Simple-to-make Welsh doll pattern; knit a St David’s Day present for someone special.

Wearing the national flower of Wales (the daffodil) on her shawl, this doll in a traditional Welsh costume would make a lovely companion for anyone on St David’s Day.

This knitting pattern is suitable for those with just a little experience: worked flat in stocking stitch on 4.5mm straight knitting needles (so no knitting in the round needed) the instructions are step-by-step and include illustrations to help you with the sewing up. We used a selection of inexpensive Stylecraft Special and Paintbox Chunky yarns to knit this doll but you can use any chunky yarn you fancy.

To make your Welsh Doll you will need: 4.5mm straight knitting needles, some chunky yarn, stuffing, a pair of 6mm toy safety eyes and a darning needle.

Welsh doll measures 40cm tall when completed (including hat)

Suggested Yarns:

• About half a ball of Stylecraft Special Chunky in White (1001)
• About a third of a ball of Stylecraft Special Chunky in Black (1002)
• About a third of a ball of Paintbox Simply Chunky in Ballet Pink (352) for the skin tone
• About half a ball of Stylecraft Special Chunky in Matador Red (1010)
• Small amount of Stylecraft Special Chunky in Gold (1709) for the hair and the middle (trumpet) of the daffodil
• Small amount of Stylecraft Special Chunky in Saffron (1081) for the daffodil petals