Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Bottle cap yarn doll
One of the first projects I ever did was a yarn doll. I wasn't happy with the colored head, how can it be avoided since it was all one piece.
The way I made this doll you can have a natural color face of your choice or not.
We should all be helping keep our planet green !!!
There's no shortage of bottle caps. Here is a free project to use yours up. I used Gatorade caps.
When I made these dolls I played with them. I was about 8 years old and had a lot of fun with them all year round.
This doll could be used in a wreath, made in school colors, used as a package top, or a Christmas decoration Make them as a garland for a party.
I will show next how to make a boy
Yarn doll by Karen Lothrop

Materials:
(Color of choice) worsted weight yarn for tassel body and I cords
Yarn Remnants for eyes
Pink yarn or desired complexion color for face
Red yarn for mouth
Small amount of light weight yarn such as 4 ply machine knitting yarn for hair
Tapestry needle
Small amount of polyester stuffing or stuffing from a pill bottle
1 plastic bottle cap 2 inches wide (I used one from Gatorade)
Or 2 bottle caps if you want her to sit
Awl
Bulky or hobby knitting machine


Cast on 16 stitches in pink yarn and knit 24 rows or a 4 inch X 4 inch square cast off.

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