The Portuguese Minho doll represents the “Lavradeira” costume from Viana do Castelo in the Minho region in northern Portugal. This traditional outfit originated in the 19th century and was worn by rural women during special occasions and festivities.
With this crochet pattern, you can create your Portuguese Minho doll, embellish her outfit with embroidery details, and bring a piece of Portuguese culture into your home.

This is a PATTERN-ONLY downloadable PDF file, in A4 paper size. The pattern is available in English (US terms) and Portuguese (PT-PT).

The main part of this project is worked in rounds, so you might want to use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round. There is no specific gauge for this project, just try to keep it tight and even throughout each piece. The Portuguese Minho Doll measures approx. 13.5cm (5.3in), when using the same yarn and tools indicated below.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

• DMC Natura Just Cotton, 100% cotton yarn, 50g/155m, in Beige (approx. 9g), Black (approx. 4g), Red (approx. 12g), Brown (approx. 8g), Ivory (approx. 7g), Yellow (approx. 6g), Blue (approx. 2g)
• 2mm crochet hook
• 2.5mm crochet hook (for the head scarf only)
• Toy stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors