Magical Besties: Knit A Pink Witch And Green Witch

My latest knitting pattern, Magical Besties, brings the charm of two enchanting witches to life: a playful pink witch and a mysterious green witch.

Crafted with DK yarn and 4 mm (US 6) needles, this pattern is the perfect magical escape for knitters of all skill levels.

Who says witches can’t be the best of friends?

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Meet The Witches

Each witch has her own unique personality and style, captured through thoughtful details in the design:

The Pink Witch: She’s bright, bubbly, and always ready to cast a spell of joy. With her elegant knitted gown and sparkling tiara, she’s a vision of whimsy and fun.
The Green Witch: A little darker, a little mysterious, and endlessly magical. Her iconic pointed hat and dramatic outfit give her a bold, captivating presence.

Magical besties - Meet the knitted witches

Highlights Of The Pattern

Knitted Accessories:
Bring your witches to life with charming accessories like the Pink Witch’s tiara and the Green Witch’s pointy hat, all made using the same DK yarn and needles.
Customizable Details:
Choose your favorite yarn colors and embellishments to make each witch your own. Add sparkle to the tiara or extra flair to the hat—it’s your spell to cast!
Compact and Cuddly:
These dolls are small and portable, making them great for decorating shelves, gifting to friends, or creating a magical keepsake.

Tips For Crafting Your Magical Besties

Yarn Choice:
DK yarn works wonderfully to create soft, detailed dolls. Choose vibrant pinks for the Pink Witch and rich, earthy greens for the Green Witch.
Needle Size:
Using 4mm (US 6) needles ensures a tight knit, perfect for creating sturdy dolls.
Secure Features:
For safety, make sure all accessories and features are securely attached, especially if gifting to children (over the age of 8).

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

Whether you’re knitting for yourself or someone who loves a touch of magic, this pattern offers a fun and engaging project.

It’s an opportunity to create two distinct characters while practicing a range of techniques, from shaping and detailing to crafting accessories.

Magical Besties Knitting Pattern

Create your own enchanting duo with this delightful knitting pattern!

Featuring a bubbly Pink Witch with a sparkling tiara and a mysterious Green Witch with a classic pointy hat, these charming dolls are knit with DK yarn on 4mm (US 6) needles.

Complete with whimsical accessories and customizable details; this pattern is perfect for adding a touch of magic to your knitting projects.

Whether for gifting or display, these besties will cast a spell on everyone who sees them!

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Materials needed…

Yarn Colors

Scraps of yarn in DK are perfect for this project.

Pink Witch

Light beige or peachy pink for the skin.
Lemon or yellow for hair.
Pink for the body and legs.
Pink for the dress.
Light grey for the crown.

Green Witch

Green for the skin.
Black or dark brown for hair.
Black for the body and legs.
Black for the cloak and hat.

Knitting needles and other materials…

Knitting Needles: Size 4 mm (US 6) or size suitable for your yarn choice.
Polyester stuffing
Darning needle and a sewing needle for sewing and embroidery.
Small toy safety eyes (optional for the face).
Embroidery thread (optional for details like facial features).
Sewing needles and sewing thread for small buttons and attaching the crown and witch hat to the hair to secure it into place.
Small buttons for the cloak and dress.
Crochet hook – for the hair.

Optional

Sewing pins or blocking pins for curling the hair.
Water spray bottle, hairspray, and a hairdryer to curl the hair.

Size Information

Each doll is the same size;

Height = 6 inches (7 inches including crown/hat).
Width = 3 inches.

Gauge – Gauge is not crucial for this project; just ensure your stitches are tight enough so the stuffing doesn’t show through.

Age Appropriate

These dolls, due to their small size and inclusion of small parts (such as accessories or embellishments), are most appropriate for children aged 8 and up or adults.

They are not suitable for young children under 3 years old due to potential choking hazards.

For younger children, consider omitting any detachable parts or embellishments and ensuring all features are securely sewn.

If you’re planning to gift these dolls to a younger audience, thoughtful adjustments can make them safer while still keeping their charm intact.

Knitting Abbreviations

K: Knit
P: Purl
K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
KFB: Knit into the front and back of the stitch to increase
P3tog – Purl the next three stitches together to decrease
St st: Stockinette stitch (alternate rows of knit and purl)
CO: Cast on
BO: Bind off
PM – Place marker
SM – Slip marker
YO – Yarn over

Pink Witch Doll Knitting Pattern

Body and Head (Worked in one piece from the bottom up)

Using dress color yarn (pink), CO 18 stitches.
Work in St st (knit one row, purl one row) for 10 rows for the legs and dress
Continue to use the same colored yarn for the torso.
Knit 6 rows in St st for the torso.
Switch to skin color yarn (light beige or peachy pink) for the face.
Knit 6 rows in St st.

Decrease for Top of Head

Row 1: K2tog across the row. (9 stitches remain)
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: K2tog across the row. (5 stitches remain)
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches, pull tight to close, and secure.
Complete the face before closing and seaming the head and body.
Stuff the body as you sew and seam along the bottom of the body to create a flat seam.

Facial Features

Add two small-sized toy safety eyes to the face.
You can also use embroidery thread or small bits of yarn to add eyes, a simple mouth, and any other features you’d like.

Arms (Make 2)

Using skin color, CO 6 stitches.
Work in St st for 4 rows.
Switch to dress color (pink) and knit 6 more rows.
BO and sew onto the sides of the torso.

Legs and Boots

Using pink yarn, CO 6 stitches for each leg.
Knit 8 rows in St st.
BO and sew onto the bottom of the torso.

Hair

Using lemon or yellow yarn, cut multiple short strands (around 10-12 inches each).
Attach strands across the top of the head, looping them through stitches with a crochet hook to secure.
Optional for curly hair: Use pins or blocking pins to wind the yarn around and wet it, leave it to dry, and remove the pins (see more on how to do this in the video).
Trim and shape as desired (see photo for reference).

Tips for curly hair

Wrap Tightly: Wrap yarn tightly around a dress making pin, or blocking pin to create the curl shape.
Use Steam or Water: Mist with water and steam over boiling water or with an iron for wool/cotton yarn, or soak in warm water for synthetic yarns. You could also use hairspray and a hairdryer.
Let It Dry Fully: Allow the wrapped yarn to dry completely (overnight for best results) before unwrapping.
Fluff and Style: Gently fluff and trim curls as needed to create a natural look.
Layer and Secure: Arrange the curls in layers, and trim to frame the face for realistic styling.

Dress

In pink yarn – CO 20sts

Row 1: KFB into every stitch.
Rows 2-5: Work in St st.
Row 6: KFB into every stitch.
Rows 7-11: Work in St st.
Row 8: KFB into every stitch.
Rows 9-13: Work in St st.

Bind off loosely.

Sew in any loose ends.

Attach the dress to the body of the doll by winding it around loosely and securing it by adding two button closures. (See photo for reference and video here).

Crown/Tiara

In light grey yarn CO 21 sts

Rows 1 and 2: Work in 1×1 ribbing.
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: *Bind off 2 sts, move st to left needle, cast on 2 sts, bind off 4 sts* – rep from * to * to the end of the row.

Secure the last st and leave a yarn tail for seaming.

Sew in any other loose ends.

Sew the ends together to make the crown/tiara shape.

Stitch the crown/tiara to the hair of the pink witch doll with a similar colored sewing thread.

Green Witch Doll Knitting Pattern