Tiny Pose-able Doll

One of my daughters asked for tiny dolls for her birthday. She's been making a tiny dollhouse out of odds and ends. I looked around and couldn't find any the size she wanted in the stores nearby. So, I decided I would try to make one for her. 

And it turned out cuter than I imagined. I used pipe cleaner to make her pose-able, and also to stuff her at the same time.
I'm working on a photo tutorial for these dolls, as well as clothes. I hope you have as much fun with these as I have. 

These are some of the early prototypes. The one on the right has a head that turns.
The pattern for that one will be coming in the future.

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Tiny Pose-able Doll

Written pattern copyright Kimberly Saunders 2015

Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share with others.

Do not sell or reproduce this written pattern. If you sell anything made from this pattern,

please give credit to me  for the design and include a link to either the free pattern or my blog.

Thank you!

Materials:

Size 10 crochet thread- about 22 feet
Size 10 (1.3mm) crochet hook
12" pipe cleaner
Cotton ball
Old scissors or wire cutters
Flat nose pliers
Needle (I use a cross-stitch needle)
Something small to use for stitch markers, (optional)
Bulky weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Yarns Hometown USA for this doll)
Glue, or needle and thread to match yarn

Gauge: First 3 rows = about 5/8"

Finished size: 2" to 2 1/4" tall

Notes:
You want the stitches to be tight and close together.
Doll is crocheted in rounds without joining.
If needed, use a small thread, or something else to mark the beginnings of the rounds.

Directions for Invisible Decrease (invdec):
Insert hook under the front loop of next sc, insert hook under the front loop of next sc, yarn over, and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, and draw through 2 loops on hook.

Doll

Head
1: In magic ring, ch 1 and pull tight, 6 sc in ring, pull ring closed. -6 sc-
2: 2 sc in each sc around. -12 sc-
3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 6x. -18 sc-
4 - 6: Sc in each sc around. -18 sc_
7: (Sc in next sc, invdec over next 2 sc) 3x. -12 sc-  Stuff head firmly, but don't overstuff.
8: (Invdec over next 2 sc) 6x. -6 sc- Add more cotton if necessary.

Neck
9: Sc in the front loop of each sc. -6 sc-

Torso
10: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 2x. -10 sc-
11 - 15: Sc in each sc around. -10 sc-

First Leg
16: Sc in each of the next 5 sc, skip next 5 sc, they will be used for the second leg. -5 sc-
17 - 27: Sc in each sc around. -5 sc-
Fasten off leaving a 4" tail.

Second Leg
16: Join with sc into first skipped sc on round 15, sc in each of next 4 sc. The next sc will go into the first sc made on this round. -5 sc-
17 - 27: Sc in each sc around. -5 sc-
Fasten off leaving a 4" tail.

Arms (Make 2)
1: In magic ring, ch 1 and pull tight, 5 sc in ring, pull ring closed. -5 sc-
2 - 9: Sc in each sc around. -5 sc-
Fasten off leaving a 4" tail.

Inserting Pipe Cleaner

Legs/Torso
Cut a 4" length of pipe cleaner. With pliers, bend each end over 1/8" and squeeze flush. Fold in half, squeezing the bend flat, and gently twist a few times.
Insert the end of your hook or a small knitting needle into leg and up to the head. This opens it up and makes it easier to insert the pipe cleaner. Carefully insert the end with two ends into the bottom of the leg and push up into the head. It helps to twist the pipe cleaner as you push. You may also find it helpful to use the pliers to push the pipe cleaner in at the last bit. Make sure the piep cleaner is all the way in.
Repeat for second leg.

Arms
Cut a 2 3/4" length of pipe cleaner. Insert from side to side through round 12 (2nd round of torso). With pliers, bend each end over 1/8" and squeeze flush. Fold each end over 1/2" and squeeze the bend flat. Gently twist arms onto pipe cleaner.

Finishing

Run a gathering stitch through the front loop of each stitch around and pull tight. Insert needle into the center and run the needle up the leg and pull. This rounds the ends of the legs. Weave in end and finish off. With flat nose pliers, gently bend the end of the leg to form the foot.
Repeat for second leg
For arms, using a ladder stitch, sew them to the body, taking care to keep the arms symetrical. Weave in ends and finish off.

For Hair:

Cut four 6" lengths of yarn. Holding 2 lengths together, tie them in an overhand knot over the center of the other 2 lengths, and pull tight. Position on the doll's head and glue, or stitch, in place. Trim ends.

