Just Joking....

Okay, new patterns did not happen.  I've become obsessed with finding Skipper clothing for my Blythes.  I'm also in the process of organizing...GASP.

Organizing isn't going too hot.  But, it is a start.

I will soon be offering vintage items altered for Blythe in my Etsy shop.  I have been doing "little laundry" as my family like to tease me about to get them ready.  The pieces are Skipper and Barbie circa 1963-66.  They are duplicates that I've gotten in my Ebay purchases.

A few vintage Ken pieces may pop up also.  Ken the nudist is overwhelmed by his new wardrobe.

Now available in my Etsy shop is vintage Skipper inspired Mod Dresses, http://www.etsy.com/listing/119314074/mod-blythe-dress

Right now these are the colors available. They are made from wool/wool-blend felt and have snap closures.

Shark Hat for Blythe

Doesn't every doll need a Shark Hat?  Well, yes.  This pattern has only been tested once.  I will soon test it again.  It is very likely a flaw or two in my pattern writting skills.

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REVISED!

Copyright by Natalie Scrimshire 2010

This is for personal use only. Please do not sell pattern.

I can be reached at nscrimshire@gmail.com or at Ravelry user name- PandoraPhelps.

Bulb Skirt for Blythe

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Blythe is the perfect doll to knit for, she is so versatile and everything looks good on her.  This is one of the first items I knitted for my Blythe named Ginny, a Bulb Skirt. It is a quick and simple knit.  A perfect beginner magic loop pattern!

Bulb Skirt

Supplies:


US 2 DPNs or US 2 24 inch Circular needles
Fingering weight yarn with elastic
Yarn darning needle

Pattern notes:

Skirt is knitted bottom up. Add ribbing to the waist in the 3 rows before the bind off if yarn does not have elastic. This is a perfect beginner Magic Loop project. Just divide stitches evenly on the needles.

Instructions:

Co 40

Knit 1 round.

Increasing-

*K1, KFB,* repeat to the end.

Knit multiple rounds until desired length.

This example has about 18 rounds.

Decreasing-

*K2tog,* all around.

Knit 2 rounds

*K2tog, K1,* repeat to the end.

Knit 3 rounds.

BO loosely and weave in ends.

Copyright by Natalie Scrimshire 2010

This is for personal use only. Please do not sell pattern. I can be reached at nscrimshire@gmail.com or at Ravelry user name- PandoraPhelps

Doll Clothing Photos!

Robe to mini robe

I was given a pink (I hate pink) robe for high school graduation about 8 years ago.  I used it all of the time when I received it but over the years I use it less.  For the past several years the robe has be hanging in the bathroom or, as of lately, getting washed about ten times because it ends up in the floor.

I finally was going to pass it on for yard sale or trash.  Instead, I reused the fabric.

Santa brought R an 18 inch Madame Alexander doll, as I mentioned before.  I purchased some clothing from Etsy and pulled from my old stash to cloth Goldie (R named her Goldie Locks).

Goldie has no jammies, so I bought some fabric for jammies and of course she needs a robe.  I made her a robe out of my old robe!  It is really cute!  I need to get a tie for it and then it is finished.  I am pretty proud of the end product.

I also made a Tinkerbell dress yesterday.  I bought Simplicity 5705 Disney Doll Dresses* on sale a Hobby Lobby before Christmas.  I only have the dress finished because I don't have the fabric for the wings.

I am working a knit doll sweater right now.  I hope to finish it today.


* I hate the term "Princess".

Saturday Knit Fever!

Okay, so it is Monday night, but any who.  I went to my LYS today and had my hubby spend too much money.  It was over our Christmas budget for each other... YIKES.  I am going to make it up by helping to pay for some of his credit card balance.  Oh and I bought him the Hangover.  We have not watched it yet-  kid is awake.

I have been knitting miniature clothing items.  I have shrunk the Hermione hat pattern to fit a preemie and an 18 inch doll.  I also made tonight a shrunken version of the Republic for an 18 inch doll.  R is getting a Madame Alexander (it is vinyl) doll for Christmas on Friday.  I have been purchasing doll clothing from Etsy and trying to make some things for her.  I am so silly, I think I am going to buy myself one of the dolls.  Much cheaper than American Girl dolls (which I love and own 3), I really want one for myself so I don't always have to borrow R's to do sizing.  I think if I introduce her as mine, R will be okay with that.

I hope to have photos soon of my doll clothing!

Merry Christmas everyone!