my stockings will last for ever and ever
I think I should start putting crazy impossible claims on my patterns - like the one on this 1940s ribbed stocking pattern:
Well, maybe not. The slightly mysterious project in the last post is a ribbed stocking though.
Unlike the 40s ones mine aren’t knitted on straight needles (I just glanced at the pattern and it made my head hurt). They do have neat little asymmetrically arch shaping and ribbed detailing.
There is another little detail that I forgot to photograph, but I think you’ll love it. At least I do.
The tops are going to be lacy but I haven’t designed that yet so I started the second one.
Yesterday I worked on my doll. These pictures probably give a much clearer idea of the (pretty small) scale.
She’s about 1.5 inches from chin to top of head. The eyelashes need re-done, but first I have to buy some ink. I’m also planning on using gloss to make them nice and shiny.
The top of her head is full of teeny tiny holes, waiting for the hair to be glued in. That’s next up, and then maybe she would like a body and some clothes to dress it in.
Right now I’m going to finish my tea,
and go to knitting group to work on my stockings and play with this pink sherbet (best colourname!) squishiness.
Posted: May 16th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 10
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Comment from geertje
Time: May 16, 2007, 9:00 pm
still much impressed with the doll :)
what are you going to make with the squishy pink stuff? i always find it difficult to decide on a good project for yarn that varies in thickness…
Comment from ?hltje
Time: May 16, 2007, 9:34 pm
I can’t wait to see the secret detail on the stockings. I lurv stockings.
Comment from Michele
Time: May 16, 2007, 9:43 pm
very cool ribbing on the sock toe.
ysolda, i finished the denim Bomber and my fit nervousness was unnecessary, it will fit my mom. thanks again for your helpful e-mail.
Comment from Daphne
Time: May 16, 2007, 10:01 pm
Oh wow! I just love your doll and stockings! You come up with the most charming things. I’m constantly inspired by the work you post on your blog.
Comment from Leah
Time: May 17, 2007, 4:58 pm
Fantastic stockings!!! Your doll is coming along so nicely as well! I can’t wait to see what sort of an outfit you design for her!
Comment from Andrea
Time: May 17, 2007, 6:28 pm
I love your work. I am also tagging you. Details on my blog.
Comment from EGJ
Time: May 17, 2007, 7:44 pm
The doll head looks beautiful. Doll-making is in the air today it seems (just watched a documentary on a doll maker who made dolls for a puppet theatre… Very cool). It does seem like lots of fun. Have you ever made doll heads out of papier-m?ch??
Also, thanks for the link to the yarn store in Edinburgh in your last post, as I’m going over to Scotland for three weeks, I’m always happy to find new yarn stores there. :-)
Comment from meena
Time: May 17, 2007, 10:53 pm
Hello, I’m somewhat of a lurker here on your blog, I always read it but never comment. I love the doll head you made (I’m somewhat of a doll maker myself, but mine suck in comparison, lol), and I was wondering what kind of ink you use for your doll detail?
Also, that picture you posted of your tea. . .looks really thick! What kind of tea is that?
Comment from Dee
Time: May 20, 2007, 7:57 pm
You’re it! I’ve tagged you for the Seven Things meme.
Comment from Jessica
Time: May 22, 2007, 2:08 am
I want a pair of those socks! :)
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