I really do love making wigs for my dolls :-) As you can see above, I decided to make three different wigs for my warm brown Mini Free Spirit. She could not decide if she wanted to be a blond or a brunette, or how she wanted to wear her hair. So, I made a dark golden blond long-haired wig, a strawberry blond wig with two ponytails, and a brunette wig with one ponytail.
These wigs really are easy to make. The yarn does all the work; for these I used a very hairy worsted weight yarn. I also used a mohair laceweight yarn held with the worsted weight to add highlights to the hair, but this is not necessary. The hairy yarn give a wig cap that really doesn't need to be covered with yarn strands, so I didn't. For various ponytails or pigtails I just hooked a few strands of yarn in the appropriate places and pulled the yarn together with little hair clips.
I have not had any luck finding these yarns locally, so my best advice is to try A Child's Dream Come True, Magic Cabin Dolls, or Weir Dolls and Crafts, all on the web.
Below you can see how she looks in her different wigs.
Enjoy the holidays, and enjoy the crochet!
I like the blond wig the best.. You seriously have a knack for hair! ever think of being a hairstylist?
ReplyDeleteSo adorably cute!!
ReplyDeleteRedFlame, if you saw my own hair, you would have second thoughts on this! My dolls hair behaves a whole better than mine :-)
ReplyDeleteThank-you both for your kind comments.
Beth
I love red flame!
ReplyDeletelove the strawberry blond! All of them are sweet. Do you make your wigs first and then sew them on? i made the wig cap first and then sew it on the doll before i added the ponytails and bangs. i think it maded the neck a little bit more wobbly. which way do you recommend? i'm adding the photo to flickr soon. thanks ~Anne~
ReplyDeleteHi Anne,
ReplyDeleteActually, this was the first time I made the wig entirely before sewing it to the head. I had the idea that it would be fun to make a doll with several wigs. Only problem is I cannot think of a good way to attach the wig on a temporary basis...velcro literally eats up mohair yarn :-(
Usually I make the wig cap, then sew it to the head, then hook the threads. The doll gives me something to hang on to when doing the yarn strands. I have not had too much trouble with this causing a wobbly head...do you put a little wooden spool in the neck to help stabilize it? This seems to work pretty well for me.
Looking forward to seeing your doll!
Beth
Hi Beth, love the idea of changing the wigs,maybe adding small clear plastic snaps would work.i couldn't find any wooden stools so i used a wooden dowel. maybe i just need more stuffing around the neck area. i'm making another one so i'll see how this one goes.~Anne~
ReplyDeleteCome and do my hair, Beth dearie! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Beth, i just added some photos of my first Free Spirit Doll. my user name on Flickr is narie. let me know what you think. Thanks ~Anne~
ReplyDeleteAnne, she is wonderful :-) Great body and beautiful face. Can hardly wait to see the clothes!
ReplyDeleteRiver Glorious, if your hair is yarn, no problem :-)
Beth
Hi Beth!!! Congratulations!! Your blog is adorable!!! <3
ReplyDeleteKisses :0))
Erika
this has nothing to do with wigs but how tall is the free spirit doll? i want to make one but if shes gonna be very large then ill just make a mini....
ReplyDeleteHi Emily,
ReplyDeleteFree Spirit is 12 inches tall, crocheted tightly with an E hook, and the mini is just over 7 inches.
Enjoy :-)
Beth