To the right is one of my latest creations that isn't charity oriented. I have no idea what to do with this little tiny goddess poppet but I'm sure something will come to me.
The skills you need to make this are basic knitting and basic crochet. I did not use the magic ring to begin this. If you know that technique, go ahead and use it to start. This project is made working in the round.
Round 1: Chain two. Work six single crochet stitches into the first chain. Slip stitch the sixth stitch to the first, Chain one to begin next round.
R2: Single crochet twice into each stitch of the round. You should have 12 stitches. Slip stitch the 12th stitch to the first, chain one to begin next round.
R3: Single crochet twice into the first stitch. Single crochet once into the next stitch. Single crochet twice into the third stitch, single crochet once into the fourth stitch. SC 2x in stitch 5, SC into stitch 6. Repeat around in this pattern. At the end of the round, you should have 18 stitches. Slip stitch the 18th stitch to the first. Chain one to begin next round.
R4 - 9: SC into each stitch. Slip stitch final stitch of the round to the first. Chain one to begin next round.
Pause in your crochet to stuff the doll with fiber.
R10: SC together next two stitches. Proceed around in this fashion. You should have 9 stitches. Do not slip stitch your ends of your round together.
R11: SC together next two stitches, proceed around in this fashion. You should have 5 stitches. Do not slip stitch your ends of your round together.
R12: SC together next two stitches. Proceed around in this fashion. You should have 3 stitches. Do not slip stitch the ends of your round together.
R13: SC together all three stitches. Make a knot, break yarn, and weave in ends. Body is complete.
At your desired distance down from the head (starting at R1), wrap a length of yarn to make the neck of the doll. Tie off and weave in ends.
With a pair of size 3 double ended knitting needles (don't be nervous here!) cast on four stitches. Knit four and slide them to the opposite end of your needle. Knit again. Repeat this process (you're making an I-cord) until your cord measures the length you desire. Knit together two stitches. Knit together two more, slide your cord over. Knit together final two stitches. Slide your cord over again. Knit one more stitch. Pull tight to make your knot. Break yarn and weave in this end. Leave a long tail when you cast on your stitches. Repeat this process to make the other arm.
Once you have your arms made, use the long tails to sew them on to the body. Weave in the ends of the tails. Now pick out a bead you like. Cut a length of yarn and thread it through the 'hand' end of one arm, through your bead, and through the next 'hand'. Tie it together over the bead. Ta-dah! You have your own goddess poppet.
You can ditch the bead and make the arms a wee bit longer to make a doll suitable for small children. When stuffing the doll, add a jingle bell in the middle of the stuffing to make it a little more exciting for the littles.
No comments:
Post a Comment