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 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

First Day at School

Suzie is a 13 inch (34 cms) doll knitted in DK and and ready for her first day at school wearing her smart uniform and new school bag.

All pieces are knitted flat on two needles and sewn together. Hair is knitted in garter stitch and sewn in place with yarn added to create plaits. School Pinafore and Cardigan which are removable are also in DK yarn.

The pattern can be adapted to accommodate all school colours. Would make a lovely gift for a little one due to start school.

The pattern is a 24 page PDF document which gives row by row instructions and plenty of images to help with construction. It is available on Etsy and Ravelry

There is nothing like sharing a sweet with your best friend at the end of the school day!

Sleepover

In this present lockdown climate I’m sure there are lots of little girls missing sleepovers with their best friends. At least with this project you can create a couple of sleepover pals that might tide a little girl over until these restrictions are lifted.

These little dolls and sleeping bags were made using the Rosa doll pattern.

The doll measures 8 inches ( 21 cms) and the sleeping bag is 9 inches (23 cms) so a good project for using up leftover oddments of yarn. For the last few months I’ve been knitting from my stash which is a good thing as I have so much yarn I don’t think I’ll ever get through it all. Must admit I am looking forward to the day when restrictions are lifted and we can do some real shopping, the local wool shop will be high on my list. I know you can buy yarn online but for me it’s not the same. I like to be able to see the yarn and touch it, and seeing lots of yarn beautifully displayed actually gives me more creative ideas.

Well keep safe everybody and happy knitting.

The Ballet Class

No quite Degas but these little girls are full of enthusiasm to get their performance right. What little girl doesn’t dream of becoming a prima ballerina and this little doll would make a lovely mascot.

Isabella is a 13 inch (34cms) ballerina doll knitted flat on two needles in DK yarn.

She is constructed in a standing position, the tutu skirt is knitted separately and sewn in place. The ballet wrap also in DK is knitted in garter stitch and removable.

The wrap is secured at the side by a little button.

The hair and bun are knitted separately and sewn in place, then adorned with a band and bow. A little ribbon rose can be added to the tutu for further embellishment.

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

Poppy and Pip

I love creating toys which have good play value. As a child I would spend hours putting dolls and teddy bears to bed or playing about with dolls houses. So my latest pattern is Poppy and her puppy Pip who have a comfy armchair to sit in.

Poppy is an eight inch (20 cms) doll knitted in DK yarn with removable dress and cardigan which are knitted in 4 ply. Poppy is the twin sister of my doll Rosa and their clothes are interchangeable.

The little dog is also knitted in Dk yarn, he stands at three inches (8 cms) and is knitted in reverse stocking stitch. No point in telling him to stay off the furniture, the armchair is far to comfy.

The armchair is knitted with DK yarn in garter stitch throughout. It’s a straight forward knit, you will need a small piece of cardboard to fit into the base so it keeps it’s shape and the sides and back are sewn in place.

It would make a great gift for a little girl who would have hours of fun with her. Once you’ve made one, you’ll be making more in different colour combinations.

The pattern is a 30 page PDF document which has row by row instructions and plenty of images to help with construction. It is available on Etsy and Ravelry.

Little Dazzler Doll: Amy

Let me introduce Amy, the latest doll added to our growing collection of patterns. She is knitted in DK yarn and stands at 13 inches (34 cms)

Her tunic/jumper, leggings, boots and shoulder bag are also in DK yarn and are fully removable.

Her hair is knitted in reverse stocking stitch and sewn in place with ringlets, hairband and bow added for a pretty affect.

A lot of fun can be had choosing colour combinations, giving each doll her own unique character. All pieces are knitted flat on two needles and sewn together.

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

Little Dazzler Doll: Leah

Here are a couple of girls who love to dress up! Knowing how much little girls love to dress up dolls I’ve made sure the clothes in my doll patterns are removable which increases the play value.

 

This doll and her clothes are knitted in DK yarn, all pieces are knitted flat on two needles and sewn together. Leah has boots and stripy tights a warm jumper/sweater and a pretty pinafore.

The hair is knitted in reverse stocking stitch and sewn in place with strands of yarn threaded at the sides to create the plaits/braids. All very secure so even with lots of boisterous play the hair won’t moult!

The jumper has a little press fastener at the neck opening to make dressing and undressing easier.

The pinafore has straps which fasten with two buttons on the moss stitch bib….

…and crossover at the back.

You can have lots of fun with different colour combinations for the clothes and hair colour.  The clothes from the Hannah Doll also fit the Leah doll so you can built up a decent little wardrobe for her.

The pattern is a 20 page PDF pattern with row by row instructions and plenty of photos to help with construction. Pattern is available on Ravelry and Etsy

Little Dazzler Doll: Hannah

I’ve spent the last month writing up my doll pattern in a legible form and having it test knitted before letting it loose on the public. Hannah is 13 inches (34 cms) in height and knitted in DK yarn. All pieces are knitted flat on two needles and sewn together.

Her dress and cardigan are also in DK yarn and are removable. I know how much little girls love dressing and undressing dolls so you can easily knit another set of clothes to increase the play value and build up her wardrobe.

As with most toys gauge isn’t important, I used 4mm needles as I’m quite a tight knitter but if your tension is looser you may want to consider coming down to a smaller needle size. I’ve used Hayfield, King cole, and Stylecraft yarns for these dolls and been happy with the results.

I do like using a flecked yarn for the dress to give a polka dot effect, the King Cole Smarty range has some beautiful colourways.

The dress fastens with two buttons at the back and has a little sewn on bow at the waist band

The doll’s hair is knitted in garter stitch and sewn on to the head, with knitted bows at the side.

You can have a lot of fun with colour combinations for this doll and may find yourself making quite a few!

The pattern is a 21 page PDF document which gives row by row instructions with plenty of images to help with construction. It is now available on Etsy and Ravelry and if you need any extra support do message me on Ravelry.

Here Come the Girls!

Next to rabbits my favourite thing to knit are dolls. They take a bit longer and you can agonise over getting the face and hair just right but it can be so worth it when you have the finished result.

All the above dolls are 13 inches (34 cms) tall and all knitted in DK including the clothes. You can have a free reign with styles and colour combinations which add to the fun of making them.

I love the self patterning yarns which give a fair isle effect, it certainly takes away the hassle of carrying different strands of yarn at the back of your work which for me always plays havoc with the tension.

I do prefer to make the dolls with a knitted scull cap for the hair which is firmly attached to the head, and on to this can can be added plaits, ringlets or loose strands of yarn.

I do expect my dolls to be played with and feel confident this way the hair will always stay in place and not come away if the doll is lifted up by the hair.

You can also have fun making little accessories to go with the dolls, such as bags, little teddy bears and even knitted dogs.

They all add to making the doll unique and increase the play value, or even the collect ability as not just children love to receive dolls!!