I skipped over pants and shorts to get to the T-Shirt, so that my doll would have a top to go with her skirt. I chose a varigated yarn that I thought would match the skirt. IRL, it matches better than the photographs. The color changes didn’t work out as well as I hoped… I wanted the turquoise up higher on the shirt so it had a different color right next to the blue. However, this isn’t terrible.
The next article of clothing in the Crochet You book is a cute skirt with a scallop trim on the bottom.
I liked this blue color with the hair and skin of the doll. I also have a varigated skein of yarn that I think will look cute used for a tshirt to go with it.
The skirt is worked in continuous rows around, except for a few rows at the beginning. They are worked back and forth to create an enlarged opening for dressing the doll.
The first clothing pattern in the book was for Underwear. Because I’m not using the same weight of yarn called for, it required a bit of experimentation, but I settled on ILTY from Hobby Lobby in white, and a 3.75mm hook.
The pattern is simple and works up quickly. However, the way the “legs” were done seem a bit awkward to me. The pattern is worked from the bottom to the waist.
I posted the first installment of this project on March 4th. Finally, after almost two weeks, I’m back on track. Unfortunately, my whole family came down with a nasty virus, and we’ve ALL been sick, including me! I sincerely hope that is in the past, and I can move on with this project!
When the body is finished, the next step is to give the doll hair. A kind of wig cap is crochet, creating “rows” by only using the back or front loop of the rows. The wig cap is sewn onto the head, and then individual strands of hair are crocheted into the remaining loops.
I’ve had this book on my shelves for a while now. I finally felt like I could handle the patterns, so for the last week, I’ve been crocheting the basic doll.
I used I Love This Yarn (from Hobby Lobby) in the “Fuzzy Slippers” color. I use this color a lot to make doll bodies. I don’t mind that it’s varigate shades from white to peach, and I think it makes an interesting doll body.
I’m finding that, if I choose carefully, a project takes me about a week to complete. I don’t crochet all day, every day. Just when the time allows. But I’m getting a better feel for how long it takes me to complete something.
So I was cruising around on Etsy, and I found an adorable pattern that looked like it wouldn’t be too difficult, but it would be fun when completed.
It’s hairdo day for my little doll! I think she’s very cute!
This hairstyle is a wig that is crocheted flat and then stitched together. Next time, I will choose a lighter weight yarn, as this turned out a bit heavy. Fortunately, the “stub” neck style is very sturdy, and the head isn’t flopping over.
I have to say, making the “curls” wasn’t a lot of fun. It was difficult to get the hook through the chain after each section of 2 single-crochets.
I’m so excited! Isn’t she cute!
Her head came out perfectly and, as far as I can see, I didn’t make any mistakes!
That’s a first!
Now, to try crocheting her some hair! I think I’ll make her a dark blonde. Just dark enough to provide contrast to the body, but lighter than brown.
Stay tuned!
I’m taking a short break from the Bina the Bear pattern because I found a cute, crochet doll pattern, for free, on Ravelry . It is Sweet Ami's by Beth Webber.
I only had a minor problem, with the left arm, but I’ve gotten this far without any major issues. I’m much happier with the tops of the feet for this project. They are much better than Bina’s!
Next I have to make the head. It is done separately and then attached. It looks pretty easy, so I should be able to get it done in one day.
Did I tell you that I have a thing for bunnies? I do!
This little felt bunny is from a pattern I created years ago.
She also has clothes, but I’m still sorting stuff and haven’t found them yet.
Oh, and yes, that IS carrots on the fabric! I bought it a long time ago to make clothes for bunnies!
Enjoy!
I have a big thing about shoes. Personally, I have 3 pairs that I wear: flip-flops, at home, sneakers for hiking and walking a lot and sandals to wear in the summer.
But for my dolls, it’s another story. It seems like most of them have more shoes than clothes! I normally make a pair to go with each outfit.
I changed the Luna Lapin pattern to make Mitsuki and now the feet are longer. This means I have to draft an entirely new pattern for a basic shoe. Once I have it, I can modify it for any kind of shoe.
I made Mitsuki a lounging outfit. And then, I couldn’t find it, or her!
Oh my!
After a few days, she reappeared, and I discovered she had gone to Santa Fe! What? Bad bunny! She says she went to get some ideas for clothes she wants me to make. Apparently she has some new ideas.
We’ll have to wait and see how this develops.
In Japan, there is a traditional myth about a white rabbit that lives in the moon. Also, in the winter, snow sculptures are made representing small, white rabbits or hares. They are referred to as yuki usagi.
I was originally going to give my new bunny a french personality, but I have changed my mind. She is going to be Japanese.
So, I’m introducing you to Mitsuki Bun-Bun.
She is based on the Luna Lapin rabbit pattern, but with some variations. To begin with, Luna is supposed to be made from felt, with fabric in her ears and on her foot pads. I didn’t have the right kind of felt, so I redrafted the pattern to allow me to make her from fabric.
I dug up this photo yesterday for another reason, but I thought all of you might like to see it.
When I was a kid (i.e. a million years ago,) I started a business selling clothing for troll dolls. I created a lot of original designs, which made my clothing popular with my peers.
Here are three characters from the Space Patrol series. From left to right: Guard, Medic, Officer.
Yesterday, I got up later than usual, so I was running behind. After a trip to return unneeded things to the storage unit, and a walk to pick up the mail, I was further behind. My regular social media tasks also took up a good chunk of time.
By the time I was going to sew masks, I realized I wasn’t really up for it. I decided to give myself a “personal day” to do whatever I felt like.
Sometimes, you just need some bunny to love!
With everything going on in the world, I am having some issues with making art. However, I don’t want to let that stop my creativity completely.
I’ve been making masks for myself and my husband, and now I will be making more this week for a few friends.
But over the weekend, I decided to sew something just for the fun of it!