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.

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

Joey Bear

Who can resist a ted in bed! Joey Bear is the latest Little Dazzler pattern and he comes with his own comfy little bed.

Joey is an eight inch (20cm) bear knitted in DK and he has removable play overalls which are knitted in 4 ply yarn.

The bed or sleeping bag is knitted in one piece with the top cover having a check pattern. This is done using stranded colourwork, it is straight forward to do and gives the effect of a patchwork cover.

This is a great project for making little stocking fillers for Christmas, or for knitting for Christmas fairs.

The pattern is a 16 page PDF document with row by row instructions and plenty of images to help with construction. It is available on Etsy and Ravelry

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