So, today I received my first Blythe! And like most little girls that get a new doll, I had to undress her :-) Of course, I couldn't resist a photo comparison of Blythe and the crochet doll that she inspired, Free spirit, so here they are.This Free Spirit is a slight variation on the basic doll pattern. This doll is my Steam Punk variation, and for her I wanted a more adult figure. So I nipped in her waist by one stitch, and added a more developed bosom. She isn't of Barbie proportion, but her soon to be made corset dress should look very sexy on her :-)
I also modified the eyewhites to try to give a more almond shape, instead of the 'Blythe' look to her eyes. I have a new set on my flickr photostream for the Steam Punk variation, where I will put the directions for the new eye whites and modified body.
Beth, when you were describing your Steam Punk, I wasn't able to picture where you were going with it. These are amazing. It is also amazing how you have beeen able to sculpt, color and hair style these wonderful dolls. And this is only the prototype for the rest to come. Love it!
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Thank-you Joyce :-) If you do a Google image search on Steam Punk you will get an idea. There are a lot of strange looks out there, but the one I like is the Neo Victorian look with an 'edge'. Something fun to run with :-)
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Congratulations on your first Blythe, she´s so pretty, love the hair colour! and I´m amazed about how you got the right proportions in your free spirit doll! no argue, you´re talented ^__^
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ReplyDeleteYou have an amazing site, can't wait to try and crochet these girls and dogs.
Thank-you so much, Donna and Lavinia. Hope you enjoy making the dolls and pups :-)
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How did you do her bosom? It looks so lovely. I came across these beautiful girl a couple months ago, and I was really excited about how much they look like Blythe. I really want a blythe, but I cannot afford one at the moment. Do you know if your free spirit can wear blythe clothing?
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ReplyDeleteCheck out this link to my Steampunk Free Spirits...it shows exactly how I made the bosom (you may have to copy and paste the link into your browser):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29184580@N04/sets/72157622509269234/
Free Spirit is a bit 'chunkier' than Blythe, so I don't think she will wear ready-made Blythe outfits. She is close, but probably not quite close enough.
I'm like you, I wanted a Blythe but couldn't justify the cost...until very recently. But, I also really enjoy making dolls, more so than buying them :-) So, making this doll is very satisfying to me.
Hope this helps!
Beth
thought maybe I could use your pattern to knit stuff for my Blythe.
ReplyDeleteAnd then I scroll down to find out that you have a Blythe too!
Thanks for sharing those patterns!
Yael
Hi Yael!
ReplyDeleteThe Free Spirit crochet doll has slightly larger proportions than Blythe, so if you use the clothing patterns for your Blythe be sure to check the fit often. Maybe using a larger hook to start with would be a good idea.
I hope it works out; sounds neat :-)
Beth