Ballu the toppywala...

I wanted to create my own teddy bear.. While doing crocheting it, I remembered my childhood days where  people used to wear black or white caps. I remember many Hindi movies where the clerks used to wear those kinda caps.... I wanted my teddy to have a similar one. The teddy was my complete imagination and I am happy I could create what was in my mind. :)

Snowman

Just finished this little cutie man. I was badly missing those snowy days of Iowa.. I didn't follow any particular pattern. Tried to recreate what was in my mind and it came out as expected. My hubby was giving me honest feedback at every stage.

Happy holidays... ho ho ho...

Jingle Bell Baby Rattle

I came across some beautiful hand crocheted amigurumi balls on Ergahandmade a few days back.
But all I could relate after seeing these beautiful crochet balls was baby rattles. . So I wrote my own design for a second time. :)

I feel very happy to write it down. I'm keeping my small steps in pattern writing and is a very good experience.

Pattern:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rattle

Thanks
 Apple of my Eye

Tara - Indidoll

I first met Tara and Mani at last Sunday Soul Sante, a mecca for hand crafted goodies.. I was so impressed with her look and the dress. She was like a girl next door. Every little girl's imaginary friend. Like every little girl, I (grown up little girl) also wanted to share my little secrets to my imaginary friend. I bet she will not gossip my little secrets ;)

I really wanted to design something for her. So I contacted the Indidoll team. They were absolutely friendly and wanted to give a try. After 2 hectic weeks, I came up with a line of little patterns exclusively for her. (Patterns are shared only with Tara as of now.. ). Met the team yesterday and they liked few of my items I designed for Tara. Even more happy to share, she will be wearing few of these accessories this Sunday Soul Sante that is going to happen on Oct 27th.

Wishing the sweet little bond between Apple of my Eye and Tara continues :)

Kokeshi dolls

I always loved little dolls. I still have all my dolls that I used to play with during my childhood and will always have this love for little dolls. When I came across Kokeshi dolls, I immediately wanted to try my hands on it. I am loving the way it has turned out. I will for sure make more of these and keep it with me or will share with my AOME friends.

Curtain Holders

I wanted to recreate those curtain holders that used to be in my home during my childhood. This time, I wanted no plush toy type material, instead wanted to try it as an Amigurumi.

So here it is :)

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Snowman

Plush toys are always my favorite. But most of the time making one is not that handy for me. So when I wanted to make a snowman, I came across this awesome video which gave the satisfaction of doing something like a plush toy yet not really a plush kind.

With all the necessary colors available, started making these beautiful snowmen.

 VIDEO TUTORIAL

Dolly Dress

This dress was  for one of youngest friend's dolly. 

Body of dress
Ch 35
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across to end (34 sc)
Row 2: ch 1, turn. sc across
Rows 3 to 9: repeat row 2
Row 10: ch 1, turn. sc in the first st, (2sc in the next st, sc in the next st) repeat to end, ending with sc in the last st
Row 11: ch 3, turn. dc in each st across.
Row 12: ch 3, turn. dc in first st, 2dc in next st, (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st), repeat across, then dc in last st
Row 13 - 18 : repeat row 11


Finish off, leaving a long tail, about 18 inches. Use this for sewing the back together up to last sc row. Leave the rest of the sc rows unsewn, allowing an opening for dressing the doll easily. Weave in ends.


BLOG in which this pattern was available

Honey Bunny

I first saw this pattern http://knittingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/ I thoroughly enjoyed doing my first doll.

It gives an immense satisfaction when the end product is something nice and beautiful. The most happiest part is when you give to a kid as a gift. Atleast I get an immense satisfaction when I gift I child which I make. Its a wonderful feel and joy when I see a smile on the kids when they receive these gifts

The final look

Shorts for Barbie

Pattern:
Cast on 24stitches.
Row1-4 stockinette stitch
Row 5-10 Knit
Split the stitches equally into two needles
Row 10-15 Knit
Cast off and sew the ends
Knitting Needles used : 2mm; US Size 0 needles

Skirt for Barbie doll

Front of the skirt

Back of the skirt

Barbie dolls-  Sleeveless top and the skirt

Pattern :

Cast on 28 stitches
knit for 20 rows..
Cast off and sew the ends together.

Barbie dress

To my first post, I have chose to post something related my childhood. Barbie doll was one of my favourite doll during my childhood. So when I tried doing a dress for a doll the first thing that kindled was a dress for barbie.

Front of the dress

back of the dress 

For pattern of this sleeveless top dress, please click here.

Yarn used : White 100% wool yarn

Knitting needle : Size 0 (2.00mm) needle