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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!
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.

Sujets

Loisirs

Loisirs créatifs et artistiques

Couture et Tricot

Amigurumi

Crafts

Hobbies

Knitting Needleworf

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Publié par	Turner Publishing Company
Date de parution	11 février 2011
Nombre de lectures	5
EAN13	9780470922521
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	6 Mo

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Knit This Doll!
Knit This Doll!
A Step-by-Step Guide to Knitting Your Own Customizable Amigurumi Doll
By Nicki Moulton

Wiley Publishing, Inc.
Knit This Doll!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Knitting Your Own Customizable Amigurumi Doll
Copyright © 2011 by Nicki Moulton. All rights reserved.
Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey
Published simultaneously in Canada
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Book production by Wiley Publishing, Inc. Composition Services
Note to the Readers:
Due to differing conditions, tools and the individual skills, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damages, injuries suffered, or losses incurred as a result of following the information published in this book. Before beginning any project, review the instructions carefully, and if any doubts or questions remain, consult local experts or authorities. Because codes and regulations vary greatly, you always should check with authorities to ensure that your project complies with all applicable local codes and regulations. Always read and observe all of the safety precautions provided by manufacturers of any tools, equipment, or supplies, and follow all accepted safety procedures.
Nicki Moulton’s original patterns are intended for non-commercial, personal use only and may not be used in the production of goods for sale in any quantity.
Credits
Senior Editor
Roxane Cerda
Senior Project Editor
Donna Wright
Technical Editor
Sharon Turner
Copy Editor
Marylouise Wiack
Editorial Manager
Christina Stambaugh
Publisher
Cindy Kitchel
Vice President and Executive Publisher
Kathy Nebenhaus
Interior Design
Lissa Auciello-Brogan
Cover Design
José Almaguer
Photography
Jodi Bratch
For Greg, who will always have my heart, no matter how far apart we are.
Acknowledgments
None of this would have been possible if it wasn’t for a suggestion from my sister, Michelle Timian, that I try finding an agent to publish my knitted doll patterns instead of just selling them online. Without her advice, encouragement and support, this book never would have happened. I have endless amounts of gratitude for her.
My husband, Greg, deserves more words of thanks than I could express. We have lived one incredible and crazy journey together, and my continued creativity is a product of his love.
My mom, who first got me into knitting, always encouraged me to keep developing my craft and never hesitated to help me build my yarn stash! Without those first knitting instructions, this book never would have happened.
My agent, Kate Epstein, has been so extraordinarily helpful through this exciting path of getting my first book published! She has been the most wonderful advocate for me, and I always ended my conversations with her feeling like a million bucks.
Roxane Cerda and Donna Wright at Wiley were absolutely the most wonderful editors a person could ask to work with. Sometimes I wondered if their enthusiasm for this project rivaled my own. They were always on call to answer my questions and doubts and made the process of book publication a joy.
Last but certainly not least, I must give immense amounts of recognition to my technical editor, Sharon Turner, who had the Olympian task of setting my patterns—most of which were little more than oddly abbreviated notes to myself—into a legible format that anyone could read. If you got through this book and completed a doll, it’s all thanks to her talent.
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
Introduction

I have always had a love/hate relationship with dolls. When my mom used to give me dolls as a child, I would constantly try to modify them to fit characters I made up. I’d cut off their hair, rip up their clothes . . . even try to draw on them. This tended to frustrate both me and my mom—my efforts never gave me the doll I wanted and my mom spent a fortune on toys that I ended up destroying. I loved my dolls, but I never found a doll that fit exactly what I had in mind.
It wasn’t until I picked up knitting that I realized that, with a little creativity, I could create anything I wanted—even dolls. After years of developing my own patterns, I can show you how to create your own dolls as well.
The format of this book might be unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s not a static book of patterns where I tell you which character I think you should knit, but one that will encourage you to explore your own creativity by picking and choosing from different options (or menus) in this book. Instead of one pattern with instructions on how to make one thing, there are a whole slew of patterns that you can mix-and-match to make anyone you want.
And as crazy as it might seem, every doll in this book is based on the Basic Doll Pattern (starting on page 2 ). You don’t have to start with the Basic Doll Pattern—you can build your own doll by jumping from menu to menu. But if you get lost or confused,

Jonathan
Head with hair template
Hairstyle
Hand with fingers
V-neck sweater
Stripes
Jeans
Messenger bag
Sneakers

Keeping Track!

you can use the illustrated step-by-step instructions to get your bearings. The Basic Doll Pattern also doesn’t include any modifications, so if you would like to knit an animal or even design your own, you have a nice blank pattern to work from. So you might be asking yourself, “how do I begin?” Before jumping to page 1 with your needles ready to knit, flip through the book first. Get an idea of what kinds of options there are and start thinking about what you’d like to make. Think of this as a knitting “choose-your-own-adventure.” Do you want to knit a doll wearing a turtleneck with jeans and snow boots? Or maybe a punk rocker with ripped jeans, combat boots and a Mohawk? Jot down your plans on the “Keeping Track!” form on the page, so you always know where you’ll need to go for the next step of your project.
Don’t worry about getting lost or confused; each menu contains a lot of photographs and charts that will guide you along the way.
So flip through the following pages, plan your pattern, grab your needles and gather your yarn, and get ready to make your own very own unique doll. Knit on!
Tips on Choosing Yarns
If you are used to typical knitting books that list exactly what brands and colors of yarns you should use, I’m sorry, but I am going to disappoint you. This section on choosing yarns might be the fi