Macrame worry doll

Get the 411 on how to make a worry doll, 8 different ways! This little craft is easy and fun, and kids will love learning about the Mayan legend behind it!

As a child I used to love my Guatemalan worry dolls, I still do. My mom told me to whisper my worries to the dolls and they would fix them for me. It always seemed to work. Now I'm older I realise that this is because I'm actually verbalising my problems instead of keeping them to myself but as a kid I thought it was the dolls working their magic. I still have my dolls, but for a while I've wondered if I could make my own. On Pinterest there were a lot of tutorials to make them with cocktail…

Dollmaking is one of life's innocent joys. As the doll takes shape within your hands, there is no room in your mind for negative thoughts. Time slows down; the focus is on the creative magic taking place before you. Whether you are crocheting, sewing, knitting, sculpting, or simply wrapping wire with floss, the doll is taking shape before your eyes, with a piece of your soul wound around it. These dolls are derived and inspired by a series of YouTube tutorials by Emilie Lefler. She has 60…

Being able to curl yarn for doll hair can equip you to create so many different designs and personalities! Not only can this give you a wider range for representation with your dolls, but it's...

Intended to soothe a child’s nightmares, Guatemalan worry dolls are easy to make, and most definitely, NOT just for kids! Before you go t...

This Worry Worm Free Crochet Pattern is super cute and fast to make. They are the perfect gift for anyone who struggles with their emotions.

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