This pattern was made as part of a series of famous LGBTQ+ people I made to celebrate pride month, and is being released not in celebration of LGBTQ+ history month. Sylvia Rivera was a was a self- identifying drag queen and gay/ trans rights activist who set up the charity STAR (street transvestites action revolution) along with her friend Marsha P Johnson.

You will need:
A 2mm crochet hook
A 2.5mm crochet hook
dk yarn in tan and dark brown
4py yarn in yellow and black
Embroidery thread in white, dark brown, black, and dark red
Toy stuffing
A darning needle
An embroidery needle
A small section of cardboard
Sellotape
Some hot water