Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Sundress and Rompers for Kate and Nell
























From the basic camisole bodice, I made a pair of rompers for Kate (aka Riley) and a sundress for Nell (aka Tulah).   Simple trim for these outfits is a (slip stitch, chain 1) in unworked loops at the waist and across the top of the bodice.  Nell's dress has three rows of these worked at the bottom of the skirt.






You can embroider on single crochet fairly easily.  I made a single spider web rose on Kate's rompers, and surrounded it with lazy daisy leaves and some  French knots.







The socks are crocheted from size 12 perle, which is pretty fine (for me, anyway) to crochet with; but the pattern is a simple one, and I used light colored thread, which helps a bunch!

The sundress/rompers pattern is here:  Sundress/Rompers and the socks are here:  Socks for Riley


One last picture I would like to share with you is from Ann, who made a set of underwear for her dear doll from the Riley camisole and pantaloons pattern.

 delightful crochet from Ann

Ann modified the bodice a bit to get a better fit.  She did a lovely job :-)

I hope you all enjoy the crochet!

19 comments:

  1. They are all so very darling! I just love your outfits for the dolls. You are so talented.

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  2. Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Lois and Sandra :-)

    Beth

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  3. Execellent work Beth. I love Nell's dress. I wish I could do something similar for my little Beth (hope you don't mind for the name :P) She'll appear in society very soon, as soon as I make some smart clothes for her. Kisses.

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  4. Thank you so much, Bama and Join :-)

    I'm flattered you would name your doll Beth, and I'm sure her coming out clothes will be delightful, Join :-)

    Beth

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  5. Beautiful. These outfits make me think of spun sugar!!

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  6. These are just darling! You inspire my doll play! Thank you so much for sharing your patterns and creativity. Cordially, Colleen

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  7. Thanks for the good words, Eileen and Colleen; how sweet to hear that this place inspires your doll play :-)

    Beth

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  8. Hi Beth,

    You have made so many people happy with your creativity and generosity. This is the most wonderful place to come visit. I take something with me every time I come here. Mostly your friendship.

    Joyce

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  9. I downloaded the pattern! Have to study the crochet in English :-( but eventually I will manage :-)
    I will make a special doll to wear this adorable rompers. . . . .
    Helen x

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  10. Helen, that is wonderful! The doll these outfits are designed for is seven inches tall. If I can help you with the instructions, please ask.

    Joyce, your words, and friendship, mean the world to me :-) I'm so glad we can play dolls together.

    Beth

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  11. So delicate, they look beautiful in that thread you've used and really suit the dolls, I must get some and have a go at these. You are an inspiration!

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  12. Hi Ann! Thank you for the good words :-)

    Beth

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  13. I've already made two sets of the camisole/panties for my girls (they're fighting over them! LOL) now I can't wait to make these new fashions! Beth, I just adore your work! I cannot thank you enough for sharing the patterns!
    Ellen

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  14. Beth, thank you !
    You are one sweet woman :-)

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  15. Hey Ellen, thank you so much for the good words; I'd love to see your creations :-)

    Helen, thank you :-)

    Beth

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  16. I want to say thank you SO much for your generosity in sharing all these awesome patterns with your readers! That tells me what a kind person you are! I really appreciate you & love all the little dolls & clothing! Smiles & hugs from Kai.

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  17. Thank you so much for the good words, Kai :-)

    Beth

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