This yarn hair technique, rooted yarn, is one of my favorites. I find looping yarn onto the anchor stitches is so relaxing. The outcome can be as lush as you want, and is securely attached to the doll’s scalp.

ROOTED HAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Supplies: yarn, sharp large eye needle, crochet hook (I used a #5 here)

Establish and mark a hairline on your doll.

1) Anchor stitches: using yarn or embroidery floss, stitch running stitches around doll head, as shown.  Knot and firmly secure thread ends to doll scalp.

2) Wrap and cut a pile of yarn pieces to desired hair length.

3) Using crochet hook, attach yarn pieces one by one or several at a time to anchor stitches.

4) Add more anchor stitches and yarn pieces if needed.

Once complete, you are ready for your creative hairstyling. 

I gave my little strawberry blonde a bob, brushed the yarn with a wire pet brush to fluff her hair. A bow and a little extra hank of yarn on top and she’s all ready for play!

Sew play! Elaine