Holly Hobbie (Updated information in first post)

[FelixLake]

Update: I've decided to make this pattern a basic rag doll style pattern that can be personalized. My dolls name will be Chiffon (french for 'rag'). The pattern will give basic instructions for the doll with suggestions for possible changes that can be made. I will also have patterns for different styles of clothes. I'm going to start another thread with my updates.

Here is the link to the new thread:
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=364593#post364593


To all Holly Hobbie fans, I've started working on my newest creation. After I finished the Raggedy Ann/Andy, I was challenged to do Holly Hobbie. Here is what I've done so far. I've been writing down the instructions as I go, so hopefully I'll be ready for testers soon. Let me know what you think so far.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/FelixLake/crochet063.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y228/FelixLake/crochet062.jpg

[esmy27]

That doll is so cute. My daughter would love something like that. Is that pattern for advanced crocheters? I'm an advanced beginner, but if you sell the patterns I would like to buy it from you. Please let me know.

Thanks

Esmeralda:)

[Tampa Doll]

Can't wait to see her all done. Great job so far.:hook

[Ramburn]

I absolutely LOVE it!!!! I would love to test your pattern when you are ready.

[Natasha]

I :manyheart Holly Hobbie! Looking good so far. :cheer Are you going to do a patchwork pinafore? Depending on time constraints (yours and/or mine) when you are ready, I would be interested in testing for you. :yes

[Her]

Oh my gosh!!!! You've done a great job with Holly Hobbie. It's perfect. I definitely want to make this creation!

[Jozzie]

She's so adorable!!!!

:clap :cheer

[wyldflrs]

She's going to be cute, cant wait to see her all done :)

[Mom w/a Motif]

She is great!! I would be a pattern tester, too, if that's something you wanted to do. She's awesome! :cheer :cheer :cheer

Tina

[eyenowhour]

Very cute. Can't wait to see the end product.

[CountryCrochet]

Love it! Would definitely like to test for you or purchase when you've completed it. My grandmother would love this! She collects different types of dolls.

[FelixLake]

Thanks all for your compliments and incouragements.:) To answer some questions: Yes, I'm doing a dress and the patchwork pinafore as seperate pieces. I'm not completely happy with the body (it seems a little long to me) and the way the head is attached, (it was floppier than the Ann/Andy I did) so I may have to make some changes to that.:think I've only ever written patterns for my own use and not for others to use, so I'm sure there will be a lot of problems and questions when I do get it done. I'll be happy to let anyone have the pattern to test/use when I get it done.
I'm working on the dress now and then to do the pinafore. I'll keep you updated as the work continues.

[ladysnow]

She is sooo cute! I would love to make her for my....mom, daughter, mother-in-law, nieces...etc. I would love to test her for you!

[mimi_mia]

She's so cute already, can't wait to see how you do her dress!! :hook

[seabreeze]

That's going to be adorable when it's finished! I have two little nieces that would just love it! :c9

[christinascrochethaven]

Cute!

[wildthing1058]

Very nice

Deborah

[momofgmd]

I remember Holly Hobbie! I can't wait to see her done. She looks cute so far. :U

[Gr8ful Momma]

Hi,

I am wanting to make your wonderful dolls but I need to go and purchase yarn to make it. Could you please give me a rough idea on how much yarn will be needed to make the head/torso/legs and arms? I did post this question on your blog as well, sorry to duplicate.

[cher49]

oh I can't wait to see her done.