How to Make a DIY Knitting Doll

Image credit: Stepsteps on Youtube

During the pandemic, I tried a lot of hobbies to calm myself and enjoy myself and my own company. cooking, sewing, art, and such. One of the hobbies that I still like to do today is knitting. It has been a therapeutic practice for my own patience and tenderness, which made it a productive fidgeting practice. It has calmed my anxiety and grounded me in the times that have really struck me.

Now, I want to share knitting projects to help others learn the art of self-nurturing. Here, Stepsteps on YouTube shares how she made her knitting doll while also providing free patterns that we can all share and try out.

Materials:

• Knitting yarn of different colors 
• Hook
• Scissors
• Needle
• Thread
• Color pencil
• Cotton buds

Directions:

Prepare all the needed materials.

Download and complete the free pattern here: https://www.jeangreenhowe.com/patterns.html

You will be making the doll’s hair, skirt, belt, arms, necklace, and headband.

Once you have needed all the doll’s parts, it is time to assemble.

First, knit on the doll’s hair using the yarn or thread that was used to knit it.

Second, fit in the doll’s skirt and sew it in place using the pink yarn thread that you used.

Third, place the doll’s belt on her waist and sew it in place.

Once you have stitched on her belt, place the pin on where the art should be and sew it in place.

Fifth, place the doll’s necklace around her neck and sew it in place using the white yarn thread. Then, sew on a small pendant at its center.

For the fun part, choose the doll’s eyes by choosing the thread color and sewing them in place. Also, sew on her lips and brush on her blush using a color pencil and cotton buds.

Lastly, sew on her cute and lovely headband in place.

Viola! You have made a wonderful doll.

How to Make a DIY Knitting Doll