Hanka's knitting crafts: December 2024

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Merry Christmas

A lot has happened this year so I decided to make a post about this year. To some it might be bragging, but I am proud of what I did in this year. Hope that 2025 will be filled with more happy things.

- I posted 85 patterns this year.

- I started a group on Facebook called Knitting for fashion dolls and there are 1400+ members so far.

- I added links to Ravelry and got good feedback.

- I found links for my patterns, shared by another person (I was not expecting this) on their website.

- I was invited to run a workshop in 2025 (sadly had to decline since it is too far away)

- I was blessed with the ability to make Christmas special for 5 girls.

- I started a YouTube channel

- I started to make Tiktok content.

- I have 30 followers for my blog

All this while being a stay-at-home-mom that also do homeschooling.

This is me counting my blessings. It is not always easy but I am proud of what I accomplished this year.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays. May the days be filled with love, peace, laughter, health, prosperity, joy and blessings.

See you in 2025.

Happy Knitting

#hkchappyknitting

Seasons greetings

Marianka

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Finishing Touches

Day 12 of 12 days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

4 patterns today to finish of a closet... let's go

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) & fluffy yarn, 2mm & 3.25mm needles, buttons for decoration, stitch holder, needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams.

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

12.1 Undies

2mm needles and 8ply yarn

Bra

Cast on 30sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Stst 4 rows

Row 7: k6, cast off 3 sts, k12, cast off 3 sts, k6

Row 8: p6, cast on 12sts, p12, cast on 12sts, p6

Cast off

Sew back seam.

Panty

Cast on 20sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Row 3: k2tog, k to last 2sts, k2tog

Row 4: p

Repeat rows 3 & 4 until 6 sts remain on needle.

Stst 4 rows

Next row: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row

Next row: p

Repeat these 2 rows until you have 20 sts on the needle.

1x1 rib 1 row

Cast off in rib pattern.

Sew side seams

12.2 Small bag

2mm needles and 8ply yarn

Cast on 8sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: inc 1 in every st (16sts)

Stst 15 rows

Next row: k2tog across row (8sts)

Next row: k

Cast off.

Make an i-cord of 3cm for handle

Sew side seams and attach handle

12.3 "Feather" boa

3.25mm needles and fluffy yarn

Cast on 60sts

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Darn away yarns

12.4 Bag (yes, another one)

2mm needles and 8ply yarn

Knitted in 2 parts

Part 1

Cast on 12 sts

Stst 12 rows

Next row: Cast off 10sts, k2 (2sts)

Stst 13 rows for handle

Next row: cast on 10sts, k12

Stst 11 rows

Cast off

Part 2

Cast on 40sts

Garter st 3 rows

Cast off

Sew side seam of part 1 only, do not sew past handle.

Sew part 2 to part one's open sides to create a handle in the middle.

Sew the bottom.

Put part 2 handle through part 1 handle.

For a video on how I sewed it go to my YouTube channel with this link

How I sewed the bag

May your holidays sparkle

with moments of love, laughter,

and goodwill. May the year

ahead be full of contentment

and joy. Have a happy Holiday.

Merry Christmas!

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced, altered, or republished. You may sell the items knitted. Give credit to me as the designer. Share only the LINK to friends who wants the pattern.

Friday, December 20, 2024

Sweater and pants for Curvy dolls

Day 11 of 12 days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) and 2mm needles, button for pants, needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch p2tog - (decrease) purl 2 sts together

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Sweater

Knit the pieces in seqand keep on an extra needle

Sleeve

Cast on 12sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Stst 2 rows

Next row: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row (14sts)

Stst 11 rows

Next row: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row (16sts)

Stst 17 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next two rows

Put sts on extra needle

Front

Cast on 22 sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Stst 34 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next two rows

Put sts on extra needle next to sleeve

Sleeve

Knit it the same as first sleeve and put next to front piece on the extra needle

Back

Knit the same as front but do not cut yarn

Now knit over all sts, back, sleeve, front and sleeve

Next row: p3, p2tog, p3, p2tog, p20, p2tog, p3, p2tog, p23

Next row: k

Next row: p

Garter st 10 rows

Cast off

Sew seams. Roll over top part.

Pants

Begin with one leg

Cast on 18sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 32 rows

Row 33: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row

Stst 3 rows

Row 37: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row

Stst 3 rows

Row 41: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row

Stst 13 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows

Cut yarn and keep sts on a holder or extra needle.

