Any knitters out there? Doll's clothes pattern
Are there any other knitters amongs forum members? I am a keen knitter and have always had some knitting on the go. I used to use French Phildar knitting patterns when my sons were small and still love them. Now that we've two grandchildren expected just before and just after Christmas I'm busy knitting again - baby cardigans, hats, mittens, blankets and shawls, still from my old Phildar patterns, which are still very stylish and 'desirable'.
Last week we took our two older grandchildren away, and with us came Peggy a 12 inch baby doll (in her pram!). I noticed she had no clothes and wonder if anyone has a half-decent knitting pattern for baby doll clothes - something like the Phildar baby clothes I currently knit. I thought I would knit a set in the left over baby wool but all the patterns I've looked at have been really old-fashioned - very 'nineteen seventies'. I'd like quite a pretty girly pattern, but not the old-fashioned matinee jacket type lacy things which seem to be available. I have tried our local wool shop (awful!), and local charity shops, and asked friends.
Does anyone have one they could photocopy and let me have, please?
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If you don'y have any luck Valda ebay has loads of old knitting patterns and copies of them too. I'm knitting an aran jumper at the moment for my youngest grandson using an old pattern from ebay (not going to attempt it again it's really hard to do!) I ran out of wool last night as I have to use skeins of lovely Donegal wool and they didn't quite last til the end. Waiting for a new delivery from Ireland just now via ebay.
Hope you find what you need.
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My Mum was a really keen knitter , I remember all my dolls had knitted clothes , even "Cindy " remember her? All her patterns were lost when my brother cleared the house.
Hope you find some Valda.
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I remember my mum knitting! She was quite brilliant! Didn't seem to look at what she was doing - just sat there knitting with the needles going hell for leather! They were a blurr! Such a useful skill that has been lost to an extent these days. Nothing quite
like a hand knitted Aran jumper. Well done Valda.0 -
If you don'y have any luck Valda ebay has loads of old knitting patterns and copies of them too. I'm knitting an aran jumper at the moment for my youngest grandson using an old pattern from ebay (not going to attempt it again it's really hard to do!) I
ran out of wool last night as I have to use skeins of lovely Donegal wool and they didn't quite last til the end. Waiting for a new delivery from Ireland just now via ebay.Hope you find what you need.
Thanks Brue - I got my current shawl pattern from ebay - exactly like the one I knitted for my baby son in 1980! I've had a quick look at dolly clothes and can't find anything I like. They all seem so old-fashioned. I'll have a look when I have more patience.
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Hi Val,
You might be aware that I'm a keen knitter myself and most of my work is for premmie babies.
I have a number of patterns which would fit premmie babies or dolls. Some are for DK and some are for 4 ply. If you used a thinner yarn they'd be even smaller.
Most of my patterns are fairly newly purchased so not 'old fashioned' but they are mostly 'baby' garments rather than trendy style clothes.
If you want to email me we can discuss it.
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Thank you so much Jill - I've emailed you. I'm currently well on with a shawl (done 59 cm of 101 cm from casting on to final row). Then the lace edging to do!!!!
I think the decline in knitting is because parents these days want very washable things which are almost 'disposable' rather than heritage things they have to take care with washing.
I used the same hand-knitted shawl for both my babies, and washed it very carefully each time - so it's still very soft and lovely, though it has yellowed over the years. I had a tip for getting things white again, so I may get it out and have a go.
When I'm finished with all this baby knitting I think I will start knitting for a local charity, which runs a shop associated with a local school for autistic children. It's run entirely by volunteers, so all the profits go to providing treats for the children,
rather than to some executive salary. I did do some a few years ago for the local Sue Ryder Hospice annual sale........ so that's another option.0 -
I'm in agreement with Pippah Val, Pinterest is full of free patterns if you are prepared to troll through the listings and sort out the free ones. I love Phildar books too and I'm sure I do have some dolls patterns somewhere, I will have a look for you asap.
