Little Dazzler Doll: Veronica

Just finished another doll to add to our growing collection of patterns. This is Veronica, she is larger than my other dolls and She stands at 17 inches (43 cms).

The doll itself is knitted in DK yarn, hair is knitted in garter stitch and sewn in place. There is a choice of two hairstyles, ringlets or two buns and both are finished off with two cute little hair bows.

Her pretty dress is knitted in 4ply yarn and is removable. It fastens at the back with two buttons and a little bow at the waist band.

You can have lots of fun choosing the yarn and matching various colours. For the pink doll I used Bo Peep 4ply yarn which is a mottled pink and grey that knitted up beautifully and gave a very pretty effect.

For the doll with ringlets I used an old favourite of mine for the dress, King Cole Spot 4ply. It always looks good knitted up next to a contrasting colour.

Of course she can look just as good in a plain 4 ply yarn.

All pieces are knitted flat on two needles and sewn together. The pattern is a 23 page PDF document with row by row instructions and plenty of images to help with construction. The pattern can be purchased on Etsy, Ravelry and Lovecrafts

Little Dazzler Elephant: Edwin

The pattern for Ella’s twin brother Edwin is now complete. I’ve been trying to get it finished for ages but Christmas and family visits got in the way.

Edwin is a cheeky little elephant 12 inches (31 cms) tall and knitted in DK yarn, on 4mm needles. His clothes also in DK are knitted on 3.75mm and 3.25mm needles.

The play overalls and little cardigan are removeable so a few more outfits will add extra play value for the child and let you go wild finding interesting colour combinations from your stash.

Cute little elephants have become as much a staple in the traditional nursery as the teddy bear and they are just as fun to make and no doubt be treasured for years to come.

The pattern is a 20 page PDF document with row by row instructions and plenty of images to help with construction. You can find the pattern on Etsy and Ravelry

Snowman and Reindeer Baby Booties

I’ve been working on more booties over the last couple of weeks and created these little snowman and reindeer booties. I know we haven’t even got Halloween out of the way yet but I know people doing Christmas Craft Fairs need to knit well ahead.

The booties are knitted in DK yarn on 3mm needles and 2.75mm needles for the little heads. They are knitted flat on two needles and sewn together.

The snowman has a lovely carrot nose for detail and small pieces of icord make up the antlers on the reindeer. The wide jolly smile gives them that festive look.

The pattern comes in 2 sizes, 3-6 months and 6-9 months so would make cute little slippers for a baby’s first Christmas or festive season.

If you don’t have any babies to knit for they do make a novel little Christmas stocking filled with a few chocolate treats or little gifts for an older child.

The pattern is an 11 page PDF document giving row by row instructions and plenty of images to help with instruction. It is available on Etsy and Ravelry

Little Doll Head Booties

I’ve been busy making baby booties this past week and writing up the pattern for them. I love making little booties their quick to knit up and always look so sweet when finished. Instead of finishing them off with little animal heads I’ve gone for little doll heads instead.

These booties have a picot edging to give them a prettier more decorative effect. They are knitted in DK yarn even the little heads. The booties are knitted on 3mm needles and 2.75mm needles for the little heads.

As usual you can have a lot of fun combining different colours and they are a great project for using up those leftover balls of yarn.

All pieces are knitted flat on two needles and sewn together. They would make a lovely gift for a little one teemed with a matching knitted doll.

The pattern covers two sizes, 3-6 months and 6-9 months, it’s an 11 page PDF document giving row by row instructions and plenty of images to help with instruction. It is available on Etsy and Ravelry

Little Dazzler Elephant: Ella

Staying with the theme of elephants i decided to write up my pattern for Ella. Who doesn’t love a cute little elephant and they always find their way into a nursery collection of little animals.

Ella is 12 inches (31cms) knitted in DK yarn and has a dress and cardigan which are removeable.

I love using flecked or variegated yarn for the dresses as it adds more colour and gives a similar effect as a cotton print dress.

This dress fastens with two buttons at the back and with her matching hair bow she looks very coordinated!

