Kookum Doll
Design by Lisa Ferrel/My Fingers Fly.
A few months ago I attended a fiber festival in Edmonton – wow! There were so many beautiful things, I couldn’t fit everything I wanted into my suitcase. I did get a beautiful pair of Kookum earrings from Particular Possum, a Cree Indigenous artisan based out of Edmonton. Her beadwork jewelry is exquisite!! She graciously gave me permission to turn her earring design into a doll.
The term “Kookum” represents the cherished role of grandmothers in Cree families. This doll will hopefully be a cherished member of your little one’s family.
There are 2 color versions given – one wears a dress and the other uses separate colors for skirt and shirt. Each Kookum doll has black braids and is surrounded by 2 rows of popcorn stitches to represent the beading of the original earrings. Crochet one using your favorite colors and embellish with appliques, beads, jewelry, or anything you can imagine.
Finished Size: Approximately 15” tall by 9” wide
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn –
- Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
- Yarn needle
- Fiberfill
Skill Level: Intermediate
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