I had seen photos of Louise Crowther's (Boo Biloo) book, "My Knitted Doll" on facebook and had made a mental note about knitting one of the dolls up in the future. So I was delighted when I was approached by Sew and So, to review the book and take part in a blog hop.
When the book arrived it did not disappoint...it has patterns and garments for twelve dolls, including one male one. Hair colour and styles can be interchanged so its possible to knit a mini me, or a personalized gift for someone special. All the wee clothes and accessories are delightful, cute, stylish and up to the minute. The clothes fit any of the dolls so its possible to knit up a whole wardrobe. There is a helpful list of recommended yarn which can be used.
The plan was to kit up "Grace" in her stripey dress with heart applique and shrug. There are lovely wee details in all of the doll patterns. For Grace, it was instructions to make a bracelet and hair scrunchies for her pigtails.
Unfortunately all did not go according to plan, things conspired against me and I had only time to knit up Grace's dress...
All I can say it was a great pattern, well written and easy to follow. There is also a useful Techniques Section in the back of the book, in this case for intarsia knitting and picking up stitches. Nice clear photos and instructions for making up as well.
I'm looking forward to knitting up Grace when I have more time.
The book can be pre ordered for November from Sew and Sew.
For more details of the book and a sneak preview, click here
The Blog Schedule is as follows...
Monday 10th - SewandSo
Tuesday 11th - SewandSo
Wednesday 12th - Eskimimi Makes
Thursday 13th - The Creations of Crazy Dazy
Friday 14th - Planet Penny
Great to find two blogs, Eskimimi Makes and Planet Penny which I never come across before.
Till next time, Ali.
Great to find two blogs, Eskimimi Makes and Planet Penny which I never come across before.
Till next time, Ali.
awe that looks a great little book...just my cup of tea!
ReplyDeleteI love Grace's dress. :)
Well done with what you did get done. These sorts of patterns are meant to be done over time, not hurried. Book looks good, but the shipping fees and currency conversions prohibit me from buying anymore. Onya Ali.
ReplyDeleteOOH your wee dress looks so lovely Ali - as ever I love your styling....(I'm a big fan of the foamy hearts!)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing many more knitted kiddyinks!
Ali x
Lovely book, cute little dolls xx
ReplyDeleteI read this blog post, don't know I didn't comment. I love Grace's dresses, and imagine such detail as a bracelet and hair bobble!
ReplyDeleteLooks a nice book and the dolls are really cute.
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