Knitted Adorable Doll
Oh, let me tell you about the knitted adorable doll! It's just the cutest little thing you'll ever lay eyes on. With its soft yarn and intricate stitches, this doll radiates charm and coziness. Imagine hugging it and feeling its warmth and handmade love. It's the perfect companion for a rainy day or a cozy night in. Whether you collect dolls or simply appreciate the artistry of knitting, this knitted adorable doll is sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.
You will need:
- yarn leftovers (double knit)
- toy stuffing
- popping corn
- 4 x double ended needles (3mm)
- tapestry needle
- scissors
Pattern:
Body
Cast on 28 sts and join into the round.
Round 1: k –
Round 2: [kfb, k11, kfb, k1] x 2 (32)
Round 3: k –
Round 4: [kfb, k13, kfb, k1] x 2 (36)
Knit the next 18 rows straight.
Round 23: [k1, k2tog, k13, k2tog] x 2 (32)
Round 24: k –
Round 25: [k1, k2tog, k11, k2tog] x 2 (28)
Cast off.
Stuff with the body with un-popped popping corn and sew the ends together so that it is shaped like a flattened square.
Arms/Legs
Cast on 8 sts and join into the round.
Round 1: k –
Round 2: [kfb, k1] x 4 (12)
Rounds 3 to 5: k –
Round 6: [kfb, k3, kfb, k1] x 2 (16)
Rounds 7 to 9: k –
Round 10: [kfb, k5, kfb, k1] x 2 (20)
Rounds 11 to 13: k –
Round 14: [kfb, k7, kfb, k1] x 2 (24)
Rounds 15 to 19: k –
Round 20: [k2tog, k4] x 4 (20)
Round 21: k –
Round 22: [k1, k2tog, k2] x 4 (16)
Round 23: k –
Round 24: [k2, k2tog] x 4 (12)
Round 25: [k2tog, k1] x 4 (8)
Stuff the shape lightly with toy stuffing, cut yarn, pull through remaining sts and pull tight.
Make 4 in total.
Head
Cast on 12 sts and join into the round
Round 1: k –
Round 2: [kfb, kfb, k1] x 4
Round 3: k –
Round 4: [kfb, kfb, k5, kfb, kfb, k1] x 2
Rounds 5 and 6: k –
Round 7: [kfb, k11, kfb, k1] x 2
Knit the next 8 rounds straight.
Round 16: [k1, k2tog, k11, k2tog] x 2
Rounds 17 and 18: k –
Round 19: [k1, k2tog, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k2tog]
Round 20: k –
Round 21: [k1, k2tog, k2tog] x 4
Stuff the shape lightly with toy stuffing and cast off. Flatten the shape and sew the ends closed.
Making Up:
Attach the head to the body half-way along one edge.
Sew one arm/leg to each corner.
Use a minimum amount of stitches. The doll will be sort of floppy but that's part of its charm.