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PLEASE NOTE: This is a digital crochet pattern (PDF file), NOT the finished item.

The pattern is available in English and Spanish.

The “Muñecas Quitapenas” - “worry dolls” in English - are small-sized dolls of Guatemalan origin.

According to local tradition, the dolls are able to take our worries away:
before going to sleep, we share in private with the doll our concerns. We also might want to say “Thank you.” Then, finally, we place the doll below our pillow, and she will take our worries away while we sleep.

There are different variations to make the doll regarding her blouse and her skirt. All options are explained in the pattern.

LANGUAGE:
-English (US terminology)
-Spanish

MATERIALS:
-Small amounts of cotton yarn in colors of your choice
-Threads of black, white and red yarn
-Crochet hook for the yarn you use (I used a 2,5 mm hook for the dolls and a 3 mm for the pouch)
-Stitch marker or a thread of yarn
-Scissors
-Tapestry needle
-Soft toy stuffing

SIZE:
If made with suggested yarn and hook, the dolls will be approximately 8-9,5 cm (3.2-3.8 inches) tall

LEVEL:
Advanced beginner

SKILLS NEEDED:
-Basic crochet stitches like chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet. Also, spike single crochet stitch which is explained in the pattern.
-You should know how to: work in continuous rounds (spiral), work in rows, do color changes and sc increase.

FILE:
-Printable PDF file
-Step-by-step instructions
-Photo instructions

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me, I’ll do my best to help you!

I hope you will enjoy making your very own Worry Doll! If you share your work on social media please use #iwannabeharapattern and @iwannabehara so I can see it.

This pattern is for personal use only and may not, in parts or in whole, be reproduced, sold, distributed or used for commercial purposes without authorization. You can sell the finished item, but please credit IwannaBeHara as the designer.

Thank you for respecting my work!