I figured I’d get some interest in the pattern for the doll, as I usually do. Here’s the skinny.

It is the Best Friend Doll pattern from the Summer 2002 issue of Interweave Knits. The issue is sold out at the publisher, but it can be found on eBay at times. Because of the number of requests that I get for the pattern on a semi-regular basis, I emailed IK a couple of years ago to ask if I could give it out, since it is out of print. They said no. However they said that you could contact them directly for a copy, paying $4 for shipping and handling. I’ve forwarded that email on to many people. One person emailed me back to say that they were no longer offering that service, but I haven’t followed up, so I don’t know if that’s still true. If it were me, and I wanted the pattern, I’d watch eBay. Secondly, I’d get in touch with IK for a copy. And I’d be a bit pushy about it if they refused, considering that all of this is an effort to obey and comply with (sarcasm omitted) copyright laws. If that didn’t work, I suppose I’d contact the pattern writer herself, a Sandy Cushman who in 2002 at least, lived in Dolores, Colorado according to the pattern.

And then she’d probably get a restraining order because I’d sound like an obsessed freak but hey, it’s a great pattern.

That’s what I know. Thanks for the interest. I’m glad you like my dolls. I have found them quite a satisfying little knit. It’s fun to play so liberally with skin and hair color, and to make funky clothes.

Addendum- This post has been slightly modified– The little bit of sass I initially included in reference to copyright law has been removed because it misrepresented my true feelings on the subject.