Polar Cap knitted hat for Blythe

Turn your Blythe doll into a little snow elf with this soft and simple knitted hat. Embellish with embroidery and sparkly things for more magic. The pattern is free to download so you can make your own.
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Be Mine knitted hearts bedspread for 1:6 scale dolls

I created this bedspread for my Blythe dolls’ bedroom in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The pattern is free to download so you can make your own.
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Little Bear Hat – free pattern

Another free pattern for download for your Blythe dolls due to me having some leftover yarn and some free time. And the results – a sweet little hat with bear ears.

I’d love to see it knit in realistic browns like a bear, or a mouse, so please post your pics if you make one.

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Raspberry Ripple Hat – free pattern

Here’s a free pattern for your Blythe dolls.

Raspberry Ripple is a fun novelty hat that knits up quickly. The pink and white acrylic blend yarn (Lincraft’s Big Wool) reminded me of ice cream with raspberries – hence the name.

Chocolate sprinkles (brown bugle beads) make it even more delicious! Continue reading “Raspberry Ripple Hat – free pattern”

Variation on a theme

I could say that I was experimenting with the daisy stitch pattern and came across this interesting variation of my A Handsomely Tweedy Hat pattern. But that would be lying. The truth is I forgot which row I was on and repeated myself. The results are good though.

For best results use a really Earthy, tweedy yarn. Otherwise, stick with the original design. Continue reading “Variation on a theme”

A Handsomely Tweedy Hat

I love Melbourne’s European influences and when I’m visiting I always try to get to Albert Park to enjoy a well made coffee and some cake. Albert Park is also home to The Avenue bookstore, where I can lose myself for hours, and The Wool Baa yarn store, where I disappear again for a few more hours. On a recent visit I was seduced by a few balls of Debbie Bliss’s Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran yarn. Continue reading “A Handsomely Tweedy Hat”

Get Regal! cushion

Feeling inspired by talk of Prince William and Kate’s upcoming Royal Wedding, I decided to make a regal looking cushion. Jazzed up to be less stuffy of course – the Union Jack is pink and purple instead of red and blue, and a gold “B” for Blythe monogram is stitched across the centre. It’s all worked in cross stitch. Continue reading “Get Regal! cushion”