Gift-making in 2021...TOPIC CLOSED TO COMMENTS

[minwifeof4boys]

I have a couple grands that don't live close, this would work for them

[judianne]

Bailey, the pumpkin house is really adorable.  I know it's going to be a hit!

[judianne]

Hi everyone!

Been making christening blankets, squares, etc...

Hubby offered to let me loose in the yarn store - so far I've been trying to use stash....

 

[Bailey4]

Can't wait to see the blankets.  I've been trying to work the stash and buy only when I can't make it from stash.  I really need to get the stash downsized a bit.

Finished another 18" outfit.  Need to get some baby doll outfits done.  Next on the doll agenda.

My Life Garden Dress

[Bailey4]

Still working on the 5 Little Monkey's project for that Oct birthday box.  This is the last of the boys.  The pattern calls for the last 2 to be girls.  I'm looking forward to trying the dress the overalls were fun but a bit boring after 3.

Monkey Finger Puppet Grey Overalls

[greyhoundgrandma]

I love how you make characters to go with books! I just order five little monkeys sitting in a tree for my grands.

The garden dress is really cute, too.

[minwifeof4boys]

Bailey, I LOVE Pamela's doll clothes and have several to make up . So many projects so little time... were the monkeys fiddly to make up?

[Bailey4]

I've been collecting her doll patterns since she started with free patterns on her blog.  I was happy to pay for her patterns when she moved to Etsy as they are really reasonably priced and she has such a wide range of styles.  I've found them to be easy to make.

I find the monkey's more time consuming then what I'd call fiddly as it takes me longer to make them in thread than the patterns I have for yarn finger puppets.  They aren't difficult just time consuming because I work slower with thread.

[Bailey4]

The first doll carrier is done and the second one started.  I need 3 with this pattern that used 3 pieces of worsted weight yarn crocheted together.  I have a different pattern for the smaller dolls that I'm going to see if I can get to if there is time.

Lots to Love 14" Doll Baby Carrier

[minwifeof4boys]

Thats a really nice carrier, I bought a doll bed for my oldest grand daughter, but I am wondering if I can adapt this to fir the 15 inch floppy doll I bought Amelia who will be 18 months at Christmas.  I did crochet her a blanket to go with her baby...this might be the thing, just go up a hook size.

[Bailey4]

As written this thing is pretty large.  For 16" baby I usually do the first 10 rows in I and switch to the K suggested hook for the rest.  I'd suggest experimenting to see what you like but I pulled it out the first time I made it because just for fun I tried the 18" dolls in it for measurement and it was still big.

[minwifeof4boys]

Really good to know..thanks bunches

[Bailey4]

I'm always looking for fun, simple accessories to add to the doll donation.  I found a pattern for a lovey that went with an ami.  I decided it would be perfect for the baby dolls.

Lots to Love 14" Baby Doll Bear Lovey

[minwifeof4boys]

OMG... How cute!

[judianne]

Hi peeps!

I tried taking pics of my last two projects...not happy with the pics...working with stash again, using different brands of white, a leftover skien of light blue, and grays...making squares for a NICU blanket.

On 8/16/2021 at 9:05 AM, Bailey4 said:

Can't wait to see the blankets.  I've been trying to work the stash and buy only when I can't make it from stash.  I really need to get the stash downsized a bit.

Finished another 18" outfit.  Need to get some baby doll outfits done.  Next on the doll agenda.

My Life Garden Dress

that's so sweet!

On 8/18/2021 at 11:54 AM, Bailey4 said:

The first doll carrier is done and the second one started.  I need 3 with this pattern that used 3 pieces of worsted weight yarn crocheted together.  I have a different pattern for the smaller dolls that I'm going to see if I can get to if there is time.

Lots to Love 14" Doll Baby Carrier

I can't imagine what size hook you used for 3 strands of yarn! That is such a cute pattern.

On 8/19/2021 at 12:40 PM, Bailey4 said:

I'm always looking for fun, simple accessories to add to the doll donation.  I found a pattern for a lovey that went with an ami.  I decided it would be perfect for the baby dolls.

Lots to Love 14" Baby Doll Bear Lovey

That is a smile maker!

[Bailey4]

16 Baby Doll Hat and Shoes

Working on building the baby doll wardrobes for the donation. 

[Bailey4]

Only 1 more to make and the set will be done!!!!

Monkey Finger Puppet Pink Dress

[Apak]

Need a helping hand? Pins? Needles? Hooks? Scissors? 

Here she comes 🙂

I made her for my crafty friend.

More pictures here

https://forum.crochetville.com/topic/165596-crafter-granny/

 

[Bailey4]

She's adorable and so practical!!!  I love the detail work.  The shawl is pretty and I love the buttons.  What an amazing gift!!!!!

[Bailey4]

Next up another Beatrix Potter animal for the October birthday box

Samuel Whiskers

[Bailey4]

Two of these done, only one more big one to make. 

I was going to try a fancier pattern for the little dolls this year but Labor Day is sadly almost upon us so I'm thinking stick with the pattern for the little dolls I used last year which is quick and try the more challenging one next year.

16 Inch Doll Purple Carrier

 

[minwifeof4boys]

You all are doing such nice things...

Judianne, would you like some yarn for your donation blankets? I was gifted a BUNCH of yarn and would be more then willing to share. If you would like some just message me your address

[owlvamp]

On 5/23/2021 at 3:03 PM, Apak said:

Do you remember lucky clovers I started crocheting in April?

Well, I had them done in quite short time... Then few days ago I suddenly realised that the exam would be next week AND my clovers still need starching AND ironing AND attaching the pins AND adding the ladybugs....

After a few moments of panic and quite close to hysteria - well, I managed to complete them right in time.  Tomorrow I'm taking them to school so my class will get them before their first exam on Tuesday.🍀

These clovers are awesome. My granddaughters birthday is March 17th. I would love to make these. Can you share the pattern or tell me where to get it please? Where did you find the lady bugs? 

[judianne]

On 8/24/2021 at 11:26 AM, Apak said:

Need a helping hand? Pins? Needles? Hooks? Scissors? 

Here she comes 🙂

I made her for my crafty friend.

More pictures here

https://forum.crochetville.com/topic/165596-crafter-granny/

 

Beautiful work!! It's going to be used all the time, I'm sure!

 

And BAILEY, your work is so cute. My favorite is the baby doll outfit ❤

[judianne]

Using stash to make a baby blanket for NICU. Cosy strip pattern...a favorite of mine.