She’s done! I wasn’t loving the way the cable dress was knitting up, however I also know that sometimes you don’t know if something is going to work until it’s done, so I plugged on. Once the body was knit and stuffed, I realized that she could be salvageable, but it was going to be up to the hair.
I had to knot every. stinking. strand. of hair to keep it from unravelling (it is Lion Brand’s Homespun after all), but I think it turned out really cute. I was going for a “blonde” effect, but she turned out a little more “bleached” than I’d imagined. It’s hard to tell, but her hair is light pink on a darker pink face. It gives her more of an “edgy” look, and I like it.
In Cable-Eight news, we’ve got Katie’s finished top! Good job, girl.
Let’s see, Meg has decided to change her “honorary” status back to “active”. We’re happy to have her back. :-).
I’m still a slacker. No news here. Did I miss anyone? What’ve you got?
June 16th, 2005 at 10:34 pm
Fantastic!!!!
Your doll is really lovely! the dress is really beautiful and I am sure it will be a knock out!! Is she going to have a mate?
June 17th, 2005 at 12:16 am
wow – great doll. My daughter Susana loved her – I like her funny poses.
great
Barbara
June 17th, 2005 at 1:24 am
Love the doll!! Her dress is great!
Good job!
Judi
June 17th, 2005 at 1:47 am
Your dolls are awesome!!! The hair is the best use of LB Homespun that I have seen yet. (I made my dd a poncho out of it, and wish I had thought to knot the ends of the fringe.)
I purchased the Interweave knits magazine with this doll pattern because of your blog. I love the cable dress and would love to read your notes on the project.
Thanks for creative project ideas, great pictures and a throughly enjoyable blog. You remain at the top of my Favorites list.
June 17th, 2005 at 1:48 am
I love your dolls! I have to knit one or two for my daughter when she gets a bit older. 🙂
June 17th, 2005 at 1:57 am
Your doll is super cute! Love the cabled dress!
June 17th, 2005 at 2:26 am
GREAT doll!
I just laughed my head off at Liv’s facial expression of the juice. I love to make juice. Did you know that watermelon rinds are nutritious? I didn’t eithere and if you put a few chunks in with real watermelon, apple, carrot, celery, and parsely (parsely is the most nutritious of all) it tastes wonderful. Also, in a different juice, use chunks of raw beet. I hate beets but they are great mixed with other stuff.
June 17th, 2005 at 3:17 am
Those pics are hysterical! The doll is awesome – I’m sure the recipient will love her. 🙂 I’ll be at knitting group tonight early ‘cuz we’re heading up to B’ham this evening… See you soon!
June 17th, 2005 at 9:36 am
I love the doll and your blog! I especially that you reminded me of that Dead Milkmen song. I used to love that song!
June 18th, 2005 at 6:23 am
I love the hair! *I* want hair like that.
June 18th, 2005 at 8:22 am
I love your punk rock girl doll! (Except for the fact that my hair is dark brown, her hair’s a lot like mine, at least when mine is wet.)
I’m not sure I’ve commented before, so, hi, and I like your blog.
March 22nd, 2006 at 5:41 am
I wasw ondering if anyone would be willing to share this pattern for me, the article is no longer avaliable, and I really want this pattern, she is so awsome.