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

Meet Yaya, the sweetest grandma! She is the power behind the family - even if she sheems to be very calm, she’s very strong. She is always busy but finds the time to cook the favorite meal of someone or listen to their problems. And, she’s always right, of course ;)

“Yayá” (γιαγιά) means “grandmother” in Greek.

Yaya is Papu’s other half - his pattern can be purchased separately. Both of them are also available in a set of two patterns, at a discounted price.

LANGUAGE:
English (US terminology)

MATERIALS:
-Cotton yarn in 7-8 colors
-Thread of black yarn
-Crochet hook for the yarn you use (I used a 3mm hook)
-Stitch marker or a thread of yarn
-Scissors
-Tapestry needle
-Soft toy stuffing
-Doll glasses (optional; you can make them also by yourself with a bit of crafting wire, pliers and a wooden spoon.)

SIZE:
If made with suggested yarn and hook, Yaya will be approximately 24 cm | 9.5 inches tall.

LEVEL:
Intermediate

SKILLS NEEDED:
-Basic crochet stitches like chain, slip stitch, single crochet and half double crochet. Also, front post half double crochet and back post half double crochet - both are explained in the pattern.
-You should know how to: make a magic ring, work in continuous rounds (spiral), do color changes, sc increase and sc (invisible) decrease. Also, hdc decrease which is explained in the pattern.
-Basic sewing skills to sew parts together.

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 Yaya! If you share your work on social media please use #iwannabeharapattern and @iwannabehara so I can see her.

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!