Lena the Ballerina

Pattern info page: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2024/02/lena-ballerina.html

Lena the Ballerina Doll is a low-sew amigurumi pattern with two hairstyles: pigtails and a bun. This little dancer’s ragdoll style body is perfect for cuddling, carrying around, and playing. This quick and easy pattern only requires sewing for the hair cap to the head; everything else is worked in one piece! This doll can be crocheted with different yarn weights and fibers to create different looks, such as a super bulky blanket or chenille yarn for a plush, velvety feel, or medium weight yarn in cotton or acrylic for a smaller size and clear stitch definition. It’s the perfect birthday gift or Christmas holiday gift for girls who love ballet.

The PDF pattern includes 60+ in-line progress photos as part of a detailed photo tutorial to help guide you through the doll-making process.

SIZE

Height: 9 inches

MATERIALS

Super bulky weight 6 yarn (I used Hobbii Honey Bunny in peach, white, light pink, dark pink, and black)

5mm crochet hook

10mm plastic safety eyes (x2)

Thin black & pink yarn to embroider details

Yarn needle

Stuffing

Scissors

LEVEL

★★★☆☆ Intermediate. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), changing yarn colors, and attaching yarn.

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES USED (US TERMINOLOGY)

FO = fasten off

YO = yarn over

sk = skip (a stitch)

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

surface sl st = surface slip stitch

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)

dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)

dc-inc = dc increase (insert 2 dc in same st)

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