Crochet Tutorial: Pastel Rose Royal Fairy Doll – Free Crochet Pattern

This pastel royal fairy doll is a detailed amigurumi-style crochet design featuring a soft peach face, long charcoal-gray curled hair, white textured wings, a blue and pink princess gown, gold edging, rose appliqués, tiny shoes, and a miniature tea-party basket with a cup. The finished doll has a seated display shape with a wide layered skirt and delicate garden-fairy details.

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Finished Size and Construction Style

This pattern creates a royal fairy doll approximately 12.5 to 14 inches tall from the top of the head to the shoes, not including the upper wing points. The wide skirt spreads to about 11 inches across when shaped and lightly blocked. The doll is worked in firm amigurumi stitches so the body can support the heavy decorative gown.

The head, body, arms, legs, shoes, wings, skirt panels, curls, roses, and tea accessories are crocheted separately, then sewn together with careful placement. The dress uses layered panels so it matches the image: a pink center skirt, blue side overskirt, gold edging, ruffles, and many small roses.

Skill Level

• Level: Intermediate to advanced beginner with patience for small details.
• Main skills used: magic ring, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, increases, invisible decreases, working in front loops, working in back loops, surface slip stitch, sewing appliqués, and shaping wings.
• Important style: Use tight tension. The stitches should look compact and even, especially on the face, arms, skirt, and wings.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn or light DK cotton yarn in peach skin tone, pastel blue, dusty pink, ivory white, charcoal gray, soft rose pink, cream, pale green, and metallic gold or golden tan.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll, body, hair, and dress.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for roses, gold trim, facial details, and tea set.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• 8 mm black safety eyes or embroidered eyes.
• Black embroidery thread for eyelashes.
• Pink embroidery thread or yarn for blush and mouth.
• Flexible craft wire for wings, optional but recommended.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors.
• Small amount of fabric stiffener or diluted white glue for wing shaping, optional.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• R: round or row
• FO: fasten off

Gauge

Using a 2.25 mm hook and sport cotton yarn, 8 sc and 8 rounds should measure about 1 inch. Gauge is important because the face, body, wings, and skirt must stay balanced. If your stitches are loose, use a smaller hook so stuffing does not show through.

Head

Work the head in peach yarn. The head is round with a slightly soft lower cheek shape. Stuff firmly as you go, but do not overstuff the front face. The eyes sit low and wide, giving the doll a gentle fairy expression.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. Pull tight. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10-R20: sc in each st around. 54 sts for 11 rounds.
11. R21: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
12. R22: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
13. R23: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
14. R24: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
15. R25: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
16. R26: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.

Insert the eyes between R15 and R16 with 8 visible stitches between them. Slightly angle the eyes so the outer corners sit one round higher than the inner corners. This gives the face the soft upward fairy look shown in the image.

Stuff the head firmly. Leave the lower opening with 18 stitches so it can be joined to the neck. Do not close the head yet. FO with a long tail for sewing to the body later.

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Face Embroidery

• With black embroidery thread, add one small eyelash at the outer side of each eye.
• Use pink thread to embroider a tiny curved mouth between R18 and R19, centered under the eyes.
• Add blush with pink yarn or embroidery thread over 3 small horizontal stitches on each cheek, between R17 and R18.
• Keep the blush soft and round, matching the gentle rosy cheeks in the image.

Neck and Upper Body

The body begins with a narrow neck and forms a small torso under the structured gown. Use peach yarn for the neck and upper chest, then change to dusty pink and pastel blue for the bodice. Stuff the body firmly so the heavy skirt does not collapse.

1. R1: With peach yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R5: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. R6: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
5. R7: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. R8: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
7. R9: Change to dusty pink. BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
8. R10: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
9. R11-R15: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
10. R16: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
11. R17: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
12. R18: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff the torso firmly. FO and close the lower opening. The lower body will be hidden inside the skirt, but the torso must remain centered, straight, and stable.

Blue Bodice Overlay

The image shows a fitted pastel blue outer bodice framing a pink center panel. This overlay is worked flat and sewn onto the torso. The pink center panel remains visible down the front, with gold lines along both sides.

Blue Side Bodice Pieces

Make two pieces in pastel blue.

1. Row 1: ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and across. 6 sts.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 4, inc. 8 sts.
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 6, inc. 10 sts.
5. Rows 5-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
6. Row 9: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
7. Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
8. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew one piece on each side of the front torso, leaving a 6-stitch-wide dusty pink center panel exposed. The top edges should meet near the shoulders, and the lower edges should flare slightly over the skirt base.

