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Purl the little knitted girl

I made this for my unborn little grand daughter

Created by: Susi W

  • Project Details

    About

    My daughter told me she was pregnant. I had to go thru 6 1/2 weeks of radiation. Tree bark instead of radiation crossed my mind... What else could I do?! Knit a beautiful little doll, for my future little doll and 4 other beautiful projects for her arrival. Knitting for her made all the difference in the world. Tree bark wasn't an option but i did ask. :)

    Pattern

    PURL the knitted girl

    This pattern is from:
    by CID Hanscom Designs

    Yarns

    • material-yarn
      Simplicity by Hikoo - flesh

    Needles & Hooks

    • Double Point 2.75mm (US 2)

    Accessories

    • Stitch Markers
    • Tapestry Needle
    • Stuffing
    Other : I use roving for stuffing. It is much softer and feels nice on the finished doll. I made the little pea dress and hat too. I will make her more of the outfits when she gets a little older to take on and off. She does sleep with Purl (which happens to be he

    Measurements

    Notes: I made the pattern like they told me. I did try a different yarn at first but didn't like it. The Hikoo worked nicely. I added little "platinum" crocheted earrings. I crocheted the eyes so nothing would fall off or get eaten. After several attempts, they looked nice. I just hand sewed them on.

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Nov 19, 2013 Finished on: Dec 13, 2013

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    9 Comments

    • Meemoo

      • Pacific Palisades

      Ahhhh my goodness! that is so delightful!
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    • Kathleen C

      Hi Alison,
      The house is on the seaward side of the street. You can reach me at tartankiwipiper@gmail.com
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Was driving up Schoolhenry Street this morning whilst at work , had an eye out looking for number 26 , beautiful morning in Portsoy at about 10am
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      If you like
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    • Kathleen C

      I was born in the upstairs right bedroom at 26 Schoolhenry St, in my grannies hoose.

      Would you like to exchange email addresses?
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Yes , I came to live here six years ago, originally from Aberdeen, but met a lovely man and moved to Portsoy and love it, best place in the world : )
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Cute wee thing :)
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