Another Pink and Grey Dress – This Time for Annie

Bonsoir, mes amies!

Here is Annie showing off her new dress – simple, but cute (and oh look at the colours – are you spotting a trend yet?)

This lovely little dress is based on a pattern by Odile of Passion Poupees (adapted quite a bit), but the colour scheme is inspired by this lovely dress by Sylvie at PoupeesdeSyl.

The yarn used is Sirdar Snuggly 4 ply shade 195 (Pale Grey), Hayfield Bonus 4 ply shade 992 (Pink) and the lovely pale pink is Patons Fairytale 4 ply shade 4308 (Sugar Pink).

Annie looks very sweet and innocent in this dress.

I used a size 3 mm crochet hook.

I love Annie’s gorgeous hair.

Passez une bonne journée, à bientôt …

Isn’t She Sweet? – Carole in Pink and Grey

Bonjour, mes amies!

Here’s a lovely outfit for Carole. I have used this super pattern by Nelle, although I have added crocheted sleeves, instead of socks, and a wee pair of shoes. Nelle’s pattern can be found here.

The dress is made with James C Brett Supreme Baby 4 ply in shade SY6 (Pale Pink), Patons Diploma Gold 4 ply in shade 4245 (Steel) and Woolcraft Baby Care 4 ply in shade 700 (White). And the the crochet hook used was 3 mm.

Carole looks like she will be cosy in this outfit.

I hope you agree this is a very sweet dress.

And here is Carole with Jeannie in her pink and grey outfit.

Passez une bonne journée, à bientôt …

Welcome to Sylvie – She’s Wearing My Dress!

Bonjour, mes amies!

Here is my first new wee Mini Corolline – all lovely and clean after a bath. I washed her hair carefully and then very foolishly combed it while wet. She had a parting that meant that you could put her hair in bunches – but I have basically ruined this by brushing her hair. I have painstakingly tried to fix this (only partially successfully) – but I will learn from my mistake and never do that again!

I have decided to name her Sylvie and she is wearing the dress I adapted from my favourite pattern by Sylvie of PoupeesdeSyl. You can find my tutorial here.

I used 3.25 mm knitting needles and the yarn is Woolcraft Baby Care 4 ply shade 706 (Mint) and the contrast is Stylecraft Life 4 ply shade 2357 (Aqua).

I designed the shoes myself based on a pattern by Laurence for an Itty Bitty doll – I used a size 3 mm crochet hook and added an extra row of double crochet before the shaping.

Sylvie’s hair is very soft and shiny now and I am pleased that I washed it – I just wish I hadn’t brushed it!

I think Sylvie looks very cute and I love her blue, blue eyes.

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[Merci à Sylvie pour ton message quand je n’étais pas là – tes bons mots m’ont encouragé à revenir.]

~*~

Passez une bonne journée, à bientôt …

Krissy in Pink and Black – Just Like Her Sister and Cousins

Bonjour, mes amies! Je reviens!

Here is Krissy finally getting her matching dress for her wee family.

I love making this half ‘n’ half dress – the main part is knitted, and the top and bottom frill are crocheted. It is based on an original design by Odile of Passion Poupees, but I have adapted it each time I have made it.

The yarn used is Stylecraft Life 4 ply in shade 2358 (Clover) and the black contrast is Patons 100% Cotton 4 ply shade 1712 (Black). And I used size 3 mm knitting needles and a size 3 mm crochet hook.

I’ve enjoyed making these little dresses and here are all four of my 2012 Mini Corollines in their matching outfits.

Left to right we have Kimberley, Krissy, Katie and Kara.

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Pink and Purple – Krissy’s Winter Warmer

Bonjour, mes amies!

Here is Krissy in an absolutely adorable outfit by Odile at Passion Poupees. It’s been a while since I’ve made an outfit for one of my Mini Corollines, and it has been fun and fast.

This outfit was for a larger doll and I hoped that by using Odile’s recommended size of crochet hook it would turn out small enough for Krissy (I am a much tighter crocheter than Odile!). I was right and it is a very good fit. However, I did not enjoy using a size 2.5 mm hook – it was hard for me – I’m used to bigger hooks.

