A new translation...

It's cold and damp outside my window at the moment 

but at least it feels like spring here in my workroom x

♥  ♥  ♥

...just a quick post today...

...first I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has already entered the Giveaway...

so many of you and such kind comments too which have definitely brightened up the dark, gloomy 

days here and for which I'll be forever grateful...I'm still hoping the first signs 

of spring are just hiding around the corner...maybe? :-) x

(*if anyone would still like to enter the Giveaway you can find it here ...Closing date 14th March)

Also...

amongst other projects I've been busy working with my 

lovely friend Nancy of Dolce Lana and I'm happy to report that there is now another Dutch pattern

translation available here on the blog...in our ETSY Shop ...and on Ravelry...

 Little Yarn Dolls : Method 2

(this is the version to knit a yarn doll flat on 2 knitting needles then seam the pieces together later)

All the listings have details of those patterns which have translations available

(hopefully there will be more in the future as I enjoy working on them)

If any customers have previously purchased a pattern but would prefer 

the new Dutch translation just let me know and I can send you a free copy

I can also send any patterns to be stored in your Ravelry library too 

Other translations now available in Dutch....

1. DOLLS from the TEAROOM (including a free sewn pinafore pattern)

2. A TEAROOM Doll Hat (variations)

3. Doll Pattern Deal (TEAROOM Dolls, Hats and Sewn Pinafore patterns)

4. CHRYSTAL : A TEAROOM Doll

(all details in regard to knitting methods ect. are included in the individual listings)

My cowl is finished ...it just needs to be photographed....
and there are lots of projects in the making which I'm looking forward to showing you
(I'm going through a definite multitasking phase at the moment and enjoying it too! :-) )


Happy Crafting All

Back soon

X X X X ♥ X X X X

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Doll Knitting : Method 2

Thank you so much everyone 
for the lovely response to the 
...'Little Yarn Dolls' Knitting Pattern...
it's been so very busy here and I've been 
preoccupied ever since putting together a second version 
of the pattern as requested which is worked on 2 knitting needles
~ ♥ ~
Little Yarn Dolls : Method 2

...is for those knitters who prefer to work 'back and forth'
then seam the pieces to create their doll
(the 'in the round' version is available here and here )

I'm very happy with how all the little dolls have turned out
and enjoyed creating both versions
Both look exactly the same when finished although made quite differently
and it's really just down to how you prefer to knit ;-)
There are lots of new photographs in this second version
...and detailed instructions for the neatest way to finish...

3mm Knitting Needles
Double Knitting Yarn
Easy to apply hair
Frilly dolly skirt is removable 
(and there's also the option of 2 different leg designs with Mary Jane shoes ;-) )

Now available on ETSY, Ravelry and here on the blog...
(more details in the listings)
For anyone who prefers to purchase on ETSY but would like to save the pattern 
to their Ravelry library just send me a quick message and I can send it to you x

I hope everyone who tries the patterns enjoys
their doll making x
♥
...and finally..

I've now started knitting my aran sweater 

which I spoke about some time ago...a long time ago(!)...
(I would understand completely if you don't remember!)

I'm hoping to take some photographs of my progress next the week 

(dark wool and equally dark days here at the moment mean I'm expecting it may not be an easy 

task but promise I'll do my best ... I'm really enjoying returning to aran knitting! ;-)

...until then...

hApPy wEeKeNd aLl

P.S ...the little doll at the top of the post who is included in the new pattern
is called 'Blossom'....made in lovely silvery tones of blue, pink and brown x

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'Little Yarn Dolls' knitting pattern...

Little Yarn Dolls
from

Mary Jane's TEAROOM

..DK yarn...

...3mm knitting needles...

basic knitting stitches...worked 'in the round'

...minimal sewing...

...doll body is stuffed as you knit...

(and it really does feel magical to have a doll appearing 

fully formed on your needles as you work x)

(these little dolls just had to be made in pretty pastel shades)

♥

seamless doll hat and frilly dolly skirt

(skirt stays in place without sewing and could be made 

in lots of different colours for quick changes)

...3 different dolls included for shade ideas...

...very easy and quick to apply hair..

as always I took the photographs

as I made the dolls in my workroom...

(there are lots within the pattern!)

...and while taking my photographs and looking closely through the lens...

I often thought how handmade dolls definitely capture a touch of magic...all so unique... ♥

♥ 

Available now on ETSY
(soon on Ravelry and here in the TEAROOM Shop x)
(more details on the Etsy listing here)

(If purchased on ETSY pattern can also be sent on Ravelry to be saved to library
....just send me a quick message with your Ravelry name x)

I hope anyone who makes a Little Yarn Doll enjoys the pattern
as much as I enjoyed making them

For any questions feel free to contact me anytime :-)


Back soon with my new project


...happy...weekend...all...

 ♥ 
Update...Little Yarn Dolls are now available on Ravelry and here in The Tearoom Shop x

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