This masterclass is aimed at INTERMEDIATE crocheters and may not be suitable for beginners.

The masterclass is written in US terms, with UK equivalents provided in the abbreviations list.

♦What you’ll get:

The Masterclass describes in great detail, all of the necessary methods and techniques required for crafting “Isadore” – a Waldorf style crochet doll and her fully removable outfit, comprised of a dress, lace frill cotton socks and a pair of shoes.

In addition to the required amigurumi techniques, this masterclass will teach you how to make a crochet wig cap and root hair strands - with guidance on achieving several different hairstyles for your doll - an in depth explanation is provided for the “bunches” style pictured in the listing.

You will learn how to make realistic eyebrows and safely and securely attach doll lashes.

You will also be shown how to achieve the required sewing techniques for invisibly attaching the ears and the method for making shank style buttons.

Finally, you will learn how to bring your doll to life, using needle sculpting and blushing and toning techniques.

Using the suggested materials and techniques, this pattern will yield a doll of approximately 40cm

The pattern is split into two digital PDF files, one for the doll and one for her outfit.

The doll file is 82 pages long and contains 200 high resolution images

The clothing file is 22 pages long and contains 90 high resolution images

Video links to helpful YouTube videos that support the written explanations for various crochet techniques have been provided within the pattern.

♦Required Techniques:

As well as basic crochet stitches, you will also need to know the following:

Magic circle/magic ring
Hybrid Yarn under/over technique for crocheting the doll body
Working around a foundation chain to create an oval
Working into the back bumps of a chain
DC2tog
HDC
HDC3tog
4DC cluster
Front loop and back loop only

Detailed written explanations for these techniques and video links have been provided in the pattern.

♦Materials list:

• Crochet hooks – 2mm (doll body and outfit) and 5mm (wig cap)

• Stylecraft Special DK in the following shades and amounts:

Doll body:
• “Toy” 115g approx – includes yarn for neck support and all face sculpting
• “White” 20g approx
• Small amount of DK weight acrylic yarn, in a colour that matches the hair - for the eyebrows

Dress:
• “Spearmint” for the dress upper and “White” for the skirt Approximately 16g of spearmint and 40g of white

Additional:
• “White” – small amount for the flower

Shoes:
• “Mocha” – approximately 12g

Yarn and colors must-haves cotton 4ply:
Socks:
• 50g/1 ball “White” – I used approximately 12g

Hair:
• Drops Alpaca Bouclé - “0602/Brown mix” 50g/1ball – I used approximately 20g total

• One pair of plain black, 12mm safety eyes

• An awl – to help carefully stretch the stitches and enable the eye posts to pass through with ease – a knitting needle can also be used – start small to avoid creating a hole bigger than the eye shaft itself!

• Stuffing – I use high loft, carded polyester
• Stitch markers x6, to help with placement of eyes and nose and for tracking the beginning of the round
• Fabric glue – for securing the eyelids outer edge/extra security for the sewn lashes and tacking the eyebrows in place – choose one that dries clear
• A long doll needle for face sculpting – at least 174mm long (I use needles by Hemline)

• Makeup brushes – I use a foundation brush, a lip brush and an eyeshadow brush to tint this doll.
• Soft pastels (non oil based) for face and body toning
I use Winsor & Newton pastels – mixing shades to suit the skin tone of the doll from the following colours:
Ochre
Medium brown
Deep Red
White
Black

• Cling film or an old pillowcase to protect your dolls body from staining and stray fibres when cutting the hair

• Two needles with large eyes, for sewing various pieces – one sharp and one blunt - and a standard sewing needle
• Standard sewing thread in colours to match your eyelashes, eyebrows and wig cap
• Pet slicker brush or back comb (for people) to brush out the eyebrows
• Doll lashes – 20cm long and 1cm wide.
• Ribbons or bobbles to secure your dolls hairstyle
• Standard sewing thread in colours to match your buttons
• Four 10mm buttons, one for the back of the dress, one for the centre of the flower and one for each shoe strap

(optional) A stuffing stick/pair of non-locking haemostats/sewing machine tweezers to help you get stuffing into small openings

NOTE: Please don’t confuse this CROCHET PATTERN with a finished product - This is a listing for a DIGITAL pdf file and I cannot give refunds for such instances.

This pattern has been thoroughly tested and checked for clarity and consistency.

A gentle reminder that this pattern is protected by UK copyright and contract law.
By purchasing this pattern, you have agreed to uphold all relevant laws related to copying, translating or redistribution of its content, which includes the creation of video tutorials for distribution on any platform – paid or otherwise.

I welcome the sale of items made from this pattern, in limited quantities.

The images within this listing are the intellectual property of Leanne Flower/AKA Malloduck
I do not grant permission to any third parties to use these images for any reason without my express permission.

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