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Crochet
Pattern
By Galina Astashova

Skill level: Intermediate

Dolly the Sheep!
About this pattern Materials and tools
Dolly is crocheted in You need two types of yarn:
continuous spirals without
1. Very fluffy yarn (Boucl) for the body.
joining the rounds. 2. Smooth yarn for the muzzle, eyes, ears, legs and hooves
3 colors white for eyes, brown for hooves, and third for the
I use USA terminology for my muzzle and legs.
pattern (dont worry if you use Suggestions
UK terms, all the differences
Type Yarn Name Quantity Hook Dolly
are explained in the pattern). weight size Finished
mm size
This pattern is easy to follow 1 Fluffy Aran - Diamond 66.0 4.5 11,5
with step-by-step instructions. Chuncy Yarn Alpaca yards inches
Boucl (60.4 m) (29 cm)
long
Smooth DK / 8 Diamond 82 yards 3
Finished size ply (11 Yarn Luxury
(75 m)
wpi) Collection
Approx. 11.5 inches (29 cm) Alpaca Peru
long or 8 inches (20 cm) it
2 Fluffy DK Sirdar 70 yards 4.5 8 inches
depends on yarn Snuggly (20 cm)
(64 m)
Snowflake DK long
Smooth Fingering Sirdar Wash 82 yards 2
/ 4 ply 'n' Wear 4 ply
(75 m)

Happy
! Hook matching the yarn thickness (see Gauge section)
crocheting!
! Two small black beads for eyes.

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! Needle (long). Tip (marker)

! Stitch marker or scrap of contrasting yarn.
If you don't have stitch markers,
! Polyester fiberfill (stuffing) you can always use a scrap of
! One beautiful button for the tail. contrasting yarn instead.

! Decorative flower.

Abbreviations
Hook conversion chart ch = chain
mm US UK inc = increasing (2 sc in 1 st)
ins = insert
2 Steel hook - 1 14 dec = decreasing (sc2tog)
3 Steel hook - 00 11 sc2tog = single crochet two
together
4.5 7 7 Rnd = round
st(s) = stitch(s)
5 H/8 6
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
pic = picture
Tip (make it right) Tip (make it right)
If there are no special notes, When making toys the right side Tip
the toy is crocheted under both looks like this:
You may use any yarn you have
parts of the loop. In some rows,
to crochet Dolly. Smooth yarn
there are special notes: into the
should be thinner then the yarn
front loop only or into the
for the body.
back loop only. In that case,
you need to follow these It is better to use boucle yarn
instructions. for the body.
And the backside looks like this: Make the swatch first to be sure
that you have chosen the right
yarn. See Gauge section.

Marker
This model is crocheted in continuous spirals (if other is not specified) so youll need a stitch marker to
keep track of where the beginning of each round starts. You can use a piece of contrasting yarn that is
thinner than the main one. Put it between the first and the last sts of the rnd leaving the short piece in
front of you and the main part behind the work. Work the next rnd to the marked place and put its main
part in front of the work. This simple way of putting the thread in front of and behind the work after
each rnd will let you know where the beginning of your rnd is. After the end of work it is easy to pull the
tread out. It is the quickest and the easiest way to mark rounds.

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Gauge (tension) IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!

To make sure that you have chosen the right yarns
crochet 2 swatches first.
First: Work first swatch using smooth yarn and
matching hook (use smaller hook than suggested
on the yarn label). Crochet tight.
Second: Work second swatch using boucle yarn
and matching hook (use smaller hook than
suggested on the yarn label). Crochet loose.
almost
2-3 times smaller then the big one.
If not, take bigger hook than you used before and
work another swatch using boucle yarn or you
may try to crochet small swatch tighter using
smaller hook or thinner yarn.
If it does not help choose different yarn and
make another swatches.

Instruction for the both swatches:

Rnd 1: 6 sc, in a magic ring.
Rnd 2: 6 inc = 12 sts.
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 18 sts.
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 24 sts.
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 30 sts.
Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 36 sts.
Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 42 sts.
Compare your swatches. Small swatch should be

USA/UK terminology comparison chart. Skill levels

Abbreviations USA Abbreviations UK Projects for first-time crocheters using

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
tr - treble (triple crochet)
dtr - double treble
sl st - slip stitch
Other differences in crochet terminology used:
basic stitches. Minimal shaping.
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
Projects using yarn with basic stitches,
htr - half treble
repetitive stitch patterns,
tr - treble simple color changes, and simple
dtr - double treble shaping and finishing.
tr tr - triple treble
sl - slip stitch Projects using a variety of techniques,
such as basic lace patterns or color
patterns, mid-level shaping and
finishing.

Terminology USA Terminology UK Projects with intricate stitch patterns,

techniques and dimension,
fasten off cast off such as non-repeating patterns, multi-
skip miss color techniques, fine threads, small
gauge tension hooks, detailed shaping and refined
yarn over (yo) yarn over hook (yoh) finishing.

