Project Runway for Yarn Dolls?

I teach craft classes at various library branches around town, and this weekend marks the start of a new series: Yarn & Felt Folks, I call them. These little peeps are based on a bunch of Christmas ornaments we had when I was little – they were old-school yarn dolls, with some fairly ingenious felt embellishments. I think we had a Mr. and Mrs. Santa, an elf, and two carolers.

So, in addition to cranking out prototypes, and winding miles of Red Heart Super Saver into student-sized balls, I’ve been having a blast drafting little patterns for doll clothes. And I’m pretty proud of these — each piece can be mixed and matched with any other, and they can be worn by either boy or girl dolls. What’s more, some of them can be put on frontwards or backwards, for two different looks.

I’m a fashion designer for yarn dolls! Woo!

If you’re local, come on by – these classes are free! Just sign up here.