Knit another leg the same but do not cut yarn

Now knit both legs together like this:

k19, k2tog, k19 (39sts)

Stst 5 rows

Next row: k10, k2tog, k15, k2tog, k10 (37sts)

Next row: p

Next row: k10, k2tog, k13, k2tog, k10 (35sts)

Next row: p10, p2tog, p11, p2tog, p10 (33sts)

1x1 rib 3 rows

Next row: 1x1 rib to last 3 sts, k2tog, yo, k1

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew crotch, half of back seam and leg seams. Sew a button opposite the buttonhole.

It's people like you who make Christmas

so special and meaningful.

Thank you!

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Dress with slit for Curvy dolls

Day 10 of 12days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) and 2mm needles, and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

NOTE: the boa pattern will be posted on day 12 with other accessories

Dress

This dress is knitted from side to side and in Garter stitch throughout

Cast on 53 sts

Row 1: Inc 1, k to end

Row 2: k

Repeat rows 1 and 2 another nine times

Row 21: inc 1, k to end

Row 22: cast off 34sts, k to end

Row 23: inc 1, k to end

Row 24: cast on 34sts, k to end

Row 25: k2tog, k to end

Row 26: k

Row 27: k2tog, k to end

Row 28: k

Row 29; k2tog x2, k to end

Row 30: k

Row 31: inc x2, k to end

Row 32: k

Row 33: inc1, k to end

Row 34: k

Row 35: inc1, k to end

Row 36: k

Row 37: k2tog, k to end

Row 38: k

Row 39: k2tog, k to end

Repeat rows 38 & 39 until there is 53 sts left on needle.

Cast off

Sew back seam.

Christmas is a

together-y sort of

holiday

- Winnie The Pooh -

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

3/4 sleeve top and "jeans" for Curvy dolls

Day 9 of 12 days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) and 2mm needles, stitch holder/extra needles, hook & eye fastener, needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams, a button for pants.

Abbreviations:

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Top

We begin with sleeves (make 2)

Cast on 14sts

Stst 12 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next two rows

Keep these sts on a holder or extra needle

Body

Cast on 54sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: k

Row 3: (p1, p2tog) repeat across row (36sts)

Stst 11 rows

Next row: p7, cast off 3 sts, p16, cast off 3 sts, p7

Now knit over all pieces like this:

k7 (back), k10 (sleeve), k16 (front), k10 (sleeve), k7 (back)

Next row: p (50sts)

Next row: k5, k2tog x2, k6, k2tog x2, k5, k2tog x2, k5, k2tog x2, k6, k2tog x2, k5

Next row: p

Next row: k4, k2tog x2, k4, k2tog x2, k9, k2tog x2, k4, k2tog x2, k4

Next row: k

Cast off

Sew arm seams. Sew half of back. Sew hook and eye fastener to top of neck.

Jeans

Left leg

Cast on 18sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 28 rows

Row 29: k5, cast off 2sts, k11

Row 30: p11, cast on 2sts, p5

Stst 2 rows

Row 33: Inc 1 at beginning and end of row

Stst 3 rows

Row 37: Inc 1 at beginning and end of row

Stst 3 rows

Row 41: Inc 1 at beginning and end of row

Row 42: p

Row 43: k7, cast off 3 sts, k14

Row 44: p14, cast on 3 sts, p7

Stst 10 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows

Cut yarn and keep sts on a holder or extra needle.

Right leg

Cast on 18sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 30 rows

Row 31: k11, cast off 2sts, k5

Row 32: p5, cast on 2sts, p11

Row 33: Inc 1 at beginning and end of row

Stst 3 rows

Row 37: Inc 1 at beginning and end of row

Stst 3 rows

Row 41: Inc 1, k10, cast off 3sts, k7, inc 1

Row 42: p9, cast on 3sts, p12

Stst 4 rows

Row 47: k10, cast off 1st, k13

Row 48: p13, cast on 1st, p10

Stst 6 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows

Now knit over both legs: k19, k2tog, k19 (39sts)

Stst 5 rows

Next row: k10, k2tog, k15, k2tog, k10 (37sts)

Next row: p

Next row: k10, k2tog, k13, k2tog, k10

Next row: p10, p2tog, p11, p2tog, p10 (33sts)

1x1 rib 3 rows

Next row: 1x1 rib to last 3sts, k2tog, yo, k1 (buttonhole)

Cast off

Sew crotch seam. Sew 3/4 of back seam. Sew a button opposite the buttonhole. With a needle and thread embroider around the holes to add effect. This takes time but complete the look. I added gold detail too to front of pants.

