Hello and welcome to the crochet pattern for my Puerto Rican Mantecaditos and Polvorones! Polvorones and mantecaditos were some of my favorite cookies growing up. There was a bakery close to my school that made the best polvorones. They were huge and completely covered in colorful sprinkles. Whenever my parents stopped at that bakery, those polvorones were always my go to choice, their flavor always bringing the relief of the ending school day. Mantecaditos were more of a holiday cookie, usually making an appearance only on Christmas or Three Kings Day. Both of these cookies were delicious and are each associated with a different memory. A delicious treat after a hard day of school, or a flavor associated with the joys of Christmas as a child. They both hold a special place in my heart and I'm happy I get to share these special cookies with you. Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy making your own mantecaditos and polvorones.

This is a beginner level pattern. I have provided various pictures and detailed instructions to help you make this pattern.

Skills and stitches that are necessary for this pattern are listed below:
Basic Stitches: slip stitch, chain stitch, single crochet, single crochet increase, single crochet decrease, fasting off
Making a magic ring
Working in the round (spiral)
Able to keep track of your stitches
Able to keep track of your rows
Counting rows
Able to identify between back and front loops of a stitch
Working into front loops only and back loops only
Using stitch markers to mark and identify stitches
Working into stitches of previous rows
Working into front loops only of previous rows
Adding a new yarn to an identified stitch
Able to securely weave in loose ends
Able to work into two pieces at once
Able to securely weave in loose ends

I have broken down some rows in this pattern to help walk you through certain step by step instructions. These rows will read as 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e and so on. These are all part of row 1 (or whichever number you see in front of the letter), they have just been broken down to allow for detailed step by step pictures of certain stitches or rows that may contain a more complicated step.
Sample row:
R6: (sc, sc-inc)x3, 3sc, (sc, sc-dec)x2, 2sc, sc-inc, (hdc-inc)x2, (sc-inc)x2, 2ss, ch1 [30]
This reads as: Row 6. Complete one single crochet plus one single crochet increase three times. Complete three single crochet. Complete one single crochet plus one single crochet decrease two times. Complete two single crochet. Complete one single crochet increase. Complete two consecutive half double crochet increases. Complete two consecutive single crochet increases. Complete two consecutive slip stitches. Complete a chain one. There are 30 stitches in this row (note how the ch1 does not count towards the final stitch count, but the ss do count towards the final stitch count).
The stitch count at the end of the row indicates the row has ended and there should be that number of stitches in that row.
When directed to fast off, cut the yarn at the specified length and pull the loose end through the last stitch.

Abbreviations:
R: row
Mr: magic ring
Ch: chain
St: stitch
Sts: stitches
Ss: slip stitch
Yo: yarn over
Cm: centimeter
Sc: single crochet
Sc-inc: single crochet increase
Sc-dec: single crochet decrease
FLO: front loop only
BLO: back loop only

Safety
Though all of the pieces should be securely sewn, always supervise children when playing with dolls made with this pattern as pieces may come loose with enough force and pose a choking hazard.

Terms and Conditions
By Purchasing this pattern, you agree to the following terms and conditions. This is an original TonkiCrafts Pattern. This pattern, and all parts derived from it, are protected by copyright laws. You may not use or claim any of the pictures in this pattern as your own. Copying, filming, altering, redistribution or resale of this pattern (or any of its parts) are not allowed. This pattern is intended for personal use only. You may sell coquis made from this pattern as long as they are made by you and not mass-produced. Mass production of this pattern is not allowed. Dolls must be sold one at time. Using this pattern for "preorder" or "made to order" formats is not allowed. When selling your coquis, please credit me as the creator of the pattern. An appropriate way to do so is: "Pattern by TonkiCrafts". Tagging me or links to my sites are not necessary, but greatly appreciated in your finished products.

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