Gold Bodice Lines

• With gold yarn and a 2.00 mm hook, surface sl st along the inner edge of each blue bodice piece.
• Make one vertical gold line from the neckline to the waist on the left side of the pink panel.
• Repeat on the right side.
• Add a small gold curve across the top neckline with 10 to 12 surface slip stitches.

Arms

The arms are slim and peach colored, with pastel blue sleeves and pink ruffled cuffs. The hands are mitten-like and rounded. Make two arms.

1. R1: With peach yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3-R5: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
4. R6: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.
5. R7-R15: sc in each st around. 6 sts.
6. R16: Change to pastel blue. FLO inc in each st around. 12 sts.
7. R17-R22: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
8. R23: BLO sc 1, dec, repeat around. 8 sts.
9. Stuff the hand lightly and the sleeve softly.
10. R24: Flatten opening and sc 4 through both layers to close.

Sleeve Ruffle

Attach dusty pink yarn to the unused front loops of R16.

1. Ruffle Round: ch 2, 2 hdc in each front loop around, sl st to join.
2. Gold Edge: With gold yarn, sl st in each ruffle stitch around.

Sew the arms to the sides of the upper torso at R9-R11. Angle them slightly downward so the hands rest gently against the skirt, as shown in the image.

Legs

The legs are small and mostly visible below the skirt. They hang straight down from the seated doll. Make two legs in peach yarn.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3-R13: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
4. Stuff lightly, leaving the top slightly flat.
5. R14: Flatten and sc 4 through both layers to close.
6. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Sew the legs under the front of the torso, about 5 stitches apart. They should point downward and remain visible below the skirt hem.

Blue Shoes with Pink Roses

Make two shoes in pastel blue. They are rounded slippers with a pale sole and small pink rose on top.

1. R1: ch 6. Work 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc 3, 4 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain, sc 3, 2 sc in last ch. 14 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc in each st around. 20 sts.
4. R4: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. 16 sts.
5. R5: sc 5, dec 3 times, sc 5. 13 sts.
6. R6: sc in each st around. 13 sts.
7. FO, leaving a tail.

Place each shoe over the bottom of a leg and sew around the ankle opening. Add one tiny dusty pink rose to the top of each shoe.

Main Pink Underskirt

The skirt has a soft pink center with a wide bell shape. It is crocheted from the waist downward. Work firmly but not too tight, because the skirt needs a smooth royal gown drape.

Attach dusty pink yarn to the front loops left at the body waist, R9 of the torso.

1. R1: FLO sc in each waist loop around. 24 sts.
2. R2: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
3. R3: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
4. R4: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
5. R5: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
6. R6: sc in each st around. 48 sts.
7. R7: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
8. R8: sc in each st around. 54 sts.
9. R9: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
10. R10-R13: sc in each st around. 60 sts.
11. R14: sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts.
12. R15-R18: sc in each st around. 66 sts.
13. R19: sc 10, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
14. R20-R23: sc in each st around. 72 sts.
15. R24: sc 11, inc, repeat around. 78 sts.
16. R25-R27: sc in each st around. 78 sts.

Pink Skirt Bottom Ruffle

1. R28: ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in next st, repeat around.
2. R29: In each ch-3 space, work sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc. Repeat around.
3. R30: With gold yarn, sl st around the outer edge of each shell.

Shape the skirt outward while sewing and decorating. The front center panel should remain visible, with the blue side overskirt opening around it.

Blue Overskirt Panels

The image shows a pastel blue overskirt opening at the front, with wide side panels trimmed in gold and decorated with roses. Make two large curved panels. These panels sit over the pink skirt and flare outward like royal robe sections.

Left Blue Overskirt Panel

1. Row 1: With pastel blue yarn, ch 16, sc in second ch from hook and across. 15 sts.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 13, inc. 17 sts.
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 17 sts.
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 15, inc. 19 sts.
5. Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 19 sts.
6. Row 6: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 17, inc. 21 sts.
7. Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc across. 21 sts.
8. Row 8: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 19, inc. 23 sts.
9. Rows 9-20: ch 1, turn, sc across. 23 sts.
10. Row 21: ch 1, turn, sc 21, dec. 22 sts.
11. Row 22: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 20. 21 sts.
12. Row 23: ch 1, turn, sc 19, dec. 20 sts.
13. Row 24: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 18. 19 sts.
14. FO, leaving a long tail.

