2 Braids Beanie, Scarf and Dolly Designed by: Jany Rotte-Merken
Skill level:
Materials for scarf:
4.5 mm Crochet hook Tapestry needle 2 skeins of 100 gr Aran weight 100% acrylic yarn
Materials for 2 braids beanie:
4.5 mm Crochet hook Tapestry needle 2 skeins of 100 gr Aran weight 100% acrylic yarn 2 ribbons (which is used for the end of the braids).
Materials for Dolly:
4mm Crochet hook 1 small skein of 100% acrylic yarn for the dress 2 googly eyes Strong glue 1 ribbon for the dress
Stitch abbreviations used for scarf:
Hdc = Half double crochet Ch = chain
Stitch abbreviations used for 2 braided beanie:
Hdc = half double crochet Ch = chain Beg. Cluster = Beginning cluster
Stitch abbreviations used for Dolly:
Hdc = half double crochet DC = double crochet Ch = chain Sc= single crochet. Sctog = single crochet decrease.
Notes for scarf:
The length of the scarfs are measured for a 3 and 4 year old.
Notes for 2 braided beanie:
How to make a Beg. Cluster: ch 3, yo (yarn over), insert in same space as ch 3, yo, pull through, yo, pullthrough 2 loops, yo, insert in same space, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through all (3) loops. How to make a Cluster: yo, insert stitch, yo, pullthrough, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert in same space, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert in same space, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through all 4 loops.
Notes for Dolly:
When I made the hair for the beanie, I used the whole 100 gr skein. I divided the amount between the hair and for the dolly. Be sure to use child friendly but strong glue to attach the googlyeyes. How to make Sctog: Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through, yo, insert hook in next stitch , yo, pull through, yo, draw to all loops on the hook.
Work instruction Scarf:
Ch 20 Row 1: hdc in second ch from hook, hdc across till end, turn (18 hdc) Row 2: ch 2, hdc in same space, hdc across till end, turn Row 3-158:Repeat row 2 Finishing: Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Work instruction 2 Braids Beanie:
:le, beg. Cluster, \*ch 2, cluster\*\*, repeat \* to \*\* 3 more times, join (total 5 clusters) Row 2: Ch 3, beg. Cluster, ch 2, cluster all in same space, \*ch 2, cluster, ch 2, cluster, in same space, ch 2\*\*, repeat \* to \*\* 3 more time, join. (Total 10 clusters) Row 3: Ch3, beg. Cluster, ch 2, cluster all in same space, \*ch 2, cluster, ch 2, cluster in next space, ch 2, 2 clusters (ch2) in same space, ch 2 \*\*, repeat \* to \*\* till end, join. Row 4: Ch3, beg. Cluster, ch 2, cluster all in same space, \*ch 2, cluster, ch 2, cluster in next space, ch 2, cluster in next space, ch 2, 2 clusters (ch2) in same space, ch 2 \*\*, repeat \* to \*\* till end, join. Row 5: Ch 3, beg. Cluster, 1 cluster in next space, 1 cluster in next and around. Row 6-13: Repeat row 5. Row 14: Ch 2, Hdc in next, Hdc in next and around. Row 15-17: Repeat row 8. Finishing: Fasten off and Weave in End.
Hair:
I used approx. 1of a ball of yarn. I stretched my arm and hold the end on my hand. Then I wrapped the yarn around the back of my neck to my hand, so would create big loops. When you wrapped the whole ball of yarn like this, get it from the back of your neck and cut through the side you have in your hand and on the other side as well. You will have many long strings of yarn. Take 35 strands per braid. Because you fold the strands when you attach the yarn, you will have 70 strands per braid. Get the top of the beanie determine where you would like the braids on the beanie and start attaching the hair. Then make the braids. Use a strand to fasten the braid. Finishing: Cut the bottom of the braids even and attach the ribbon to the ends.
Work instruction Dolly:
You make the dolly from the strands you have left from the braids. Fold the strands double, but take care you keep 9 strands apart to tie up the 'body parts'. When folded double; 1. Knot one strand to mark hair and top of head. 2. Knot one strands to mark bottom of head and top of torso. 3. Divide the rest in 3 parts, 2 smaller on the side and one big one in the middle. 4. Knot one strand to mark bottom of torso and start of legs. 5. Divide the leg part in 2. 6. Knot one strand to mark bottom leg and start foot do this two times. 7. Knot one strand to mark 'elbow', do this two times. 8. Knot one strand to mark bottom arm and top hands, do this two times. 9. Cut the loops of the hair and cut it further like you want.
Dollies Dress:
Ch 20, join to form a ring. Row 1: Ch 1, sc around, join (20 sc) Row 2-6: repeat round 1. Row 7: Ch 2, hdc in same space, 2 hdc in next, 2 hdc in every sc around, join. Row 8: Repeat row 7 Row 9: Ch 3, 1 dc in same space, dc around, join. Row 10-16: repeat row 9. Fasten off at end of row 16.
Sleeves:
Row 1: (right sleeve) join yarn at the front and ch 10, join at backside of dress. Row 2: Ch 1, sc around, join. Row 3-5: repeat row 2. Row 6: Ch 1, \*sctog, 1 sc in next 2 sc\*\*, repeat \* to \*\* around, join. Row 7: Ch 1, \*sctog, 1 sc in next sc \*\*, repeat \* to \*\* around, join, fasten off. Row 8: When you have dolly on the front, count 6 sc back from beginning right sleeve, join yarn, ch 10, join at back. Row 9: Ch 1, sc around, join. Row 10-12: repeat row 9. Row 13: Ch 1, \*sctog, 1 sc in next 2 sc\*\*, repeat \* to \*\* around, join. Row 14: Ch 1, \*sctog, 1 sc in next sc \*\*, repeat \* to \*\* around, join, fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends, and cut the feet and hands to an even length.
