These adorable knitted doll ornaments are perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your holiday decor. With their cozy hats and cute outfits, these ornaments make delightful gifts or decoration pieces for your home. They’re simple enough for beginners and will surely bring joy to anyone who sees them.

Knitted Doll Ornaments

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in various colors (red, gray, pink, purple)
• Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) double-pointed needles
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Buttons for decoration (optional)
• Wooden beads for the heads (1 per doll)

Gauge:

Your gauge should be approximately 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. To check your gauge, knit a small swatch measuring at least 4x4 inches, then measure how many stitches and rows you have in that area.

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
rnd = round
sts = stitches
BO = bind off

Instructions:

Body (knit for the body of each doll):

1. Cast on 24 stitches using the color of your choice.
2. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
3. Knit in rounds until the piece measures 10 rounds.
4. For the arms, on round 11, k 3, BO 2, k 3, BO 2, k to the end of the round - you will have 20 sts.
5. Continue knitting until the body measures 4 inches from the cast-on edge.
6. To shape the head, k 1, k2tog around (15 sts remaining).
7. Next round: k around.
8. K 1, k2tog around (10 sts remaining).
9. Next round: k around.
10. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for gathering. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top.
11. Attach the wooden bead as the head.

Hat:

1. Using a color of your choice, cast on 16 stitches.
2. Join to work in the round and knit 12 rounds in k2, p2 ribbing.
3. Decrease: k2, k2tog around (12 sts remaining).
4. Knit one more round even.
5. Decrease again: k1, k2tog around (8 sts remaining).
6. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread through the remaining stitches, pulling tight to close the top of the hat.

Scarf:

1. For the scarf, cast on 10 stitches using a contrasting color yarn.
2. Knit in rows (back and forth) until the scarf measures approximately 10 inches.
3. Bind off loosely.

Assembly:

1. Position the hat atop the head of the doll and stitch it securely in place.
2. Wrap the scarf around the neck of the doll, adjusting for fit and tie the ends if desired.
3. Embellish the body with buttons sewn on as hearts or other designs.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends with a yarn needle. For a polished look, gently block the pieces if needed. These ornaments can be strung with a twine or yarn loop to hang on your tree or around your home. Enjoy your sweet creations!

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