Right Blue Overskirt Panel

Repeat the same instructions as the left panel. When sewing, mirror the curve so both panels open away from the pink center skirt.

Gold Edge for Overskirt Panels

• With gold yarn, work sc evenly around the outer edge of each blue panel.
• Place 2 sc in each lower corner so the panel curves neatly.
• Then work one row of sl st directly over the gold sc edge for a raised corded look.
• Sew the top of each panel to the waist, starting at the side front and wrapping toward the back.

Blue Center Ruffle Around Pink Panel

The pink center panel is framed by a pastel blue ruffle. This ruffle creates the scalloped border visible around the middle front of the gown.

1. Attach pastel blue yarn at the lower left waist edge beside the pink front skirt.
2. Work surface sc down the left edge of the pink panel, across the lower front curve, and up the right edge. Aim for 58 to 64 sc total.
3. Next row: ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around the frame.
4. Final row: With pastel blue yarn, sl st, ch 2, sl st in next st, repeat around for tiny scallops.

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Keep this trim slightly raised but not bulky. It should look like a soft blue lace frame around the pink skirt.

Gold Lace Trim at the Hem

The lower hem has a golden scalloped lace layer between the pink skirt and blue edge. Use gold yarn and a 2.00 mm hook.

1. Attach gold yarn to the lower front hem, behind the pink shell ruffle.
2. Round 1: sc evenly around the entire skirt hem, placing one sc into each stitch or row-end. Keep the stitch count even.
3. Round 2: ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat around.
4. Round 3: In each ch-3 space, work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
5. FO and weave in ends securely.

Pink Bodice Flower Buttons

The front bodice has a vertical line of small pink rose-like buttons. Make six small rosettes.

1. With dusty pink yarn and a 2.00 mm hook, ch 8.
2. Work 2 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. The strip will curl naturally.
3. Roll the strip into a tiny rose.
4. Sew through the base several times to secure.
5. Make 6 roses total.

Sew the roses in a straight vertical line down the pink center bodice. Place the first rose at the upper chest, the last rose just above the waist, and space the remaining roses evenly between them.

Skirt Roses and Leaves

The gown is decorated with many roses in dusty pink, pale pink, cream, and soft rose colors. The flowers appear along the blue panels, lower pink skirt, waist, and side edges. Make at least 20 small flowers and 12 leaves for a full royal garden look.

Small Spiral Rose

1. ch 12.
2. In second ch from hook, work sc.
3. Work 2 hdc in each remaining ch across.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.
5. Roll from one end to form a rose and sew through the base.

Tiny Round Rose

1. MR, ch 1.
2. Work 5 sc into the ring.
3. Sl st to first sc.
4. In each st, work sl st, ch 2, sl st.
5. Pull ring tight and FO.

Small Leaf

1. With pale green yarn, ch 5.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook.
3. sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 3 hdc in last ch.
4. Working on the opposite side, hdc, sc, sl st.
5. FO with a tail for sewing.

Flower Placement

• Sew 5 to 6 roses along the lower pink front skirt, with small leaves between them.
• Sew 4 roses on the left blue overskirt panel, following the gold-trimmed curve.
• Sew 4 roses on the right blue overskirt panel.
• Sew 3 roses near the waistline where the blue panels meet the bodice.
• Sew 2 roses on the sleeve cuffs.
• Sew 2 tiny roses onto the shoes.
• Add remaining flowers where the skirt needs fullness, keeping the arrangement balanced but natural.

Gold Swirl Vines on the Skirt

The image includes raised gold vines curling over the blue skirt panels. These are made with chains and sewn down in loose curves.

1. With gold yarn and 2.00 mm hook, ch 35 for each long vine.
2. Make 4 long vines total.
3. For shorter curls, ch 18 and FO. Make 4 short curls.
4. Pin the chains onto the blue panels in S-shaped curves.
5. Sew down every 4 to 5 chains so the vine stays raised but secure.

Place roses along the vines after the chains are sewn. This gives the same raised garden embroidery look seen on the dress.

Hair Cap

The hair is charcoal gray with a center part, thick side sections, curled lengths, and short forehead strands. Begin with a fitted hair cap that sits over the head like a smooth wig base.

1. R1: With charcoal gray yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10-R13: sc in each st around. 54 sts.
11. R14: sc 24, hdc 6, dc 6, hdc 6, sc 12. 54 sts.
12. FO, leaving a very long tail.

