Chrissy

My granddaughter loves dolls, and probably has more than she can accurately count. She decided she wanted an “American Girl,” but she is, of course, Canadian though she lives in California. So her Mom made a deal with her: if she sold some of her current toys she could use the money to buy a Maplelea doll. (A good deal, what with the low loonie!)

I picked up the parcel from the post office.

Consequently, Mina ordered (and Grandma received – it was shipped to my house) a Maplelea friend. Mina decided her name should be Chrissy Burkard Gehiere Bacon, because of Aunt Chrissy and “I likes bacon.” But when Uncle Simon complained that she didn’t name her doll after him, she added “Uncle Simmie” to the end!

After I picked the doll up from the post office Mina allowed me to unbox her. Definitely a pretty doll, but not dressed for winter. So I found some suitable yarn and made her an outfit. I think she is pretty well off now. (Mitt pattern follows)

Chrissy’s Mitts

Start at fingertips and worked in the round toward wrist. I used Caron’s Simply Soft with 4mm crochet hook. If using different yarn and hook adjust accordingly.

Chain 5

Round 1: Sc in second chain from hook, and in next 2 chains, 3 sc in end, working up the opposite side, sc in next 2 chains, 2 sc in beginning chain. (12 stitches)

Round 2 – 6: Sc in each stitch (12 stitches); chain 3

Round 7- 9: Sc in each stitch, including the 3 chains (15 stitches)

Round 10: Sc, one decrease, 5 sc, one decrease, 5 sc to end. Join.

Thumb:

Row 1: Joint yarn. Sc in each chain and in the body of the mitt. join

Row 2: Sc in each stitch, end. Use end to close the thumb.

(These mitts are not very easy to put on due to the style of the doll’s hands.)

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Marjorie Snyder says:

December 13, 2015 at 8:15 pm

Thank you I will have to make six pair since the girls are each getting their second Maplelea doll, Hailey has one and so do I LOL

Chrissy’s Mitts

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