As soon as I saw these crochet matryoshka nesting dolls in Crochet At Home: 25 Clever Projects for Colorful Living, I was smitten! I am definitely excited to work these up.
And guess what … I received permission to share the pattern with you! Want to work them up along with me? How about a good old fashion crochet along? Here’s what I’m thinking … we’ll run this CAL over the month of August. I will release the parts on Mondays and we’ll work up a doll a week. Then we can show off our stitchy dolls with an end-of-the-month link party and a giveaway from the publisher. Who’s in? Get your supplies ready … we start next Monday. Click here to get all the patterns as they are released or just click on the links at the bottom of each post to go forward or back one.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Yarn
Worsted weight (#4 Medium).
Shown here: Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice (170 yd [156 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]), in #109 Colonial Blue (A), #110 Navy (B), #123 Beige (C), #126 Chocolate (D), #134 Terracotta (E), #144 Magenta (F), #147 Purple (G), #171 Fern (H), #158 Mustard (I), #180 Cranberry (J), 1 skein each.
Hook
Size 4 (3.5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge
10 sc and 10 rows = 2″ (5 cm) in sc stitch. Take time to check your gauge.
Notions
Stitch marker; tapestry needle; black round acrylic beads (for eyes), one hole, sizes 2mm (small) and 4mm (large), 2 beads each size; 3mm (medium), 4 beads; pink felt, 9″ × 12″ (23 × 30.5 cm), 1 sheet; small amount of fiberfill; sewing thread, in colors black (for eyes), red (for mouths), and pink (for cheeks); sewing needle.
Click here for the patterns or on the link below.
Stitchy Nesting Dolls were designed by Amy Gaines and appear in Bara, B. (2013). Crochet at Home: 25 Clever Projects for Colorful Living. Interweave Press. Crochet along approved and pattern reprinted with permission from Interweave Press. Photography by Joe Hancock. You can read my full review of Crochet at Home and and get a peek of some other goodies from the book by clicking here.
I have the book and made them, super easy but I can not find the beads for the eyes. Does anyone know where I can buy the eyes?
Thanks
cannot find all the patterns only the pattern for largest on here. Where have the others diappeared to?
You can find the links to the other patterns at the bottom of the posts 🙂
which posts where? please give me the links
You can find them all here: http://www.petalstopicots.com/tag/stitchy-nesting-dolls/
Sorry had a computer breakdown last week and hope I can join in late. Thanks for doing this
I am in!! Only I am having trouble finding the “right ” colors….
I’m in, I can’t wait to start. I know I’m a few days late, hope that is okay.
These look so cute and I really want to make them but I don’t know what a CAL is or what I am supposed to do to get the pattern. I am very confused.
It’s fun and easy … we just all crochet them at the same time and share our projects and experiences. The first pattern was released on Monday and a new part will be released each Monday through August.
Finished the Bottom! Now starting the Top. Using black yarn for top, so I am having a bit more of a time with it , but I am hoping to finish the top by tonight. Thank you for hosting this CAL. I can’t wait to see my daughters face when she gets these!
Hello,
I just subscribed to your website and am very eager to start the CAL – Crochet Matryoshka Nesting Dolls. My daughter has loved these dolls since she was a little girls and I am going to try to make these to surprise her 🙂 Did I miss the first part of the directions for this since I just subscribed to your site today? If so, could you PLEASE send me the directions?
Looking forward to this project 🙂
Thank you so, so much!!
Caryn
So glad you are joining in! The first pattern was released Monday 🙂
would love to join in
I’m in
oh I am so in
I’m in, this will be my first CAL. The dolls are beautiful, my daughter was very excited to hear that they nest just like the wooden ones.
I really love these dolls,they are my favorite.
I’m in, my first CAL
I would like to join in on this cal. I’ve never done this before & this is all new to me. Not sure how this all works but hopefully I will catch on. Please let me know what I need to do. Thank you, Tracy
I’m in too
I so want to participate in this CAL!! Fingers crossed I can squeeze this in my crazy schedule 🙂 Thank you so much for linking this up on my First Link Party Kara – I really appreciate it 🙂
Rhondda
This looks so fun! It will be my first CAL…hope I can keep up 🙂
I am getting sooooo excited!! I’m thrilled you will all be joining me!
I have never been part of a CAL before. I have never done a project like this in crochet but I want to follow along to learn. Not sure if I am getting the correct links, thinking maybe the pattern will be up on Monday. Is there anything else that I need to do?
Yep, you got it … we start with the first pattern on Monday 🙂
yes count me in!!
OMG, These are SO CUTE!!!! My daughter (12) LOVES these dolls and has already a nice collection, this would be a wonderful Birthday present for me to make and give her!!!! I am SO IN!!!!! ( Even though I am a little late to the start)
Beth
Can’t wait to get started on these dolls
Absolutely in!
Count me in. Looks like fun.
I’d like to join in
I would love to join.
I want to play!
How do I participate? Do I just check back here every Monday? This is new to me but I wish to participate 🙂
Yes plz my daughter loves these Lil dolls!
How fun! I’ve never been part of a CAL before! Looking forward to this!
How fun! I’ve never been part of a CAL before! Looking forward to this!
I can’t wait to get started, I’m in.
I love these dolls. I want to join also.
I love matryoshkas. I have 2 wooden sets, and a ceramic measuring cup set. I want to join.
I so want it! I’m obsessed with matryoshkas!
I am excited to join in! Fingers are crossed that I can keep up with you 🙂
Just another reason I wish I knew how to crochet!!
