“You get car! …and you get a car!” Oprah really needs no introduction. I grew up listening and watching Oprah, she feels like a wise aunt who you could rely-upon, confide in and trust in her advice. She was a no-brainer to add to my collection of ragdolls of inspirational women.

Oprah the Ragdolll is a ragdoll style crochet pattern for intermediate crocheters. You will work the pieces in rows before crocheting together and stuffing. I have included pictures, yarn and hook recommendations to assist.

Difficulty: Intermediate, US terminology

Materials:
 3.00mm hook/C-2 (US)
 8ply/DK yarns in BLACK, SKIN, APRICOT, GREY and RED, less than 50g of each
 BLACK 4ply yarn or embroidery thread
 Scissors
 Tapestry needle
 Polyester toy stuffing
 Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations:
 ch = chain
 sc = single crochet
 dc = double crochet
 inc = single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
 dec = single crochet decrease (sc 2 together)
 sl st = slip stitch
 BLO = back loops only
 (..) = repeat the space in brackets the given number of times
 .. = total number of stitches

Notes:
 A yarn with no stretch is best for making toys, I use cotton or cotton blend.
 The yarn thickness and hook size used will affect the size of the finished item. My Oprah the Ragdoll is approximately 27cm tall (10 ½ inches).
 For this pattern, I’ve used the following yarns:
o BLACK = Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK in col. 3093 Black
o SKIN = Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK in col. 3656 Toffee
o APRICOT = Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK in col. 3962 Apricot
o RED = Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK in col. 3672 Poppy
o GREY = Bendigo Woollen Mills 10ply cotton in glacier
 This pattern is worked in rows (unless otherwise stated) and you will ch 1 at the end of each row and turn before starting the next row.
 You will make the front and back for each piece then sc around to join together. Where you would like distinct corners “sc ch sc” in the corner stitch.
 When changing colour, pull through the new colour on the stitch before you need it. You will have the correct colour yarn on the hook for the upcoming stitch. I recommend dropping the yarn at the back when changing colours and pick up again when needed instead of carrying the yarn (working over it).
 For the body panels, the pattern is broken down into an initial for the colour and the number of stitches you will use that colour for.