Enhance the magic of storytelling with a set of hand-sewn Red Riding Hood felt dolls. We have Grandma, the Wolf and, of course, Miss Hood herself (whose true name is a mystery) to make.
This is a fun sewing project for older kids, or a DIY toy adults can make for younger kids. The PDF template for all three characters is free for subscribers to download.
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When my kids were little enough, snuggling up at the end of each day for story time was a treasured part of our bedtime routine. My girls loved all books, including classic fairy tales.
I’m sure there is a moral to Little Red Riding Hood somewhere. Don’t give strangers personal information, maybe? Or never trust a ‘person’ with glittering white teeth and shaggy grey fur who’s pretending to be related to you?
If Little Red Riding Hood were a 21st-century girl, she’d run, scheme or fight her way out of trouble without having to rely on the rescue of a nearby woodcutter. In fact, this happens in some retellings, such as the hilarious modern classic, Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes (affiliate link).
Classic fairy tale characters may portray ideals and stereotypes from another era, but they remain an important part of our cultural heritage and are lots of fun to read. Don’t you agree?
These Red Riding Hood dolls are a little fiddly to make, but they’re so cute, it’s worth it! And when you have the mini versions to roleplay along with the story, kids can experiment with their own imaginative twists and endings.
What would you do if you were in Red Riding Hood’s matching little red boots?
Are you ready to get started?
How to make Little Red Riding Hood Felt Dolls
You Will Need
- Colored felt pieces
- Pencil
- A pair of scissors
- Craft glue
- Cotton or scrap felt
- Needle
- Matching thread
- Sharpies
- The printable PDF patterns, free to download from the form below.
How To
Print out the templates and select felt fabrics for the puppets. The template includes patterns for the little red riding hood, Grandmother, and wolf.
Pin the template shapes (or use a piece of double-sided tape) onto felt and cut them out.
Assemble the small pieces together to create the front of your character.
Sew the face and hair to the hood shape (or use fabric glue if you prefer)
Sew the front of your character to the back using running stitch.
Stuff with a pinch of stuffing.
Sew the gap closed.
Draw Red Riding Hood’s face using Sharpie fine liners, then glue her basket in place.
Use the same technique to make Grandma and The Wolf, using the image of a finished craft as a guide.
Grandma
The Wolf
Now snuggle down for story time!
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