Waldorf dolls...a beginning

In 20 years of teaching Early Years (3 to 7), hands on learning, outdoor learning and storytelling have been key to my style. I did the same thing with my boys when they were growing up. 

I so miss going for walks in the woods. As the weather gets better, though, Fin will be able to push me around the paths in the 3 country parks we have local to us.

Thinking about all these things, plus desperately needing to get centred due to all the mental disturbances of late, I decided to start making a Waldorf doll.

On Friday, this gorgeous package arrived from Germany:

Just look at all that washed and carded sheep's wool. It is impossible to keep your hands off it!

The gauze fabric is to hold the head in shape and the interlock stockinette is as soft as skin:

From watching tutorials and reading books, I knew the hardest bit of a Waldorf doll is the head.

So first the forming out of wool:

Then the covering with gauze and shaping with string:

Then covering with stockinette. The eyes are simply pins denoting placement, but they do make it look a bit creepy!

This was all done yesterday, Saturday.

Today, so far I have sewn the body and limbs. They now need trimming and stuffing. More tomorrow...