tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post4981728511067902222..comments2023-12-11T09:48:27.598-05:00Comments on By Hook, By Hand: Yarn Skin TonesBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-67281917307412874092020-11-05T01:29:04.277-05:002020-11-05T01:29:04.277-05:00Hello beth, from what I've experimented with s...Hello beth, from what I've experimented with so far, Caron simply soft yarn in the color 'light country peach' is the BEST yarn for dolls skin. It's a light, pleasing, peach color and it's really easy to work with. <br /><br />Hope this helps!Angelinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-11130865081859361142014-05-12T20:34:05.320-04:002014-05-12T20:34:05.320-04:00Hi, I use Julia from Steinbach wolle the most. The...Hi, I use Julia from Steinbach wolle the most. There is not really much to choose from here in Iceland. This is good yarn but I wish there were more color choises. You can see how it looks here: <br />http://www.ravelry.com/projects/arnyhekla/teacup-spirit-doll-2<br />And here:<br />http://www.ravelry.com/projects/arnyhekla/mini-free-spirit-doll-2Árný Heklahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766392209660274544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-89575867690034817162014-01-24T20:51:49.889-05:002014-01-24T20:51:49.889-05:00Thanks so much for your good words!
BethThanks so much for your good words!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-82155694275919495562014-01-23T19:13:56.427-05:002014-01-23T19:13:56.427-05:00Thank you so much for this post! I bought the book...Thank you so much for this post! I bought the book over Christmas because I've discovered a love of amigurumi. I have a 16 month old goddaughter who is half Dutch and half Chinese and I want to make one that looks like her but had no idea which type of yarn to use. Your picture here is so darn adorable. I really appreciate the inspiration!Literate Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650853621765472111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-37175556242971314942012-04-03T18:01:45.454-04:002012-04-03T18:01:45.454-04:00I like crocheting my own dolls also ,I use Peach s...I like crocheting my own dolls also ,I use Peach sherbert,flesh color is very hard to find. .I like my dolls to look as real as I can ,I don't care much for the orgamie dolls,with the bigger than normal head. I do love to make my own dolls but if I can'y I use yardsale finds or thrift shop dolls ,and crochet the outfits. Good doll patterns are hard to find. Patterns that are like a real person,I try to make mine look as real as I can.<br /> I'm from Pa,Usa in the mountains of the northeast.Hi To everyone. Maybe I can learn something here.peggyfailinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397517514344078196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-58082726249268802612010-09-03T22:16:51.062-04:002010-09-03T22:16:51.062-04:00Diane,
Sounds like you are all set for a long ses...Diane,<br /><br />Sounds like you are all set for a long session of crocheting :-) I'm delighted that you are enjoying what you find here, and thank-you so much for the kind words.<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-3264370793694418202010-09-03T19:22:40.074-04:002010-09-03T19:22:40.074-04:00Hello,
I just discovered your wonderful patterns....Hello,<br /><br />I just discovered your wonderful patterns. They are absolutely the most adorable, irrisistable cuteys I have EVER seen. What a talent you have and so generous to share them. I have a little granddaughter that will just go crazy for the kitties and puppies let alone the dolls. I can really think about getting lost in crochet for a long while and work on these! Thank you, thank you for sharing! Diane in MichiganDianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-35100185451908196182009-12-14T12:56:42.394-05:002009-12-14T12:56:42.394-05:00Hi Diane! A picture (or two) is worth a thousand ...Hi Diane! A picture (or two) is worth a thousand words. Here are some tutorials on the web for doing the loops stitch:<br /><br />http://www.crochetme.com/loop-stitch-tutorial<br /><br />http://www.nexstitch.com/v_loop_stitch.html<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL8CvVXqyKc<br /><br />Hopefully one of these will be helpful to you. Seeing the stitch worked is a lot better than trying to describe it.