Intrigued by the story behind my “Donna Raye’s Dolls” pattern sets, Doll Castle News magazine asked me to write an article for their November- December 2016 issue about crocheting, designing, dolls, and Donna Raye -- my Mom. “Donna Raye and Her Doll” is the pattern set I designed to accompany the article. It was inspired by the 1925 photo of Mom and her aunt’s doll (which was almost as big as she was!). That’s the actual Donna Raye and Ophelia in the old black and white photo.

This pattern set is sized for the 5-inch vinyl Berenguer baby doll and a 1-inch “party favor” size baby doll and includes: Dress, Coat, Bonnet, Shoes, and Panties for Donna Raye, and Dress, Diaper, and Bonnet for tiny baby Ophelia. All pieces are worked in size 10 crochet cotton. Though I haven’t tried it, the larger doll’s outfit should also fit a 7-1/2-inch soft body baby doll, if worked in baby yarn with a larger hook.

Note: You’ll find my “Donna Raye’s Dolls” patterns right here in my Ravelry shop!

The pattern set is available as an electronic download, but if you prefer, a print-on-demand version can be ordered exclusively from http://www.treasuredheirloomscrochet.com/e-donna-raye-and...