Finally, the knitted doll is done

That's a really good idea! This doll is actually just 8.5 inch, I am planning or hoping to make 18 inch Waldorf doll. But, making a smaller size is easier and faster to achieve. I am planning to make more accessories for this doll first, perhaps a doll for her would be good. My little girl also has the same doll, so making accessories for both dolls and letting the children play with them would be fun!

@infatuatedbby Yes, I'd like that as well. I always liked to have doll house and those accessories when I was young, but I didn't have any. I am not buying those toys for my children, I think it'd be better to make them ourselves. A pet is a good idea too! It seems like you enjoy playing with doll and the accessories too.

@kaka135 That would be fun to make accessories for the doll. Maybe even a pet for the doll too would be fun. And if they want - your kids can make a house out of cardboard and a bed. Because those doll houses and toy accessories can be quite expensive.

Thanks for the compliment. It's actually a simple doll to make.

Thanks a lot! I learned how to knit because I want to teach my children to knit, both my son and my daughter, and I am quite surprise that I really love making these things for my children now. (I never thought I'd enjoy knitting or crocheting). Both my mom and mother-in-law are good at sewing clothes, but I haven't learn that yet. I used to think I'd never learn that, now I'll put that in my to-do list. I might not be able to sew clothes for my children yet, perhaps my grandchildren in future. Buying a sweater to grandchildren is sweet too. Your grandchildren will definitely be happy with it as well.

@youless I used to think about that as well, I ended up knit and crochet more than I sew. Perhaps you can try to hand sew, though it's more time consuming, it's nice to do as well. I think one of the reasons I still don't get to learn much about machine sewing is that my children always want to use the sewing machine when I am using. They did use the machine to sew before, by just stepping the pedal. So, I always prefer to knit, crochet or sew with hands. You can try with hand sewing if you want to make the clothes for the teddy bear. How about just a shoulder bag for it first? A shoulder bag might be easier to start with.

@kaka135 I have the traditional and digital sewing machines at home. But today my mom seldom uses it. As buying the cloth to make clothes may be even much more expensive than buying new clothes. But in fact I like to try to make the clothes for my son's Teddy bear but it may seem to be a day dream.

Yes, though he is 7 years old now, he still plays with dolls, stuffed toys and those toys for toddlers. I really like this, as I always like him to be simple.

@kaka135 However, dolls are not normally played by little boys in my country. They do play soft toys than dolls.

@Shavkat I know some boys do not play with dolls, or some people think boys shouldn't play with dolls or any "girl games", even in my country, but I do not think so. Since my son was young, I didn't classify which can be done by girls or boys, I think these should be neutral activities for all the kids. I don't tell my son that blue is for boys, and pink is for girls too. I think young kids shouldn't be categorized by all these. So, I teach my son knitting, sewing, cooking, baking, doing the house work, let him play with dolls or any so called "girl games", let him choose the color he likes. I told him boys do not usually wear skirts and keep long hair, but did not say boys can't do those. My dad is one of the people who thinks something should be done by girls, not boys, but I always "remind" him that I don't practice that in our home. I have seen a picture with this question quite often on Facebook, and I agree with it: "You let your son plays with dolls? Aren't you afraid he will turn out to be..... A GOOD FATHER?" Sorry for a long reply.

Thanks. It seems like even adults like simple dolls as well.

@Lucky15 You might have neighbors who can knit or crochet too. I know some Philippines people who learned how to crochet at young age.

@kaka135 wish you are just our neighbor

Thank you. I just started to learn knitting and crocheting in these few years, I am glad I manage to make some simple toys for my children.

@abrielle28 That sounds interesting. I have not try to use the monaco threads before. I think it's always fun to make something out of something.

@kaka135 not everyone have that kind of skill. i also make something out of monaco threads. I make my own bracelet out of them

Thanks for the compliment. I think toys for kids are always adorable, and I guess that's why I always like to make them. I myself enjoy doing them.

Thanks! I just had to finish it as it's a birthday gift to my son. I always rushed till the last minute. Now, I am rushing to make some Easter crafts for my children to have the egg hunt later.

@kaka135 Yeah you are cutting it fine and I thought it was only me that did that lol.

Thanks. It's good for me to know that. I didn't really know there are some people who do not let the boys play with dolls. I know my dad thinks boys shouldn't play with dolls, but he didn't "not allow". I also see boys playing with dolls in my country, but of course, I don't know if there are some families that do not let the boys too.

@SIMPLYD Oh, that's the reason. I do not worry about that, as my son is not girly. Even if he is, I think he's born to be like that.

@kaka135 They think here that letting the boys play wth dolls , the might grow girly in their ways too.

I always thought of knitting scarves only too, and my first knitting project was a scarf, it took me very long time to finish it, and get bored as well. I think there are different types of knitting, what I know are knit in flat and knit in round. The doll I knitted is actually still knitted in one flat piece, then I sewed them up and made it into a 3 dimensional doll, something like making a tube.

Thanks. I wish I can have time to make more dolls for others as well, though my handwork skill is really not that good yet. I always hope I can create more handmade stuffs for others, not only my children.

@kaka135 I know you do sweet friend.

Thank you. Yes, I have heard some of my neighbors told me, their children, including girls just do not like to play with dolls or any soft toys. I think every child is just different. My children seem to like playing with just anything.

Thanks. But, I think I have been making too many toys for them, and they may not remember many.

I followed a pattern for this doll, I am not that talent to make up patterns yet. This is a free pattern, if you are interested, you can check out the pattern here: There are many free doll patterns there, including knitting and crocheting. Mine is Waldorf dolls.

Thanks. There are actually some mistakes in the knitting, but perhaps not easily seen. Anyway, my children don't mind those imperfections, which I am glad and grateful.

Thanks. I am thankful for those who share the patterns for free online too. Without their generosity, I definitely wouldn't be able to come out with the patterns myself.

Thanks. You can always make one. It's really not as difficult as I thought too. You can find many doll patterns for free here: