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Orixás Crochet Doll Pattern

This pattern is inspired by the vibrant and colorful Orixás deities of the Afro-Brazilian Candomblé religion. Create your own set of Orixás dolls with this detailed crochet pattern.

Materials

• Yarn: Medium weight yarn in various colors
• Crochet hooks: US G/6 (UK 8, 4mm) and US H/8 (UK 6, 5mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill for stuffing

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease

Oxum Doll

Body (yellow yarn)

Round 1: Start with a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring (6)

Round 2: *Inc* around (12)

Round 3: *Sc, inc* around (18)

Continue increasing until the body reaches desired height. Stuff with fiberfill.

Arms (yellow yarn, make 2)

Follow a similar pattern as the body but with fewer rounds for smaller arms.

Assembly

Attach arms to the sides of the body. Add facial features and any other embellishments.

Xangô Doll

Follow a similar pattern as Oxum but with blue and white yarn for the body and lightning bolt embellishments.

Get creative with each Orixá, incorporating unique colors and symbols to represent their characteristics.

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