The design idea struck me like lightning at midnight one night, and I couldn’t sleep until I got it out of my head! Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of Mexico and the Americas, and her message at Tepeyac was one of love and compassion.

This pattern is worked in pieces in the round, and then sewn together at the end. A larger hook size is used for the veil portion, so it’s a bit less stiff than the stuffed parts.

I used Knit Picks Brava, as it’s a lovely soft acrylic that comes in vibrant colors. I also used a bit of Red Heart Super Saver for the gold trim and embroidery, because that was what I had on hand in the right color. Most worsted weight would work fine. You could also use a different weight and adjust your hook sizes accordingly.
 
Adventurous beginner (You can do it! Trust me!)
 
Skills used include magic ring, chain stitch, single crochet, surface crochet/slip stitch, single crochet two together (sc2tog), back loops only (blo), changing colors, whipstitch, and simple embroidery.
 
I used less than one skein each of in Knit Picks Brava Worsted in black, almond, red, and marina, as well as a bit of Red Heart Super Saver in gold.

Also needed:
-1 removable stitch marker OR safety pin for marking start of round
-yarn needle
-6mm safety eyes
-small amounts of poly stuffing
 
Gauge is not crucial to this project. You’ll just want to be sure that your stitches are tight enough that the stuffing won’t show through.
 
Finished doll is about 3.5 inches tall.