tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post3068476180554615619..comments2023-12-11T09:48:27.598-05:00Comments on By Hook, By Hand: Simply AmisBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-16540895614408241382017-07-23T12:41:38.258-04:002017-07-23T12:41:38.258-04:00Thank you so much for the good words! This is one...Thank you so much for the good words! This is one of my favorite patterns, and I am delighted it has given you joy :-)<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-71269005085836298322017-07-23T09:17:26.898-04:002017-07-23T09:17:26.898-04:00I tried out the smaller Ami using a 4mm hook just ...I tried out the smaller Ami using a 4mm hook just last week and was surprised to find that she took me just 13 hours to complete. I'm going to be making loads of different Amis for my older god children and also a few for myself. Thank you for such an amazing and easy to follow pattern. PS. I've only been crocheting about a year so still a beginner :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10095410623677044798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-1768944726656756452017-03-28T11:43:35.265-04:002017-03-28T11:43:35.265-04:00Thank you so much :-)
warmly,
BethThank you so much :-)<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-57289994372990906722017-03-27T20:43:30.320-04:002017-03-27T20:43:30.320-04:00I love here ❤ I love here ❤ Borboletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868307368888281775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-8918444465286353082016-12-14T17:44:25.630-05:002016-12-14T17:44:25.630-05:00Hi Mehri,
You are NOT an idiot; we all have time...Hi Mehri,<br /><br />You are NOT an idiot; we all have times where the written word just doesn't quite compute. Good for you to have figured it out :-)<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-87500182419644311922016-12-13T23:18:16.051-05:002016-12-13T23:18:16.051-05:00Hi Beth,
Yes! It does. I now realize I was totall...Hi Beth,<br /><br />Yes! It does. I now realize I was totally misreading the pattern and ignoring the parentheses. So I was attempting to repeat too many of the stitches. Not sure what I was thinking. I'm going to blame it on sleep deprivation. <br /><br />Just giving my fingers a little break before I continue on! :) Thanks!Mehrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281981097330782686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-36711245211686160912016-12-13T13:23:45.499-05:002016-12-13T13:23:45.499-05:00I made a comment with a question about row two of ...I made a comment with a question about row two of the torso and not understanding the increases. I've realized that I was an idiot and reading the pattern wrong. I've been way too tired recently I think! Comment hasn't been approved yet so I can't edit it but feel free to delete/remove it along with this comment (or just don't worry about trying to answer my question. I'm good now!)Mehrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-83983022794619511212016-12-13T12:51:03.091-05:002016-12-13T12:51:03.091-05:00Hi Mehri,
You have the right idea that the increa...Hi Mehri,<br /><br />You have the right idea that the increases are in the back to shape the butt. If you "sc in the first two sc, then (2sc in the next sc) three times, sc in the next two stitches, then (2sc in the next sc) three times, you have actually crocheted into 10 stitches from row 1, not 18 stitches, so you really do have 14 more stitches to complete row 2. <br /><br />I hope this helps. The (2sc in the next sc) three times means you have stitched a total of six sc, but you have used up only three sc from the previous row. Does this make sense?<br /><br />Good luck! If you need more help, just comment and I will try to make it clearer :-)<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-12932263390739976682016-12-12T22:01:29.418-05:002016-12-12T22:01:29.418-05:00Hello! I love your doll pattern so much. I was loo...Hello! I love your doll pattern so much. I was looking around for a base and fell in love when I saw this one. But I'm a little confused about round 2 on the torso. Hoping you might be able to clear up my confusion!<br /><br />Row 1 for the torso ends with 24 stitches. Row 2 is SC in the next two sc (2sc in the next sc) three times, sc in the next 2 sts (2sc in the next st) three times, sc in the remaining 14 sts. <br /><br />If I do the first two steps listed, I've crocheted in 18 sts and I only have 6 sts remaining, not 14. But I DO end with the 30 sts it says I should have. On the same note, if I do that, it seems like some of the increases happen at the front of the doll and it sounds like it should only be at the back to shape the butt (12 sts on the backside from the previous row, increases happen across 18 sts). I feel like an idiot for struggling with this part so much since obviously tons of people have made their dolls without issue, but hoping you might help clear it up for me if possible!Mehrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-43358606999690446392016-09-25T00:30:50.619-04:002016-09-25T00:30:50.619-04:00Hi Tee Squared,
The important thing to do here to...Hi Tee Squared,<br /><br />The important thing to do here to make sure the feet both point in the same direction, and that the butt is on the opposite side that the feet are pointed in. So, work the butt increases on the side opposite the feet...hopefully that makes some sense.<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-55215205372725489572016-09-24T18:47:33.445-04:002016-09-24T18:47:33.445-04:00Hey there Beth!
