Knit This Doll!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Knitting Your Own Customizable Amigurumi Doll

by Nicki Moulton

Overview

Discover the most adventurous way to knit dolls

Amigurumi is the Japanese hobby of creating dolls and anthropomorphic stuffed animals with an anime aesthetic. Long popular in Asia, amigurumi are on an upward trajectory in the U.S. as more crafters discover this unique form of artwork.

Now, two great hobbies-amigurumi and knitting-come together brilliantly in Knit This Doll! Adventurous knitters of all skill levels can test their own creativity as they work their way through menus of options to create truly one-of-a-kind dolls. Each step of the way knitters by selecting skin tones, hair styles, various attributes and even making removable shoes, sweaters, hats, skirts, jeans, and more.

• Combines knitting with the Japanese hobby amigurumi
• Basic pattern for a large, 15-inch doll, with a range of detail options and accessories to make countless combinations of original dolls. No two will be alike!
• Illustrated, step-by-step instructions included throughout

Can you think of a more original way to knit? Grab your knitting needles, unleash your imagination, and get ready to Knit This Doll!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470624401
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	03/01/2011
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Basic Doll Pattern.

Feet Menu.

Plain Shoes.

Sneakers.

Combat Boots.

Cowboy Boots.

Mary Janes.

Snow Boots.

Socks.

Flip-flops.

Legs Menu.

Legs for Pants and Jeans.

Legs for Shorts.

Tights.

Underwear.

Pants, Shorts, and Skirts Menu.

Pants and Jeans.

Shorts.

Skirts.

Torso Menu.

T-Shirt.

V-Neck Sweater.

Turtleneck Sweater.

Stripes.

Repeating Designs.

Single Designs.

Hockey Sweater.

Polo Shirt.

Head and Face Menu.

Head with Hair Template.

Hairstyles.

Nose.

Expressions.

Facial Hair.

Freckles.

Makeup.

Fangs.

Hand and Arm Menu.

Hand with Thumb.

Hand with Fingers.

Arms.

Sleeves.

Mythical Creatures and More Anatomical Features.

Mermaid.

Fauns.

Angel Wings.

Tails.

Cat.

Dog.

Bear.

Accessories Menu.

Messenger Bag.

Purses.

Studded Belt.

Beanie.

Floppy Hat.

Swedish Ski Cap.

Scarf.

Ice Skates.

Hoodie.

Cardigan.

Piercings.

Dress.

Appendix.

Index.