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Place the cap on the head so the lower edge sits just above the eyes at the front and lower at the back. Sew around the edge carefully. Leave the face open and smooth.

Hair Strands and Curls

The hair in the image has heavy textured strands over the head and long spiral curls on both sides. Use charcoal gray yarn. Make the curls full and layered so the hair frames the face and falls over the shoulders.

Front Bang Strands

Make 7 short strands.

1. ch 11.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew the bangs to the front center of the hair cap. Place 3 strands down the center forehead and 2 strands angled on each side.

Long Side Curls

Make 12 long curls, 6 for each side.

1. ch 36.
2. Work 3 sc in second ch from hook.
3. Work 3 sc in each remaining ch across.
4. The strip will twist into a spiral curl.
5. FO with a long tail.

Sew 6 curls along the left side of the hair cap from temple to back neck. Sew 6 curls along the right side. Let the curls fall forward over the shoulders and down the sides of the dress.

Raised Hair Ridges

The top hair has visible raised ridges. Make 10 ridge strands.

1. ch 20.
2. sc in second ch from hook and across. 19 sts.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew these ridges from the center top of the head down toward both sides. Use 5 ridges on the left and 5 on the right, creating a parted hairstyle.

Pointed Fairy Ears

The ears are small and slightly pointed, visible at each side beneath the hair.

Make two in peach yarn.

1. MR, ch 1.
2. Work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc into the ring.
3. Pull the ring tight to form a small pointed oval.
4. FO with a long tail.

Sew the ears to the sides of the head between R15 and R17. The pointed tip should angle slightly upward. Allow the hair to frame the ears without hiding them completely.

White Fairy Wings

The wings are large, white, textured, and shaped like tall feathered fairy wings. Each wing is worked as one main panel with scalloped feather edges. Use ivory white yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. Make two mirrored wings.

Left Wing Base

1. Row 1: ch 18, sc in second ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 15, inc. 19 sts.
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 19 sts.
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 17, inc. 21 sts.
5. Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 21 sts.
6. Row 6: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 19, inc. 23 sts.
7. Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc across. 23 sts.
8. Row 8: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 21, inc. 25 sts.
9. Rows 9-18: ch 1, turn, sc across. 25 sts.
10. Row 19: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 21, dec. 23 sts.
11. Row 20: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 19, dec. 21 sts.
12. Row 21: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 17, dec. 19 sts.
13. Row 22: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 15, dec. 17 sts.
14. Row 23: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 13, dec. 15 sts.
15. Row 24: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 11, dec. 13 sts.
16. Row 25: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 9, dec. 11 sts.
17. Row 26: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 7, dec. 9 sts.
18. FO, leaving a long tail.

Right Wing Base

Repeat the left wing base. The shaping will mirror naturally when placed on the opposite side of the back.

Wing Feather Ridges

Each wing needs raised lines to create the ribbed feather texture shown in the image.

• With ivory yarn, surface sl st from the lower inner wing base to the upper outer wing tip.
• Make 9 raised surface lines on each wing.
• Space the lines about 2 stitches apart near the top and closer near the base.
• Keep the lines slightly diagonal so they fan outward.

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Wing Scalloped Edge

1. Attach ivory yarn at the lower inner wing edge.
2. Work sc evenly around the wing.
3. Along the outer wing edge, work ch 3, sl st in next st, repeat to form tiny feather points.
4. At the wing tip, work ch 5, sl st in same st for a sharper top point.
5. FO and weave in ends.

For a firmer wing, crochet around a thin flexible wire while making the final edge round. Shape the wings while damp or with a very small amount of fabric stiffener. Let them dry completely before attaching.

Attaching the Wings

Place the wings on the back of the doll behind the shoulders. The upper points should rise above the head, and the lower points should reach behind the skirt. The wings should open outward in a wide V shape.

• Sew the inner edge of the left wing to the back from shoulder level to waist level.
• Repeat with the right wing.
• Use strong stitches through the wing base and body, not through the outer feathers.
• Keep both wings symmetrical when viewed from the front.

Neck Rose Choker

The doll has a small rose detail at the neck. Use dusty pink yarn.

1. ch 16.
2. Check that the chain fits around the neck comfortably.
3. Sl st into the first ch to form a ring.
4. FO and sew around the base of the neck.
5. Make one tiny round rose and sew it to the front center of the choker.

