When I first donated some of my items to the animal charity auction, I didn’t think it would end up with a commission request. I usually don’t want to sell my items because it’s strictly a hobby for me and I want to enjoy making whatever I choose, for people I love and for myself. I also think selling hand made items is not easy, especially those that require more work: either they have to be under-priced (considering how time consuming they can be) or too expensive for most people to want to buy them. But somehow I couldn’t resist this request, mainly because it was for a doll, and I remembered how much I’d enjoyed crocheting them!
The time to crochet it finally came and as expected, I loved every minute of it so much!
I chose the tried and tested Monja Doll pattern by CAROcreated Designs once again. I knew from the previous time I’d crocheted it that the neck wasn’t very sturdy so I amended the construction by crocheting head and neck in one piece. It’s better although not quite as sturdy as I’d like it to be. I also amended the leg construction – the original pattern is for the doll which can stand, while mine cannot. I’d love to make it as in the pattern but I don’t have tools for that so my doll can only sit.
I also crocheted less curly hair this time – they are wavy and nice.
When the doll was ready and I started crocheting her clothes, I just didn’t feel happy about them. The pattern has some really cute outfit but I couldn’t resist the thought that knitted garments are just so much nicer and softer…
I used the Amelia Doll Tunic pattern but in fingering weight yarn since my doll is smaller (and I wanted to use up the leftovers of this lovely yarn) and knitted it longer, as a dress.
Once the dress was ready, I crocheted also a shawl of my own design.
I must admit that I had so much fun with making the clothes that I’m seriously tempted to crochet another doll, for myself, just to knit clothing for her with all the colourful yarn scraps I have! I guess I’m not as grown up as my age suggests π
The doll will go to a little girl waiting for her this week, and I can go back to my Arizona CAL and do some knitting again. It was such an enjoyable break from adult stuff though!
She’s so darn cute!
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I know, I love it too!π and thank you!
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Very very cute! I love her smile. It definitely has more character!
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Thank you! βΊ
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So so cute. I want one! π
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Haha, I want one for myself too! Guess I know what my Christmas gifts this year will be π
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I got a book a while back called my crochet doll but I have been so busy on other things that I haven’t started it yet. Your pattern is far cuter β€
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CAROcreated Design has some amazing doll patterns, I’d love to try them all one day! I hope when you find the time to crochet the doll (or a few) from your book, you’re going to enjoy it like I have!
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She’s adorable! π I want one too. (Everyone’s a child at heart. π)
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Right? We think we’re so adult but show us a toy and suddenly it changes π
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I think you should make yourself a doll like you suggested. Your “left overs” would find a good use, you could have a lot of fun, and in the end you could end up with a doll with a fabulous wardrobe — what a gift for a special little someone — or you could auction it and donate the money to a children’s charity like UNICEF or Save The Children, etc. I think it would be a giggle — a source of fun, silly little projects with a big potential to be very special.
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That sounds very tempting and I think I may do it!
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If you want to pretend to be a grown-up, you could always make the shawl for an adult human! Then, cos you designed it, sell the pattern rather than the item.. π
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“Pretend to be a grown up” made me laugh! My secret of being a big child is known now!
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Aw she’s so cute, I love her smile! And the gorgeous dress, I’d totally wear that
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