Alison
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just scanned some into my computer Val, will send them to Jill to pass them on to you.
Alison
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My mum knitted and sewed dolls clothes for me. She still has all her patterns so if you'd like more let me know. I have passed the knitted duffle coat and dress my mum made, she had one so did I and my doll all to match, to my granddaughter she's thrilled.
I enjoy knitting and sewing but find dollsyclotges too fiddly.Congratulations on the newsifnew grandchildren
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Thanks to everyone, and yes, the more patterns the merrier! If you wish you can email them to me at valdaathome@gmail.com and they would be very much appreciated.
We went to my Aunt's 90th birthday party last night, and I met all my cousins and their families. There are lots of little girls (some my Aunt's great great grandchildren), and when I mentioned I was knitting real 'baby clothes' for dolls I was booked to
knit several sets, so that means lots of pre-Christmas knitting! The thing with dolly clothes is that they grow so quickly, unlike the shawl I'm currently knitting - but it's a labour of love so I'm enjoying it.0 -
I love to knit little things as they're done very quickly. The downside is I hate the sewing up. I do knitted toys/dolls.
This is Lord Lancelot from a whole village of dolls we did for a show.
This is the tooth fairy's little helper, complete with pouch for coin.
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This is one of my gowns for angel babies
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It's good to hear there are fellow knitters out there. My Mum aged 93 can still knit, just plain pet blankets. Although she can't remember things said a few minutes previously she can still remember how to knit and enjoys doing it.
I've been looking for some of my Debbie Bliss patterns for ValDa but can't find the book. They are nice plain modern baby designs.
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Blankets for pet rescue centres are always welcome. Animals aren't fussy about colours or fancy patterns. They just appreciate being warm and comfortable. It's a great way to use up odds and ends too.
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It's good to hear there are fellow knitters out there. My Mum aged 93 can still knit, just plain pet blankets. Although she can't remember things said a few minutes previously she can still remember how to knit and enjoys doing it.
I've been looking for some of my Debbie Bliss patterns for ValDa but can't find the book. They are nice plain modern baby designs.
My Mum is the same Brue. I started a football scarf ages ago for my OH, and because I enjoy other hobbies more, it wasn't growing very well. So, we used to pack it into bags when we had our Winter break all together, and I would tempt Mum into doing a few rows! Astonishing how fast she could still knit, and watch TV at same time! Scarf is now in use!
If I get up,into our attic ValDa, I recall having a nice ageless pattern for a little top and trews for a newborn. Will try and find it for you!
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I love to watch people who can bash on with knitting, hardly looking at what they're doing at all, whilst watching television. I did a couple of 'Doctor Who' scarves some years ago. Another way to use up oddments.
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Only time I can recall Mum concentrating on pattern was either doing Arran or Fair Isle. One of our funniest memories is Mum using an old reel to reel tape recorder and putting her pattern into words, so that she could listen and do. All was going well until
the (very mischievous) dog got involved, and things went downhill from there! We still have this hilarious recording somewhere! A much treasured memory!0 -
It been great reading about all your knitting, I love to knit but neither of my DIL's are interested in things for the kids, they prefer to buy cheap stuff that doesn't matter if it gets lost or ruined in the wash
When I was working I did a fair bit for Blythswood charity which kept me busy. I've knitted quite a few dolls and teddies but would really like to find an outlet so I can get back into knitting. Does anyone have any info I know JWJ said she does stuff for
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Hi Tammygirl,
I love knitting but with drawers full of sweaters and nanna's handknits not being 'cool' at the moment, I had nobody to knit for.
I started out by taking parcels of donations to my local SCBU but they now don't accept garments from individuals due to 'infection control'. That's when I started to search for an alternative.
I joined a couple of Facebook groups which have ladies who 'collate' donations and send them to where they're needed. I also belong to Loving Hands which does the same.
Most of these type of groups will be grateful for premmie or angel or normal baby size items as well as larger sizes for foreign appeals. We do hats/scarves/mitts for the homeless or soldiers. We also do blankets for residential homes and pet rescue centres as well as toys to send in shoeboxes at this time of year.
