Create a charming knitted winter doll perfect for decoration or gifting! This delightful doll features a cozy hat and scarf, with vibrant colors that brighten up any space. Ideal for both beginners and those looking to add a handmade touch to their holiday décor.

Knitted Winter Doll

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the following colors - Light Blue (50g), Dark Blue (50g), Lavender (50g), Pink (50g), Cream (100g)
• Needles: US Size 8 (5.0 mm) circular knitting needles
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes: 2 x 8mm black
• Button: 1 large pink button
• Yarn needle

Gauge:

16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. To check your gauge, knit a swatch of 20 stitches for 20 rows. Measure 4 inches and count the stitches; adjust your needle size if necessary.

Abbreviations:

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• dec = decrease (k2tog)
• CO = cast on
• BO = bind off

Instructions:

Body:

1. CO 30 stitches using Cream yarn.
2. Work in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row) until the piece measures 12 inches from the cast on edge.
3. Begin decreases:
   • Row 1: k2, dec, k to last 3 sts, dec, k1 (28 sts)
   • Row 2: purl all (28 sts)
   • Repeat these two rows until you have 12 stitches left.
4. Stuff the body with polyester fiberfill, then BO remaining stitches.

Head:

1. CO 24 stitches using a combination of Light Blue and Dark Blue yarn stripes, alternating every 4 rows (you will knit 4 rows in Light Blue, switch to Dark Blue for 4 rows, and repeat until you have knitted 10 rows, measuring the thickness as you go).
2. Work in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 8 inches from the cast on edge.
3. Begin decreases:
   • Row 1: k2, dec, k to last 2 sts, dec (22 sts)
   • Row 2: purl all (22 sts)
   • Continue to decrease until 12 stitches remain, then stuff lightly.
   • BO remaining stitches.

Hat:

1. CO 32 stitches using Light Blue yarn.
2. Knit in ribbing (k1, p1) for 6 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch for 8 more rows.
4. Begin decreases:
   • Row 1: k2, dec, k to last 3 sts, dec, k1 (30 sts)
   • Row 2: purl (30 sts)
   • Continue decreasing until 12 stitches remain.
5. Now, BO, leave a long tail for sewing to the head.

Scarf:

1. CO 8 stitches using a contrasting color, such as Lavender.
2. Knit until the scarf measures 12 inches.
3. BO.

Assembly:

1. Sew the head to the body using the long tail from the hat.
2. Attach safety eyes and sew the pink button onto the body where desired.
3. Wrap the scarf around the doll’s neck and stitch it in place if desired.

Finishing Tips:

• Weave in all ends using your yarn needle.
• Block the pieces lightly if necessary to shape them.
• Add extra embellishments like beads or embroidery for personality!

Optional Variations:

Feel free to customize colors, add embellishments like pom-poms for the hat, or create a variety of winter dolls for different looks!

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