Sweaters To Keep The Spring Chill Away
Once again the days have flown by. I've been able to post things to my Facebook page, but a post to my website has eluded me.
So, what have I been doing the last few weeks? I have been thoroughly distracted with knitting tiny sweaters. I found a great free pattern on Ravelry that I just keep knitting. Pretty soon I'll have it memorized!
I've been knitting using mostly laceweight yarn on size US 1 double pointed needles. I've also used fingering weight yarn for two, but don't have handy pics of those. I also just finished a lovely lilac purple sweater in laceweight yarn on size US 0.
The laceweight yarn has all been from my favorite reclaimed yarn seller on Etsy, Penelope's Fine Yarns. She has such a great variety of colors, and such good prices!
I'm now onto a birthday project this week, an Einstein Doll, but I know I will be right back to more doll sweaters after that. The end results fit well on 12" fashion dolls like Tonner's Tiny Kitty, and Fashion Royalty's Poppy Parker, and also on 10" dolls lke Tonner's Patsy, and Bambicrony Lottie. But I'm thrilled with how great they fit on the 8" Pocket Poppet dolls I've been making!
So here's a ton of photos of what I've been spending my time on the last few weeks. :)
This sweater was knit on size US 0 DPNs.
Tiny Kitty Collier models this one knit on US 1 DPNs, in a fingering weight turquoise merino.
Knit on size US 1 DPNs, modelled on a Pocket Poppet doll.
Size US 1 DPNs.
Another Pocket Poppet doll models.
Three New Pocket Poppet Dolls
Time has flown by, but I at least finally got some pics taken of the stash of Pocket Poppet dolls I've had ready for a while now.
I also made up two dolls from the last pattern I purchased with the button leg joints, the one I can't actually sell. I did one stuffed with polyester fiberfil, and the other stuffed with pure wool. I'll get photos of both done hopefully by the end of this upcoming weekend, and do a comparison of working with polyster versus wool stuffing.
But for now, here are three new Pocket Poppet dolls, ready for purchase in my Etsy store. :)
Quick Update-What's In My Craft Queue This Week
No pics with this post, as I don't want to steal the thunder from the seller of the latest doll pattern I bought. This one is pretty much all for me, since the seller has stated she does not wish completed items made from her pattern to be sold. While copyright law doesn't actually cover a finished product from a copyrighted pattern (as far as I understand it, and I'm definitely not an expert), it's not in my nature to try to argue such a thing. Instead, I will respect the pattern designer's wishes, and just enjoy the process all for myself, and then make the occasional gift, or giveaway item.
The new pattern that sparked my "oooh! shiny!" craftsperson's response is a sweet 9.50 inch tall felt girl. Despite knowing I won't be able to sell the finished item, I couldn't resist the sweet face, and the promise of button joints. The purchase price of $10 was worth it, for the clever construction of the body and leg to allow for that button joint, the way the head is attached securely to the body while still leaving a slender neck, and the hair. I am already thinking I will try to modify the pattern a bit for my use, and make the hair into felt wigs that I can swap out quickly.
The doll pattern is available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/179144339/doll-sewing-pattern-vintage-girl-pdf?ref=listing-shop-header-2, from Etsy seller Soles. She has a cute Retro Girl doll pattern that I may have to buy just for the glasses. :)
Otherwise I have a new giraffe felt toy pattern in the works right now, too: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/185170776?ref=fb2_tnx_title from Etsy seller Patchlins. There are definitely a lot more patterns there I need to buy! (And I'm allowed to sell the finished items, so woo hoo!)
I am working on a couple of Gingermelon patterns, including a little doll dressed up as a certain grey donkey that many of us grew up with. I also am nearing the finish line on a pair of Pocket Fox dolls which need custom bride and groom outfits, but those are my weekend project, since I need to concentrate on designing those outfits.
So, no pics, but lots of things in the works! I'll definitely share pics as I get going on that new doll. Plus, I will be comparing how polyester fiberfil compares to wool stuffing. I think this little doll will be a perfect test subject, and then I'll have a pair of dolls at the end!
New Items Listed-Bunnies and Ponies and Dragons (Oh, My!)
Okay, only one pony, but still, I finally got pictures taken of some of my newly finished toys, and have them in my Etsy store.
The little bunnies are just the right size for many sixteen inch fashion dolls to cuddle, and even twelve inch dolls. Your doll needs a bunny, right? After all, Easter is coming up!
I still can't get enough of the wee dragons, and will definitely keep making more. The latest entries are in greens and blues.
The new pony continues the color scheme, in a lovely mint green with teal blue mane and tail.
I have more bunnies to photograph, and Pocket Poppets, but between the paying job, my limited photography skills and rather crummy weather leading to crummy indoor lighting, it will be another few days before I get those needed pics taken.
In the meantime, here are some photos of my latest offerings.