You might like to look at these:
Facebook: Crafted with love - donation group
Website: http://www.lovinghands.org.uk/
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Thanks Jill, sorry its took so long to reply we have been out all day doing the Gkids Christmas shopping.
I will have a look at both the links you posted it sounds like the type of thing I would like to get involved with. Once I managed to get my craft room back into order I hope to get my knitting machine on the go again, the pet blankets sound like a perfect
way for me to use up all my bit cones of wool, lots of squares then sew them together.
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You can also hand knit things, and take them to any charity shop who will be glad to accept them whenever you've finished a garment/blanket/whatever. Manorlands, our local hospice, has a craft stall every year and lots of people knit year round and give
their work to the Sue Ryder organisation to sell at this sale. I'm sure there must be other similar sales in your area.If you use Freecycle you can even put a 'Wanted' and in this area people are more than willing to give away the odd balls of wool they have left over from projects.
You may also have somewhere like a homeless shelter who are grateful for blankets, or warm woollen items such as hats, scarves, gloves, etc., for both men and women. They will also take donations of warm clothes, duvets, pillows, and similar items (of course
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Thanks for the suggestions ValDa, as far as I know we don't have a Sue Ryder shop, or a local hospice. Freecycle never heard of round here. It's not an area where folk tend to do stuff like that. We do have a lot of charity shops but they are over flowing
with stuff and often don't want donations. Don't know about the homeless shelter, will make enquiries. Cat shelter and dogs home will give them a ring. There used to be a lorry that came to Asda car park once a month to take donations of just about anything,
but that has now stopped due to lack of interest. Its a weird place this a bit snobby I'm afraid. We are not church goers but will have a word with the local Minister he might know of a local charity. Thanks one again for the suggestions, hope you get some
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Start up a Freecycle group - it's great. We have lots around here. I belong to four different ones, and we give stuff away, or request stuff on them. The shawl pattern I'm knitting (identical to the one I knitted for my own baby son) came from Freecycle.
I'm just giving away two hands-free phones, some knitting wool in colours I don't like (too bright for me), and some tile grout. A week or two ago we got a 'Freecycle' bed, as my youngest son had 'borrowed' ours to fill a spare room, as his house is up
for sale, and then my eldest son decided he was coming up for a long weekend. We had a new mattress, so got a lovely pine bed frame and slats! When we've fnished with it it will either go back on Freecycle, or we'll do a swap with youngest son and get our
spare room bed back again!I'm surprised charity shops refuse donations - all the ones in this area are happy to accept newly knitted goods. However, good look in your quest to find somewhere - and let me know if you need some patterns! I've got loads, except dolly clothes.
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Start up a Freecycle group - it's great. We have lots around here. I belong to four different ones, and we give stuff away, or request stuff on them. The shawl pattern I'm knitting (identical to the one I knitted for my own baby son) came from Freecycle.
I'm just giving away two hands-free phones, some knitting wool in colours I don't like (too bright for me), and some tile grout. A week or two ago we got a 'Freecycle' bed, as my youngest son had 'borrowed' ours to fill a spare room, as his house is up
for sale, and then my eldest son decided he was coming up for a long weekend. We had a new mattress, so got a lovely pine bed frame and slats! When we've fnished with it it will either go back on Freecycle, or we'll do a swap with youngest son and get our
spare room bed back again!I'm surprised charity shops refuse donations - all the ones in this area are happy to accept newly knitted goods. However, good look in your quest to find somewhere - and let me know if you need some patterns! I've got loads, except dolly clothes.
Once again thanks for all your suggestions, I've found a local group on Facebook that might be similar to the Freecycle you mention. Good look with the doll patterns.
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The bright coloured wool would be great for Knit for Peace little jumpers Val.
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Hi ValDa. I have sent you a Private Message via Caravanchat, regarding something I found. Contact me back if you are interested
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