Christmas Soldier Doll by Lorraine Pistorio

Christmas Soldier Doll

Knitting
July 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
475 yards (434 m)
English
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This Christmas Soldier Doll is knit in the round, using Magic Loop or double pointed needles. The legs, body, arms and head are all knit on as you work along. The clothes are not removable. He stands approx. 15” tall and is created using #4-Worsted Wt. (Aran/10-ply) yarn. This Christmas Soldier Doll will be a lovely addition to your holiday decorations! NOTE: #3-light wt. (DK wt.) yarn may be substituted, but a smaller finished item will result.
APPROX. YARDAGE: (Note: To create wavy yarn for hair, yarn must be ACRYLIC.)
SKIN COLOR: 130 yds. (Phildar Charly-Poudre)
PANTS: 80 yds. (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice-Black)
BOOTS: 60 yds. (Red Heart With Love-Holly Berry)
HAIR: 30 yds. (LB Vanna’s Choice-Dark Grey Heather)
JACKET & HAT: 65 yds. (LB Vanna’s Choice-Black)
90 yds. (RH With Love-Holly Berry)
20 yds. (Bernat Sup. Val.-Bright Yellow)
NEEDLE SIZES:
• Size 4 (3.5mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles (if using Magic Loop) or Double Pointed Needles (for Doll & Hat)
• Size 6 (4.0mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles (if using Magic Loop) or Double Pointed Needles (for Pants & Jacket)
SAFETY EYES: 10.5mm or embroidery thread/yarn
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES NEEDED:
• Plastic Canvas (for placing in bottom of boots) cut to shape of sole (make 2)…
1 ¾” across top, 2” across middle,
1 ½” across bottom, 2 ½” long
• Plastic Canvas (for placing in top of hat)…
3” circle (can be cut from rectangle sheet)
• Four (1/4”) Black Buttons
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needle & Long Straight Pins
• Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing
• Removable Stitch Markers, Ring Markers
• Crochet Hook (for attaching hair)
• Ironing Board and Steam Iron (for hair)