Nov. 24, 2007 - How about making this for a little girl you know....
I have made three of these for my little darlings. They are doll beds/baskets. I made them by using this pattern . I adapted that pattern by using a size Q crochet hook, and by using 6 strands as one. It took 6 skeins of yarn. I just used basic Red Heart yarn. I followed the pattern, except that I did not include the hood. I decided I didn't want it for this, and I wouldn't have had enough yarn either. And for the ruffled part I only used 4 strands as one, not 6. When it was finished, I crocheted a chain using two strands of yarn as one. The chain was just shy of the circumference of the basket. I wove the chain in the top of the basket which stablized the edges. You can see my chain in the picture, it is the pink woven into the white. I will be removing that and replacing it with white, because I think it looks better. Then for the handles I crocheted a chain 21 chains long, using all 6 strands. I made yarn flowers using the Knifty Knitter flower loom using 4 strands as one to wrap the pegs once. I then attached the handles by placing each end 6 inches from the edge and placing a flower over the end before stitching the handle in place. I loom knit my blankets and pillows, but you could crochet or knit them. Whatever works well for you. This will fit a 15 inch dolly, so if you wanted it to fit a larger doll than you would have to adapt the pattern more.
I think back on when I was a little girl, I would have loved something this "girlie" and sweet. I hope my girls enjoy them as much as I would have.
Comments
Nov. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Heather
This is beautiful! You do great work!
Heather
http://hickoryspringsfarm.blogspot.com/
Nov. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Dee
Thank you!
