Product Description
Say hello to Ivy.
She has a removable dress, hat and boots.
The body of this pattern is worked as one piece from the toes to the shoulders, so no need for too much tedious sewing! You can mix and match outfits with the other Christmas party goers – Reggie the Reindeer, Fern the Christmas Elf, and Christopher in a Santa Costume.
This pattern is written with US crochet notation and is an intermediate pattern, some crochet knowledge of basic stitches is required. Not recommended for complete beginners, but the pattern does include step by step instructions and pictures to help you.
Using the materials suggested this doll measures 30cm (12in). Any yarn can be used with this pattern with an appropriate size crochet hook to create a tight tension, although other yarns may affect the size of the finished doll. Suggested materials: DK (Light 3) 60% cotton, 40% acrylic yarn, 2.75mm crochet hook, toy stuffing, and 8mm safety eyes.
Ivy the Christmas Tree Doll Crochet Pattern
What Is Being Made
Ivy the Christmas Tree Doll is a crocheted amigurumi toy designed by Victoria Kairis of Smiley Crochet Things. This finished doll measures approximately 30cm (12 inches) tall and 14cm (5½ inches) wide, making it a medium-sized decorative or play toy perfect for holiday displays or gift-giving.
Craft and Technique
This project uses the amigurumi method, a popular crochet technique for creating three-dimensional stuffed toys and dolls. The pattern works in continuous spirals unless otherwise noted, meaning you crochet round after round without joining or turning your work. This creates a seamless, tubular fabric that is ideal for building the various body parts of the doll.
The pattern employs directional construction principles: when working in a clockwise direction, the right side of the fabric appears on the outside, with front loops positioned outward. This attention to fabric orientation ensures a polished finished appearance. Starting chains do not count as the first stitch in this pattern, which is a common convention in amigurumi design that simplifies stitch counting and shaping.
Stitches and Construction
While the complete stitch list is not fully visible in the provided content, this intermediate-level pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches typical of amigurumi construction. The pattern likely incorporates single crochet as a primary stitch, along with increases and decreases to shape the doll's body, head, and limbs into the characteristic Christmas tree form.
Materials and Yarn
The pattern calls for Scheepjes Softfun DK yarn, a medium-weight (DK) blend composed of 60% cotton and 40% acrylic. This fiber content provides a soft, durable fabric suitable for a toy that may be handled frequently. The recommended yardage uses multiple colors:
- Tawny (2633) – 19 grams / 54 meters (1 ball)
- Heath (2493) – 12 grams / 34 meters (1 ball)
- Bordeaux (2492) – 11 grams / 31 meters (1 ball)
- Pecan (2491) – 44 grams / 124 meters (primary color)
The multi-color palette creates visual interest and helps define different sections of the Christmas tree doll design. A standard crochet hook appropriate for DK-weight yarn is required, along with fiberfill stuffing to fill the amigurumi pieces and create a three-dimensional form.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable working with the amigurumi technique. Crafters should be familiar with continuous spiral construction, shaping techniques, and assembling multiple crocheted pieces into a finished doll.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Smiley Crochet Things |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | 8mm black safety eyes Black stranded embroidery cotton |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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