When making handmade soft rag dolls, there are lots of options for how to make the hair! Some dolls have permanent hair dos that are sewn on, usually out of felt, and others have actual wigs made of yarn. The latter is what I’m sharing a tutorial for today — and I think you’ll be surprised at how ea
Making yarn doll hair is SO easy with this quick pinning method. These step by step photos will show you exactly how I do it...
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These Adorable DIY Dolls that you can Make Yourself are the perfect gift for a little girl or boy you know! Don't forget to make clothes & accessories to match!
The iconic Rag Doll. Laura Ingalls dreamed of this doll. This pattern is free! Click here to download free pattern and instructions. I want to see your creations! Tag me in your Instagram ragdoll p…
In this post, I share the most common doll making mistakes I see and share some tips to help you avoid them.
Every year, we design the zodiac animal for that year and share the free pattern with everyone. My husband, Ryan, does an initial sketch and then we bring that sketch to life with our yarn and crochet hooks.
Watch our helpful knit a rabbit video tutorial by Claire Garland of Dot Pebbles Knits - and download your free knitting pattern
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This felt dragon has so many adorable details, including wires in the wings so that you can move them! Follow our tutorial to make your own.
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Create magic with the Crochet Harry Potter Dobby Amigurumi pattern. Its an enchanting project for Potterheads and crochet enthusiasts!
This Robin amigurumi is a great project for intermediate and seasoned crocheters! You can use it to make any round, little bird you like.
I promised this tutorial ages ago and since I was making a pile of wings this week, I decided now was the time. "Pile of wings"...hmm...is there a collective noun for a group of wings? Ack, I've been distracted by my inner word geek...back to the tutorial. There are a few supplies that you'll need to make fairy wings: plain white paper (copy, notebook, whatever) 32 gauge Florist's cloth covered wire ( the kind on a spool is best link ) small sharp scissors pencil non-toxic craft glue (I use Aleene's Tacky glue) textile paint (I love Lumiere!) a sheer shimmery fabric dimensional or puffy fabric paint applicator bottle and metal tip ( This is very important for those fine lines. Available here.) an old towel wax paper Now that you have your tools assembled let's go! The first thing you need is a wing design. Look at pictures of butterflies and just make one that works for you. Here's one of mine:You'll need to have veins drawn on your wing and you will need to have a reverse copy. You can make this with your printer or simply tape the drawing to a sunny window and trace the pattern on the back side of the paper. (I like this; less wasteful of paper.) Now take your wire and shape it to the outer lines of your pattern. Twist the ends together at the base of the wing and leave a tail. Easy peasy! How long of a "tail" depends on what type of doll I'm making. For the small dollhouse size pixies I need about 3" so I can wrap it around the doll. Now paint the wing on both sides with the textile paint and let it dry. I like to use an egg carton with small holes punched in the bottom for my drying rack, it works great! When the wings are dry, you'll need to cut a piece of the sheer fabric. Cut it bigger than the wing on all sides. Here's where the old towel comes in. Apply the glue to ONE side of the wing. Remember you need a right and left wing so make sure you take this into account when gluing. I do this on top of an old towel and then gently blot the glue so it is evenly distributed and not too thick. Then lay the wing on the sheer fabric and gently press together (I use the towel for this as well.) Now put your wing on a piece of wax paper. Once you've finished gluing all your wings, place another piece of wax paper on top and then weight them all down with a heavy book or two...at last those high school year books come in handy! You'll need to let these dry for 4-6 hours and then open the wax paper and give them an additional 30 mins or so. The glue needs to be completely dry. Okay, now it's time to cut away the excess fabric from the outside of the wing. Be patient and cut carefully, right next to the wire. If the fabric is not sticking in any areas apply a tiny bit of glue and press together with your fingers; let dry again and then trim. The next step is to mark the veins on the wing, this is why you needed a reverse pattern. I do this in pencil, but it depends on the fabric, a dark silk may require a white marking pen. Now for the tricky part. You can use the tip that is already on the dimensional paint but I just don't think that they have a fine enough line. I switch out the tip on the bottle for a one of these in a size 5. This makes a very fine line. Hold the wing slightly up and go carefully here when applying your lines as it's easy to make a mistake. If you really mess up you can blot the wing with a wet cloth, let it dry, and start over. When you're done place the wing in a slightly bent position to dry. You don't want the wing lying flat at any point in this part of the process as the paint will soak through and spread. Once the wings are dry, which takes about an hour, you're ready to go! I hope this is helpful, please ask away in the comments section if you have any questions.
