When you make a doll, you're creating a wonderland of imagination for your children. The Ekokids are designed to take that one step further. These dolls are teenage dolls with a passion for clothes and healthy living.
They can be made really quickly and you can add to their wardrobe on a daily basis - pieces are small, easy and quick to make and need only a few metres of yarn to get them done. You could knit 4 main dolls from 100g of yarn - which you can pick up from thrift shops or directly online. I found some great packs of different coloured yarn on Amazon at a good price.
The Ekokids cost very little, last for ages and get you loads of Brownie points from the children. The patterns are step by step style, designed for beginners but seasoned knitters will adore them too :-)
Knitting for beginners patterns are often simple but edge on the boring side - scarves and hats are great to knit but if you want to create a family heirloom that will delight everyone real quick, these dolls are the answer...
There are 3 stunning online patterns you can access in just a couple of clicks.
Online Ekokid Patterns
If you just love your Kindle, choose from the 3 volumes listed on this page (where you can also find a potted history of The Ekokids):
Keep the Kids on the Kindle
And the Ekokids have just launched a new kit called 'Knit-A-Kid' - we're still in pre-launch stage really but all the tools and materials you need can be delivered to your door, ready to make your first doll. And the beauty of these kits is that you'll have the needles, accessories and pattern available to make more!
Knit-A-Kid Knitting Kits
Just before I sign off, if you haven't learnt to knit yet, it's a life skill definitely worth getting into. Knitting has big health benefits too...it engages both sides of the brain. Activities that do this can help prevent brain conditions such as Alzheimer's. Knitting also helps you relax - oh, and it really helps with snacking habits. Knitting is not compatible with eating sticky cakes and chocolates!
A couple of pointed sticks and a length of yarn and you can create so many practical and beautiful soft toys, baby bootees, jumpers, scarves and woolly hats, gifts, warm covers and of course your eco-friendly Ekokids.
Happy Knitting!
Linda x
No comments:
Post a Comment