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# Standing Realistic Doll

A beautifully proportioned 12-inch standing doll with wire armature support, realistic body shaping, and removable dress. This advanced pattern features detailed construction techniques including flat-to-round foot construction, joint reinforcement, and facial sculpting through strategic shaping.

## MATERIALS

**Yarn:**
- Worsted weight yarn (approximately 400 yards total)
  - Skin tone: 250 yards
  - Hair color: 50 yards
  - Dress color: 75 yards
  - White for panties: 25 yards
- Recommended: Lion Brand Pound of Love or Red Heart Super Saver

**Hook & Notions:**
- Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook for facial details (optional)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing (approximately 4 oz)
- Plastic poly pellets (3-4 oz) for weighted feet and lower legs
- 18-gauge floral wire or pipe cleaners (two 12" pieces for leg armature)
- Small amount of black and white embroidery floss for eyes
- Pink embroidery floss or yarn for mouth
- Fabric glue or clear-drying craft glue
- Sharp scissors
- Pins for assembly

**Optional:**
- Small buttons for dress
- Ribbon for dress trim
- Blush or chalk pastel for cheeks

## GAUGE

18 sc × 20 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in amigurumi style (worked in continuous rounds, stuffed firmly)

Gauge is important for proper proportions. Adjust hook size if needed.

## ABBREVIATIONS

- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (insert hook in front loops of next 2 sts, pull through both, yo, pull through 2 loops)
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- rnd(s) = round(s)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- rep = repeat
- [ ] = work instructions within brackets as directed
- ( ) = total stitch count at end of round

## PATTERN NOTES

1. **Construction Method**: All body parts are worked in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to track beginning of rounds; move marker up as you work.

2. **Invisible Decreases**: Use invisible decrease method throughout for smoother shaping.

3. **Stitch Count Verification**: Count stitches at end of each round. Numbers in parentheses indicate total stitch count.

4. **Stuffing**: Stuff body parts firmly as you go. Use poly pellets in feet and lower legs for stability, then continue with fiberfill. Do not overstuff neck area.

5. **Wire Armature**: Insert wire armature before completing legs. Bend wire ends into small loops to prevent poking through fabric. Wrap wire with small amount of yarn or floral tape before inserting.

6. **Color Changes**: When changing colors, complete last stitch of old color until 2 loops remain on hook, yo with new color and pull through.

7. **Joining**: Use the flat join method for sewing body parts together, sewing through both layers with matching yarn.

## SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

**Invisible Decrease (dec)**: Insert hook in front loop only of next stitch, then in front loop only of following stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops.

**Flat Join for Feet**: Worked in rows first to create sole, then joined and worked in rounds to create 3D foot.

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## FEET (Make 2)

**Sole (worked in rows):**

With skin tone yarn and E/4 hook:

Ch 9.

**Row 1:** Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (8)

**Rows 2-10:** Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (8)

Do not fasten off.

**Joining Sole to Create 3D Foot:**

**Rnd 11:** Ch 1, sc evenly around entire sole perimeter: 8 sc across top edge, 3 sc in corner, 10 sc along side edge, 3 sc in corner, 8 sc across bottom edge, 3 sc in corner, 10 sc along remaining side edge, 3 sc in corner; join with sl st to first sc. (45)

**Top of Foot (now working in continuous rounds):**

**Rnd 12:** Sc in each st around. (45)

**Rnd 13:** Sc 13, dec 6 times, sc 20. (39)

**Rnd 14:** Sc 10, dec 6 times, sc 17. (33)

**Rnd 15:** Sc 8, dec 4 times, sc 17. (29)

**Rnd 16:** Sc 8, dec 3 times, sc 15. (26)

**Ankle:**

**Rnds 17-20:** Sc in each st around. (26)

**Rnd 21:** [Sc 11, dec] twice. (24)

**Rnd 22:** Sc in each st around. (24)

Before continuing, fill foot firmly with poly pellets (approximately 1-1.5 tablespoons), then add fiberfill on top of pellets to fill foot completely.

## LEGS (continued from Feet)

**Lower Leg:**

**Rnds 23-32:** Sc in each st around. (24) [10 rounds total]

At Rnd 30, add more poly pellets (approximately 1 tablespoon) for lower leg weight, then continue stuffing with fiberfill.

**Calf Shaping:**

**Rnd 33:** [Sc 11, inc] twice. (26)

**Rnds 34-36:** Sc in each st around. (26)

**Rnd 37:** [Sc 12, inc] twice. (28)

**Rnds 38-40:** Sc in each st around. (28)

**Upper Leg:**

**Rnd 41:** [Sc 13, inc] twice. (30)

**Rnds 42-50:** Sc in each st around. (30) [9 rounds total]

**Wire Armature Insertion (before completing leg):**

Take one 12" piece of 18-gauge wire. Fold wire in half to create a 6" doubled wire. Twist wires together loosely. Bend bottom end into a small loop (about 1/4" diameter) and pinch closed with pliers. Insert wire through center of leg, pushing loop end down into foot (it should rest in ankle area). The wire should extend about 2" above top of leg opening. Wrap any exposed wire with yarn or floral tape. Continue stuffing leg firmly around wire.

