Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Manga Spirit Undies

When I make a new doll, I like to start with underwear as the first pieces of clothing.  They create a good foundation for beginning, giving me an idea of how many stitches are needed to  fit around the waist, how many rows are long enough for a top, how large does the armhole opening need to be...you get the picture.  From the basic camisole and undies, all the other clothing pieces can be worked out.

So here you can start with crochet or knit undies for your crochet or knit Manga Spirit :-) 

Manga Spirit Undies

The Spirits can wear either one; they are interchangeable.  These are knit and crochet with sportweight yarn; I used Bernat Baby Jacquards for all the pieces, and let it do the striping :-)

9 comments:

  1. Beth, these are adorable. I can't wait to try one.

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  2. Really cute undies I have started the Manga knitted Spirit doll and it is a real joy to knit!

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  3. They look so sweet in their undies!

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  4. Beth, these are just the CUTEST! Love the process (especially how you showed the eyes as you created) and - yes, indeed! - I ALWAYS begin with MY underwear when I get dressed so I think that's a VERY good plan! LOL! Sorry. Couldn't help myself! Your Mangas are adorable!

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  5. Thanks for the great words, Just Ming :-)

    Hope you enjoy making one, Sandra :-)

    Typstatting, can't wait to see your new Spirit :-)

    Kai, you make me laugh! So far I'm still managing to get the underwear on before my clothing :-)

    Beth

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  6. Beth,

    thank you again for all the great patterns that you make available to us! you are such a great inspiration!!

    Hugs,
    Deanna

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  7. Thank you for your good words, Deanna :-)

    Beth

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  8. Cute girls! Do u have a pattern of them 4 sale? Because I love amigurumi & I jus started knitting. I would love 2 try to make these 4 my granddaughter. mz_mocha70@yahoo.com

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    1. Thank you! The patten is freely available here on my blog. Scroll down the left sidebar until you reach 'Manga Spirit Patterns' and you will find several links to the clothing and the doll, both in knit and crochet.

      Enjoy!

      warmly,

      Beth

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