sc)
Rnd 10) 2 sc in
each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 11-23) sc in
each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 24-25) sc in
next 9 sts, sl st in next 9 sts
Rnd 26) sc in next
9 sts, sl st in next st; finish off leaving a long length for sewing,
stuff firmly; attach to sides of body using photograph as a reference
HAT
Rnd 1) With Black yarn, ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook, join to first sc with a sl st, DO NOT TURN (6 sc)
Rnd 2) 2 sc in next sc and in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) 2 sc in each sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (36 sc)
Rnd 5-6) Sc in each sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 7) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (54 sc)
Rnd 8) *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (63 sc)
Rnd 9) Working in BLO sc in each stich around (63 sc)
Rnd 10) *sc in next 5 sc, dec; repeat from * around (54 sc)
Rnd 11-22) Sc in each sc around (54 sc)
Brim
Row 1: Working in FLO, sc in next 10 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, ch 1, turn (23 sc)
Row 2: Dec, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, dec, ch 1, turn
Row 3) Dec, sc in each sc across to last two sc, dec
Row 4) Dec, sc in each sc across to last two sc, dc, finish off weave in loose ends.
Braid
Cut six 18" lengths of gold yarn. Hold all six strands together. Tie a knot in the top. Divide into 3 sections of two strands each. Braid full length. Tie a knot on each end through the braid itself to make a strand that will fit the length of hat brim. Cut excess. Stitch or glue to hat where main part of hat meets the brim.
WIG
Rnd 1) With Gray Heather yarn, ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook, join to first sc with a sl st, DO NOT TURN (6 sc)
Rnd 2) 2 sc in next sc and in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) 2 sc in each sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (36 sc)
Rnd 5-6) Sc in each sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 7) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (54 sc)
Rnd 8) sc in each sc around (54 sc)
Rnd 9-14) Sc in each sc around (54 sc)
Back
From this point forward you will work in rows instead of rounds
Row 1) Sc in next 36 sc, ch 1, turn (36 sc)
Row 2-3) Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (36 sc)
Row 4) Dec, sc in each sc across to last two sc, dec, ch, turn (34 sc)
Row 5) Repeat Row 4 (32 sc)
Row 6) Repeat Row 4 (30 sc)
Row 7) Repeat Row 4, finish off, weave in loose ends (28 sc)
Position wig on head with last 7 rows at back of head. Stitch to head.
BELT
Row 1) With Black, ch 61, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn (60 sc)
Row 2-7) Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (60 sc)
Row 8) Sc in each sc across, switch to Red yarn, ch 1, turn (60 sc)
Coat Tail 1:
Row 1) Sc in next 25 sc, ch 1, turn (25 sc)
Row 2-11) Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (25 sc)
Row 12) Sc in each sc across, finish off, weave in loose ends.
Coat Tail 2:
Row 1) Working in Black section of belt, skip 10 sc, join Red yarn to next sc, sc in each remaining sc, ch 1, turn, 25 sc)
Row 2-11) Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (25 sc)
Row 12) Sc in each sc across, finish off, weave in loose ends
Finishing:
Rejoin Red yarn to the top of Row 1 of coat tail, sc down side, across bottom and up other side, join with sl st to the Black section of belt, finish off, weave in loose ends, repeat for other coat tail.
Buckle:
With Gold yarn, ch 16, join to first with sl st, being careful not to twist ch, 3 sc in first ch, *sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch; repeat from * three times, join to first with sl st, ch 1, turn, reverse sc (or just sc if you prefer) around, working 3 reverse sc in corners, join to first with sl st, finish off leaving a long length for sewing.
Sew buckle to front of belt where the gap is. Match belt ends and using mattress stitch sew short ends together, Slip onto doll around waist section.
Finishing:
With Red yarn, embroider smile under nose. Using deep pink blush and a cotton swab make little circles for cheeks. Be careful with the blush. Don't use too much at once. It's best to build the depth in layers.
Warning: Choking hazard due to small
parts. If you are making this item for a child under the age of 3 years
please embroider facial features.
Every effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of these instructions. We cannot be responsible for human
error, differences in individual stitching techniques or typographical
errors.
Copyright 2009
C. L. Halvorson |
