Knitted Babushka Russian Doll
The Knitted Babushka Russian Doll is an adorable and charming piece of handcrafted art that brings warmth and nostalgia to any space. With its intricately knitted design and vibrant colors, this doll adds a touch of whimsy and coziness to your home decor. Each doll is carefully made with love and attention to detail, making it a unique and special addition to your collection. Whether you display it on a shelf, use it as a playful decoration, or gift it to a loved one, the Knitted Babushka Russian Doll is sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees it. Embrace the heartwarming tradition and beauty of Russian culture with this delightful knitted creation.
What you need
Size 8 & 10 (4&6 mm) knitting needles
Double worsted yarn (8 ply)
Size 12 inch
Instructions
Using two strands of 8 ply and Size 10 (6 mm) Knitting needles.
Cast on 40 stitches
Row 1- knit
Row 2- knit 1 purl 1
(Theses two rows form the pattern)
Continue in pattern for 24 rows
Now begin to shape shoulders
On the knit row-
K8(k2tog) 3 times k12 (k2tog) 3 times k8
Pat 8 p1 k 2 pat 12 p1 k 2 pat 8
Knit one row
Pat 8 (k2 tog) 2 times pat 10( k2 tog) 2 times
Pat 8
K1row
Pat 8 k2 tog pat 10 k 2 tog pat 8 (28sts)
Neck- k1 k2 tog to the end ( 19 stitches)
Change to flesh colour for the head
The head is knit in stocking stitch
With pattern side facing st st 2 rows
Head -( k1 m 1) 8 times k 3( k1m1) 8 times
(34 sts,)
Stocking stitch 14rows
Top of head-k2 k2 tog to the end
P1 row
K1 k2 tog. To the last 2 stitches k2
P1 row
K2 tog to the end
P2 tog to the end
Thread yarn through stitches. Fasten off
Base of body-
Using 2 strands of body colour cast on 6 stitches
P1 row
Inc knit wise into first and last stitch
P1 row (8 stitches)
Inc knit wise into first and last stitch
P1 row (10 stitches)
Sts 4 rows
K2 tog at the beginning and end of this row
P1 row (8 stitches)
K2tog at the beginning and end of this row
P1 row ( 6 stitches )
Cast off.
Stitch the body to the base leave a gap for filling, the seam should be at the back
Fill with wadding and close up the gap.
Apron
Using 8ply (single thread) Size 8 US(4 mm) needles
Cast on 10stitches
K1 row
P1 row
Inc at the beginning and end of this row and every alternate row until you have (16 stitches)
Now Inc at the beginning and end of every row until you have ( 30 stitches)
Sts 16 rows.
Cast off.
Make a waist band cast on 46 sts and rib k1 p1 For 6 rows cast off.
Sew into place.
Head cover – Size 8 US (4mm) knitting needles 1 strand of Double Worsted (8 ply)
Cast on 40 stitches
Garter stitch 32 rows
Shape the back-
K8 k2 tog to the end
K1 row
K7 k2 tog to the end
K1row
K6 k2 tog to the end
Continue in this sequence until you have – k2 tog to the end
Thread your yarn through the stitches and fasten off.
Before stitching into place , place strands of dark brown in position for hair now stitch the head piece in place.
Neck section
Cast on 60sts garter st 2 rows
Dec 1 sts at the beginning and end of this row and every alternate row until you have 38 stitches cast off.
Stitch into place.
The cast off edge goes around the neck.
Make two sleeves –
Cast on 14 stitches
Pat 4 rows
Now begin to shape the sleeve
Dec at the beginning and end of this row and every alternate row until you have 6 sts left continue in pattern for 4 more rows cast off
The sleeve is only one sided, stitch into place and fill very slightly with wadding.
Make two hands – theses are done in flesh color.
Cast on 20 stitches and st st 4 rows
Next row k4 m1 k to last 4 sts m1 k4
P1 row
Repeat theses two rows two more times
K4 turn
St st 2 rows
Break off yarn and thread through stitches and fasten off
With k side facing rejoin yarn and knit to the end of the remaining stitches
P4 turn
K4 Now thread yarn through the 4 stitches
And fasten off
Rejoin yarn again and st st 4 rows
K2tog to the end
Cast off.
Once you have stitched you hands together fill very slightly and stitch into place.
You can decorate your apron with embroidery stitches if you wish.
All done!