**Leg Top:**

**Rnd 51:** [Sc 3, dec] 6 times. (24)

**Rnd 52:** Sc in each st around. (24)

Fasten off, leaving 20" tail for sewing. Stuff top of leg firmly. Set aside.

Repeat entire foot and leg for second leg.

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## BODY

With skin tone yarn and E/4 hook:

**Hip Area:**

**Rnd 1:** Start with magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)

**Rnd 2:** Inc in each st around. (12)

**Rnd 3:** [Sc 1, inc] 6 times. (18)

**Rnd 4:** [Sc 2, inc] 6 times. (24)

**Rnd 5:** [Sc 3, inc] 6 times. (30)

**Rnd 6:** [Sc 4, inc] 6 times. (36)

**Rnd 7:** [Sc 5, inc] 6 times. (42)

**Rnd 8:** [Sc 6, inc] 6 times. (48)

**Rnds 9-12:** Sc in each st around. (48) [4 rounds total]

**Waist Shaping:**

**Rnd 13:** [Sc 6, dec] 6 times. (42)

**Rnd 14:** Sc in each st around. (42)

**Rnd 15:** [Sc 5, dec] 6 times. (36)

**Rnds 16-17:** Sc in each st around. (36)

**Torso:**

**Rnd 18:** [Sc 5, inc] 6 times. (42)

**Rnds 19-22:** Sc in each st around. (42) [4 rounds total]

**Chest:**

**Rnd 23:** [Sc 6, inc] 6 times. (48)

**Rnds 24-26:** Sc in each st around. (48) [3 rounds total]

Begin stuffing body firmly.

**Shoulder Shaping:**

**Rnd 27:** [Sc 6, dec] 6 times. (42)

**Rnd 28:** [Sc 5, dec] 6 times. (36)

**Rnd 29:** [Sc 4, dec] 6 times. (30)

Continue stuffing body very firmly. Position legs before closing body (see Assembly section).

**Neck:**

**Rnd 30:** [Sc 3, dec] 6 times. (24)

**Rnds 31-32:** Sc in each st around. (24)

Stuff neck area lightly (not too firmly or head won't sit properly).

**Rnd 33:** Sc in each st around. (24)

Do not fasten off; continue to head.

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## HEAD (continued from Neck)

**Head Base:**

**Rnd 34:** [Sc 3, inc] 6 times. (30)

**Rnd 35:** [Sc 4, inc] 6 times. (36)

**Rnd 36:** [Sc 5, inc] 6 times. (42)

**Rnd 37:** [Sc 6, inc] 6 times. (48)

**Rnd 38:** [Sc 7, inc] 6 times. (54)

**Face Area:**

**Rnds 39-48:** Sc in each st around. (54) [10 rounds total]

Mark Rnd 44 for eye placement (approximately).

**Head Shaping:**

**Rnd 49:** [Sc 7, dec] 6 times. (48)

**Rnd 50:** [Sc 6, dec] 6 times. (42)

Begin stuffing head firmly, shaping as you go.

**Rnd 51:** [Sc 5, dec] 6 times. (36)

**Rnd 52:** [Sc 4, dec] 6 times. (30)

**Rnd 53:** [Sc 3, dec] 6 times. (24)

**Rnd 54:** [Sc 2, dec] 6 times. (18)

Stuff head very firmly.

**Rnd 55:** [Sc 1, dec] 6 times. (12)

**Rnd 56:** [Dec] 6 times. (6)

Fasten off, leaving 8" tail. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Weave in end securely.

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## ARMS (Make 2)

With skin tone yarn and E/4 hook:

**Hand:**

**Rnd 1:** Start with magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)

**Rnd 2:** Inc in each st around. (12)

**Rnd 3:** [Sc 1, inc] 6 times. (18)

**Rnds 4-6:** Sc in each st around. (18) [3 rounds total]

**Thumb Shaping:**

**Rnd 7:** Sc 3, ch 3, skip 3 sts (thumb space), sc 12. (15 sc + ch-3)

**Rnd 8:** Sc 3, sc 3 in ch-3 space, sc 12. (18)

**Rnds 9-10:** Sc in each st around. (18)

**Wrist:**

**Rnd 11:** [Sc 4, dec] 3 times. (15)

**Rnd 12:** Sc in each st around. (15)

Stuff hand lightly.

**Arm:**

**Rnds 13-30:** Sc in each st around. (15) [18 rounds total]

Stuff arm firmly as you go.

**Rnd 31:** [Sc 3, dec] 3 times. (12)

Fasten off, leaving 18" tail for sewing. Flatten opening and stuff top of arm.

Repeat for second arm.

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## HAIR

**Option 1: Short Yarn Hair (Pixie Cut)**

With hair color yarn and E/4 hook:

**Cap Base:**

**Rnd 1:** Start with magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)

**Rnd 2:** Inc in each st around. (12)

**Rnd 3:** [Sc 1, inc] 6 times. (18)

**Rnd 4:** [Sc 2, inc] 6 times. (24)

**Rnd 5:** [Sc 3, inc] 6 times. (30)

**Rnd 6:** [Sc 4, inc] 6 times. (36)

**Rnd 7:** [Sc 5, inc] 6 times. (42)

**Rnd 8:** [Sc 6, inc] 6 times. (48)

**Rnd 9:** [Sc 7, inc] 6 times. (54)

**Rnds 10-18:** Sc in each st around. (54