How did you get
started creating for dolls:
My first introduction to the popular American Girl Dolls came in 2006, since I was already knitting sweaters for teddy bears, my husband suggested I knit for these dolls too, and so began my love affair designing and knitting for dolls
My first introduction to the popular American Girl Dolls came in 2006, since I was already knitting sweaters for teddy bears, my husband suggested I knit for these dolls too, and so began my love affair designing and knitting for dolls
It was during my first year of knitting for dolls that I stumbled on the comparable sized 18” Götz dolls, with Katie from the Little Sisters line being my very first model, needless to say they are my first love, since then I have come to love and learn of so many more. Today, my pattern portfolio now includes designs for the slim bodied all vinyl dolls like the poseable Kidz ‘n’ Cats series by Sonia Hartmann
How you come
up with your designs:
I like to design clothes typically found in
knitwear fashion, sweaters/cardigans/jackets, along with trendy hoodies and
accessories. Not wanting to stagnate and always passionate to develop and improve
upon designs, yet keeping an eye on fashion trends is important to me, nature
by far is my inspiration for color palettes
What you are
working on next:
Currently I am in the process of working on designs for my new pattern book publication, ‘Kalendar Kidz’, an heirloom designer’s knitwear multi-pattern book featuring original designs for the Kidz ‘n’ Cats girls and boys, with easy to follow instructions suitable for both the beginner and experienced knitters to enjoy, designed for those who have, as I do, a passion for knitting for dolls, to be enjoyed for years to come.
Currently I am in the process of working on designs for my new pattern book publication, ‘Kalendar Kidz’, an heirloom designer’s knitwear multi-pattern book featuring original designs for the Kidz ‘n’ Cats girls and boys, with easy to follow instructions suitable for both the beginner and experienced knitters to enjoy, designed for those who have, as I do, a passion for knitting for dolls, to be enjoyed for years to come.
Any tips or tricks to reading patterns:
What you want
our readers to know:
My first two pattern books for the American Girl/Götz dolls
are already available on my blog or Amazon, and to my delight and surprise have
been amazingly popular. I original created my knitting designs for dolls as an
avenue for pursuing my passion.
Encouragement for the knitting challenged (like me) :
Working doll-sized outfits is also a great way to
explore and/or practice new stitch patterns, along with an introduction to
colorwork, one customer commented she has learned so much by knitting my doll
designs, that she has gone from an advanced-beginner to an intermediate one. I
encourage you to grab your needles for a journey into the wonderful world of
knitting for dolls
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Thank you Deb for sharing with us today.
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