It's time to fall in love

with Christmas all over again.

- Author unknown -

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Dress with frill and belt

Day 8 of 12 days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) and 2mm needles x3, button for belt , needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Dress

We start at the bottom

Cast on 60sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 10 rows

Next row: k5, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k5 (55sts)

Stst 9 rows

Next row: k4, k2tog, k9, k2tog, k9, k2tog, k9, k2tog, k9, k2tog, k5 (50sts)

Stst 5 rows

Next row: k4, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k4 (45sts)

Stst 5 rows

Next row: k3, k2tog, k7, k2rog, k7, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k4 (40sts)

Stst 9 rows

Next row: k6, k2tog, k11, k2tog, k11, k2tog, k6 (37sts)

Next row: p7, cast off 4sts, p15, cast off 4sts, p7

Cut yarn and set this piece aside

Frill

You can knit this in another color or use the same color

Cast on 60sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 4 rows

Next row: (k4, k2tog) repeat across (50sts)

Stst 3 rows

Next row: k4, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k4 (45 sts)

Next row: p

Place the frill in front of the dress and knit 1 st from both needles together and at the same time cast off x6, Cast off 8 sts from only the frill for arm, knit 1 st from both needles and at the same time cast off x15, cast off 8 sts from frill only for other arm, knit 1 st from both needles together and at the same time cast off x8

Sew frill seam. Sew back seam.

Belt (opsional)

Cast on 38sts

Row 1: k36, yo, k2tog (buttonhole)

Cast off

Darn away yarns, sew button opposite buttonhole.

Believe in Santa Clause, teddy bears and friends, and a magical joy that never ends!

- Author unknown -

Monday, December 16, 2024

Shorts with pockets and shirt for Curvy dolls

Day 7 of 12 days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) and 2mm needles x4, button for shirt or hook & eye fastener, and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together k2togtbl - (decrease) knit 2 sts together but put needles through back of the 2 sts inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Shorts

Begin with one leg

Cast on 26sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: p

Row 3: p

Rows 4 - 13: stst

Row 14: cast off 2 sts, k to end

Row 15: cast off 2 sts, p to end (22sts)

Keep these sts on a seperate needle

Knit another leg the same.

Next row: knit over both legs (44sts)

Next row: p

Now divide sts and add pockets:

Next row: (back piece) k10, cast on 6 sts (16sts) leave other sts on a seperate needle.

Begin with a purl row and stst 9 rows

Cut yarn and keep these sts on a seperate needle

Rejoin yarn to center (front) 24sts

Row 1: k1, k2tog, k18, k2togtbl, k1

Row 2: k1, p to last st, k1

Row 3: k1, k2tog, k16, k2togtbl, k1

Row 4: k1, p to last st, k1

Row 5: k1, k2tog, k14, k2togtbl, k1

Row 6: k1, p to last st, k1

Row 7: k1, k2tog, k12, k2togtbl, k1

Row 8: k1, p to last st, k1

Row 9: k1, k2tog, k10, k2togtbl, k1

Row 10: k1, p to last st, k1

Cat yarn, keep sts on another seperate needle.

Rejoin yarn to last 10sts for back and cast on 6sts (16sts)

Stst 10 rows

Cut yarn

Now knit over all the sts like this: (you will start at the first back piece, then front and end with the last back piece)

k11, place the next 5 sts behind the center/front piece and knit tog 1 st from both needles x5, k4 from front, place the next 5 sts in front of the other back piece and knit tog 1st from each needle x5, k11 (36sts)

Next row: p

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern.

Sew crotch, sew pocket on inside closed, sew back seam, sew leg seams, fold over the bottom 2 rows and secure.

Shirt

Begin with the sleeves (make 2)

Cast on 12 sts

Stst 6 rows

Cast off 1st at beginning of next 2 rows

Keep these sts on a seperate needle

Body

Cast on 36sts

Garter st 1 row

Stst 8 rows

Next row: k8, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k8

Stst 7 rows

Next row: k8, inc1, k16, inc1, k8

Stst 8 rows

Next row: p7, cast off 3sts, p16, cast off 3 sts, p7

Now knit over all sts like this:

back - k7, sleeve - k10, front - k16, sleeve - k10, back - k7

Stst 5 rows

Cast off

Sew arm seams an underarms. Sew 3/4 of back. Add a button and loop or hook & eye fastener to top of back to close.

Christmas magic is silent.

You don't hear it, you feel it.

