Knitted Amigurumi Doll
Create a charming knitted amigurumi doll that is perfect for gifting or decorating your home. This project features a delightful mix of colors and textures, allowing you to personalize your creation. With easy-to-follow instructions, even beginners can enjoy making this adorable companion!
Knitted Amigurumi Doll
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in yellow (approx. 100g)
- Worsted weight yarn in green (approx. 50g)
- Worsted weight yarn in brown (approx. 50g)
- Worsted weight yarn in orange (for accessories, approx. 20g)
- 4mm knitting needles
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
To ensure your doll is the correct size, knit a swatch of 20 stitches in stockinette stitch over 4 inches. Adjust your needle size if necessary to match this gauge.
Abbreviations:
- k - knit
- p - purl
- st(s) - stitch(es)
- inc - increase
- dec - decrease
Instructions:
Body:
- With yellow yarn, cast on 20 stitches.
- Work in knit stitch for 12 rows.
- Switch to green yarn and knit for 10 rows.
- Begin decreasing for the top of the body:
- Row 1: k2, k2tog; repeat to end (15 stitches).
- Row 2: k all stitches.
- Row 3: k2, k2tog; repeat to end (10 stitches).
- Row 4: k all stitches.
- Row 5: k2, k2tog; repeat to end (5 stitches).
Fill with fiberfill and use a yarn needle to close the top.
Head:
- With brown yarn, cast on 20 stitches.
- Knit in stockinette stitch for 12 rows.
- Begin decreasing for the head:
- Row 1: k2, k2tog; repeat to end (15 stitches).
- Row 2: k all stitches.
- Row 3: k2, k2tog; repeat to end (10 stitches).
- Row 4: k all stitches.
- Row 5: k2, k2tog; repeat to end (5 stitches).
Attach the head to the body using a yarn needle.
Arms (Make 2):
- With yellow yarn, cast on 10 stitches.
- Knit for 8 rows.
- Fill lightly with fiberfill, then sew sides together and attach to the body.
Eyes:
Use small black beads or yarn to create eyes on the face.
Scarf (Optional):
- With orange yarn, cast on 15 stitches.
- Knit in garter stitch (knit every row) for 20 rows.
- Wrap around the neck of the doll.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends with a yarn needle. Block your doll to shape if necessary.
This knitted amigurumi doll can be customized in countless ways. Change the colors, add patterns, or even create different outfits!
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