“Mommy, will you make Sophie an outfit? She’s naked!” That’s one of the questions my daughter asked me last evening…
Let’s ignore that the only reason she’s naked is because my daughter stripped her of all her clothes. My daughter gave me her best, how can you resist this face look. And it worked… this time. Once the crocheted items were complete we set up a photo shoot, starring Sophie, and Angel, my daughters guinea pig. I’m happy to say Ms. Angel is doing well, even though she recently lost her guinea pig sister, Daizy.
Sophie is a Liv Doll; I purchased this doll for my eight-year old daughter early last year. My daughter loves the doll, because like the Monster High dolls, these dolls have moveable joints; Sophie has 14 moveable joints. Perfect for my daughter, since she uses her jointed dolls as mannequins. She designs clothing for them, and It’s the only time she plays with dolls.
Back to Sophie’s crocheted outfit…
I used a size D crochet hook, so the stitches are small. I’m not sure of the brand/exact color name of the pink crochet thread I used. It was given to me by someone who no longer crochets or knits.
I didn’t use a pattern, just played around with different stitches. I started this crochet project (skirt, tube top, and a hat) last evening, and finished it this morning. In total, it took about two hours. Stitches used; Single, double, and triple crochet, and I added a crocheted scalloped edging. I’m not sure what the stitch is called.
My daughter is thrilled with the ensemble, and now Sophie isn’t prancing around naked. Sophie and Angel made a dynamite modeling team, perhaps there will be more photo opportunities in their future?
Really cute—I love that you just played around with stitches until you got something that you liked, that’s always something I enjoy doing, and your outfit turned out adorable! (Especially when modelled by both Sophie and the darling Ms. Angel.)
Thanks @Kathleen,
I frogged a few rows, before I came up with something I thought looked nice. I wanted to make the scalloped edge/and bows in a contrasting color, but my daughter was set on the light pink and followed her request.
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Adorable! As a little girl, I would crochet hats for my dolls, but that was it.
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Hi @Dina,
I made those too, but sewed them. I also designed dresses, and whatever else I’d sketch. I’m still new to crochet, so starting with simple projects. Currently my biggest work in progress is a Yo-yo afghan.
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Now that is a photo shoot! Love it!
I have been seeing a lot of knit and crochet outfits for Barbies.
I wish my daughter had lasted longer in her doll phase.
I guess I can always make something for my own enjoyment.
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@Wonder Why Gal, That’s an idea! The only thing keeping my daughter interested is her love for design, she’s a lot like me in that way. When I was her age, it’s the only reason I had dolls. I needed them for the designs I’d created. 😉
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LOL!!! Nice. I used to BUY clothes for my daughter’s Barbie dolls…and good grief! They cost as much as real clothes…for adults! Tsk! Tsk! Love the guinea pig too, btw.
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@suituapui, Hmm… yeah they tend to be expensive, good thing my daughter is like myself, she’d rather design her own than have a store bought clothing for her dolls.
Angel was so sweet, she’s our ‘chill baby’.
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That is one stunningly patient guinea pig!
@Spinster Beth, Hee, hee… I know right? She’s a real a sweetheart. I had a ferret who had her mellow personality.
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Hahaha… I had no idea that guinea pigs were such good sports.
Nice job!
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@Kathryn | Alpacamundo, Some of them can be, now Daizy would have had a fit! This is something we wouldn’t have even considered, since we both know she’d have hated that.
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So very cute! That is one lucky doll and a very patient Guinea Pig!
Hi @Keri,
Thanks, yes I guess the doll is lucky. She’s fully clothed! Angel, the guinea pig, has always been patient.
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So cute – the doll and the guinea pig. I have a guinea pig that looks identical to Angel. Mine is called Magic and is male. He would never stay still for a photo shoot with a doll though!!
Thanks @Diane, Angel is the quiet baby, content to stay in one place unless she sees a box full of shredded paper then she goes crazy. She loves burrowing through her shredded box. 🙂
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