I used Vanna's Choice yarn in beige for most of her body. I really like the way this yarn works up for crochet (and knit) dolls. Her lower legs and her clothing are Sugar&Cream yarn. Her hair is a dreamy tencel/wool blend from Berroco called Lustra. It made heavenly ringlets :-)
Enjoy the crochet!
O I love her, she is so sweet
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So cute! I like blue hair and clothes. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a real sweety pie she is love the colours that you have used! I have done a doll called Lulu she is on my blog I got the pattern from Flutterbypatch she also has some wonderful dolls!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the good words, Joke, Juliadus, and Typs :-)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Typs, I love Flutterbypatch's wonderful knit dolls; your little Lulu is delightful!
Beth
I love what you did with her hair. That yarn looks great. I have also had a good result with Vanna yarn--making some small crochet toys. Her dress is a neat pattern also.
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Beth, your dolls are always so desirable. My grabdaughter Isabelle loves Sugar and Cream (I've been told to learn to crochet!)
ReplyDeleteLove the vibrant blue. I'm gonna have to try this doll. Question though? Did you use the recommended hook size?
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Connie
I love this little blue girl, with her blue eyes and hair. Your crocheting and dolls are just phenomenal! Plus you always come up with awesome color combos!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the good words, Fiona, Connie and RetroSandie!
ReplyDeleteFiona, crocheting is way simpler than knitting, for me anyway :-)
Connie, I used the recommended E hook for the doll, and an F hook for the clothing. Vanna's Choice yarn works up smaller than Lily Sugar&Cream for the body, and I crochet very tightly, so my gauge is probably tighter than the one suggested in the instructions.
Beth
Thanks Beth, I too, crochet dolls very tightly, don't like the styffing to show. Do you like the Vanna's because of the color choices or the softness or both?
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Connie
Connie, I love the colors and I love the way Vanna's Choice makes up for toys. The texture of the yarn seems to 'close up' the holes that crochet fabric has. My problem with using Sugar&Cream for the doll bodies is that the holes seem more pronounced.
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Wow Beth! She's wonderful! Love her darling little socks and shoes and the fact that her knees bend!
ReplyDeleteThis doll is SO CUTE! I love it! What great inspiration for my crochet creations... :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the good words, Shelly and Heather :-)
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Oh my, Beth, I LOVE this doll!! She just lights up my screen. I love the big feet, too. And her hair! I wish I could get mine to look like that. :) Great work once again, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHey Lisa! Great to hear from you, and thank you so much for your good words :-)
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I love your doll! I was wondering how you did the loops for her hair.
ReplyDeleteI use a loop stitch for the bangs. There are online tutorials for how to make this stitch; here is one:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-crochet-the-loop-stitch.html
It isn't exactly the way I do it, but should give you a similar result. You can also make loopy curls by making chain st loops...work 8 to 12 chain sts, then sl st in the next st. Make a series of these and you'll have nice, curly bangs :-)
Beth
Wow! Beth I have not been to your site for a bit and I am amazed at what you have done with the lily doll and the bluette. I used to make porcelain bluettes years ago and your doll is outstanding. I will have to pick my hook up again you have so inspired me :0)
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Thank you for the good words, Deanna; I admire and envy your skill at creating porcelain Bleuettes!
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