You know it. You believe it.

- Kevin Alan Milne -

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Swimsuit for the guys

This swimsuit I made in 3 sizes and will share it with you.

Materials:

8ply yarn (used different ones and some is unknown) 2mm needles and a tapestry needle for sewing seams.

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 sts together

Test square:

8sts and 10 rows sts = 2.5 x 2.5cm

To fit Vintage Ken and Modern standard body type

Cast on 54sts

Row 1: k2, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k2 (50sts)

Row 2: p

Row 3: k2, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k2 (46sts)

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k2 (42sts)

Row 6: p

Row 7: k2, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k2 (38sts)

Row 8: p

Row 9: k16, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k16 (36sts)

Row 10: p

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back and crotch seam.

To fit a Broad body type

Cast on 58sts

Row 1: k2, k2tog, k22, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k22, k2tog, k2 (54sts)

Row 2: p

Row 3: k2, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k2 (50sts)

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k2 (46sts)

Row 6: p

Row 7: k2, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k2 (42sts)

Row 8: p

Row 9: k18, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k18

Row 10: p

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib pattern.

Sew back and crotch seam.

To fit Slim body type

Cast on 50sts

Row 1: k2, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k2 (46sts)

Row 2: p

Row 3: k2, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k2 (42sts)

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k2 (38sts)

Row 6: p

Row 7: k2, k2tog, k12, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k12, k2tog, k2 (34sts)

Row 8: p

Row 9: k14, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k14

Row 10: p

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back and crotch seam.

To see more swimsuits in different colours and on different guys please follow this link to watch my YouTube video. Please hit the like button, subscribe and press the notification bell. Thank you.

Swimsuit pageant

Friday, December 13, 2024

Lace edge shorts and top for Curvy doll

Day 6 of 12 days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic), pink, blue and white , 2mm needles, stitch holder or seperate needle and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch rep - repeat

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Shorts

We begin with the lace edge so you start with the lace colour in my case white...

Cast on 53 sts

Row 1: (k1, cast off 3sts) rep across

Row 2: (k1, cast on 1st) rep across to the last st, k1 (27sts)

Keep these sts on a holder or seperate needle and knit another the same.

Knit over both pieces (54sts)

Change colour to shorts colour in my case blue and p 1 row

Row 5: k2, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k2

Row 6: p

Row 7: k2, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k2

Row 8: p

Row 9: k2, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k2

Row 10: p

Row 11: k2, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k2

Row 12: p

Row 13: k16, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k16

Row 14: p

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew leg seams, crotch and back seam

Top

Colour of your choice, I used light pink

Cast on 34 sts

Garter stitch 2 rows

Stst 4 rows

Next row: k7, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k7

Stst 11 rows

Cast off 8 sts at beginning of next two rows

Now divide and knit each part seperate

*Row 1: k2tog, k4, k2tog (leave other sts on holder)

Row 2: p

Row 3: k2tog, k2, k2tog

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2tog x2

Row 6: k2tog

Use this last st to make an i-cord of 14cm and cast off.*

Rejoin yarn to sts on holder and rep * - *

Sew back seam.

Best dress from top of doll

Christmas is full of miracles.

You're one!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Triple frill dress for Curvy doll

Day 5 of 12 Days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) in two colours C1 and C2, 2mm needles (you will need 3), and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Frill 1

With C1 cast on 100 sts

Change to C2

Garter stitch 2 rows

Stst 6 rows

Row 9: k2tog across (50sts)

Row 10: p

Keep these sts on a seperate needle

Frill 2

With C1 cast on 100 sts

Change to C2

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 6 rows

Row 9: k2tog across (50sts)

Stst 7 rows

Place frill 1 in front of frill 2 and knit one stitch from each needle together x50

Row 18: p

Keep these sts on a seperate needle

Frill 3

With C1 cast on 100sts

Change to C2

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 6 rows

Row 9: k2tog across (50sts)

Stst 15 rows

Place the previous 2 frills in front of frill 3 and knit one stitch from each needle together x50

Row 26: p

Row 27: (k1, k2tog) across (34sts)

Row 28: p

Change to C1

Row 29: k

Row 30: p

Change back to C2

Row 31: k

Row 32: p2tog, p to last 2sts, p2tog

Stst 10 rows

Row 43: cast off 8sts, k to end

Row 44: cast off 8sts, p to end

Now divide and knit each side seperatly

Row 1: k2tog, k4, k2tog, keep other sts on a holder

Row 2: p

Row 3: k2tog, k2, k2tog

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2tog x2

Cast off

Rejoin yarn to sts on holder

Row 1: k2tog, k4, k2tog

Row 2: p

Row 3: k2tog, k2, k2tog

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2tog x2

Cast off

Sew frills seperatly. Sew back seam

Bow (optional)

