Crochet pattern animal dolls cat, dog, bear and rabbit

A fluffy doll is a well suited first toy for a baby. It trains motor skills and senses and can also be used for cuddling. Older children like dolls for role playing. Crochet your favourite animal with an individually designed outfit. This tutorial desribes 4 animals cat, dog, bear and rabbit detailed. Many pictures help to understand the production process.

The tutorial does not include crochet basics, but requires some experience. The following techniques are used: magic ring, chain stitch, slip stitch, double crochet, half treble crochet, treble crochet, double treble crochet, crochet in rows and rounds, increase, decrease, colour change, embroidering and sewing (crochet terms in British English!).

If you use cotton yarn with a yardage of about 280y/3.5oz (125m/50g) and a hook size 2.5, the dolls will become about 13 cm tall and 5 cm wide.

cotton yarn 280y/3.5oz (125m/50g)
a hook size 2.5
stuffing material
rattle (optional)