WIP Wednesday: 18 inch Doll Clothes

I've recently become obsessed with knitting doll clothes for my Daughters 18 inch dolls. She has couple. I bought one about 5 years ago for myself at Target called the Our Generation Line, as I'd intended to design some dolly and me hats but I went another direction with my business designs and gave her the doll.  Now that my Daughter is older she was given and American Girl Doll for her B-day last year from her Oma. She plays with it all the time so I started making her some new outfits per her request! 
This is really when I started to enjoy knitting. I just prefer the look of the knit clothes on the doll.  Here is what I've made so far! 
Good news too is these are all free Knit patterns! 

Newsboy Cap for American Girl/Boy Dolls pattern by Debonair Designs

I love this hat! it's only the 2nd knit hat I'd ever made and it turned out great! It's well written and I like that it used Caron Simply Soft. I have a lot of it to use up! 

 Next up is my 1st ever knit garment! I fell in love with this dress in Raverly. 

It's called Sunshine Lollipops Pattern by Kristen Rettig 

I love the construction of the dress. It's worked top down in the round and I just love all the picot edging! It's a great starter dress if you are just learning to knit like me. 

I just love this! Maybe because purple is my favorite color! 

This was a fun set to make. 

Around December of course I had to make something Christmassy. I'm trying to only use the yarn I have on hand in my stash right now which is plenty. haha! I found a skein of I Love This Yarn Holiday Sparkle. 

I made Kit's Christmas Cape by Cathy Bird and 

the Skirt is a great basic skirt from a fun set on my to do list called 

Huckleberry Friend by Kristen Rettig

My Daughter had been asking for a doll purse! I'd found graph with the heart design which I can't remember where I found it. (sorry) but I basically made up the square into a purse for the doll. I made  one square, pickup of stitches on the bottom to make the opposite side and then I added ribbing around the top and added a handle. It turned out super cute and was fun just to make it up. 

It's been so fun making all these! I have a few more sets on my needles too! I'll share those next week!  

Oh and be sure to check out my two designs I have for dolls! 

Crochet- Bitty Baby Hat

Knit - Rainbow Eyelet Slouchy (dolly and me set) 

Free Pattern: Cross Your Heartland Headband

Last year I released some fun designs using little hearts patterns! 

I'll link those up in the bottom of the post! 

I thought it would be fun to add in a headband pattern too!

I absolutely love Lion Brand Heartland yarn! These lovely colors were just perfect! 

They are warm, cozy, soft and blend so well! They have a Country Heartland feel! 

So That's why I called it......

 The Cross Your Heart-land Headband 

Level:
Intermediate

Materials:
Worsted Weight Yarn of Choice in 3 colors
I used Lion Brand Heartland Color = #1 Cream-Acadia, #2 Red -Redwood & #3 Blue-Glacier Bay

*Hook Sizes:
H-Hook - (5.00mm) J-Hook (6.00mm) 

*Terms and Stitches used:

ch - chain
st - stitch
sl st- slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc- double crochet
fphdc - front post half double crochet
bphdc - back post half double crochet
rep - repeat

*Special Stitches:

Crossed Double Crochet: [csdc]
sk st, dc in next st, working across the front, dc in previous sk st.
This special stitch makes an “X” shaped texture.
*Click here to see video tutorial of this stitch - www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHDvbWdrdgk

Hdc Chain-Less Foundation:

*Click here to see video tutorial of this stitch- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPXrPrbpqto

Notes:
*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count, unless otherwise noted!
*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).
*As you change colors, carry up your yarn through out, do not fasten it off.

Kids size: 4-10 years, fits 18-20 in. Measures approx 9 1/2 in wide by 4 1/2 in tall 

Women's Size: fits 20-22 in. Measures approx 10 in. wide by 5 in. tall

Starting with H- Hook (for Kids) or J-Hook (for Women's) and Color #1, leave a tail about 4-6 inches long.

Round 1: using hdc chain-less foundation, work 60 sts, join with sl st to 1st st. (Take care not to twist the ch. You’ll use the tail to join the bottom of the hdc.)

Round 2: ch 2, *(fphdc around next 2 sts, bphdc around next 2 sts), Repeat from * around, join with a sl st to 1 st of round (60)

Round 3: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (60)

Switch to color #2 

Round 4: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (60)

Switch to color #3

Round 5: ch 2, CSDC around, join with sl st to 1st dc of round (60 or 30 csdc)

Switch to color #1

Round 6 - 7: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (60)

Switch to color #2 

Round 8: ch 3 {counts as 1st dc in this round only}, dc in same stitch as join, ch 1, sk 3 sts, *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, ch 1, sk 3 sts, Rep from * around. Work (2 dc, ch 1) in same stitch as join (already has the ch 3, dc from beginning), join with sl st to top of ch 3.  

Switch to color #1
Round 9: ch 1, sc in ch 1 space before join (center of the 1st heart), *ch 2, sc in the center sc of the sk 3 from previous Round below, ch 2, sc in ch 1 space (center of heart), rep from * around. (you will end just before the center of the 1st heart with a ch 2 ) at end of round join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Round 10: ch 1, 1 sc in each sc and ch-2 space around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (60)

Switch to color #3

Round 11: ch 2, CSDC around, join with sl st to 1st dc of round (60 or 30 csdc)

Switch to color #2

Round 12: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (60)

Switch to color #1

Round 13: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (60)

Round 14: ch 2, *(fphdc around next 2 sts, bphdc around next 2 sts), 

Repeat from * around, join with a sl st to 1 st of round (60)

Round 15: ch 2, *(fphdc around next 2 sts, bphdc around next 2 sts), Repeat from * around, join with a sl st to 1 st of round (60)

*Fasten Off and Weave in Ends

Please check out these other fun designs of mine using little hearts too! 

