Twirling Doughnut Dolls
Discover the joy of crafting with our delightful cuddly doughnut-shaped dolls! These soft and safe toys are perfect for very young children, providing hours of playtime fun. Not only are they wonderful companions for little ones, but they also serve as charming pin keeps, making a lovely addition to your dressing table where they can hold your pins and other 'treasures' with flair. The pattern includes three adorable doll sizes, each adorned with their whimsical zig-zag skirts, making them quick and easy to knit. This project is an excellent way to utilize those odds and ends of brightly colored yarn you have lying around!
SIZE - The knitting pattern features three different doll sizes:
- Small doll – 10cm (4in)
- Medium doll – 12.5cm (5in)
- Large doll – 15cm (6in)
PATTERN - This knitting pattern is designed to be easy to follow, with lots of colorful pictures to guide you through every stage of your doll-making adventure. Each row of the pattern is clearly numbered to make your knitting experience as smooth as possible.
SKILLS REQUIRED - To successfully create these charming dolls, you'll need to be familiar with basic knitting techniques, including: cast on, cast off (bind off), knit, purl, k2tog (knit two together), p2tog (purl two together), kfb (knit front and back), and ssk (slip slip knit).
NEEDLES - For this project, you'll be using a pair of 3.25mm needles (US size 3) to achieve the perfect tension for your knitted dolls.
YARN - The dolls are made using small amounts of DK (double knitting) yarn (known as light-worsted in the USA and 8 ply in Australia), making it easy to incorporate a variety of colors into your creations.
Get started on this delightful knitting journey and create these enchanting dolls that will bring joy to children and adults alike! Each doll is a wonderful keepsake and a creative way to use your leftover yarn. © 2012 Elizabeth Phillips 'Toyshelf' copyrighted design. All rights reserved.
