Crochet Sister Margaretta
The Crochet Sister Margaretta Toy is an adorable creation that brings charm and comfort to those who interact with it. Crafted with care, this toy embodies the essence of creativity and warmth. Its intricate details and fine craftsmanship make it a delightful companion for both children and adults alike. With its soft textures and endearing expression, the crochet Sister Margaretta Toy is sure to bring joy and smiles to anyone lucky enough to have it. Whether as a gift or a personal keepsake, this lovable toy is a treasure that radiates positivity and love in every stitch.
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn
I love this yarn – Goldenrod
I love this yarn – Beige
I love this yarn – White
I love this yarn – Black
12 mm plastic safety eyes
Doll Eyelashes
Size E crochet hook
Polyfiberfill
Large Eye Needle
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
CH- Chain
FO – Fasten Off
SL ST – Slip Stitch
INC – Make two Single Crochet in Same Stitch
DEC – Single Crochet two stitches together
BLO – Back Loops Only
Note: Entire project is worked in the round. Use a stitch marker or a scrap piece of yarn to mark the beginning of each row. Then you don’t have to count every row. Do not join unless instructed to.
Parentheses indicate a repeat. Repeat the stitches in the parentheses for the number of times indicated.
The bracketed number [] is the number of stitches at the end of each row.
I spread my increases out so there isn’t a seam on the finished piece. If you do not like this method, you can do regular increases.
Before starting I recommend you cut a small piece of eyelashes and glue to the back of the safety eyes and set them aside to dry while you work on the head.
Attach to head pursuant to the instructions below.
HEAD
The head is made by doing an oval increase. Sometimes it helps to mark where your increases are going to go with a spare piece of contrasting yarn. Just note that the first row is worked on both sides of the starting chain. The face is then embroidered on before you finish the head and stuff her.
In Beige, Ch 8
Round 1: SC in 2nd Ch, SC in next 5 stitches. 3 SC in last stitch. Working in the unused loops from the chain, SC 5, 3 SC in last chain. [18].
Round 2: [6 SC, (INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [24].
Round 3: [6 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [30].
Round 4: [6 SC, (SC, INC, SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [36].
Round 5: [6 SC, (3 SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [42]. Change Colors to White.
Round 6: [6 SC, (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [48].
Rounds 7-15: SC in each stitch for 9 rows [48 stitches per row].
Pause here and place eyes between rows 13-14 approximately 8 stitches apart. Make a couple of straight stitches to act as the nose for your doll. You can also use a bit of red makeup to give her rosy cheeks.
DRESS
In black, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: (INC, SC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
Round 5: (3 SC, INC) 6 times [30].
Round 6: (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 6 times [36].
Round 7: (5 SC, INC) 6 times [42].
Round 8: SC in BLOS [42].
Rounds 9-10: 2 rows SC [42 stitches per row].
Round 11: (5 SC, DEC) 6 times [36].
Rounds 12-13: 2 rows SC [36 stitches per row].
Round 14: (4 SC, DEC) 6 times [30].
Rounds 15-16: 2 rows SC [30 stitches per row].
Start stuffing
Round 17: (3 SC, DEC) 6 times [24].
Rounds 18-19: 2 rows SC [24 stitches per row].
Round 20: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times [18].
Rounds 21-22: 2 rows SC [18 stitches per row].
Fasten off. Using Goldenrod and straight stitches embroider a cross on the front of her dress. Finish stuffing and sew to bottom of head.
HABIT (Top of habit)
In Black, Ch 8
Round 1: SC in 2nd Ch, SC in next 5 stitches. 3 SC in last stitch. Working in the unused loops from the chain, SC 5, 3 SC in last chain. [18].
Round 2: [6 SC, (INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [24].
Round 3: [6 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [30].
Round 4: [6 SC, (SC, INC, SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [36].
Round 5: [6 SC, (3 SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [42].
Round 6: [6 SC, (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [48].
Round 7: SC row [48]. Change colors to White
Round 8: SC in BLOs [48]. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew to top of head. It may cover part of the beige and that is just fine.
Back of habit
In Black, find the side of her head and join with a slip stitch into the unused loops from Round 8. Note this portion is worked back and forth.
Row 1: 24 SC around the back of head [24].
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, INC in each stitch [48].
Rows 3-25: Ch 1, turn, SC row for 23 rows. [48 stitches per row].
You can make this part shorter or longer depending on your preference. Fasten off, weave in ends.