Thursday, August 18, 2011

My latest obsession: crochet for Kish!

These little dolls, Helen Kish's Riley (known to me as Kate), and Tulah (I call her Nell) are delightful to crochet for.   Small, but not so small that you'll go blind trying to see your crochet stitches; nicely shaped, and made of vinyl, so you don't have to worry about breaking off a finger.  Kate and Nell now have some dainty crochet underthings, always a great place to start.






These sweet little dainties are crocheted with size 8 perle cotton and a size 7 steel hook.  There are three variations of pantaloons, and three variations of camisole.  Each of the camisole bodices could be the basis of a dress, sundress, rompers, t-shirt, you get the idea :-)

I have a feeling these girls are going to get a new sister, and a much bigger wardrobe!

Enjoy the crochet.
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20 comments:

  1. Lois EvensenAugust 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    How very darling! I love them all. :) You do such gorgeous work.

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  2. BethAugust 18, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Thank you so much for your good words, Lois; they always warm my heart :-)

    Beth

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  3. River GloriousAugust 18, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    "Underthings"? That's a nice term! They are so cute. Thanks!

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  4. DaCraftyLadyAugust 19, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    those are so cute...wonderful work

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  5. BethAugust 19, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Thanks for the great words, River, Lady, and Kate :-)

    Beth

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  6. CarolynAugust 19, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Adorable dolls and very pretty unders! So cute!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Hi Beth,

    I think you have just made a lot of Kish doll owners very, very happy by creating and future creation of lovely clothes. The are such beautiful dolls and now they will have some equally beautiful clothes. Great work. Enjoyed my morning here with you.

    Joyce

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  8. colleenAugust 19, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I LOVE the undies you made for Kate and Nell1 And their wigs. Thank you so very much for sharing your inspiration, talent and patterns! So much fun. Cordially, Colleen

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  9. BethAugust 19, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Good morning, JOYce! Thank you for spending the morning with Kate, Nell, and me :-)

    Thank you, Bama and Colleen, always, for your good words :-)

    Beth

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  10. SonyaAugust 19, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Aw Beth these are just fabulous. You continue to amaze me with your talent and creativity and I thank you for sharing it with us!!

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  11. BethAugust 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Thank you, Sonya :-)

    Beth

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  12. YvonneAugust 19, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I got the impression the dolls shown are small. I went to the Kish site, but I saw only 12" and 18" dolls. If the dolls shown are smaller, where did you get them? I am interested in buying a couple.

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  13. BethAugust 19, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Hi Yvonne,

    Yes, Riley is small, about 7.5 inches. It looks like the 2011 Helen Kish collection does not include any Riley dolls. However, here is a link to a retailer that has the 2010 collection with Riley and Kiley, both 7.5 inches.

    http://www.twodaydreamers.com/kico20coclhe1.html

    Denver Doll Emporium has 2008 Zsu Zse, who is an Asian friend of Riley (mine just arrived in the mail today!)

    http://www.denverdoll.com/helen_kish.php

    If you do a Google search for Helen Kish Riley you should be able to find other sources. Also, there is always Ebay.

    Hope this helps,

    Beth

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  14. Mother GooseAugust 20, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    What a wonderful obsession!

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  15. ElinorAugust 20, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Oh ! Very cute undies ! I love them !
    Thanks a lot for sharing the patterns with us ! :-)
    Hi from France,
    Sylvie

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  16. BethAugust 20, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Merci, Sylvie in France; and that is the sum total of my French :-)

    Hi Sandra! Thank you :-)

    Beth

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  17. YvonneAugust 20, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Thanks a lot. I used to be a doll dealer, but this artist is unfamiliar to me. I am assuming she is rather new to the field. Loved the vintage underwear you made.

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  18. AnnAugust 28, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    These are really lovely, thanks for sharing the pattern.

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  19. Kiki's KornerSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    These are fabulous! I think I will have to make some. :)

    ~Melimeli

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  20. BethSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Oh, I sure hope you do, Melimeli :-)

    Beth

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