如何制作华德福打结娃娃

原文来自 Knecht Ruprecht Dolls

The traditional Waldorf silk snuggle doll is probably the most simple and yet one of the most enchanting dolls I know. It can be made for or together with a baby or a small child, coming alive though nurturing gestures, stimulating creativity by drawing on the child’s imagination.

You can use a piece of pure silk or any other natural fabric you have at hand like cotton or a piece of knitted wool.

This kind of cloth doll has been used for generations to calm and comfort young babies. If a Mama keeps this doll with her for a little while, the doll will absorb her fragrances. It's familiar 'Mama smell' is tremendously comforting to baby.

All You need is:
- One piece of pure silk with rolled hem or a piece of cotton or wool fabric you have at hand.
(Ours is 16 x 16 inch) and plant dyed with organic beetroot
- Fitting cotton thread
- Lambs wool stuffing
- Scissors


First, you need to break off a piece of wool and roll it into a ball in your hands. This wool ball will be the dolls head.


To form the wool ball, put the wool ball between your palms and roll, giving it a round shape.


Fold the fabric to find the center.



Put the wool ball into the center of the silk.


Cover the wool ball with the silk to form the dolls head.


Use the cotton thread to tie the silk around the head.


You can use a needle and a thread and make a few stitches if You want to ensure the thread will stay in its position. Now, knot two corners of the silk for hands.

Play and cuddle.

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