I first read
The Lord of the Rings during a summer semester at college. Since then I've probably re-read the trilogy 20 times, not including reading
The Silmarillion,
The Hobbit,
Lost Tales, and
JRR Tolkien's letters. It is my favorite book of literature; a story of courage, friendship, and ordinary people achieving the extraordinary.
So when my latest Pocket Spirit got a curly hair style from some mohair boucle yarn I have, she told me in no uncertain terms that she was a Hobbit, and by jove, she was indeed :-)
So here meet Violet Willowdown and Rose Fernbrake, two dear Hobbit children. I used the camisole pattern for the bodice of their dresses, and made their skirts from some lovely fabric that was a gift to me from Stepheny at
Katie What Can You Do. Stepheny has a delightful blog, and is a very dear person of great insight.
And this is Ivy Heathertoes, wearing another sweet combination of crochet and fabric. The pattern for the bodice and dress is here:
Link Bodice and Dress
The fabric for Ivy's dress was another gift, this from the very talented dollmaker Kate Erbach. If you'd like to see some of her amazing dolls, you can find them here at
My Sister Kate
Violet, Ivy, and Rose say 'Have a lovely day!'
Wonderful Beth again very sweet.I'm in love with your cute hobbits:-)
ReplyDeleteHow very darling. I just love your little dolls. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you both so much, Lois and Jacqueline :-)
ReplyDeleteBeth
Oh Beth, how sweet of you to link to me. Thank you. I'll be making some of these dresses for some pocket spirits that I'm doing as fairies.
ReplyDeletethank you so much. it's very cute.
ReplyDeleteI adore them! what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI, too, love the works of Tolkien, and have read them many times. Your wee hobbit children are absolutely adorable. Must try to make some... maybe after Christmas, when I can do something for me!
ReplyDeleteYour dolls are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSaowalak, Diana, Nancy, and Miss Julep, thank you so much for your good words :-)
ReplyDeleteKate, thank-you so much for the lovely fabric! It was perfect for Ivy. I'm looking forward to seeing your latest creations :-)
Beth
Just so sweet - I can't resist trying to make one of these darling little people for my very own!
ReplyDeleteM.L.
(Just downloaded the pattern for the basic doll to try my best - wish me luck :)
Hi M.L. !
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will do great with the doll. I'm here if you run into any problems :-)
Beth
Lovely hobbit-children! (Yes, I'm a big fan of Tolkien too)
ReplyDeleteYay, Corina! and thank you for the good words :-)
ReplyDeleteBeth
What a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteHi Beth, They are all dressed up now...enjoy.
ReplyDeleteBy the way I tweaked the pattern further...I'm very pleased with the final results...they have shoulders now and the arms are more sturdy and still moveable.
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Carolyn
Carolyn, they are so beautiful and so sweet; you have created a wonderful, original, cloth doll. Bravo!!
ReplyDeleteBeth
They are all wonderful, Beth! I love the springy hair, and of course, I wish my Mother had named me Violet. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous! thank you so much for all your patterns, I can't wait to get out my hooks.
ReplyDeleteI've just discovered your blog via the Vintage Cloth Dolls group - lovely work! Might have to have a go at making something like this, since I love to crochet.
ReplyDeleteLisa, Karin, and Susie, thanks so much for the good words.
ReplyDeleteSusie, I hope you give them a try; they are so sweet and simple to make :-)
Beth
Oh my lord ..I love these !
ReplyDeletemagnifique !!!! it's really wonderfull ! BRAVO
ReplyDeletemAGALI
Thank you both for your good words :-)
ReplyDeleteBeth
Beth, your patterns are lovely! Thank you, thank you, thank you for so generously sharing them with us. Kate
ReplyDeleteThank you for the good words, Chili Kate :-)
ReplyDeleteBeth