Variegated Variegated Crochet Ripple Afghan

I have alot of variegated yarn. Some of it I bought myself and some has been passed down to me. I have some from my Grandma that I really like, but there isn't much of it. So I decided to do a scrap type afghan using just the variegated yarns and one solid to tie them together. And this is what I came up with. I really love how this is turning out!

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The pattern is super simple and the width and length are easily adjusted.  

Variegated Variegated Crochet Ripple Afghan

I (5.5mm) hook

Black and Vareigated Worsted Weight Yarn

Gauge- 1 ripple = 3 1/2"

example: 11 ripples = 38" wide 

 Notes: To change the size add or take away ripples. 

            For each ripple, chain 14.

            Gauge on this is only important in determining how wide your afghan will be.

3dc dec: (YO, insert hook in next st and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops) 3 times, YO, pull through all 4 loops left on hook.

This is the method I use to start my rows when I'm using a new color.

With black, ch 154. (11 ripples)

Row 1:  Ch 3, 2 dc in fourth ch from hook, dc in the next 3 chs, (3dc dec in the next 3 chs) twice, dc in the next 3 chs, 3 dc in the next ch. That completes your first ripple. 

For the rest of the ripples you will do: 3 dc in the next ch, dc in the next 3 chs, (3dc dec in the next 3 ch) twice, dc in the next 3 chs, 3 dc in the next ch. Finish off and turn.

Switch to variegated.

Row 2:  *3 dc in first st, dc in the next 3 sts, (3dc dec in the next 3 sts) twice, dc in the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the next st* Repeat to end. Finish off and turn.

Repeat row 2 alternating the black and variegated yarns until you reach your desired length.

I will share more pictures as I make progress. 

Abby and Giant PomPoms

Giant Pompom Hat

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This hat was so fun to make, and quick, too!

Materials: 

   1 or 2 colors of worsted weight yarn  

       (I used Red Heart in Orchid and Pretty in Pink)

   Size J hook

   2 bows or flowers to attach (optional)

   Scissors

Gauge:  6 dc = 2 inches

             4 rows = about 2 inches

Note: ch 2 at the beginning of the rows does not count as a dc. It helps fill in the gap so the beginning of rows isn't as noticable. 

Small- 18 inch diameter

Holding 2 strands of yarn together make an adjustable ring, ch 2.

Row 1: 10 dc, join. (10dc)

Row 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each dc, join. (20dc)

Row 3: ch 2, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat around, join. (30dc)
Row 4: ch 2, *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat around, join. (40dc)
Row 5: ch 2, * dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat around, join. (45dc)
Row 6: ch 2, * dc in next  8 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat around, join. (50dc)
Row 7- 12: ch 2,  dc around, join. (50dc)
      The hat should measure about 6 1/2 inches from the center to the edge. You can add or subtract a row here if needed
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Finish off and weave in ends.

Now for the giant pompoms!!

Cut 4 circles from a cardboard. (I used a cereal box.)
2 large at 8 3/4" diameter.
2 small at 3 1/4" diameter.
Cut a slit to the center and a small 1 1/4" diameter circle in center.
Widen the slit to make it easier to get the yarn through.





Glue the smaller circles to the inside of the larger circles. This is important so you can get your scissors between the two larger circles later on.






Place the circles together with the smaller ones to the inside. Start winding the yarn around the circle.








Keep going until you can't fit any more yarn into the center circle.








Insert your scissors between the two larger circles and cut all the way around. Since the yarn is tightly packed in the center it won't be coming loose.







Cut a double piece of yarn  12-18" long.  Open up the cardboard circles without removing them.  Insert between the two smaller circles. 






Wrap the yarn around the cut strands and tie as tight as you can manage.







Carefully remove the cardboard circles. It's a tight fit and you'll have to bend the cardboard a bit.  Have someone hold the first knot really tight while you finish knotting it.




Decide where on your hat you want to place them. I placed mine on the 5th row.  Using the yarn used to tie it together, thread one end between dc, skip 4 dc, and thread the other end between dc.  I just tied a bow with a double knot on the inside to secure it.





Now you can add the bows or flowers if you would like to.

I ran out of yarn before I could finish the pompoms for a second hat, so I frogged an abandoned project and made pompoms from the frogged yarn. I ended up with some very cute curly pompoms.











I think this would look really cute done all in black with red and white polka dot bows!