Please note: This listing is for a CROCHET PATTERN to make the pictured doll and NOT FOR A FINISHED ITEM

This is NO DRESS UP DOLL

This pattern is available in ENGLISH, FRENCH, DUTCH, SPANISH, ITALIAN and GERMAN language.

This listing is for an extensive PDF file which contains full instructions for crocheting and finishing off the doll TESSA.

The pattern contains a lot of detailed step-by-step photographs along with full pattern instructions and tips for crocheting, jointing and finishing neatly. In addition to textual instructions, there are also crochet charts available in the pattern.

Hat and skirt of the doll are removable. All other clothes are fix connected with the doll.

This pattern uses US crochet terms.
Skill level: The pattern is appropriate for those with intermediate to advanced level crochet skills and assumes a general understanding of basic stitches, standard crochet terms and Tapestry Crochet.

F i n i s h e d S i z e:
The doll measures approx. 13” or 33 cm and the lying cat (from front paws to back - without tail) approx. 4.5" or 11 cm.


What you will need:

M a t e r i a l s:
That`s the yarn I used:
• CATANIA - Schachenmayr, sport weight yarn - 5 ply, 100% Cotton, 1.76 ounces = 137 yards/50 grams = 125 meters, 9 colors

• Fiberfill
• optional: foam hair roller or quilt batting (for more stability)
• 2 black safety eyes, Ø 6 mm (for the doll)
• optional: 2 black glass eyes, Ø 3 mm (for the cat)
• Cardboard or plastic for the soles and the hat
• 3 vanilla clolored buttons for the skirt - Ø 1/2" or 15 mm
• Strong thread resistant (dental floss) for the thread jointing
• Sewing thread to sew on the wig, the buttons and the hatband
• 3 white chenille stems (20"/50 cm in length)
• Embroidery yarn Anchor Coats MEZ, color 403 (black) or black crochet thread size 10

N o t i o n s:
• Hook size US 1½ (2.5 mm) and US 2½ (3.0 mm)
• Yarn needles (usual and extra long)
• Sewing needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissor
• Pins
• optional: wooden spoon/chopstick and clamping scissor to simplify the filling
• cutting pliers (for cutting the chenille stems to the desired length)
• flat-nose pliers (not mandatory but very useful for bending the chenille stem's ends)
• optional: glue

Copyright, Carola Herbst, CAROcreated, 2019
All rights reserved
All images and designs, including the name and description of this pattern, are the intellectual property of CAROcreated / Carola Herbst. The pattern is for personal use only. The pattern or parts of it (including photos) may be not reproduced, redistributed, resold, translated, published (online or printed), altered, shared or posted (for sale or free) over the internet or offline!
You are welcome to sell finished creation using my pattern - in limited serie and handmade by you. Please include a link or reference to my shop www.etsy.com/shop/CAROcreated, if you will list it on internet.