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Izzy Doll Pattern

The Izzy Doll pattern provides instructions for knitting a 5-inch doll, starting from the foot and using various yarn colors for different parts. The pattern emphasizes safety for young children by avoiding removable pieces and includes a heartfelt backstory honoring Master Corporal Mark Isfeld, who inspired the creation of the dolls for children in need. The dolls are to be made and distributed without any commercial intent, continuing a legacy of comfort and joy for children worldwide.

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Izzy Doll Pattern

The Izzy Doll pattern provides instructions for knitting a 5-inch doll, starting from the foot and using various yarn colors for different parts. The pattern emphasizes safety for young children by avoiding removable pieces and includes a heartfelt backstory honoring Master Corporal Mark Isfeld, who inspired the creation of the dolls for children in need. The dolls are to be made and distributed without any commercial intent, continuing a legacy of comfort and joy for children worldwide.

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Izzy Doll Pattern For Knitters

Begin at the foot and knit a rectangle. The head is stuffed and the neck
formed by tying a thread. The arms and legs are defined by stitching through
all layers after the doll is stuffed. The number of rows in each part of the doll
can be increased or decreased depending on the individual design. Finished,
the height of each doll is approx. 5 inches.
YOU NEED:
▪ Small quantities of 4 ply or similar weight yarn
▪ 1 pair of 2.25 mm needles or maybe larger depending on wool
▪ Tapestry needle
▪ Polyester fiberfill
Using different tones and shades of wool for the face is appreciated.
TO MAKE:
▪ Work in stocking stitch throughout
▪ Cast on 32 Sts
▪ Work four rows for feet – change yarn
▪ Work 14 rows for pants – change yarn
▪ Work 12 rows for sweater – change yarn
▪ Work 8 rows for face – change yarn
▪ Work 11 rows for hat as follows:
▪ Row 1 – 4: Work evenly in stocking stitch
▪ Row 5: Decrease 5 Sts evenly in stocking stitch across row
▪ Rows 6, 8 and 10: Knit across row in stocking stitch
▪ Row 7: Decrease 5 Sts evenly across row
▪ Row 9: Decrease 5 Sts evenly across row (17 Sts)
▪ Row 11: (K.1, K2 together) 9 times
▪ Draw yarn through remaining Sts and pull up.
TO FINISH:
▪ Sew sides together to form a centre back seam.
▪ Stuff head. Weave a strand of matching yarn across the first face
row.
▪ Draw up to form neck and secure ends.
▪ Repeat for body, drawing in at the ankles – Stuff.
▪ Stuff feet and sew up bottom.
▪ With matching yarn, form arms with tiny backstitches through all
layers, from the waist to 2 rows beneath the neck.
▪ Define the legs in same way from bottom to a little below the
waistline.
▪ Embroider hair and facial features as desired.
Remember that they dolls are going to young children so there shouldn’t be
any removable pieces. If you only use wool, this is never a problem.
. Remember that they dolls are going to young children so there shouldn’t
be any removable pieces. If you only use wool, this is never a problem.
In memory of Mark Isfeld
Master Corporal Mark Isfeld’s mother
Carol created the Izzy Doll so he would
have something to give to the children
he met while serving as a
peacekeeper.
In 1994, Mark was killed while serving
in Croatia by a land mine explosion.
Mark’s comrades in 1 Combat Engineer Regiment asked Carol to
continue making the dolls for them to give out. Before Carol passed
away, she gave her blessing to Billy Willbond and his organization
ICROSS to carry on promoting, creating and distributing the dolls.
HPIC began working with ICROSS more than a decade ago. Through
this partnership, HPIC became a major recipient of the Izzy Dolls. A few
years ago, Billy passed the torch to HPIC to continue the mission of
bringing comfort and joy to the little children of the world. Billy had three
conditions: that HPIC use the dolls to benefit children, that this work be
done to honour the memory of Master Corporal Mark Isfeld, and that the
dolls not be bought or sold.
We invite you to continue this beautiful story.

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