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Muzzle
Use smooth yarn and crochet tight
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring
Rnd 2: 6 inc = 12 sts
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 = 18 sts
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) 6 = 24 sts
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) 6 = 30 sts
Rnd 6-8: 1 sc in each st around = 30 sc.
Rnd 9: 10 sc, skip 5 sts (this will be the right
nostril) push the skipped part inwards, 2 sc, as you
work the third sc, pick up (work through) the
centre of the 5 missed stitches (this is done in
order to secure the position of the nostrils), 1 sc,
skip 5 (for the left nostril), 6 sc = 20 sts
(See Explanation in details on the last page if
needed)
Rnd 10: 4 dec, 4 sc, then hook stitch from the
main row and 3rd st of skipped 5 of the left nostril
and do 1 sc, 3 sc, 2 dec = 14 sts
Rnd 11-13: 1 sc in each st around = 14 sts
Stuff the bottom of the muzzle.
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Rnd 14: 1 sc in each st around = 14 sts to marker
(do not replace marker yet), 2 sc, place marker. It
is your new starting point for the next round.
Rnd 15: 5 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc = 18
sts
Rnd 16: 6 sc, 8 inc, 4 sc = 26 sts
Rnd 17: 1 sc in each st around = 26 sts
Rnd 18: 5 sc, 1 inc, 16 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc = 28 sts
Rnd 19: 5 sc, 1 inc, 18 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc = 30 sts
Rnd 20: 5 sc, 1 inc, 20 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc = 32 sts
Rnd 21: 5 sc, 1 inc, 22 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc = 34 sts
Rnd 22: 5 sc, 1 inc, 24 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc = 36 sts
Rnd 23: 5 sc, 1 inc, 26 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc = 38 sts
Rnd 24: 5 sc, 1 inc, 28 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc = 40 sts
Rnd 25: 5 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc, 1 inc, 14 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc, 1
inc, 3 sc = 44 sts
Rnd 26: 5 sc, 1 inc, 9 sc, 1 inc, 14 sc, 1 inc, 9 sc, 1
inc, 3 sc = 48 sts
Rnd 27: 1 sc in each st around = 48 sc.
Fasten off by making 1 sl st, finish off and weave in
loose end.
Body
Use Boucle yarn and do not crochet too tightly.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring
Rnd 2: 6 inc = 12 sts
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 = 18 sts
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) 6 = 24 sts
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) 6 = 30 sts
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Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) 6 = 36 sts
Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) 6 = 42 sts
Rnd 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) 6 = 48 sts
Rnd 9: (7 sc, 1 inc) 6 = 54 sts
Rnd 10-13: 1 sc in each st around = 54 sts
Rnd 14: (7 sc, 1 dec) 6 = 48 sts
Rnd 15: 1 sc in each st around = 48 sts
Rnd 16: (6 sc, 1 dec) 6 = 42 sts
Rnd 17: 1 sc in each st around = 42 sts
Rnd 18: (5 sc, 1 dec) 6 = 36 sts
Rnd 19: 1 sc in each st around = 36 sts
Rnd 20: (4 sc, 1 dec) 6 = 30 sts
Rnd 21: 1 sc in each st around = 30 sts
Rnd 22: (3 sc, 1 dec) 6 = 24 sts
Rnd 23: 1 sc in each st around = 24 sts
Rnd 24: (2 sc, 1 dec) 6 = 18 sts
Rnd 25-26: 1 sc in each st around = 18 sts
Rnd 27: (1 sc, 1 dec) 6 = 12 sts
Rnd 28-29: 1 sc in each st around = 12 sts
Loosely stuff the body and neck
Rnd 30: 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec = 10 sts
Rnd 31-33: 1 sc in each st around = 10 sts
Rnd 34: 3 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc = 16 sts
Rnd 35: 3 inc, 10 sc, 3 inc = 22 sts
Rnd 36-37: 1 sc in each st around = 22 sts
Tip
Compare the diameter of the body with the
diameter of the muzzle.
Two parts should be almost the same size
(diameter of the end of the body can be slightly
bigger then the diameter of the muzzle).
If the muzzle slightly bigger you can undo the last
4 rows of the body and crochet it again using
bigger hook.
If the diameter of the muzzle is much bigger then
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the diameter of the body it means that you have
chosen the wrong type of yarn or wrong size of the
hook go to section ''Gauge'' and make the swatch
first to chose the right yarn and hook.
Finish with 1 sl st.
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2)
Use smooth yarn
Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring
Rnd 2: 5 inc = 10 sts
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) 5 = 15 sts
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) 5 = 20 sts
Rnd 5-7: 1 sc in each st around = 20 sts
Rnd 8: 3 sc, 2 dec, 6 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc = 16 sts
Rnd 9: 2 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc, 2 dec, 2 sc = 12 sts
Rnd 10-14: 1 sc in each st around = 12 sts
Row 15: Fold bottom edge and then hook
simultaneously both sides of the fold crochet 6 sc.
Fold together the long part of the ear (from 9 to 15
rows). Using flat stitches sew opposite sides
together. Leave long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 4)
Start with smooth yarn main colour
Rnd 1: ch 10 and form a circle = 10 sts
Rnd 2-20: 1 sc in each st around = 10 sts
Attach brown yarn for hooves
Rnd 21-24: 1 sc in each st around = 10 sts
Fold bottom edge and then hook simultaneously
both sides of the fold crochet 5 sc.
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Stuff lightly.

