Design 7382 - Vintage Little Girl Sock Doll

Design #7382 makes a little girl doll from men's size 11 1/2 or 12 tan, white or flesh-color cotton socks. No publisher's name is on the pattern, but it appears to be a publication of Reader Mail, Inc., the company responsible for Laura Wheeler, Marian Martin and Alice Brooks patterns, among others. The name on the envelope this one came in is Household Needlecraft Service. The pattern and instructions are printed on one side of a 19.5" x 15" sheet of paper. The reverse side has general instructions for a variety of needlecrafts.

This pattern is nearly identical to Design #736, with a few small differences. That pattern makes both a boy and girl doll, with different faces, and the body has two darts for shaping, which this one doesn't. The girl doll in that pattern wore a nightie, while this one is dressed in two piece pajamas.

No finished size is given for the doll, but it appears she would be about 12" tall.  Detailed illustrations are shown for making her hair, of "straw yarn" or wool. She has embroidered features and applied ears.

Her pajamas, which are to be made of percale, flannel, gingham or muslin, have a simple pant but a somewhat confusing top with a yoke, which would have benefited from an illustration of construction.

Like all vintage sock doll patterns, the hardest thing about making this doll might be finding an appropriate sock to use. Have you made this pattern, or another vintage sock doll? If so, please leave a comment and tell me about your experience.