![]() ![]() ![]() Once you have done that you need to divide the bunch into three parts, the two outside parts become the arms, and a thicker bunch on the inside for the waist and legs. Tie two more strands of string around the middle for the waist.īraid and trim the arms, and if you want your doll to have legs braid some in, or simply give it a tidy-up trim and leave as is for a skirt. To make the head, twist the bunch once in the middle and fold in half, then tie tightly with a separate piece of yarn of the same colour. This essential collection features decorative and embroidered braids, elegant fringes, exquisite tie backs, playful pom poms and a simple key tassel. Snip ONE end so you have a long bunch of yarn pieces all the same length. Add the perfect finishing touch and creative flourish to our fabric ranges with our comprehensive collection of trimmings and tie backs. Once you’re happy with the thickness of it slide it off the card. The card should be the length you want your doll to be. Cardboard scrap (thick, heavy card is best, like what you’d get from a cardboard carton but I have used an old cereal box which is really a bit too flimsy for this purpose)įirst wrap your yarn around and around the cardboard scrap.The best thing about making yarn dolls is that all you really need is YARN (well, not counting the scissors and cardboard scrap used for wrapping the yarn around), gotta love that! How to make yarn dolls You will need This is a great craft for older kids (8+ is a good guide), but you know your child and what they are capable of better than a written age restriction. This craft is something that I’ve pulled from my memory vault of childhood crafts, but when I researched how to make them AFTER I made my own I realised that traditionally the heads are made using a different technique to what I have done here, but no matter, this way worked for me. You may have made yarn dolls before, or remember having them made for you as a child. You might also like these easy yarn crafts for kids This craft was originally published in 2015 and has been updated and re-shared for today’s audience. Perfect for indoor days when you need a low prep craft using materials you already have on hand! This is a simple, traditional craft which is fun and easy to make and the finished yarn dolls make great DIY toys or handmade gifts. Today we’re showing you how to make classic braided yarn dolls.
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