Melly Teddy Ragdoll Sally Sloth Preamble

Crochet Along – Free Crochet Pattern

HOW A FREE CROCHET ALONG WORKS

The pattern is released in 6 parts over 3 weeks.
You get each part separately on my blog.
The free version will be available online until the 31 May 2023
Click here to join my FB Group to get the links to the parts as I release them.

DATES

Click HERE for Part 1 – 28 February
Click HERE for Part 2 – 3 March
Click HERE for Part 3 – 7 March
Click HERE for Part 4 – 10 March
Click HERE for Part 5 – 14 March
Click HERE for Part 6 – 17 March

WHAT YOU WILL CROCHET

Ragdolls have a firmly stuffed head, feet and hands, and a flat body; a cross between a soft toy and a lovey blanket – perfect for lots of cuddles.

FINISHED SIZE

Each ragdoll is 46 cm (18 inches) from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet.

CROCHET SKILL

Easy.
You will need a basic knowledge of the amigurumi technique.
The pattern has helpful hints along the way which are highlighted in purple/bold or italics.

TERMINOLOGY

US with metric sizes

WHAT YOU NEED

3.5 mm hook
2 x 12 mm (1/2 inch) safety eyes
Stuffing
Sewing needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Pins
Disappearing ink marker (optional)

WHAT YOU GET

Easy to follow written instructions available on my blog in 6 parts
Unique birth certificate
Full pattern support

YARN

Vinnis Colours – DK Nikkim 100% cotton (50 grams/119 metres)
- 140g Mahogany, 50g Dunes, 40g Chestnut, 20g

NOTES

My pattern uses US terminology.
Always read through the pattern before you start to familiarise yourself with it.
When working in the round, use a stitch marker or a running stitch marker to keep track of the rounds/rows.
Colours are for reference only and will vary depending on the light settings of your monitor/devices.
Some of the photo tutorials are from other designs or will show more completed parts, so do not worry about the colour or other parts – use them as a guide to check your work looks as it should.
The pattern was designed in cotton but can be made in any yarn. Just remember to use the correct hook size for the yarn you have chosen.
If you are working in thicker or thinner yarn your ragdoll size may vary.
Tension and hook size could also influence the overall size.
And lastly, COUNT your stitches and have loads of FUN.

HELPFUL TIPS

Secure starting ends as you go along.
When changing colours do not finish off the final stitch; add new colour and finish off the last stitch to complete the colour change.
The best way to make sure that your tail is long enough to attach the piece to the ragdoll is to run the yarn close to the edge of the piece and cut the yarn 2 ½ times the length.
Chain stitches and slip stitches do not count as a stitch unless otherwise indicated.
Stitch counts are at the end of each round/row, bold and in parentheses.
When joining new yarn (other than for a colour change), use a slip stitch.
With my patterns, I usually always start with an increase in the 1^st stitch, so if your increase stitch falls in the 1^st stitch of the increase stitch from the last round, your stitch count should be correct.

ABBREVIATIONS

TERM	ABBREVIATION	STITCH INSTRUCTIONS
Back loop only	BLO	Insert hook into the back loop of the stitch only.
Back bump/bar		Click HERE to learn how to crochet into the back bump of a chain to make the perfect start to your project (not my video).
Chain	ch	Yarn over, pull through.
Double crochet	dc	Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through two loops.
Front loop only	FLO	Insert hook into the front loop of the stitch only.
Half double crochet	hdc	Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
Invisible single crochet two together	inv sc2tog	Insert hook into the front loop only of the next two stitches, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through two loops.
Magic circle	mc	Link to my video tutorial
Needle join	nj	When you have finished your last stitch, do not join, instead cut the yarn, and pull it through the last stitch. Using a needle, insert into both loops of the second stitch of the same round/row. If you have started with a standing stitch, you can insert into the top of the standing stitch. Go back into the back loop only of the last stitch of the round/row, and gently tighten the join, and it will form a “loop” on top of the stitch and look just like a regular stitch. Link to how I make a needle join
Repeat	rep	Repeat the stitches between . the required number of times.
Single crochet two together	sc2tog	Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over pull through remaining three loops on hook.
Single crochet three together	sc3tog	Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yarn over, pull through remaining four loops.
Single crochet	sc	Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops.
Skip	sk	Skip a stitch or space.
Slip stitch	ss	Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and loop on hook.
Space/s	sp/s	The space between the stitches.
Stitch/es	st/s	The stitch itself.

PATTERN SUPPORT

Full pattern support is available from the M and M Crochet Designs – patterns and CALs FB group.
Please post a question in the group if you need help and one of the fabulous M&M’s will happily assist you.
For questions relating to permission or usage email mandmcrochetdesigns@gmail.com

TEST TEAM

A big thank you to my amazing, patient test team – I could not do this without your help, encouragement, and hours of challenging work – you guys’ ROCK!

PURCHASE THE PDF PATTERN

If you would like to purchase the PDF pattern, which includes the step-by-step photo tutorial instructions, a print friendly version and a unique birth certificate, follow the link below to your preferred shop:

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WHAT YOU GET

A PDF pattern with easy-to-follow written instructions.
Over 50 clear tutorial photographs.
A print friendly version.
A unique birth certificate
Full pattern support.

THANK YOU

Thank you for your support and I hope that you enjoy making this pattern as much as I did during the design process.

Hugs xxx

Melanie

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