Making a doll with a move-able head

Almost any crochet doll pattern can be adapted to make a move-able head.

 

In this case, this is Laura Tegg's Weebee doll pattern with a move-able head. Simply work the body pattern as instructed to the point just before you increase to make the head. Instead, make a neck stub seven or eight rows long, tapering the last two rows as shown above.

 

Make the head separately beginning at the neck end with an opening that fits snug over the neck stub (same number of stitches as the neck stub before you taper it). Join in a ring so you have an opening at the bottom, then work the head increases as written.

 

Stuff the head firmly, but make a hollow up the center that you can insert the neck stub into. Joint the head to the neck with four strands of craft or carpet thread and a dollmaking needle, as illustrated in the middle row of images.

 

Tie off the carpet thread at the top of the head with a secure double knot. The wig cap or hat will cover this.

 

Finally, take the yarn tail from the beginning and join to the first stitch at the neck opening and pull tight. Bury the yarn end in the head.

Done