Knitted Katy The Little Doll
Meet Knitted Katy The Little Doll, a charming handmade creation that is sure to warm your heart with her playful demeanor. This unique doll is lovingly crafted with intricate details that make her stand out as a delightful companion for both children and adults alike. With her vibrant colors and endearing smile, Knitted Katy is the perfect addition to any collection or a wonderful gift for someone special. Whether placed on a shelf as a decor piece or cherished as a cuddly toy, Knitted Katy is sure to bring joy and cheer wherever she goes. Embrace the whimsical allure of Knitted Katy The Little Doll and let her sprinkle a bit of magic into your life.
MATERIALS:
- 3 and 3.5mm needles
- Yarn
ABBREVIATIONS:
- K2tog: knit 2 together
- Kfb: knit forth and back
- St st: stockinette
INSTRUCTIONS:
Body and torso (3mm needles, st st)
- Cast on 4sts
- Row 1: Kfb around
- Row 2: (K1, kfb)
- Row 3: (K2, kfb)
- Row 4: (K3, kfb)
- Row 5: (k4, kfb)
- Row 6: (K5, kfb)
- Row 7: Knit.
- Row 8: (K6, kfb)
- Rows 9-24: Knit.
- Row 25: (K6, k2tog)
- Row 26: (K5, k2tog)
- Row 27: (K1, k2tog)
- Row 28: K2tog.
- Rows 29-31: Knit. –the neck
- Row 32: (Kfb) twice, k2, (kfb) twice, k2.
- Row 33: (Kfb, k2) 4 times.
- Row 34: Kfb, k4, kfb, k2, kfb, k4, kfb, k2.
- Rows 35-49: Knit,
- Row 50: K2tog, k4, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k2.
- Row 51: (K2tog, k2) 4 times. Stuff torso.
- Row 52: K2tog around.
- Cut yarn and thread throught rem sts
Arms (3mm needles, st st)
- Cast on 4sts.
- Row 1: Kfb every st
- Row 2: K3, kfb, k3, kfb.
- Row 3-6: Knit.
- Row 7: K3, k2tog, k3, k2tog. Stuff hands.
- Rows 8-22: Knit.
- Row 33: K2tog around
- Cut yarn and thread through remaining sts Pull tight to close opening and weave in ends
Legs (3mm needles, st st)
- Like arms but cast on 6sts
Embroider on eyes.
To add hair, cut the yarn wanted for hair color into pieces, slightly longer than twice the length of the desired hair length. Using a crochet hook, thread each piece through a stitch on the head and pull so that each half is even. Tie with a knot.
Skirt (3.5mm needles)
- Cast on 100sts
- Row1 : knit
- Row2 : knit 2sts, lift 1st of these two over 2nd
- Row3 : K2tog
- 8rows st st
- Bind off
Pullover : front and back (3.5mm needles)
- Cast on 16sts
- Row 1-4 : knit (garter st)
- Row 5-16 : st st
- Cast on 14sts for the next 2rows
- 10rows st st and cast off 14sts for the next 2rows
- Row31-33 : st st but begin by purling
- Bind off
Scarf (3.5mm needles)
- Cast on 50sts
- Row1-4: knit
- Bind off