Life Is Good : Goddess crochet doll pattern

Goddess dolls

Hook size US G

Approximately 26 yards of worsted weight yarn

in the photo above all goddesses are stitched using the same hook size and stitch count.. all yarns are listed as #4 worsted weight, however there is a clear size difference... Just like softness of yarn varies from from brand to brand so does the thickness .. the Autumn red was made using Caron Simply Soft, green is a discontinued yarn by big twist that was their version of Simply Soft, blue is Caron's one pound

American terms

ch = chain

dec = single crochet invisible decrease, slid hook through front loop of next two stitches yarn over, pull through both loops, yarn over pull through both loops

inc = 2 single crochet in the indicated stitch

sc = single crochet

Worked in spiral, no of joining rounds throughout pattern

1) ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6sts)

2) inc (12sts)

3) inc, sc1 (18sts)

4-6) sc

7) dec, sc1 (12sts)

To invisible decrease go through front loop only of first stitch indicated do not yarn over go through front loop of next stitch yarn over pull through both loops yarn over again and finish the stitch give a slight tug to make sure the stitch is snug to the work

When first doing invisible decreases take note of your next stitch it is easy to lose sight of which stitch you need to work next, it's a good idea to count your stitches before going on to the next round

8) dec, sc1 (8sts) Stuff fairy firm

9) sc through front loop only

10) inc, sc1 (12sts)

11) inc, sc1 (18sts)

12) sc

13) dec, sc1 (12sts)

14) sc through front loop

15) inc (24sts)

16) sc

When working the decreases of the bottom be mindful of keeping your stitches low, it will give you a much smoother finish

17) dec, sc4 (20sts)

18) dec, sc3 (16sts)

19) sc

20) dec, sc2 (12sts)

21) sc Stuff

When stuffing a tight area it's easy to lose stitches, to avoid this be sure to put in a stitch holder or just slide it in with you round marker..

22) dec, sc1 (8sts)

23) sc

24) dec (4sts)

Fasten off, cut yarn leaving a tail about 6 inches long. Place tail on yarn needle, weave through last stitches through the front loop only going from bottom to top for each one, pull snuggly

Go through the center stitches to weave in the tail, going out one side a few rounds down..

I like to catch a couple of stitches and go back in a few times

Fasten off weave through remaining stitches pull tight, weave in end

Arms

1) ch5, turn

2) sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc3, ch1 turn

3-24) sc4, ch1, turn

Fasten off leaving a tail long enough to seam the long edges together, sew on using photo as a guide.

I find it easier to quickly stitch up the arms panel by placing something to stitch around in it... in this photo I am using a solid straw but have used knitting needles and pencils

Before stitching on arms, turn your goddess around looking for the best placement..

I stitch the bottom of the arm first then go through the arm just above that in stead of going around the edge of the arm.. gives it a smother finish

Pattern without photos or tips