Bernie Sanders Doll by Sheila Houle

Bernie Sanders Doll

Crochet
January 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
Gauge is not necessary
US 5 - 3.75 mm
3.5 mm (E)
11 inches
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

You can find the pattern and instructions for all the embellishments on my blog for FREE!

This little doll is approximately 11 inches tall, has posable limbs and can sit unsupported. I love his little surgical mask and how it fits up under his glasses, his little “grumpy” eyebrows and yet his sweet looking face and of course his mittens. He can cross his arms and legs, he can be stretched out flat and he can hold his little envelope of important documents. He’s one of my favorite makes and I hope you love making him too!

I tried to keep my classic, simple rag doll construction, but I wanted him to be extra special and so he is a little more tedious than my usual designs. Tedious, but still easy!

I feel I should add a disclaimer that this doll has some delicate features and isn’t meant to be played with.

Supplies:

Worsted weight yarn for the body and clothing (shoes, pants, shirt, coat) – I used yarn from my stash: 24/7 Cotton, Dishie and I Love this Cotton
Yarn for the hair – I used Bernat Velvet Plus
3.5 mm crochet hook
3.75 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Needle for sewing down yarn tails
Stitch marker (or scrap of yarn)
Poly-fil or stuffing of choice
6 mm safety eyes
2 Pipe cleaners
18 inch piece of floral wire for the glasses
Small scrap of fabric, needle and sewing thread for the mask