The Yarnigans provides very clear instructions and excellent accompanying photos including how to create the hair. (Note: patterns for outfits is not included).
UPDATE: Yarnigans has also posted up the tutorial and instructions for the knitted lace dress worn by the doll on the right in the picture above. Get it here: Knitted Lace Doll Dress by Yarnigans
Here is an excellent tutorial by Crafty Sheep on how to create a gorgeous thick head of hair for a doll (not just for Waldorfs - you could do the same for any kind of handmade doll):
Note that only the pattern template (in pdf format) is supplied, not the step-by-step instructions, so this project may be more suited for those with softie-making experience who will be able to figure out how to put it together. If in doubt, you may be able to contact Michelle and ask for some guidance.
Following on from the previous post on process, Holly from Two Cheese Please (a talented softie-maker from Melbourne, Australia too!) recently challenged herself to start and finish a doll (from sketch to finished product) in 24 hours.
Due to other priorities, she didn’t quite meet her deadline but this is the final doll (how CUTE is she?!):
Holly shares the process/behind-the-scenes (decisions, obstacles, frustration, rework - who said softie-making was a walk in the park? ) here (listed in order):
I think the process of making something can be just as important as the final result - many lessons are learnt for the next challenge. I find it fascinating to see how others approach the process of making, especially how they turn a sketch on a piece of paper into a 3D object. So I hope you will find the next two posts helpful.
Jodie (of Ric-Rac) is from Melbourne, Australia, and makes beautiful softies (amongst other crafty things). More importantly though, she is kind, generous and has an infectious positive spirit. It is no surprise then that she took the time to share over a number of posts the process for making this little guy, Milton:
Copyright of free patterns remains with the respective Author so please use the pattern to make the softie as a gift or for yourself but do not make softies to sell. Thank you!
