Minerva Strix

Description

THIS PATTERN CALLS FOR TWO YARN WEIGHTS, REFFERED TO AS A AND B THROUGHOUT THE PATTERN.

You can use any yarn weights you like, just make sure you use the same yarn weight for the entire doll’s body and lantern/handle. And a lighter weight for the attire (dress and hooded capelet)

In addition to the original sized doll portrayed in this pattern, I have listed some possible yarn weight options below. Yarn amount and hook sizes may vary according to your personal preference.

CHOOSE YOUR SIZE 

Approximate (rounded) sizes of the doll from the top of the head to the tip of the toe // Hook sizes (metric)

GAUGE FOR ALL: Dress SC 25 = Doll SC 20

TINY A Lace weight – 1.00 mm hook // B sewing thread. – 0.6 mm hook = 8” (20 cm)

*ORIGINAL A Fingering (8/4) – 2.50 mm hook // B lace weight – 1.50 mm hook = 10” (25 cm)

UP-SIZED A Worsted weight – 4.00 mm hook // B sock weight – 2.50 mm hook = 16” (45 cm)

SUPER SIZED A Bulky yarn – 6.00 mm hook // B DK. – 4.50 mm hook = 25” (65 cm)

*ORIGINAL

A yarn: Fingering (8/4): 50 g (1.75 oz) = 170 m (186 yds)

B yarn: Lace weight: 50 g (1.75 oz) = 280 m (308 yds)

YARN APPROXIMATE AMOUNTS:

Dress:

B yarn: Black 40 g.

Capelet & overlay skirt:

B yarn: Bordeaux 50 g.

Doll:

A yarn: Body color #1, latte 25 g.

A yarn: Body color #2, dark grey  20 g.

A yarn: Face color, ivory 3 g.

B yarn: Hands, bordeaux 3 g.

Lantern:

A yarn: Black 3 g.

A yarn: Pale yellow 4 g.

A yarn: Brown for handle 5 g.

TOOLS & OTHER MATERIALS

Hooks: Doll: 2.50 / Lantern: 2.50  / Attire: 1.50

Chopstick (or other tool) to help fill the legs.

Strong pliers.

6 stitch markers in two different colors.

Scissors, needle, fiber filling, paper tape, floral tape.

Wire, for the feet plus arms and legs, to make them poseable.

Safety eyes (fingering yarn = 12 mm)

Bright yellow and orange embroidery thread or fabric felt to make the lantern’s flame.

Hot or cold adhesive.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate to advanced.

This pattern contains clearly explained instructions for each row and round, including many step-by-step photos and other visual aids. This pattern has been tested by 10 people of different skill levels.

INFO

This pattern is an e-pattern. The pattern will be sent to you automatically as soon as you complete your purchase.

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NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN 

WARNING! The finished item is intended as a decoration piece for older children and adults.

The wireframe, long limbs, other details, and small accessories,

could pose various hazards to young children.