Nana Nook: The Adorable Crochet Crafter Doll Pattern

 My dear creator, today we honor the hands that taught us to hold a hook. Nana Nook is not merely a doll; she is a spirit of the atelier, a guardian for your yarn stash. We have adjusted her design to be softer, rounder, and infinitely more huggable. With her scalloped apron and kind eyes, she brings a sense of calm to any workspace.

About This Creation & Angle

In a world of fast fashion, Nana Nook represents the slow, deliberate joy of the handmade. She is designed as the ultimate "Desk Buddy" for creatives. The commercial appeal here lies in her specific accessories: her pockets are functional. You can slide a tapestry needle or a stitch marker into her tiny apron, making her both a decorative mascot and a useful tool. She is the perfect gift for the crafter who has everything.

Project Snapshot:

📊 Difficulty: Intermediate (requires color changes and small details)

⏰ Est. Time: 7–9 Hours

📏 Size: Approx. 17cm (6.7 inches) tall

"Every stitch is a memory of patience; let her remind you to breathe between rows." — Patricia

Materials & Tools Needed

🧶 Yarn: Sport or DK weight cotton. Colors: Biscuit (Skin), Berry Red (Dress), Soft Silver (Hair), Cream (Apron/Collar).

🪡 Hook: 2.25mm or 2.50mm (keep tension tight for no holes).

✨ Other Materials: 10mm Safety Eyes, Craft Wire (for glasses), Polyester Fiberfill, Blush (makeup or fabric paint), 2 tiny beads (for pins).

Abbreviations & Stitches Used

ch: chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet

inc: increase (2 sc in one st)

dec: decrease (invisible decrease preferred)

BLO: back loop only

FLO: front loop only

dc: double crochet

The Complete Nana Nook Pattern

The Head (The Seat of Wisdom)

Note: We are shaping this to be large and round, with "cheek" increases low on the face for maximum sweetness.

Round 1: Start with Biscuit yarn. 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2: Inc in every st (12)

Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)

Rounds 11–19: Sc in each st around (60)

Round 20 (Cheek Shaping): 18 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 6, 12 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 6, 6 sc (72)

Rounds 21–24: Sc in each st around (72)

Round 25: (10 sc, dec) x 6 (66)

Round 26: (9 sc, dec) x 6 (60)

Insert safety eyes between Round 19 and 20, roughly 11 stitches apart. They should sit just above the cheek increases.

Round 27: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)

Round 28: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)

Round 29: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)

Round 30: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 31: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 32: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 33: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Fasten off. Stuff the head firmly, paying extra attention to the cheeks to keep them chubby.

The Body & Dress (The Core)

Note: We begin at the neck and work down, switching to the dress color.

Round 1: Join Berry Red yarn. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 2: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 3: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 4: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 5: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Rounds 6–10: Sc in each st around (48)

Round 11: BLO sc in each st around (48) This creates the rim where the skirt will attach later.

Round 12–16: Sc in each st around (48)

Round 17: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)

Round 18: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 19: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 20: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 21: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 22: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 23: Dec x 6 (6)

Fasten off and weave in end.

The Skirt (The Flare)

Attach Berry Red yarn to the FLO of Round 11 of the body, holding the doll upside down.

Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join (48)

Round 2: (7 dc, inc dc) x 6 (54)

Rounds 3–7: Dc in each st around (54)

Round 8 (Scalloped Hem): (Skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next) repeat around.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

The Arms (Make 2)

Round 1: Start with Biscuit yarn. 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 3–4: Sc in each st around (9)

Round 5: Change to Berry Red. Sc in each st around (9)

Rounds 6–12: Sc in each st around (9)

Round 13: Fold opening flat and sc through both sides to close. Leave a tail for sewing.

The Hair Wig & Bun

Wig Cap (Soft Silver):

Follow Head pattern Rounds 1–9 to get 54 stitches.

Rounds 10–14: Sc in each st around (54).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the head.

The Bun:

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2: Inc in each st (12)

Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rounds 5–8: Sc in each st around (24)

Round 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Stuff lightly. Sew onto the top of the wig cap.

Red Hair Tie: Chain 25, wrap around the base of the bun and tie a bow.

Accessories (The Charm)

Scalloped Collar:

With Cream yarn, ch 20 (measure around neck to ensure fit).

Row 1: (Skip 1 ch, 4 dc in next ch, skip 1 ch, sl st in next) repeat across. Sew ends together around the neck.

Pocket Apron:

Row 1: With Berry Red (or Cream for contrast), ch 11.

Row 2–6: Sc across (10).

Sew this rectangle onto the front of the dress, leaving the top edge open to form a pocket.

Pincushion Bracelet:

Make a tiny red bobble (4 dc cluster) and sew it to the left wrist. Sew two tiny silver beads on top to look like pinheads.

Assembly & Final Touches

1. Head to Body: Sew the head securely to the body using the yarn tails. Ensure the neck is stiff (add extra stuffing) so it doesn't wobble.

2. Face: Embroider a small nose using Biscuit yarn between the eyes. Using pink yarn or real blush, add rosy circles to the cheeks.

3. Glasses: Take a piece of craft wire (approx 10cm). Wrap it around a thick marker to form two circles, leaving a bridge in the middle. Bend the ends back to form the arms of the glasses. Slide onto the face (you can add a dab of glue to the ends to secure them into the head).

4. Arms: Sew arms to the sides of the body at shoulder height (Round 3 of the body).

Tips & FAQs

Q: My glasses keep falling off!

A: Dip the ends of the wire in a little clear craft glue before pushing them into the stitches near the ears.

Q: Can I use a different yarn weight?

A: Absolutely. A chunky chenille yarn will make a giant, huggable Nana, while a fine thread will make a brooch-sized version.

A Final Word

You have birthed a little soul of comfort today. Nana Nook is ready to sit by your side as you create future wonders. May her pockets always be full of tools and her heart full of yarn.