How about adding a royal couple to your child’s play? This is a very quick and satisfying little knit.
It involves knitting on double pointed needles in the round, increasing, decreasing, and some very basic crochet.

Supplies
2 ‘dad’ size wooden peg dolls (2 3/8”) (resources at bottom of pattern)
Worsted weight yarns in colors for the princess’ hat and dress, The prince’s clothes, and the prince’s crown
Set of 4 US size 5 (3.75mm) double pointed needles
US size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook
A scrap of Wool roving for Princess’ hair (you could also use yarn, if preferred) about 8” long
Ribbons for princess’ hat
Craft glue