Mini Blue Purse

The purse hangs at the right side of the skirt. It is pastel blue with gold trim, a small handle, and a pink rose decoration.

1. R1: With pastel blue yarn, ch 9, sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
2. Rows 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
3. Fold the rectangle in half.
4. Sc around the side and bottom edges through both layers, leaving the top open.
5. With gold yarn, sl st around the top opening.
6. Handle: ch 18 with gold yarn, sew both ends to the top corners.
7. Make one tiny pink rose and one small green leaf. Sew them to the front of the purse.

Sew the purse to the right blue skirt panel so it rests near the doll’s hand. Let the handle curve naturally.

Mini Tea Cup

The tiny tea cup sits beside the doll in the image. It is made in pastel blue with a small gold handle.

1. R1: With pastel blue yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. R4-R6: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
5. R7: sl st in each st around for a neat rim.
6. FO and weave in ends.

Cup Handle

1. With gold yarn, ch 8.
2. Sl st back across the chain.
3. Sew both ends to one side of the cup, forming a small C-shaped handle.

Mini Basket with Flowers

The basket is small, round, and golden tan, with a curved handle and flowers tucked inside.

1. R1: With golden tan yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. R5-R8: sc in each st around. 18 sts.
6. R9: sl st in each st around. 18 sts.
7. FO and weave in ends.

Basket Handle

1. With golden tan yarn, ch 22.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook and across.
3. Sew one end to each side of the basket.

Basket Flowers

• Make 3 tiny round roses in pink, cream, and blue.
• Make 2 small green leaves.
• Sew the flowers inside the basket rim so they appear to spill gently over the edge.

Dress Shoulder Flowers

The shoulders show small floral accents near the top of the sleeves. Make two dusty pink roses and two cream roses. Sew one rose cluster to each shoulder where the blue sleeve meets the bodice.

• Place one pink rose closest to the neckline.
• Place one cream rose slightly outward toward the sleeve.
• Add one tiny green leaf beneath each cluster if desired.

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Back Dress Finishing

The back of the gown should look neat even though the wings cover much of it. Add a pastel blue back panel and a small gold waist cord.

1. With pastel blue yarn, ch 12.
2. Rows 1-8: sc 11 across each row.
3. FO with a long tail.
4. Sew the panel to the back torso under the hair and above the skirt.
5. With gold yarn, ch 28 and sew across the back waist as a decorative belt.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head to the neck using the 18-stitch opening. Pass around the join twice for strength.
2. Make sure the face looks forward and the neck stays vertical.
3. Sew the arms at the sides with the hands resting against the skirt.
4. Sew the legs under the front skirt so the shoes are visible below the hem.
5. Attach the hair cap, then sew the bangs, raised hair ridges, and long curls.
6. Sew the ears just under the hair at both sides.
7. Attach the wings to the back in a wide open V shape.
8. Sew the blue overskirt panels over the pink skirt, leaving the center pink panel open.
9. Add gold trims, skirt roses, vines, purse, shoes, and shoulder flowers.
10. Check the eyes, blush, mouth, and hair placement before weaving in final ends.

For the closest look to the image, keep the doll seated upright with the skirt spread outward. The wings should be behind the shoulders, the curls should fall over the front, and the flower decorations should look rich but balanced.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash because the wings, roses, and gold trims may lose shape.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Reshape the skirt and wings while damp if needed.
• Keep away from strong direct sunlight for long periods to protect pastel colors.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, smooth, and firmly attached.
• The eyes are even, with soft blush and tiny lashes.
• The gray hair has a center part, front bangs, and long spiral curls.
• The white wings are tall, ribbed, scalloped, and symmetrical.
• The pink center skirt is visible between two blue overskirt panels.
• Gold trim outlines the bodice, skirt panels, hem, and purse.
• Roses are placed on the bodice, skirt, cuffs, shoes, and basket.
• The purse hangs at the side and the tea cup and basket match the display style.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished fairy doll in a clean, dry place. If displaying on a shelf, support the back of the wings so they do not bend over time. Lightly dust the hair curls, flowers, and wings with a soft brush instead of rubbing the surface.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue or soft cotton cloth. Do not compress the skirt, wings, or curled hair. Keep the miniature cup and basket in a small labeled pouch so the display accessories stay with the doll.

When refreshing the shape, gently smooth the skirt with your fingers and lift the blue overskirt panels outward. If the wings soften, pin them flat into the desired shape and allow them to dry completely before displaying again.