Another Doll Of Course

I couldn't decide what to knit in between dolls, so started another doll. A doll seems to always win when I can't decide what to knit.

It's suppose to be nice this weekend. Going to get out and take some pictures of all the pretty leaves before they are blown away.

Day 19 - Done!

And we have a doll! I hope the recipient loves her to pieces.

And  I have 2 weeks left of 31 days of doll knitting. Hmmmm...didn't plan on that. I think a Halloween project is in order. And then on to another doll!

Day 18 - Hi!

Putting on finishing touches and this little cutie will be done!

Day 17 - Hair

Hair!

The hair consists of a skull cap, and then whatever type of hair I want or in this case, the customer wants. For this doll, dreads or something like dreads was requested. I think using the twisted loop stitch and this bulky yarn will create a dread effect. At least I hope so!

Day 16 - Doll - I Am Not My Hair

And we have a doll! A bald doll, but a doll none the less. Hair is next!

Day 15 - Stuffed!

Once all the pieces are knitted it's time to stuff and sew the doll all together. At this point I get excited, because I'm almost there.

Seaming is not my favorite, but with each doll I'm getting better and better.

Day 14 - Dress Done!

Done!

 I need is a button for the front of the dress for decoration, but I'm officially calling it done!

Day 13 - Dress! Almost Done!

Finally!

Bound off the dress and just need to do the sleeves. One day I will get up the nerve to knit a sweater for myself. For right now I will stick with doll clothes though. Learn a few more things before I tackle a something I'm wearing.

Day 12 - Dress Continues...

...and continues...

Day 11 - Dress Continues...

Right before changing to the blue, my cord broke from my addi click needle. Had to switch to a 40 inch cord. So annoying, but luckily I had another cord to change to. Dress knitting continues.

Day 10 - Doll Pieces

All the pieces of the doll, ready to be stuffed and seamed together.

Day 7 - Legs, Short Rows and Fall!

Those dang short rows got the best of me on the second leg! I tried a different method, German short rows and I got all confused, stitches got twisted, missed, dropped. You name it, it happened. I had to rip it out and start all over again. UGH! I finally got through the short rows, and am almost done with the second leg. I had to take a break after that process. Went outside to enjoy all I love about Fall.

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Day 6 - Legs and Mary Janes

One of the hardest parts of the doll for me, are the Mary Jane shoes. Short rows are used in making the shoes and for some reason I have the hardest time with the wrap and turns, and picking them up. I watch YouTube videos, over and over again, step by step to get the short rows. It can be very frustrating! No watching TV or any distractions while working on the shoes. At the point where I need to do short rows. Wish me luck!

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Day 5 - Arms

This is the time of year I go pumpkin crazy! I know I'm not the only one. I have at least 10 pumpkins in my house right now. Mostly little ones, but still pumpkins. And cooking with pumpkin is another obsession this time of year. I made chicken and waffles with pumpkin-chipolte waffles. They were so good! My boys weren't fans, but hubby was.  I have a few other pumpkin recipes I'm trying out and will post along with my doll updates.

I've finished the arms, and started the legs/shoes. This doll is well on it's way.

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Day 4 - Head

Fall is slowly creeping in. The trees are slowly turning into oranges, yellows, and reds. Our front yard has all these red leaves scattered about. I couldn't resist grabbing a few and putting it with my knitting. Aren't they a gorgeous, deep red? Fall is so fleeting. I wish it last longer.

The body has been finished, and the head started. These two pieces are really mindless knitting and easy to get through. I can catch up on my DVR'd shows while working on them. This time of year, it seems all the shows are back for their new seasons and I can never keep up. Thank goodness for DVR. The head won't take long and on to arms!

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Day 3 - The Body

The nights are getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. I've noticed that with the changes, we are heading up to bed earlier. This weather is perfect for knitting.

The dolls are knit in pieces. Body, head, arms, legs, dress/clothes, and then hair. The toughest part for me is the seaming. I want the seams to be perfect, but I'm not quite there yet. The body starts with the neck and works down to the undies, which is the white in this picture. I should be finished with the body tonight, and on to the head.

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Sock Monkey Slippers

Because sometimes you just need sock monkey slippers.

And then decide you also need pink bunny slippers.

Dolls, Dolls and More Dolls

Dolls, dolls and more dolls!

I'm working on two identical dolls right now for a co-worker and I must say I can't wait to be done with them! I think this is what second sock syndrome is like. Making two of everything can get kind of boring. I'm working on arms and legs now. Heads and bodies are done.

I take my knitting with me everywhere. Baseball games, pool, porch swing and just watching TV. While watching a movie with hubby laying on my lap, I noticed his hands and snapped a picture. Something about it moved me. I'm glad I took it. It's one of my favorite pictures.

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Lunch Knitting

Today was such a beautiful day! I spent my lunch hour in the sunshine knitting.

Weekending

Saturday morning - the doll knitting continues. She's patiently waiting for her dress and some hair.