Pocket People

Free version available as video tutorial on my blog: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2023/05/pocket-people.html

The Pocket People pattern is beginner friendly, quick, and no-sew! It includes instructions for crocheting optional long hair (pigtails hairstyle), as well as two head accessories: a bonnet hood and a baseball cap. The doll body base is very versatile and can be easily customized. There are also variations and options available for crocheting them with rounded nubs for “hands” and “feet”, or without for a more “dangly limbs” look. Instructions are also available for customizing the shirt edging to make it into a shirt, or a more pronounced skirt/dress/babydoll top sort of style.

This doll can be kept as a squishy plush with super bulky blanket or chenille velvet yarn. It can also be turned into a small “keychain” size with thinner weight yarns and a smaller hook. Crochet a family of varying sizes by using different weights of yarn. You can also increase height by adding additional body rounds or stitches to the arms/legs. Play with different yarn color combinations for the clothing to make stripes for the shirt.

This miniature person is great as a birthday gift, Christmas or holiday gift, as party favors, or market and craft fair products. These pretend play toys are gender neutral and unisex, and easy to personalize as a mini me doll! Kids and adults alike will enjoy this cute stuffed amigurumi. The fully-tested PDF pattern includes complete written instructions with 35 step-by-step progress photos and the video tutorial link.

SIZE

Height: approximately 6.5” - 7” (17cm)

MATERIALS

Hobbii Honey Bunny yarn (super bulky “6”)

8mm or 9mm plastic safety eyes (x2)

5mm crochet hook

Stuffing

Scissors

LEVEL

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

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES USED (US TERMINOLOGY)

FO = fasten off

ch = chain

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)

dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

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

BLO = back loops only

FLO = front loops only

COPYRIGHT NOTICE · This pattern is © 2023 Sweet Softies, www.sweetsofties.com. For personal use only. You may not translate, distribute, copy, alter, or sell this pattern in any way. My patterns may not be used in video tutorials or for teaching classes (both online and in-person). You may link to this pattern but you may not copy any part of the pattern instructions on other websites. You may sell finished items made with this pattern if you credit Sweet Softies as the designer and link to my website. No wholesale.



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