I did adjust the hat to make sure that it stayed turned up by making the last row have several stitches crocheted together.

The yarn is Stylecraft Life 4 ply in shade 2309 (Heather) and James C Brett Supreme Baby 4 ply shade SY3 (Lilac).

I love this outfit!! I hope you do too.

Passez une bonne journée, à bientôt …

Happy New Year! – Carole’s Multicoloured Sparkly Dress

Bonjour, mes amies!

Here is Carole after she arrived for the Hogmanay Party. Her dress is from the Sticka Till Barbie site and is pattern number 183.

The yarn is the same ball as I used for Annie’s little twin set. It is Rico Design Creative Reflection shade 004 (Pastel).

I have adjusted the original pattern by using size 3.25 mm knitting needles and have added a top of my own to give some shoulder straps.

Once again the shoes are by Cathel at lagrandemaisonsurleplateau.

This is a cute dress for Carole …

… and here she is with the others (still one dress to come!)

Bonsoir, à bientôt …

Happy New Year! – Robyn’s Hogmanay Party Dress

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I wish all my visitors, their families and their dolls a wonderful 2013!

Back to the Hogmanay party, here is Robyn in her lovely little silver dress.

This lovely little party dress is based on Odile’s (of Passion Poupees) pattern for Marilyn Monroe’s iconic white dress. I adapted the bottom to make it a fitted slimline dress.

The yarn I used is Twilley’s Goldfingering in shade 05 (silver). And the hook size is Odile’s recommended size 3.00 mm which worked very well last time I made this dress.

I think that Robyn’s dress will impress everyone at the party!

Here is Robyn with Jeannie and Patricia at the party.

Tous Mes Meilleurs Voeux de Bonne et Heureuse Annee 2013!

Happy Hogmanay! – Patricia Arrives at the Party!

Bonjour, mes amies!

HAPPY HOGMANAY!!

Here is another Hogmanay party dress, this time for Patricia.

It is based on a really cute little dress by Odile at Passion Poupees. I’ve already made this pattern as it is supposed to be. Click here to see my yellow summery version, complete with summer hat.

But here is my party version. I used the same top and bottom as Odile’s pattern, but for the main body part I made a simple tube in a fuzzy DK yarn.

The glitter yarn is Anchor Artiste Metallic shade 312 (turquoise) and the fuzzy yarn is Woolcraft Brushed DK in shade 02 (cream).

I made the little shoes by following one of my favourite tutorials found here.

Patricia looks ready to party …

… and here she is with Jeannie. (The other little girls will join them soon.)

Hogmanay is the Scottish word used for the celebrations of New Year’s Eve (31 December).

Passez une bonne journée, à bientôt …

Happy Hogmanay! – Jeannie is Ready to Party!

Bonjour, mes amies!

Well it’s Hogmanay tomorrow, so all the little girls are getting ready for their Hogmanay Party.

Here is the first of them – it’s Jeannie wearing a little cream dress with sparkly gold and copper frills.

This cute little dress is from the Sticka Till Barbie site. It is number 897 and the only adjustment I made was to use size 3.25 mm knitting needles and 4 ply yarn. It has worked out beautifully.

The yarn used is Jarol Baby Supersoft 4 Ply in shade 1813 (cream). The glitter frill is DMC Starlet in shade T143 (copper/golds).

I think Jeannie will cause quite a stir at the party as she looks really cute in this dress.

Bonsoir, à bientôt …

Fabulous Fairisle (6) – Shona Completes the Group

Bonjour, mes amies!

At last, I am done! Here is Shona in her cute dress based on the Tunique d’Abigail pattern by Sylvie at Poupeesdesyl.

Shona’s dress is made with Sirdar Crofter DK Fair Isle Effect in shade 56 (Hedgerow). I used size 3 mm knitting needles and I am very proud of this dress.

I changed the bottom to have two tiers and amended the top to be garter stitch and off the shoulder.

I think Shona looks lovely in this dress, despite her messy hair. Shona does not care about her hair and leaves it unbrushed a lot!

And once again here are all are all my lovely little girls in their Tuniques d’Abigail.

Left to right we have Jeannie, Annie, Robyn, Shona, Carole and Patricia.

Phew!

Passez une excellente journée, à bientôt …