As usual you can have a lot of fun pairing colours together. Her comfy cardigan gives her a cute little homely look. All pieces are knitted flat on two needles and pieces sewn together.

The pattern is a 22 page PDF document which gives row by row instructions with plenty of images to help with construction. The pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry.

Little Elephant Baby Booties

For the past few weeks I have been working on some new baby booties. It’s just the weather for warm little booties to keep little toes nice and snug. These would make an ideal gift for baby showers or baby announcements.

These cute little booties are knitted in DK yarn on 3mm needles along with the elephant heads.

The pattern comes in two sizes 3-6 months and 6-9 months. All pieces are knitted flat on two needles and sewn together.

The pattern gives row by row instructions and plenty of images to help with construction.

The pattern is available as a download on Etsy and Ravelry

Lily and Monty

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Lily is the latest doll in my collection of patterns. With Autumn on the horizon I thought I’d create a doll that was well wrapped up against the cooler days as she takes her cute little puppy Monty out for his daily walks.

Lily is a 13 inch (34 cms) doll knitted in DK yarn on 4mm needles. Her hair is knitted in reverse stocking stitch and sewn in place with strands of yarn added for plaiting (braiding).

Dress, hat and Jacket also in DK yarn are removable, which always adds to the play value of the doll, and you can always make another set in a different colour for her to change into.

Little puppy Monty is knitted in reverse stocking stitch in DK yarn and has his own lead which loops over the doll’s hand.

Lily and Monty would make a great project for the Autumn months and she could be one Christmas present taken care of.

The pattern is a 30 page document which gives row by row instructions to knit the doll, her clothes and little puppy with plenty of photos to help with construction. The pattern is available from Ravelry and Etsy

Teddy’s Wheels

For quite some time now I have wanted to make a little car with a teddy bear sitting comfortably inside. After several attempts I finally created something I am happy with.

This cute little bear with overalls and scarf is 7inches (18 cms) and is knitted in DK yarn on 3.25mm needles. The Car which is 15cms (6 inches) in length is knitted on 4mm. needles using two strands of DK yarn held and knitted together to give it a sturdy shape. If you don’t want to fiddle about with using the two strands of yarn, any chunky yarn (12ply) can be used.

All the pieces are knitted flat on two needles and pieces sewn together.

You can embellish the front of the car with buttons for headlights etc.

The little bear fits snuggly into the car…..

All ready for a test drive.

Of course once you have made one, they can become addictive. It would make an ideal first car toy for baby or a decorative piece for the nursery.

The pattern is a 21 page PDF document giving row by row instructions and plenty of images to help with construction and is available on Etsy and Ravelry

Girls Night In !

Nothing cuter than teddy bears in bed and with this knitting pattern you can create a few so your little one can arrange sleepovers with them!

Tessa Bear stands at 8 inches (21 cms) and is knitted in DK yarn on 3.25mm needles.

She has her own dress and cardigan and nightdress, which are all removable and knitted in 4ply on 3mm needles.

She comes with her own comfy bed knitted in DK in one piece with a double moss stitch pattern for the top cover. Her pillow and top cover have a lacy edging.

During lockdown I knitted lots of these teddies, they are an excellent project for using up yarn from your stash.

You can have so much fun pairing up colours, which I always find the enjoyable part.

All pieces are knitted flat on two needles and sewn together.

The pattern is a 25 page PDF document giving row by row instructions and plenty of images to help with construction. It is available from Ravelry and Etsy

Happy knitting everybody

Bethann Bear

Over the past months I’ve been working on a few teddy bears, and happy to say I’ve finished them. This one is Bethann bear.

She is 12 inches (31cms) knitted in DK yarn with removable clothes which are also in DK yarn

The dress has a pretty lacy pattern for the skirt, which fastens at the back with two buttons.

The pattern is quite an easy one although it looks more intricate. I always find knitting anything lacy once you get into the rhythm of the pattern it becomes second nature.

Makes a cute gift for a little girl, and you can have a lot of fun with colour combinations. I love how each one turns out so different with a little character all of their own.