Ellie's Baby Doll **UPDATED**

[nucki]

This is a doll I made for my neighbor's brand-new granddaughter, Ellie.

Sitting on my computer

Close-up of her face

close-up of her hair

close-up of her dress

close-up of a leg

 

She was made without a pattern - I just made it up as I went along. I've written it down, though, and will be posting it in my blog eventually.

 

As I keep looking at her, I think her dress needs something. Maybe an applique flower?

 

EDIT:

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That's what I ended up doing on her dress. I stood there looking at my stash for the longest time, trying to figure out what color I should use, when it suddenly hit me that white would work, because it goes with everything! duhhhhhhhh!

[Shell]

She is great! I am an embellishment fan, but I would leave this plan if it is for anyone under 3, which it seems to be Your doll is probably bigger than little Ellie!! What a great gift, sure to last a life time

[unicorn37757]

Looks great!

[nucki]

Your doll is probably bigger than little Ellie!!

:lolYou know, you're probably right!

 

I didn't necessarily MEAN for her to turn out so big... but as I was just "winging" it, I really didn't know HOW big she was gonna be. Ah well... good for cuddlin', I think!

 

As for the flower... I was thinking a flat one that I could sew onto the dress, so that there's no little bits for her to pull off. Just a little "something." KWIM?

[Addey]

She's cute!! An embelishment would be cute if you did one the little one couldn't pull off. Or, how about adding a row or two in a different color to the bottom of the skirt? That would add color and interest without adding something she could rip off too easy?

I think she's lovley either way and will be adored by both the grandbaby and her whole family!

[lhasaapsolady]

Nice job, she'll love it.

[yarncat]

Adorable doll,Suzi!

[Riohnna]

She is very cute!

[01buckler15]

I love your doll. Verry cute. I think some kind of an aplique, like you are talking about, would be cute.

[Julexia]

Very cute doll! I love her hair! Great job!

[crochetgirl2]

What about a smile on her face?

 

Smiles, Louise

[nucki]

What about a smile on her face?

 

Smiles, Louise

 

I wish I COULD!! What's ON her face is the best I can do!

 

Pathetic, I know, but... well... there ya go!

[beth eathorne]

this is a cutie...i love her hair

[christinascrochethaven]

very cute:manyheart

[Tampa Doll]

Very cool. She looks like something a little one will carry around for a long time. You know, the kind that gets dragged everywhere. A much loved doll.

I go along with a different color for the skirt, or make the skirt different colored ruffles.

Great Job.

[Population 800]

I think she's cute; she looks so happy! Oh, and tell your neighbor that her grand-daughter has a beautiful name.

 

I have an Ellie of my own. I'm kind of partial to the name.

[nucki]

*BuMp* so's peeps can see my update.