Gosling doll

Gosling Doll Knitting Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Gosling doll is a charming toy from the Tanoshi series, designed by Tatyana Korobkova. This finished doll stands approximately 6 inches (15 cm) tall and is created entirely through knitting techniques. The doll features a complete character design with distinct color sections, facial features, and textured details that bring the gosling character to life.

Craft and Techniques

This is an advanced knitting project recommended for Advanced Beginner Knitters and beyond. The doll is knitted in the round, which is a fundamental technique for creating seamless three-dimensional toy forms. This method allows crafters to build the doll's body continuously without seaming, resulting in a smooth, professional finish. The pattern incorporates short rows using the wrap and turn (w&t) technique to create shaping and dimensional details within the knitted structure.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches combined with increase and decrease techniques to shape the doll:

• Knit (K) – the basic stitch forming the foundation of the fabric
• Purl (P) – used in combination with knit stitches, particularly in stockinette stitch construction
• Knit into front and back (Kfb) – an increase technique that creates additional stitches for expanding sections
• Knit 2 together (K2tog) – a decrease method for shaping and reducing stitches
• Knit 3 together (K3tog) – a double decrease for more dramatic shaping
• Purl 2 together (P2tog) – a decrease worked on purl rows
• Stockinette stitch (St st) – the primary fabric structure, created by alternating knit and purl rows
• Wrap and turn (w&t) – a short row technique for creating contours and three-dimensional shaping

Materials Required

The Gosling doll pattern requires specific tools and materials to complete:

• Needles: Four double-pointed needles in US size 2 (3 mm) for working in the round
• Yarn – Body: White yarn in Nako Paris (60% Polyester, 40% Acrylic; 100g – 240m) with Worsted weight (9 wpi) and eyelash texture
• Yarn – Doll Details: Cream and orange colored yarns in Nako Baby Hoşgeldin Soft (60% bamboo, 40% nylon; 100g – 250m) in Aran weight (7 wpi)
• Yarn – Hair: Dark violet yarn for creating the doll's hair
• Embellishments: Black plastic eyes (5 mm) for facial features and black beads for hood detailing
• Finishing Supplies: Toy stuffing for filling the doll, a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends, and a stitch holder for managing stitches during construction

Pattern Format

This Gosling doll pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible for immediate use once purchased. The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations and instructions to guide knitters through each step of creating this delightful toy.