Cross your Heart Coffee Cozy

Cross Your Heart Slouch

Heirloom Hearts Doily and Tiara

Simple Heart Headband

New- Heirloom Hearts Tiara and Doily Set Crochet Pattern

Introducing my newest design. The Heirloom Hearts Tiara and Doily Set! 

You can find this in your favorite shop on Sale of $2.99 Jan 20-22nd. 

No coupon needed. Expires Jan 22nd midnight central. 

Raverly

Craftsy

Etsy

The Doily prop can be used as a cape to drape over the baby, used as a basket detail, or underneath the baby.

Its a prop that can be use other ways than just baby. After you are done getting those special photos use the doily on tables or put it in a frame or shadow box as wall decor.

The Doily makes a great home decor items!

You can easily use any yarn or hook size to make these doily’s smaller or bigger for just the right look of course exact details are given in the pattern for the Newborn size.

If your not familiar with my other Doily Sets. Check them out! It will give you some ideas of how to use them as props! Hopefully I'll get some proffesional pics soon of this set! 

Emma Vintage Doily Set

Serene Snow pixie

I can't wait to see your projects! Enjoy!! 

Cross Your Heart Slouchy Crochet Pattern

Introducing my newest design! Valentines is just around the corner and slouch hats have been so popular this year that I thought this design was a must! The pattern comes in three versatile sizes toddler, kids, and adult. 

My daughter already loves hers! You can make this in so many color ways. I like a bright color to make the hearts pop! 

The design features cross stitches and simply made heart shapes. It's not difficult but it is rated intermediate. There are a few videos included to help you with the stitches and of course I'm always just an email away if you get stuck! 

This new design is on sale in my Ravelry Shop for $3.50 -  Jan 9-11, 2014 

Cross Your Heart Slouch

(ending midnight central, no coupon needed, discount applied at checkout)

After you make one be sure to link up your projects in Ravelry! I loooove to see your work! 

Want a chance to win a copy of the pattern! Come visit us on Facebook! 

Like, Comment and Share this photo here. (see post for details) 

Oh and If you like the hat be sure to check out this matching freebie!!

Cross Your Heart Coffee Cozy 

Thank you & Enjoy! 

Cross Your Heart Coffee Cozy - Free Crochet Pattern

Do you love Coffee! I drink way to much so I think this year I'll start a goal of trying to write 12 coffee cozy patterns. One for each month! Here is the 1st. Lets see how far I get. 

This one is Valentines Day themed. It uses fun crossed double crochets to make x's and some fun combination of other simple stitches to make hearts. You'll be sure to fall in love with this one. It's a great stash buster too as you only need small amounts of yarn. Have fun with Valentines Day Colors like pinks and reds, or go with a pastel theme like conversation hearts! Enjoy! 

Cross Your Heart Coffee Cozy

Do not use my images for any purpose! If you sell items made from my patterns please make and photograph your own work! Thank you! ~Elisabeth

Level: Easy

Materials: 
Worsted Weight Yarn of Choice in 3 colors
I used scraps of Vanna’s Choice, you don’t need much at all! A great stash buster! 
I'm not entirely sure but I think the colors I used are pink, raspberry and silver heather.

*Hook Sizes: 
H-Hook - (5.00mm)

*Tapestry Needle
*Terms and Stitches used:

*Special Stitch: Crossed Double Crochet - (csdc) -(sk st, dc in next st, working across the front, dc in previous sk st) -This special stitch makes an “X” shaped texture.  Click here to see video tutorial of this stitch -www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHDvbWdrdgk

Notes: 
*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!
*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).

Starting with Color # 1 Leave a bit of a tail, about 4-6 inches.

Round 1: ch 25, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, join with a sl st to 1st hdc to form a circle (Take care not to twist the ch.  You’ll use the tail to join the bottom of the hdc.)

Round 2: ch 2, *(fphdc around next st, bphdc around next st), 
Repeat from * around, join with a sl st to 1 st of round (24) 

Round 3: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (24)

Switch to color #2
Round 4: ch 2, CSDC around, join with sl st to 1st dc of round (24 or 12 csdc)

Switch to color #1
Round 5: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)

Switch to color #3
Round 6: ch 3 {counts as 1st dc in this round only}, dc in same stitch as join, ch 1, sk 3 sts, *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, ch 1, sk 3 sts, Rep from * around work (2 dc , ch 1) in same stitch as join (already has the ch 3, dc from beginning), join with sl st to top of ch 3. 

Switch to color #1 
Round 7: ch 1, sc in ch 1 space before join (center of the 1st heart), *ch 2, sc in the center sc of the sk 3 from Round 6 below, ch 2, sc in ch 1 space (center of heart), rep from * around. at end of round join with a sl st 1st sc.

Round 8: ch 1, 1 sc in each sc and ch-2 space around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (24)

Switch to color #2 
Round 9: ch 2, CSDC around, join with sl st to 1st dc (24 or 12 cdsc)

Switch to color #1
Round 10: ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)

Round 11: ch 2, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st hdc (24)

Round 12: ch 2, *(fphdc around next st, bphdc around next st),
Repeat from * around, join with a sl st to 1st st (24) 

*Fasten off and weave in ends! 

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