Darnell Weaver

PATTERN NOTES: The unclothed folk doll is knit in worsted yarn in 6 pieces: the head/body is knit flat twice, while the arms and legs are worked in the round. The pieces are then stuffed, then sewn together at seam lines ( see diagram ). The mouth is embroidered. Buttons are used for the eyes. Garment patterns are included.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Cast on, bind off, decreasing, increasing, seaming, thumb CO, knitting in the round

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES: BO without yarn

YARN: Red Heart #4 Worsted (100% acrylic, 364 yds/333 m, 7 oz /198 g), less than 1 skein or 80 yds/72 m ( Choose your own color)

NEEDLES: US 6 (4mm) circular needle for working flat Notions: 2 snap sets, two 1/4″ ( 5mm ) buttons for overalls, two 3/16″ ( 4mm ) buttons for eyes, embroidery floss for mouth, embroidery floss for shoelaces Tools: Yarn needle, stitch holder

EXTRAS: Notions: 2 snap sets, two 1/4″ ( 5mm ) buttons for overalls, two 3/16″ ( 4mm ) buttons for eyes, embroidery floss for mouth, embroidery, floss for