I am definitely in!!!
I think my niece would love this.
O how nice! I’m joining this CAL too. Great idea!
sounds like fun! love nesting dolls
I would love to participate!
I’m in, they look great!
I am addicted to finding and making these dolls for some reason! I have made them every way – sewn, knitted, crocheted, embroidered, even painted on stones! Have made them nesting in little pockets using felt, but never crocheted to actually fit inside of each other like the wooden ones. New to Crocheting-along, but looking forward to joining in.
I’m in. I love matryoshka dolls. I have two sets of wooden dolls, and a measuring cup set. I’ll raid my stash!
I would love to join this CAL. How do I join it?
I’m in!
Love these and am ready for the Crochet along. This is my first so can someone tell me where to get the pattern and how the crochet along works?
Thanks! Connie
I want in too 🙂 also will be using lots o’ stash. I never did this, hope I can keep up.
I found your yarn a few months ago and it is wonderful. I will continue to buy more. thank you
Me! Me! Me! I want in! I don’t have the required yarn though, so I’ll use what I have in my stash. So fun!
I’m in–I’m a beginning crocheter but I love these & will work hard to make them!
OMYGOD it’s like you read my mind. I was just thinking of finding a pattern on theses dolls to make for my Mom, thank you for sharing!!
Count me in. I can use some of my meganormous stash for these. And my 16 granddaughters will love them. Thanks for sharing this.
Too cute to resist. First CAL scared I’ll forget to check in !!
I wish I had the time to participate in this crochet a-long. I haven’t participated in one all year. This looks like it is going to be a fun one.
I just subscribed after seeing the nesting dolls. I would like to join your CAL, how do I join?
Hi Jennie! You don’t have to “officially” sign up. Just join right in on Monday 🙂
Oh wow! They are great! Im in!
I have wanted to do these for a long time……have never done a CAL but would love to try♥
These are adorable! I will definitely need to make these little dolls for my daughter!
When I go to print – only the “What You’ll Need” page prints out. Where are the directions? Thank you for your help.
wonderful! i’m in!
Yes, I do!
Fantastic – I’ve wanted to make a set of these little characters for some time – I’m definitely in! Thanks you.
so cute, i’m in for sure!
The dolls are very cute! I would love to join your CAL. Just need to pick up a few things. I love your site and am a long time e-mail follower!
Yipeee!! These are so cute and the CAL sounds like fun.
Yarn ordered!! Looking forward to a Monday for a change!!
I love nesting dolls and doing small items.
Count me in! Always wanted to try a CAL No time like the present or in 1 week 🙂
I love nesting dolls. Can’t wait to start. Thank you.
Would love to join in but am away next week – hope I’ll be able to play catch up!
Will join with great pleasure!
My daughter would love these for Christmas. I would definitely love to join. Looking forward to Mondays now LOL.
Am it! 🙂 Can’t wait!
I haven’t done a CAL either. Would love to join in!
You pick the best stuff to make!
I’m in. Looking forward to my first CAL.
I would love to give it a try.
I have never done a cal before, however, would be excited to do this one!! Thank you for offering it.
Linda
I’m in. I love these little dolls, not that I need anymore little things but I can’t past this up 🙂
I would love to join in! love Carol
YES! I have seen these before and have always loved them. I want to join in on the CAL…
I’d love to join! My mom, who is first generation Russian, will love this! Thank you and many thanks to Interweave Press.
I’m in. I love nesting dolls:)
I would love to give this ago. Great pattern and great idea
Thanks a lot, you’ve read my mind. I was going to crochet some matryoshkas but I never made time to do it. Now, I have no excuse, I’d love to join the CAL!
Oh my goodness! I’m in! What a fun CAL to do 🙂
Would LOVE to!!! = )
Too cute! I’d love to join in!
Hey, I bought this pattern and have been wanting to make more. Perfect timing. Mine didn’t have crochet faces though they had felt faces. Can’t wait. 🙂
Would love to give it a go, though not done a CAL before
I have never done a CAL before but I think I have to do this one. I will have to carve out the time to do it but I think it will be fun.
adorable would love to join in too
Adorable, I would love to try this CAL 🙂
I am in.
I’d love to give these a try, too! Thanks!
Yes please!
I’m in. Lovely CAL
I would LOVE to join in this CAL!!! <3
I’ll try!!!!!
I can’t wait! These are adorable and what a fun CAL.
I am so in! I can’t wait to start!
I want in!!!
I would love to try these with you, they are so cute!
I have never done a CAL, but would love to try my hand at it! I see all the information for what is needed for this project, but do not see the pattern. How is this attained?
I will release the parts on Mondays. All you need are the supplies 🙂
So, If I understand correctly, The first part will be released on August 5th? I am so excited about this CAL. Fun, cute and perfect for gift giving!!!
Yes, you’re correct 🙂
I would LOVE to join!!! My mom would LOVE these for Christmas!!!
I really love Matryoshka dolls!!! You are tempting me….!!!!
xxxxx Ale
count me in….august si a great time for me to do a cal…
So cute! I love matryoshka dolls! Do these actually nest like the wooden ones do? I have printed the list and am going to get the supplies this week. This will be my first CAL. 🙂
Yes they do 🙂
That’s wonderful! I know I’m going to enjoy them!
I’m just so ready for this – I looove them!
Kara, these dolls are so stinkin cute! What a super fun project!
I’m in! great idea Kara, I love a CAL and I love these dolls.. I have everything except the beads and felt and then I’m ready. 🙂
I’m in. Those dolls are great