I really appreciate you sharing t...Hey there Beth!<br /><br />I really appreciate you sharing this amazing pattern with pictures to boot! Believe it or not though, I'm a little confused about the first and second row of the torso... forgive me if this isn't the place to ask. It says to keep the feet pointed at me when working in loops facing me, so I ended round one with the feet pointed the other way naturally. Then for row two, it says the increases make the butt, but then the butt would be on the same side the feet are pointed on! What am I doing wrong? Many thanks :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888828247622573934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-75234468534632934822016-04-23T22:53:25.990-04:002016-04-23T22:53:25.990-04:00What a lovely way to use this pattern; I like the ...What a lovely way to use this pattern; I like the size too, and the dolls are fun and easy. Enjoy!<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-56991864011384292542016-04-23T19:53:35.656-04:002016-04-23T19:53:35.656-04:00This pattern is beautiful! Thank you so much. I ...This pattern is beautiful! Thank you so much. I am in the process of making dolls for Operation Christmas Child, and these are a perfect size. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-13371272375227112722016-04-11T13:25:17.808-04:002016-04-11T13:25:17.808-04:00I am delighted you enjoyed making Simpy Amis!
w...I am delighted you enjoyed making Simpy Amis! <br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-831437992314428612016-04-11T01:00:46.715-04:002016-04-11T01:00:46.715-04:00Hi,
I just finished my doll, it was so fun doing t...Hi,<br />I just finished my doll, it was so fun doing this sweet doll! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely pattern...<br /><br />Wish could do the knit works too... -sigh-<br /><br />Thanks :)<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822937994788701815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-63548132986211281442016-01-02T17:52:17.960-05:002016-01-02T17:52:17.960-05:00No, I don't think you are doing anything wrong...No, I don't think you are doing anything wrong...sometimes this happens with me as well. I think it is kinda cute, actually :-) You know, sometimes kids stand this way, with their feet pointed in different directions.<br /><br />Your Pakistani girl is just gorgeous! I particularly love the way you made her hair. Really wonderful work!<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-44130117333772959162015-12-31T00:06:49.383-05:002015-12-31T00:06:49.383-05:00Hi . It is me again. Sorry for bothering you with ...Hi . It is me again. Sorry for bothering you with questions. I just do love this doll pattern. I am having some issues with the legs turning to one side after the body is completed. Am I doing something wrong? Here is another doll I made in an Pakistani outfit: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100568370038860&set=pcb.1024642627574280&type=3&theaterAya Sallathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667188119506422994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-8713354186422877962015-12-28T11:07:25.778-05:002015-12-28T11:07:25.778-05:00Wow!! She is simply gorgeous! I love her hair, a...Wow!! She is simply gorgeous! I love her hair, and her warm skin color, and her outfit. Beautiful work :-)<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-16078478907045179482015-12-27T21:26:37.412-05:002015-12-27T21:26:37.412-05:00Hi. I just wanted to show you how my doll came out...Hi. I just wanted to show you how my doll came out. I added a few rows to the legs and torso and arms. Then I used your pattern for the Blueette head. I croched the clothes right on it. It came out beautiful. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100565328568990&set=pcb.1020979644607245&type=3&theater<br /><br />Thanks!Aya Sallathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667188119506422994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-7103109836895226092015-12-05T18:46:32.049-05:002015-12-05T18:46:32.049-05:00Well, you could try making the doll by using two s...Well, you could try making the doll by using two strands of worsted weight yarn held together, with a slightly larger hook than is called for. Or, you could make the legs and the torso longer by adding a few rows to both.<br /><br />Hope this helps!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-27005548389461617612015-12-05T03:58:26.216-05:002015-12-05T03:58:26.216-05:00Hello,
I just made the Simple Amis doll and it cam...Hello,<br />I just made the Simple Amis doll and it came out beautiful. I was wondering if you could show me how to make this doll in an 11 inch? I know you have other dolls that are 11 inches, but I prefer this style. Thank you. I love your site!Aya Sallathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667188119506422994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-31543605333924037742015-11-03T18:48:27.587-05:002015-11-03T18:48:27.587-05:00Thanks so much! She is my current favorite for cr...Thanks so much! She is my current favorite for crocheting dolls :-)<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-70595745128512802862015-11-01T11:40:28.107-05:002015-11-01T11:40:28.107-05:00I absolutely love this pattern. The movable head ...I absolutely love this pattern. The movable head is great!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668688963854837058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-52377258975401279422015-06-03T21:19:12.928-04:002015-06-03T21:19:12.928-04:00After you chain and work the sc's into the cha...After you chain and work the sc's into the chain, you begin the next row by joining to the first sc of the first row to create a ring of 10 sc's. Now you work in round, and you have the hole in the bottom of the head for the neck stub to fit up into. <br /><br />Does this make more sense? If not, we'll have another go at it!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-46841565028411541232015-06-03T10:58:30.567-04:002015-06-03T10:58:30.567-04:00Hi Beth, you have amazing talent. I am stumped on ...Hi Beth, you have amazing talent. I am stumped on starting the head for simply amis? How do I make the beginning to go in rounds? Thanks for sharing this adorable pattern.Konrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03778415572771126892noreply@blogger.com