tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post3768707721656184868..comments2023-12-11T09:48:27.598-05:00Comments on By Hook, By Hand: The knitting lessonBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-87615183659135035582012-08-06T10:13:58.059-04:002012-08-06T10:13:58.059-04:00Thank you for the good words, Polly :-) For her h...Thank you for the good words, Polly :-) For her hair, I embroidered her bangs directly to her head, then crocheted a wig cap. I sewed the cap to the head, then attached strands to the cap to make the braids. <br /><br />If you look on this blog on the left side for Tutorials, you'll find a wig making tutorial. This is how I make all the wigs for my dolls.<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-8301894330225091112012-08-06T07:43:39.066-04:002012-08-06T07:43:39.066-04:00i've tried this pattern before, but my doll lo...i've tried this pattern before, but my doll looked nowhere near as good as yours does! how did you do her hair??? it looks amazing :)pollyandthedragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03859031347204974946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-58062489832585098792011-12-16T19:38:49.764-05:002011-12-16T19:38:49.764-05:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Petunia :-)...Thank you so much for your kind words, Petunia :-)<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-40851418842775458442011-12-16T17:16:46.220-05:002011-12-16T17:16:46.220-05:00I just happened upon your little world here. OMG....I just happened upon your little world here. OMG...I'm fascinated! This little knit doll was your first of the knitted kind? AMAZING! I love her braid...your works all have adorable faces...I always say it's all in the face! I'm off to look around some more. I'm so excited, I barely wanted to take the time to stop here and comment. I just want to keep looking! I had to stop though...a comment was necessary! AnnettePetunia Pillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015563707243134765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-4804153608298248112011-11-30T17:36:09.311-05:002011-11-30T17:36:09.311-05:00Jacqusierae, thank you very much!
BethJacqusierae, thank you very much!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-19574598375510077162011-11-30T17:06:00.013-05:002011-11-30T17:06:00.013-05:00You are without a doubt, one of the most amazing a...You are without a doubt, one of the most amazing artist...ever. Keep up the fantastic work!jacqsieraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18036093340775038297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-52514808934149064982011-11-10T08:38:45.316-05:002011-11-10T08:38:45.316-05:00Hi Hamster! I'm glad you found your way here....Hi Hamster! I'm glad you found your way here. If you love dolls, and love making them, this is a fun place to be :-)<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-87120026219636456792011-11-10T07:09:19.737-05:002011-11-10T07:09:19.737-05:00Oh and may I add, Your pictures and tutorials are ...Oh and may I add, Your pictures and tutorials are so clear and lovely! The victorian boots are almost unbearably sweet! Thanks so much for posting all this delightful helpful stuff. I just found this blog and am excited at all I will learn.The Pink Hamsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701941807835529949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-50906958820102143712011-11-10T07:05:54.144-05:002011-11-10T07:05:54.144-05:00I MUST make a doll!!!! I taught myself to knit and...I MUST make a doll!!!! I taught myself to knit and crochet too! These dolls would be perfect for my little girls christmas!The Pink Hamsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701941807835529949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-32549774538981445902011-11-08T10:33:16.702-05:002011-11-08T10:33:16.702-05:00Thanks you, Jill; I really don't think this li...Thanks you, Jill; I really don't think this little doll was any harder to knit than a scarf would be :-)<br /><br />I'm not very adept at maneuvering around Ravelry, but I need to give it another try. Have a great day!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-59622449670551536642011-11-07T22:34:00.499-05:002011-11-07T22:34:00.499-05:00Wow, Beth! She is adorable! And you just learned?...Wow, Beth! She is adorable! And you just learned? I'm in awe :).<br /><br />Have you checked out all the patterns on Ravelry? I'm sure you have with all the beautiful crocheting you do. Now with knitting, so many patterns are waiting for you :)bybidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16694452994401136255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-74461531499844024892011-11-01T14:02:17.059-04:002011-11-01T14:02:17.059-04:00Thank you for your kind words, Michelle :-)
BethThank you for your kind words, Michelle :-)<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-56166657446604671682011-11-01T13:03:19.678-04:002011-11-01T13:03:19.678-04:00Beautifully done! I can't believe she's y...Beautifully done! I can't believe she's your first knit doll. Your story is very inspiring, too. We should never give up on learning, or on teaching the people who are learning from us.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229873039755955256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-26831533304322039132011-10-31T12:02:53.982-04:002011-10-31T12:02:53.982-04:00Thanks Steph :-)
