Nutmeg is my second doll from Fiona McDonald's free "
Babes' Little Sister" pattern. She is knit from Knit Picks Brava yarn in brindle, which is a wonderful, warm chestnut brown. Her stripey legs are a combination of Paton's classic wool in black, and Berrocco Vintage in blush and magenta. Her hair is a combination of two high mohair content yarns, which I really love for hair :-)
The Brava yarn worked up a slightly smaller doll than Bernat Super Value, but knitting is so forgiving that the outfits for Patience will fit Nutmeg.
I love this doll form; it is a simple, child-like body that knits quick and easy. A bit of a nose bump on the face turns into a delightful button nose with a couple of easy needlesculpting stitches.
I'm going to knit Nutmeg a blush pink raglan sweater and black jumper from the Arne&Carlos book...something to go with her stripey legs :-)
Такая красавица!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous face and hair on this one Beth! Knitting dolls is so addictive... :-)
DeleteThank you so much! Yes, I'm already thinking about the next doll :-)
DeleteBeth
Es cierto que tiene una bonita mirada.
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias!
DeleteNutmeg is beautiful Beth. I really must knit one of these dolls, yours always turn out so well.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the tutorial on crocheting knitting seams! I love to knit toys but am never happy with the way I sew them up and I hadn't thought about crochet. You and your dolls are truly inspirational.
Debbie, the doll really is easy to knit, and thank you so much for your good words :-)
DeleteBeth
She looks great. You did an awesome job on her eyes!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mami!
DeleteBeth
Iám a great admirer of your dolls and I made some of them. They are lovely. This new one is also adorable. But they have lately a strange look in their eyes. The fact that there is some white beneat the iris causes that. When you look in the mirror you will see the iris touches the underrim (is that the right word?) Hartelijke groeten, Beerta
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beerta. Maybe the dolls are looking up without moving their heads :-)
DeleteHow very sweet!
ReplyDeleteThank you, always, for your good words, Lois :-)
DeleteWarmly,
Beth
I like your dolls very much. They are always so well done. But, I have to say, crocheted Bleuette is still my favorite!
ReplyDelete- Momma Cat
Thank you, Momma Cat; I think crochet Bleuette is the best pattern I've designed; she is special :-)
DeleteWarmly,
Beth
Beth your dolls are beautiful and I love the way you create the eyes.
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