Marie Curie is another pattern in my series of iconic left-handers.

Please note: This is not a finished item but a pattern for left-handers with instructions on how to crochet a doll resembling Marie Curie.

Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and is still the only person who won a Nobel Prize in both physics and chemistry, making her an amazing role model for every little girl who is interested in science.
Even more, when this girl is left-handed and her science-teacher keeps insulting her for being left-handed like mine did with me. Knowing that Marie was left-handed, too, would have been extremely helpful in that situation. Unfortunately, I only found out about that several years after graduating.
So, I hope that this doll and the knowledge that one of the most brilliant scientists in history was left-handed will help other girls in the same situation not to lose interest in science.

When using the yarn and hook size recommended in the pattern, Marie will measure about 17 cm / 7” from head to toe.
For Marie’s dress I combined patterns from an old crafting book from the 1930s.

Skills required: Crocheting in the round, magic loop, chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, front post single crochet, reverse single crochet, double crochet, front post double crochet, half double crochet, front post half double crochet, hidden decrease, increase, crochet in back loop only, crochet in front loop only.

This is a pattern for advanced crocheters.

The pattern is available in English and German, almost 40 pages with many photos but there is also a printer friendly version without photos and only about 20 pages.

Materials and tools needed:
Schachenmayr Catania (100% cotton, 125 m=137 yards /50g): 20 g sand (00404), 35 g black (00110), 15 g curry (00431), leftovers (less than 5 g) white (00106) and anthracite (00429).
crochet hooks 2.00 und 2.50 mm
filling material
1 pair safety eyes black Ø 6 mm
2 chenille wires, each 50 cm /20“ long
8 stitch markers (in 2 different colors)
1 button or bead, Ø 5 mm, sewing thread in matching color
embroidery yarn black
pins
tapestry needle, scissors
tweezers
pliers or nail scissors
You are not allowed to sell or share this pattern or parts of it in any way. However, you are allowed to sell the finished dolls and it would be nice if you could credit me as the designer when selling online or at fairs.