BethThanks Steph :-)<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-91547871429500189262011-10-31T10:20:26.498-04:002011-10-31T10:20:26.498-04:00She's precious! You encourage me so!She's precious! You encourage me so!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994393735624178443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-1630408482074404492011-10-27T11:49:49.099-04:002011-10-27T11:49:49.099-04:00Gracias, Isa :-)
BethGracias, Isa :-)<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-56432965243142545382011-10-27T11:28:19.581-04:002011-10-27T11:28:19.581-04:00que bonita!!!!!!!!!!que bonita!!!!!!!!!!Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294621485646282189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-76738719709961858932011-10-26T08:32:36.536-04:002011-10-26T08:32:36.536-04:00Thank you, Anne, for your sweet words. I'm so...Thank you, Anne, for your sweet words. I'm so glad I finally got over my 'knitters block,' and learned to knit :-)<br /><br />Carolyn, the pattern is still there on Jean's site. If you go to Free Patterns and scroll down to the bottom of this page, it is there. Here is a direct link to the pattern:<br /><br />http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/Images/Rainbow_Babies.pdf<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-63055483224911382562011-10-26T08:22:08.999-04:002011-10-26T08:22:08.999-04:00Beth, i love your doll, she is so sweet.Jean's...Beth, i love your doll, she is so sweet.Jean's patterns are so great and very easy to follow. i have a few of her patterns and belong to a group on Raverly for her fans. It's great to be able to crochet and knit...i find some days i feel like knitting and some days i feel like crocheting so i always seem to have a project for both on the go lol. I can't wait to see more sweet dolls from you. :) ~Anne~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-15183617273700891732011-10-26T01:23:27.187-04:002011-10-26T01:23:27.187-04:00I tried to find this doll pattern at free patterns...I tried to find this doll pattern at free patterns on the Jean Greenhowe website but it was not there. The website must have been updated and the pattern removed. I am a senior who does not get out much. I started looking into making crocheted animals, as they are small projects and would give me something to do. In the process of looking for patterns, I found the picture of your beautiful knitted doll. I would like to knit some to donate to the children’s hospital. I know there are little girls there who would love to have one. Since I have been unable to find the pattern instructions, I wonder if you would email them to me. I would appreciate it and there are little girls in the hospital who would appreciate it. My email address is calandry@usa.net. Thank you.Carolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-90685893828724958312011-10-25T15:48:28.535-04:002011-10-25T15:48:28.535-04:00Kai, thank you so much for featuring me on your bl...Kai, thank you so much for featuring me on your blog :-) What a pleasant surprise!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-60520589095499145152011-10-25T15:29:34.804-04:002011-10-25T15:29:34.804-04:00Beth, I just admire you so much & think you ar...Beth, I just admire you so much & think you are the MOST giving person. In fact, this week I featured YOU on my My Goodness Monday blog post. I hope you don't mind, but I want EVERYONE to come & visit your blog! HUGS! http://celebratingchristmasyearround.blogspot.com/Kaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383728736566960239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-45739182465762537592011-10-25T08:51:21.504-04:002011-10-25T08:51:21.504-04:00Hi Judy,
I have fallen deeply in love with Jean G...Hi Judy,<br /><br />I have fallen deeply in love with Jean Greenhowe's designs :-) And as you said previously, not everyone is cut out to teach. Heaven knows why I asked this particular aunt to teach me, as she was never known for patience. Probably because she was knitting! <br /><br />Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments, and have a great day as well.<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-51772844851136130852011-10-25T00:42:23.284-04:002011-10-25T00:42:23.284-04:00Hey Beth, I have been thinking about what you said...Hey Beth, I have been thinking about what you said in your post--and your aunt really did an injustice to you with her words. I was just trying to explain why she was having trouble teaching you. It is amazing how one person can change your views on what you can achieve. I am so happy you have learn to knit. It is so relaxing. Your doll is darling, and I love the brown braids!! Jean Greenhowe's books are fantastic, with lots of little details. There is a whole realm of little families that she has made patterns for. I got one booklet from England on ebay, that has a little lady working in a yarn shop. You can actually make all the parts of the yarn shop and the little lady. There is also a family of clowns--very cool details on all of their costumes!! Have a great week. JudyJudy Dietrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310395493132902215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-34309177626802298782011-10-24T21:36:52.481-04:002011-10-24T21:36:52.481-04:00Amy, I think the key is to start with something si...Amy, I think the key is to start with something simple, but enjoyable. This little knit doll was about as simple as a scarf to make, but a lot more fun (for me, anyway).<br /><br />Keep trying!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.com