This is a .PDF file of a crochet pattern to make your very own timeless, collectible Betty White Doll.

Released on January 17th, 2022, in honour of Betty’s 100th birthday.

Betty White was an iconic woman. I remember her most as Rose Nylund from The Golden Girls TV sitcom that I watched as a teenager. As I look back at Betty White’s remarkable life I am inspired by a woman who not only survived, but thrived in the Hollywood industry by being herself: a kind, generous, funny, outspoken, humble woman. What I admired so much was that she never compromised who she was to attain success; she always maintained her principles and her values with a positive attitude. This wasn’t to say she was always a “good girl”, she was strong, had an attitude, was brutally honest, and knew how to put someone in their place, but always with a giggle in her voice and little twinkle in her eye!

Something that I learned about Betty since she passed away was her love for animals and her passionate support and involvement in animal rescue. As an animal lover and dog-mom of two rescue pups this makes me love her even more and so I am propelled to do something to support her passion, in honour of her life and her 100th birthday, by participating in the Betty White Challenge. With your purchase you will be helping me support my local animal shelter.

As a person who is self taught in crochet, I know how frustrating patterns can be to follow and understand. That is why I have taken special care to ensure that my pattern is thorough but easy to follow, with simple well-organized instructions, and over 30 photos to help you along. You will feel confident that you will end up with a well-made quality product when you have finished this pattern. Imagine the pride and joy you will feel when you show your friends and loved ones this beautiful handmade collectible. They will be so inspired by your creativity and talent.

To complete this pattern you will need:
experienced beginner crochet skills,
a small amount of worsted weight cotton yarn in black, light skin tone, and dress and hair colours of your choice,
3 mm hook (UK 11, US D/3)
two 10 mm (0.4 inch) safety eyes
polyester fibre fill
small piece of cardboard to cut about a 2” circle or a 2” washer
a bit of embroidery thread or sewing thread, 45 white seed beads or 23 3mm/0.12” white pearl beads for necklace
fabric glue
darning needle and thin sewing needle
stitch marker

The finished Betty White Doll will be about 5” tall and 2” wide.

The pattern is written in English US terms.
There are 33 photos in the pattern to help you along the way.

Please contact me through Etsy messenger or email if you have any questions or issues with the pattern.

You are welcome to sell finished Betty White Dolls made from this pattern, please give credit to Renee Laliberte @SoKnottyCrochet.

Do not sell this pattern. Do not use my images. Do not modify this pattern and claim it as your own.