Take a look at these lovely dolls.
Such toys would like to have not only little girls, but also their adult mothers. Crocheting toys is a very exciting and rewarding activity. Although only experienced craftswomen can do it, in this article we will offer you a general principle for their creation, so that even beginner needlewomen can make them to their liking.
How to tie a doll?
Try to imagine what parts your proposed model consists of. Note that all dolls can be divided into two categories:
- The basis of the toy is a crocheted body, and all other accessories are made separately and can be removed from the doll. Such crocheting of soft toys is simpler, moreover, children who like to play “dressing up” and “mother-daughter” like it more. All additional small elements will themselves be separate toys, leaving room for the imagination of the child. As a rule, such a doll does not have any special image, and it transforms depending on what is put on it. In this case, crochet toys does not do without creating a “wig” of yarn. This helps the child to form hairdressing skills. Such a doll has powerful developmental capabilities and it is desirable that every girl has it. Over time, the child will be able to independently master crochet toys or their small elements: bows, necklaces, belts, scarves, etc.
- The whole doll is knitted like a whole toy. She, as a rule, does not have removable elements. Therefore, the image of the doll is given special significance. This is often reflected in the detailed knitting out of the details of the face and figure. The master creates an original hairstyle for the doll, uses complex elements of clothing. Having looked closely, you will notice various accessories - handbags, hair clips, bracelets and much more. A toy can even have a nationality and temperament. Some dolls imitate movie and music stars. In these nuances, the interest of the master himself is revealed and it becomes obvious that he really likes crochet toys. Such products are more preferred by adults than their children.
How to knit a simple doll?
Crocheting toys with patterns is, of course, easier, but much more interesting to understand the principle of such work. Then you can create on your own, and your imagination will not be barriers. The doll fits in the following order:
- We always start from above, from the head. We make a “wonderful loop” and tie it with columns to make a circle. We tighten the thread and continue to knit, adding columns in each new row along the way. We do a lot “by eye”, remembering that by adding loops we expand the part of the doll’s body. If we reduce the number of columns in a row, knitting gradually narrows.
- Handles and legs can be knitted separately and sewn later. We create approximate proportions - an oversized head will give the doll a cute childish look, and thin legs will look very pretty.
- Stuff the doll with soft material, making sure that the neck does not bend.