With C1 cast on 8sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: k

Row 3: k2tog, k4, k2tog

Row 4: k

Row 5: k2tog, k2, k2tog

Row 6: k

Row 7: k2tog x2

Rows 8 - 10: k

Row 11: inc x2

Row 12: k

Row 13: inc, k2, inc

Row 14: k

Row 15: inc, k4, inc

Row 16: k

Cast off

Sew onto dress middle where colour change was knit.

Believe in the magic

of a Christmas

Monday, December 9, 2024

Mini skirt and top for Curvy doll

Day 4 of 12 days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) and 2mm needles, buttons for decoration and one for back of neck, needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Skirt

I used light blue

Cast on 40sts

Row 1: 1x1 rib

Rows 2 - 24 : stst

Row 25: p7, p2tog, p2, p2tog, p14, p2tog, p2, p2tog, p7

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Pockets (optional make 2)

Cast on 6sts

Stst 6 rows

Row 7: k2tog, k2, k2tog

Row 8: p2tog x2

Row 9: k2tog

Cast off

Sew pockets to back of skirt.

I used gold tread to immitate the jean look. Sew details to front. Add a very small button, mine is 3mm big.

Sew back seam. (It might be easier to sew details before sewing seam.)

Top

I used verigated yarn

Cast on 30sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Row 3: rib8, k14, rib8

Row 4: rib8, p14, rib8

Repeat rows 3 and 4

Row 7: cast off 8sts in rib pattern, k14, rib 8

Row 8: cast off 8sts in rib pattern, p14

Row 9: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog

Row 10: p

Repeat rows 9 & 10 another three times (6sts)

Next row: cast on 5sts, k to end

Next row: cast on 5sts, p to end (16sts)

Next row: k13, k2tog, yo, k1 (buttonhole)

Next row: p

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew button opposite buttonhole..

Christmas isn't a season.

It's a feeling.

- Edna Ferber -

Friday, December 6, 2024

Dress with collar for Curvy doll

Day 3 of 12 days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic), 2mm needles, stitch holder and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Cast on 40sts

1x1 rib 20 rows

Row 21: rib8, k2tog, k20, k2tog, rib 8

Row 22: rib8, p22, rib8

Row 23: rib8, k2tog, k18, k2tog, rib8

Row 24: rib8, p20, rib8

Row 25: rib8, k2tog, k16, k2tog, rib8

Row 26: rib8, p18, rib8

Row 27: rib8, k2tog, k14, k2tog, rib8

Row 28: rib8, p16, rib8

Row 29: rib8, k2tog, k12, k2tog, rib8

Row 30: rib8, p14, rib8

Row 31: rib8, k2tog, k10, k2tog, rib8

Row 32: rib8, p12, rib8

Row 33: rib8, k2tog, k8, k2tog, rib8

Row 34: rib8, p10, rib8

Row 35: rib8, k10, rib8

Row 36: rib8, p10, rib8

Row 37: cast off 8sts, k10, rib8

Row 38: cast off 8sts, k10

Divide and continue on the first 5 sts only:

Row 1: k

Row 2: k

Row 3: k4, inc (6sts)

Row 4: k

Row 5: k5, inc (7sts)

Row 6: k

Row 7: k6, inc (8sts)

Row 8: k

Row 9: k7, inc (9sts)

Row 10: k

Row 11: k8, inc (10sts)

Garter st 5 rows

Cast off

Rejoin yarn to other 5 sts and knit:

Row 1: k

Row 2: k

Row 3: inc, k4 (6sts)

Row 4: k

Row 5: inc, k5 (7sts)

Row 6: k

Row 7: inc, k6 (8sts)

Row 8: k

Row 9: inc, k7 (9sts)

Row 10: k

Row 11: inc, k8 (10sts)

Garter st 5 rows

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew neck seam. Fold collar over and secure.

Best dressed from top of doll.

The way you spend Christmas

is far more important than

how much.

- Henry David Thoreau-

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Long high neck dress for Curvy doll

Day 2 of 12 Days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) but any brand will do. 2mm knitting needles. Button. Needle and tread. Tapestry needle to sew seams. Stitch holder or extra needle.

