Roly Poly Doll by Katerina Bro

Roly Poly Doll

Crochet
January 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
Gauge is not critical for this project.
3.0 mm
US
English
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The Roly Poly Doll is inspired by one of the most beloved toys of my childhood, the Russian Nevalyashka. She wobbled, chimed, smiled, and always found her way back upright. To me she represented joy, balance, and the simple magic of childhood.

SKILL LEVEL:
Easy

YARN:
I used:
For Body and Hood: Drops Alpaca Silk and Drops Safran hold together
For Head: Drops Muskat in colorway 83 Pearl
For Arms: Drops Safran in colorway 17 White
Eyes and Hair: Brown and Black embroidery thread

CROCHET HOOK:
3.0 mm (C)

Embroidery needles
Stitch markers
Scissors
Poly Fill (stuffing)

SIZE:
If a 3.0mm (C) crochet hook is used, your personalized Roly Poly Doll will be approximately 10 cm tall (about 4 inches tall). You can use the same pattern to make smaller or larger mushroom by using thinner or thicker yarn.

Abbreviations
Written in U.S. Crochet terms

mr - magic ring
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
rnd - round
rep - repeat
inc - increase
dec - decrease
{…} x … – stitches to be repeated x … times
(…) – total stitches at the end of the round

PDF pattern is included:

  • Detailed, written instructions
  • Clear photos
  • Tips and tricks for perfect results
  • Yarn Substitution
  • Video
  • Printer-Friendly instructions

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