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Crochet My Melody Doll
I created these dolls for Easter gifts but they're great for any time of year!

Posted by Carol S. from Indian Head, Maryland, United States • Published 25th March 2010 • See Carol S.'s 130 projects »

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Step 1
Abbreviations:
sc: Single Crochet
ch: Chain
st: Stitch
Rnd(s): Round(s)
2tog: Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over though all 3 loops on hook. (decrease)
*: Repeat stitches from * to end of *

Head:
With white yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5 st)
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st (10 st)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next st*, repeat from * (15 st)
Rnd 4: *2 sc in 1st st, Sc in next 2 st*, repeat from * (20 st)
Rnd 5: *2 sc in 1st st, Sc in next 3 st*, repeat from * (25 st)
Rnd 6: *2 sc in 1st st, Sc in next 4 st*, repeat from * (30 st)
Rnds 7-12: Sc in each st around (30 st)
Rnd 13: *2tog, Sc in next 4 st*, repeat from * (25 st)
Rnd 14: *2tog, Sc in next 3 st*, repeat from * (20 st)
Rnd 15: *2tog, Sc in next 2 st*, repeat from * (15 st)
Fasten off, don’t leave a tail for sewing.
Attach eyes.
With yellow embroidery floss, sew nose.
Stuff firmly.
Step 2
Hood:
With pink yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5 st)
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st (10 st)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next st*, repeat from * (15 st)
Rnd 4: *2 sc in 1st st, Sc in next 2 st*, repeat from * (20 st)
Rnd 5: *2 sc in 1st st, Sc in next 3 st*, repeat from * (25 st)
Rnd 6: *2 sc in 1st st, Sc in next 4 st*, repeat from * (30 st)
Rnds 7-14: Sc in each st around (30 st)
Fasten off, don’t leave a tail for sewing.
Place hood on head.
Step 3
Ears: (you will need to make 2)
With pink yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5 st)
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st (10 st)
Rnds 3-8: Sc in each st around (10 st)
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. (about 6")
Stuff lightly.
Attach ears to top of hood.
Step 4
Body:
With white yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5 st)
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st (10 st)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next st*, repeat from * (15 st)
Rnd 4: *2 sc in 1st st, Sc in next 2 st*, repeat from * (20 st)
Rnd 5: *2 sc in 1st st, Sc in next 3 st*, repeat from * (25 st)
Rnd 6: *2 sc in 1st st, Sc in next 4 st*, repeat from * (30 st)
Rnds 7-12: Sc in each st around (30 st)
Rnd 13: *2tog, Sc in next 4 st*, repeat from * (25 st)
Rnd 14: *2tog, Sc in next 3 st*, repeat from * (20 st)
Rnd 15: *2tog, Sc in next 2 st*, repeat from * (15 st)
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. (about 10")
Stuff firmly.
Sew open end of body to bottom of head.
Flatten bottom of body so that doll can stand on it's own.
Step 5
Arms: (you will need to make 2)
With white yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (8 st)
Rnd 2-7: Sc in each st around (8 st)
Fasten off, leave a tail sewing. (about 6")
Stuff lightly.
Attach arms where head meets the body.
Step 6
Legs: (you will need to make 2)
With white yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5 st)
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st (10 st)
Rnd 3-4: Sc in each sc around (10 st)
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. (about 6")
Stuff lightly.
Attach legs to front of body.
Step 7
Tail:
With white yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5 st)
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st (10 st)
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around (10 st)
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. (about 6")
Stuff lightly.
Attach tail to back of body.
Step 8
Flower (for hood, you will need to make 3 petals)
With white yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook (4 st)
Fasten off, don't leave a tail for sewing on 2 of petals.
On 3rd petal, leave a tail for sewing.
Attach 3 petals together to form flower.
Attach flower to left ear.