The hat Clair is wearing is made with a green/gold/tan sock yarn that self-stripes. My pattern is shaped for a nice rolled brim for wearing as a Beret, but in this photo she wears it pulled to the back to cover her hair. The first few hats I made with this new pattern didn't have the topknot... but I added one to a hat for a test and like it so much that it is now standard! Easily done over 6 stitches on dp needles.


You know you are hooked on Blythe when you begin buying accessories and toys for your doll..... I found this adorable little Felted Teddy Bear in a Frog suit on ETSY.... see other treats in her shop: http://www.madebylaura.etsy.com/


The colors inspired the use of the green dotted fabric for the new dress. I was going for a Lolita style... with lace, ruffles and satin lacing in the front and back. Shown here with the green thigh high stockings I make with stretchy lace at the tops.

Here you can see the patterning on the top of the beret, also the color blocking of the sweater. I found a perfect fabric for the leggings in my stash; I would have preferred a bit of lycra in it; but cotton jersey is good too! I listed the pieces separately on etsy; and have already sent a pair of the leggings out to a customer. I will make more of them!


I found this interesting yarn that is self-striping in shades of lavender... I love how it worked up! The hat is actually a beret with the classic roll at the brim, however shown here pulled down to frame Blythe's face... the better to show the yarn's patterning.
After making the hat, I moved on to a sweater... it ended up more of a "color block" sweater with different colors showing up on each piece. I will post another photo showing the whole outfit momentarily.

A little dolling for a customer in Texas... the Lolita Dress was designed and made to fit her Momoko doll, which is somewhat smaller than Barbie. The dress is adjustible via lacing at the back and also at the front waist with ties. There is an underskirt for extra fullness; and the accessory pieces were too fun to make! I added a bit of bling to several of the pieces.
Now... I need to adjust my pattern to fit Blythe!