<br /><br />Good luck! Can't wait to see your six wonderful dolls :-) <br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-91679020589271290662009-12-14T11:58:32.993-05:002009-12-14T11:58:32.993-05:00Hi it's me again ,still working on the dolls...Hi it's me again ,still working on the dolls I'm making 6 dolls all in different colours,but I am going to try your doggys next but I have a question ,I don't know how to make a loop stitch can you help me out thanks love your patterns ...Diane GladysDiane Scheuermannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-84231497169410158422009-12-05T16:14:41.052-05:002009-12-05T16:14:41.052-05:00You're coming up with new patterns so fast I d...You're coming up with new patterns so fast I don't think I can catch up!Abbiehttp://pigglywigglyknits.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-75630930230181742952009-12-02T21:49:18.387-05:002009-12-02T21:49:18.387-05:00Diane, I love your doll! I'm so glad you'...Diane, I love your doll! I'm so glad you've enjoyed making her. The mini is fun and faster :-)<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-85613380133597353252009-12-02T20:00:11.862-05:002009-12-02T20:00:11.862-05:00Hi the pic is in your photostream haven't got ...Hi the pic is in your photostream haven't got the pattern posted yet ,will try and put it up tomorrow I just love this doll ,have to try the mini one also,got to dream up some more outfits for the other Free Spirit dolls that are in the making<br /> Diane GladysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-30529838673132821652009-12-02T11:22:43.843-05:002009-12-02T11:22:43.843-05:00Hi Diane,
I'd be delighted if you posted th...Hi Diane, <br /><br />I'd be delighted if you posted the pattern on Crochetville! All I would ask is that you credit the doll pattern to me, but I think it would be wonderful to have others sharing clothing patterns that they might create for this doll.<br /><br />I hope you will also post a picture of her in the flickr photostream: <br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/groups/freespiritamidolls/<br /><br />Have a great day!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-69200221812297588342009-12-02T10:19:24.866-05:002009-12-02T10:19:24.866-05:00Hi Beth: I'm making your free Spirit doll,actu...Hi Beth: I'm making your free Spirit doll,actually4 or 5 one is for my granddaughter for Christmas ,some for charity and one for myself.I made a dress,my own pattern in sport yarn,I don't do thread that well,fingers arn't as nimble as they used to be,sometimes getting older sucks,now back to the dress.I was thing about posting the pattern on crochetville,but only if it's all right with you,oh yeh I put boobs on her also.Won't post till I get the OK from you...Diane GladysDiane Gladysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-2244654215929746312009-11-27T12:15:09.397-05:002009-11-27T12:15:09.397-05:00We have sport weight here, but it is slightly thin...We have sport weight here, but it is slightly thinner than our DK, we tend to call it 4 ply or baby DK.<br />I can't wait to give this ago. Must wait till i finished xmas!!! MUST!Nataliehttp://www.thewadesblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-21552019007944659082009-11-27T09:23:59.199-05:002009-11-27T09:23:59.199-05:00Natalie, it sounds like two strands held together ...Natalie, it sounds like two strands held together just might work :-) Thank-you for such a kind offer, but we can get DK weight here as well...I think it is just slightly thinner than sportweight; a 'light' 3 weight yarn. With the small hook it should make a nice, firm, crochet fabric.<br /><br />Woopee!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-85198964765681938022009-11-27T07:10:26.619-05:002009-11-27T07:10:26.619-05:00I alwasy thought 2 DK held together would be too t...I alwasy thought 2 DK held together would be too thick, i just tried it with my 3.5 hook, and i get the teenest bit over 5 stitches to an inch. I can get so many more flesh colours in DK. After I finish my xmas crafts, i will try one. Thank you :) When i pick up my DK, would you like me to send you a ball so you can see the thickness we have in uk as our main wool?<br /><br />NatalieNataliehttp://www.thewadesblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-22284742423516092582009-11-26T09:29:52.377-05:002009-11-26T09:29:52.377-05:00Happy Thanksgiving, Anne and Mama Suz and everyone...Happy Thanksgiving, Anne and Mama Suz and everyone who has been so warm and friendly here :-)<br /><br />Anne, I'm delighted to hear the doll is coming along well for you, and really looking forward to seeing her! I don't have a three year old, but three cats that also try to help when I'm crocheting :-)<br /><br />Have a blessed day, eveyone!