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

By Nicki Moulton

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!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
• Release date: Feb 11, 2011
• ISBN: 9780470922521

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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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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

Reviews for Knit This Doll!

[starbox_2 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Knitting in the round. Cute, but I've seen a lot more inspirational books