So, theres this fun crafting project about making a rag doll, but we ran into a snag. We got the materials, the enthusiasm, but no sewing pattern. Its kinda tricky to start stitching without a guide, right? Need to find a solid sewing pattern thats both easy to follow and printable, so we can dive right into the fun part without guessing the steps.We came up with a handy guide for crafting your own rag doll with ease.
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We're so excited to share this Zayd the crochet boy doll free pattern! This male crochet doll has a baseball cap and is so cute!
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Learn how to make some adorable felt dolphins with our pattern and step-by-step tutorial! Craft one as a stuffie or make a few for an ocean-themed mobile.
Where to find safety eyes for your amigurumi and crochet toys and how to attach them. This post answers a lot of questions about safety eyes.
【Abbrevations】sc = single crochet; inc = increase; dec = decrease 【Head】make with light brown color Rnd 1: 9 ch, start crocheting from the penultimate stitch. Rnd 2: 7 sc, 3 sc in one stitch， continue to hook on the other side, 6 sc, 1 inc (18) Rnd 3: 2 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 … Big Face Bear Crochet Pattern Read More »
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I just created this amigurumi doll pattern and I’m pretty happy with it. There are corrections I’ll make next time around, but I think it’s really cute. I’ve been crocheting for 6 months now and everything is a bit intimidating at first — and such a fun ride by the end. I read and watched… Read More »Amigurumi Doll – Basic Body. FREE Patterns Too!
This blog post explains in detail on how to backstitch with step-by-step explanations and photos. Click to find out more.
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Hi everyone! I wanted to share today one of my favorite alternatives to plastic safety eyes when making amigurumi. And bonus, they are fast and easy! These came to be when I was searching for an 'eye' to have a crisp, delicate look. I have made some with worsted black yarn but it just didn't meet the look I was going for when the eye needed to be on a smaller scale. There are many reasons we look for an alternative to plastic safety eyes. The most popular reason being the recipient of our beautiful creation is a little one under 3. I now make most of my amigurumis with plastic safety eyes because my kids are over this age and the fact that they pop in quickly! With that being said though, I have to admit I love the look of using crochet thread. By the time I'm done, it was worth a few extra minutes. Here's an example from the Amigurumi Cow Pattern! To make these I used a 2.25mm hook (2.5mm should work just fine too) and size 10 black crochet thread. I also use some white to add a little reflection from time to time for added detail. I know a lot of you may have embroidery thread/floss on hand and this can be used too, however, it is thicker so you may want to bring it down to 4 ply instead. On an off note, I absolutely love crochet thread! The beautiful color selection they now come in are amazing! I use them often to make tiny flowers like in these hair clips. Ok, back on track now...... these eyes work up fast and can be sewn on your amigurumi project before or after you close the head. You can also easily add eyelashes as you sew them on! I used the 12mm size below for my Cuddly Caterpillar pattern! It was perfect to add a bit of reflection and detail! Below are instructions for making 4 common sizes found in amigurumi patterns: 9mm, 10.5mm, 12mm and 15mm This post contains affiliate links, please click here for more info. Thank you for supporting Grace and Yarn! Materials- Black crochet thread size 10 2.25mm crochet hook Scissors Sewing needle US Abbreviations- HDC - Half double crochet SC - Single crochet Sl st - Slip stitch MC - Magic circle Ch - Chain Alright, lets get started! NOTE: For any of the sizes chosen below, fasten off at the end and be sure to leave a long tail to sew onto your amigurumi project 9mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC (8 HDC) 10.5mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 12 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC (12 HDC) 12mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC, Ch 1 (8 HDC) Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch, join with a sl st to the first SC (16 SC) 15mm- Round 1: Create a MC with 8 HDC, join with a sl st to the first HDC, Ch 1 (8 HDC) Round 2: 2 HDC in each stitch, join with a sl st to the first HDC (16 HDC) To add a reflection take a small amount of white crochet thread and pass through a stitch once or twice as pictured below, secure and fasten off. I told you they would be easy! Be sure to PIN this tutorial to pull it up for a future project you would like to use them on. Looking for an amigurumi project? Scroll through my homepage here to find some fun patterns! If you are new to amigurumi, check out my tips and materials page to help you get started! Be sure to join the Grace and Yarn Crochet Group on Facebook! You can share your projects, favorite patterns and ask any questions you may have along the way. Thanks for visiting! Stephanie
Learn how to crochet the perfect Amigurumi ball with very simple rules and a few tricks to make your sphere look perfect on both sides!
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