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-17630804453269009602009-11-26T08:08:15.505-05:002009-11-26T08:08:15.505-05:00Hi Beth, i made the eyelashes, they look great.Jus...Hi Beth, i made the eyelashes, they look great.Just the hair left to do and an outfit. thanks for all your help.you are so great! As soon as i finish the doll(it may take a few days as i have a three year old who thinks he needs to help me crochet)i'll add a photo to your flickr photo group.Happy thanksgiving to you, hope you have a great day with family and friends(i live in Canada,we had our thanksgiving in October,what a great day it was!)~Anne~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-45918398064465721312009-11-25T18:20:28.588-05:002009-11-25T18:20:28.588-05:00Hi I just found your site your dolls and animals a...Hi I just found your site your dolls and animals are adorable!Mama Suz Baby Gifts and Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387283328859086197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-16283993145992353482009-11-25T16:27:52.083-05:002009-11-25T16:27:52.083-05:00Hi Natalie...thank-you! Would it work to use two ...Hi Natalie...thank-you! Would it work to use two strands of dk yarn held together? Would that be close to worsted weight? With an E hook and worsted I think my gauge is about 5 stitches to the inch. Again, this is very tight and makes a dense crochet fabric.<br /><br />Anne, thank-you for your kind words. I wasn't all that happy with the way I did the Steam Punk striped bloomers...here is a better suggestion. You could make the bloomers from a solid color, then either crochet surface slip stitches for the stripes, or embroider chain stitches in your contrasting color. I used a front-post-double-crochet stitch to create a raised stitch, then slip stitched around it with the contrasting color...more work than necessary :-)<br /><br />Eyelashes...what I did was crochet my eyelid with the worsted weight yarn; five chains stitches. Then, with the size 12 perle and the size 9 steel hook, I worked five sc in one loop of each ch across the eyelid. If you can't lay your hands on the perle thread, you could try size 10 cotton and a size 8 hook, and I'd work four sc instead of five.<br /><br />A Happy Thanksgiving to both of you!<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-60692331689825803202009-11-25T13:57:23.893-05:002009-11-25T13:57:23.893-05:00Hi Beth, i was looking at some of the outfits and ...Hi Beth, i was looking at some of the outfits and think i could switch some things around and add or change some things to make different outfits. thanks for thee suggestion. i have a couple of questions. i'm making the eyelids and i was wondering how to make the eyelashes ? they are so sweet! Also i was wondering how do you make the stripes going down the camisoles and the leggings on the steam punk outfit. i love the look of the stripes. they're so cool!! thanks for all the info. i'm going to be crocheting these dolls forever! this is my favorite blog. ~Anne~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-86710419610301917982009-11-25T13:55:53.362-05:002009-11-25T13:55:53.362-05:00Another beautiful doll.
I'm in the uk and we ...Another beautiful doll. <br />I'm in the uk and we don't have red heart over here, i wish we did. Worsted is not even that easy to get here we all use DK, so that makes finding it in skin tones even harder. We have quite alot of nice drapey wool mix yarns, but like you say, they don't always make a good doll.Nataliehttp://www.thewadesblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-3581675640771929512009-11-25T13:47:50.341-05:002009-11-25T13:47:50.341-05:00I like the idea of Alaskan and American Indian dol...I like the idea of Alaskan and American Indian dolls :-) <br /><br />Anne, I have not created any more outfits, but I bet you could come up with a new look by using some of the existing patterns with a tweak here or there. I like to look at collectible vinyl dolls and see what they are wearing to get some inspiration.<br /><br />I'm delighted you have enjoyed making these dolls :-) I hope all of you have a blessed Thanksgiving.<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-64205659713544900042009-11-25T08:09:10.972-05:002009-11-25T08:09:10.972-05:00love your outfit!she's so sweet.i love making ...love your outfit!she's so sweet.i love making your dolls. i'm making your free spirit doll now and was just wondering if maybe you have any new outfit designs for them. i love the size of them.~Anne~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com