Friday, July 29, 2022

Looking back

 


Five years ago, my friend Joyce  created a pattern to make a Hitty from crochet.  Between the two of us, we made dozens of dolls, with wardrobes and accessories and keepsake boxes.  It was great doll fun.


Fast forward.  A few days ago someone asked me for these patterns, and she was directed to the blog posts that contained them.  As I scrolled through the posts, I was reminded of all these wonderful dolls, our enjoyment, and also of so much  that  both Joyce and I have learned in the way of dollmaking techniques since this pattern was first created.


So I went back to the pattern, and tweaked it with some updates, added options for leg and arm attachment; made the torso and head as one piece, with a stabilized head that won't wobble and isn't made in two pieces.  


I changed the yarn from fingering to dk weight (a concession to my ageing eyes).  So here she is, all of six inches tall,  along with a simple outfit made of cotton dk yarn.  If you are not a carver, now you can crochet your own Hitty!

Swing and Jointed Leg Hitty pattern



Undies, A-line dress, and Sunhat


Enjoy the crochet!


7 comments:

  1. I may need to try one of these! I have a 'knitted' Hitty, but no crocheted ones! :-) Might be a good 'take along' project this month while camping! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. Hi Beth, do you sell your jointed crochet Hitty dolls?

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    1. Usually not, as once I tell a prospective buyer the cost of a crocheted item, they are no longer interested. But thank you for asking.

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  3. ¡Genial! Gracias.
    Es verdad que aunque la vista va fallando la habilidad aumenta aún más

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  4. Oh My Goodness ~!!! I totally Love your Crochet Hitty !! What a Talent you have.She is beautiful !

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