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Materials
4-ply "main color" knitting worsted (white shown)
4-ply "contrasting color" knitting worsted (pink shown)
Size F or G hook
Yarn needle
3" doll head*
1 pr. 1 ½" hands
1 yd. ½"-wide ribbon for trim (pink satin picot shown)
3" x 3" pc. pink felt for ears
1 "main color" chenille stem
Cotton or polyfil for stuffing
White craft glue
*lf doll head does not have hair, you will need a 6" x ½" strip of fake fur

Follow directions for Pilgrim, omitting the 10th row. When you get to the bottom of the legs start the feet.

Feet

Row 1: Ch 5, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each ch st, 1 hdc in each 15 hdc of the leg, 1 hdc in the other side of the ch 5; ch 2, turn.

Rows 2, 3, 4: 1 hdc in each hdc; ch 2, turn at end of each row.

Row 5: Fasten off, leaving a 6" piece of yarn. With a yarn needle, sew up the foot.

Collar

Row 1: Crochet approximately 20 sc around the neck opening, starting in front. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: 2 dc in each sc, ch 3, turn.

Row 3: 1 dc then 2 dc in each dc around. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Sc all around. Fasten off.

Hat

Make a hat as for the clown. Start with one row of contrasting color (pink). Attach main color (white) on 2rd row and continue.

Ears

1. Cut the chenille stem in half. Attach yarn to one end. Completely cover with hdc (approx. 33). Repeat for the other ear.
2. Bend stems in half and sew to the top of the hat.
3. Cut the felt into 2 oval pieces to fit over the openings in the ears. Glue on. Set aside.

Begin Assembly

1. Stuff doll firmly with cotton or polyfil.
2. Attach hands and head by gluing or sewing into place.
3. Stuff hat lightly with polyfil. Glue or stitch it to her head.

Skirt

Row 1: Ch 32, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each chain stitch, join, ch 3.

Row 2: 2 dc in each hdc, join, ch 3.

Rows 3, 4, 5: 1 dc in each dc. Fasten off.

Finishing

1. Make a chain long enough to weave through the top of the skirt. Place skirt on doll and gather on chain. Tie ends of chain in the back, into a bow.
2. Chain 2 chains and attach to skirt for straps over each shoulder.
3. Weave a pink ribbon thru top of collar and tie into bow. Tie ribbon into a bow around each ankle.

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Pattern © 1981 by Plaid Enterprises, Inc. Reproduced with permission from Plaid. PurpleKittyYarns.com is not endorsed by Plaid.