Rosie the Rag Doll

I was sent a pattern by one of my regular customers a few months ago, and just got around to making up the doll - Rosie the Rag Doll.  Its a free pattern on the web so give it a go.  A really simple design and its really quick to put together.  A few hours and you have a complete doll - i'd say only 2-3 hours if you had no distractions.

This one I think will be destined for the market on Sunday.  Might try make another 1 or 2 before then. 

Comments

Leslie @ simply frugal homemaking said…
Adorable :) I have a question for you, I bought a doll from you in Sept. 2010. Gretchen I believe, who my daughter loves! Well I am trying to make my daughter a doll and I love how firm your doll is. What kind of stuffing do you use?
Thu Dec 08, 07:27:00 PM 2011
miss aine said…
I just use basic polyester toy stuffing.
However, I knit using double knitting yarn and 2.75mm knitting needles which gives a really tight knit. This means that I can pack the stuffing in without stretching the knitting too much.
Glad your daughter still loves the dolly! (and nice that you have your 'little red' in your blog header!)
Thu Dec 08, 08:42:00 PM 2011
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