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch yo - yarn over k2tog - knit 2 stitches together rep - repeat

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square:

8ply yarn, 2mm needles, 2.5 x 2.5cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

Cast on 24 sts

Rows 1 - 4: Garter st (knit only)

Row 5: *k1, yo twice* repeat *-* across, end with k1

Row 6: k across and drop the yo

If you need a video about this drop stitch pattern here is a link to the one I used.

Drop stitch garter

Repeat rows 1 - 6 another six times

Keep the sts on a stitch holder or extra needle.

Cast on 12 sts

Rows 1 - 4: Garter st

Row 5: *k1, yo twice*, rep *-* across, end with k1

Row 6: k across and drop the yo

Repeat rows 1 - 6 another six times

Now knit over both pieces (36sts)

Start with a purl row and stst 17 rows

Next row: k8, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k8

Next row: p

Next row: k8, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k8

Next row: p

Next row: k7, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k7 (30sts)

Next row: p

Begin drop st pattern again:

Rows 1 - 4: Garter st

Row 5: *k1, yo twice*, rep *-* end with k1

Row 6: k across and drop the yo

Garter st 2 rows

Next row: cast off 8sts, k to end

Next row: cast off 8sts, p to end (14sts)

Next row: k2tog, k to last 2sts, k2tog

Next row: p

Rep the last two rows another three times (6sts)

Stst 2 rows

Next row: cast on 5sts, k to end

Next row: cast on 5sts, p to end (16sts)

Next row: k13, k2tog, yo, k1 (buttonhole)

Next row: p

Cast off

Sew the back seam. Sew a button opposite the buttonhole.

Watch Margaret getting ready for the day

https://youtube.com/shorts/anluVMVtZpc?si=q4E_oKntK1l95w4E

Peace on earth will come to stay,

when we live Christmas every day.

- Helen Steiner Rice -

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

2025 Calendar for dolls

Hello Everyone

The new year is fast approaching and I decided my dolls needs a calendar. I want to make an office for one of the dolls so thought it would be a good idea to add a calendar somewhere. Will see who gets it and when I will find time to do this lol, always something new I want to do but time is not on my side.

So here is what I made. This image is a scanned copy of my work. You can print it out as an A4 size to use on the wall or even as a desk pad. No holidays added so it can be used anywhere in the world. Print it, cover it with adhesive plastic to protect it or laminate it and cut on the lines.

Have fun.

Monday, December 2, 2024

PJ's and Slippers for Curvy doll

Day 1 of 12 days of Christmas for Curvy Dolls

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) and 2mm needles, buttons for decoration, needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the curvy body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Bottoms

Cast on 54sts

Row 1: k2, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k20, k2tog, k2

Row 2: p

Row 3: k2, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k2

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k2

Row 6: p

Row 7: k2, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k2

Row 8: p

Row 9: k16, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k16

Row 10: p

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off

Sew back seam and crotch. Add button decoration to front.

Top

Knitted from the top down.

Cast on 48sts

Row 1: k6, cast off 12sts, k12, cast off 12sts, k6

Row 2: p6, cast on 3sts, p12, cast on 3sts, p6

Stst 5 rows (change colour on last row if you want 2 colours)

Next row: k

Now divide and knit each side separately:

Row 1: (k1, inc1) x7, k1, keep the other 15 sts on a seperate needle or stitch holder

Row 2: p (22sts)

Row 3: k1, (yo, k2tog) x10, k1

Row 4: p

Row 5: (k2tog, yo) x10, k2

Row 6: p

Repeat rows 3 - 6 another five times

Garter stitch (knit only) 2 rows

Cast off

Rejoin yarn to other 15sts

Row 1: (k1, inc1)x7, k1 (22sts)

Row 2: p

Row 3: k1, (k2tog, yo) x10, k1

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2, (yo, k2tog) x10

Row 6: p

Repeat rows 3 - 6 another five times

Garter stitch 2 rows

Cast off

Sew back seam. Add button for decoration

Slippers (make 2)

Cast on 2 sts

Row 1: inc x2 (4sts)

Rows 2 - 6: stst

Row 7: cast on 4sts, k8

Row 8: p

Row 9: cast off 4sts, k4

Row 10: p

Row 11: k2tog x2 (2sts)

Cast off

Darn away yarn and sew strap to side.

* Remember that Christmas is about more than presents. There are also cookies *

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Watch my short about Margaret's morning https://youtube.com/shorts/uudoawrm7gY?si=PFP-W5b838bUXUa_

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