Topic: knitted doll

Face of Joy Challenge 6- Permission

One of the important keys to creativity is to give ourselves the permission that we so desperately need to simply play. Play? Yes! It’s essential to be willing to break through the rules and conventions we set up for ourselves … More »

Knitted Lily Doll

The oddest thing happened with one of my knitted doll designs….. One of my most favorite designs is for a doll I named Lily. The pattern for Lily sold really well. I kept having to reprint her, but then a … More »

Knitted Esperanza Doll

Yay! I have finally finished the PDF for the Knitted Esperanza Doll. I’m doing the happy dance. ) I’ve been working on this PDF for ages. But, you know how it goes….. deadlines and a million other things come up, … More »

getting ready for a little more complicated knitting

Lately, I have been posting lots of my ‘easiest ever’ designs. Crocheted caps, and mittens, and easiest ever knitted bears, dolls and toys So, I have decided that it’s time to post a more involved pattern. I am going to … More »

Playing Hookie

When I was a kid, and someone would skip classes, they were said to be ‘playing hookie’. Do they still say that? Anyhow, while the servers were down, and I couldn’t work on my blog, I finally got to work … More »

Carving a Jane Austen crochet hook

I am a total Jane Austen freak. I got addicted to Jane Austen when I was 11 years old, and I have re-read her novels hundreds of times. I still have my first copy of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ that I … More »