Izzy dolls (I think I'm addicted)

I came across the Izzy Doll pattern while looking on the internet for a simple, knitted doll to make for the Operation Christmas Child shoebox.

Now it seems I can't stop making them.

If you can knit a simple rectangle, changing the yarn color every few rows, then you can make Izzy dolls.

But if you crochet, there's a pattern for crocheted Izzies, too.

It's fun to try making each doll unique. Some have braids, some have pony tails, some have simple hats.

The little "brother" was knitted with size 5 needles, using garter stitch throughout.

The bigger siblings were knitted with size 6 needles, and I used stocking stitch throughout. I like the stocking stitch better.

Once the rectangle is completed, a seam is sewn up the back, the head is stuff and cinched, then the arms are defined and, finally, the legs are defined.

Easy peasy.

My little family of Izzy dolls has grown to six as of this morning. I plan to make one or two more, then I really must call it quits. There's other Christmas knitting to be done!