To sew pupil bead to the eye enter the needle

Eyes (make 2) behind the ear and exit at the center of the eye,
fasten the bead and exit behind the ear, tighten the
Use white smooth yarn yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring
Repeat 2-3 times for a better fix.
Rnd 2: 6 inc = 12 sts Tightening makes the pupil sink inside the eye,
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 = 18 sts plus it also creates the right shape for the head.
Rnd 4-5: 1 sc in each st around = 18 sts
Rnd 6: (1 sc, 1 dec) 6, 1 sl st = 13 sts Sew the button to make a tail.
Fasten off and weave in loose end.
Stuff lightly.
You can sew a decorative flower or bow on the top
of the head if you wish.

Assembly

Because of the two types of yarn used and the

different thickness of crochet, the head and the
body will have a different stitch count at the end,
however they will look about the same.
When you sew the muzzle to the body the increase
in the last row of the body should face upwards to
the top of the head. Stuff the head gradually.

Sew ears and eyes to the head. Sew ears to the

fluffy part of the head.
Sew legs to the body.

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Nose explanation in details That is how the nose looks when the round 9 is
Rnd 9: 10 sc, skip 5 sts (this will be the right finished:
nostril) push the skipped part inward and insert
hook into the 6th stitch

Rnd 10: 4 dec, 4 sc, then hook stitch from the

main row and 3rd st of skipped 5 of the left nostril
2 sc, as you work the third sc, pick up (work and do 1 sc,
through) the centre of the 5 missed stitches (this is
done in order to secure the position of the
nostrils),

3 sc, 2 dec = 14 sts

That is how the nose looks when the round 10 is
finished:

1 sc, skip 5 (for the left nostril),

6 sc = 20 sts
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Appendix 1
STITCHES USED IN THE PATTERN
Slip knot
Loop the yarn around your left index finger.
Slip the yarn from your finger, and hold the loop
between your thumb and index finger.
Use the crochet hook, held in your right hand, to
draw the loop up and around the hook.
Chain (ch)
Start with slip knot, yarn over, pull the strand of
yarn though the loop on your hook youve got
one chain. Continue to repeat the process to create
more chains.
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Slip Stitch (sl st)
Insert the hook in the next chain, yarn over and
pull the strand of yarn through the chain and the
loop on the hook.
Single Crochet (sc)
Insert the hook in the chain, yarn over, pull the
strand of yarn through the chain, yarn over again
and pull the strand of yarn through both loops on
the hook. Starting from round 2 insert the hook in
the stitch of previous round.
Decrease (dec)
In the place where you need decrease pull up a
loop in next 2 stitches of previous round, yarn
over, pull the strand of yarn through all 3 loops on
the hook, counts as one single crochet.
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Increase (inc)
In the beginning (end or middle) of the row make
2 single crochets in 1 stitch of previous round.

Fasten Off Yarn

When you get to the end of your crochet design
and youll need to fasten off the yarn. Fastening off
Half double crochet (hdc)
crochet is a fancy way to say cut the yarn and
Yarn over, insert the hook in the chain or in the
secure it.
stitch of previous round and pull the yarn through.
Cut the yarn about 15 cm (6 inches) from the hook
Yarn over again and gently pull the wrapped hook
then using your hook, draw the cut end of the yarn
through the center of all 3 loops on your hook.
through the last remaining loop on your hook.

Weaving in ends
When the work is completed it is necessary to
weave in all ends.
1. Thread one end through a tapestry needle
2. Weave the 15 cm (6 inches) tail of yarn up and
down through 3 or 4 stitches kind of in a zigzag
pattern (try not to split the yarn of the stitches).
Double crochet (dc)
3. To make the end really secure go back the way
Yarn over, insert the hook in the chain or in the
you came, weaving the end backwards through
stitch of previous round and pull the yarn through.
those same few stitches.
4. Cut the yarn about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) from the
fabric and gently pull the fabric. The end magically
disappears, and your work is secure.

Second option (when changing colors).

You can crochet over the yarn ends, which reduces
the work in the future. When you change color,
put the new yarn on the stitches of the previous
row and crochet over it (the end will be inside the
fabric). In this case you need to cut the yarn in 5
cm (2 inches).
Yarn over again and gently pull the wrapped hook
through the center of the first 2 loops on your
hook, yarn over again and draw your yarn through
the last 2 loops on the hook.

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