About a year ago I really wanted to make a Waldorf-inspired doll for my then 1-year old son. I liked the idea of creating a look-a-like doll for him, and while I don't necessarily find all aspects of Waldorf style education appealing, I like the idea of using simple, natural materials/toys for development through play. I found a supplier of doll-making kits in the Netherlands and I ordered this kit, which, with the blond hair shown on the kit, is basically my son in waldorf-doll format. Perfect!
The kit arrived and I got started straight away. The limbs, head, and body were made and then sat in my "work-in-progress" box for nearly a year (oh, I am so ashamed to admit that!) as other aspects of life took over (I'm this close to finishing my PhD thesis!).
Well, my little Mister Man is still waiting for that doll! And given my crafting resolutions for this year it was first on the list to become a Finishing Object!
Then he got a cap of hair:
Using a crochet hook, I added locks of hair all over the cap, followed by a "stylish" hair cut.
And he really came to life with the addition of two blue eyes, a little button nose, and a cheeky red grin.
Then, with the help of this book, I made a lumberjack type hoody (with Velcro along the front) and a pair of pleat-front trousers to dress this new boy.
I'm so happy how he turned out. Here he is, enjoying the bit of sun we got in this cold winters day. Now to introduce him to my little man.
Here's to the first item crossed off my In-Progress list! Yay!
Elizabeth
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