Knitted Babes

This knitalong is for those interested in the knitted and stitched dolls featured in Claire Garland’s book, Knitted Babes. Please share your creations from the book and send photos of your Babes on their travels and with your friends and family. You can post as much—or as little—as you wish. Email knitalong (AT) Interweave (DOT) com to join!

Monday, July 30, 2007

Grand Prize Babe

Just wanted to share with ya'll about my big prize! I entered my own Babe in my county fair and she won Grand Champion!! I entered something in every knitting category except one (not counting the felted categories either), so she was judged against many other blue ribbons I won for this prize. The ladies at the fair were just tickled when they saw her. 'We' even made the newspaper!
Love seeing all the new babes on the blog, they are soooo fun!!!!!
SurfinSandy

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Do Not Worry...


HARRY POTTER LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

a 71 year old Babe!


Hi,

Here's my latest creation....named "Rita." She's 71 and she is an example of wellness and good health. She shops at farmer's markets and walks her dog regularly. BTW I did not make the dog.

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Got It!!!


Yes....At twelve midnight I was one of the crazy nuts waiting for the final Harry Potter book. Loyal fans who stood in line were given glow in the dark Harry glasses. I didn't start reading of course until the morning and many copies were easily available at the bookstores. No time to go to band practice and hang out with the guys or even see the 'babes.' I have to read and find out what happens to Harry and 'you know who'!

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Lake Babe


Hi ~ Here is my "Lake Babe", she is my first babe and is a first birthday gift for my neice. She is currently nameless but she responds to "Babe". Perhaps she will get a new name once my neice learns to talk!!

Babe likes sitting in the sun by the lake, attending birthday parties and having her hair done. She was knit on a size 5 needle (my gauge was all screwy). She is looking forward to the creation and birth of her pet octopus.

Friday, July 13, 2007

newbie babe

Hi - I am a newbie and I have a kindof completed babe. She has her body, arms & legs all done and sewn together. The problem that I am having is that she can't hold her head up! I saw some other people have put wooden spoons in for support but my babe is going to a just turned 1-year-old and I know she will need to be washed.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks,
andrea

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Ladies - a man, and what a man!


After a hard day out on the ranch, my friend likes nothing better than to relax in the sun and watch all the pretty girls go by. He thinks you are all "beautiful ladies", and hopes you don't mind him just catching the breeze in this spot.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007


Here's the latest...Marguerite. She's not based on anyone in particular, but rather just evolved on her own, directed by the yarn and the shape it eventually took. She enjoys Cuban music. I plan to knit her a pair of maracas to play.

She also has on a proper bra and panties under her outfit.

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Monday, July 09, 2007

first babe attempt


This is my first attempt at making a babe. She doesn't have any clothes yet, but at least she has some semblance of modesty! She's thinking about becoming an underwear model.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

hitting the links


Greta is all decked out to meet Tiger on the golf course. Check out her golf shoes!


Now where did she put those golf clubs.....?

Friday, July 06, 2007

My newest creation





I'd like to introduce Brandy, my latest doll who has been created for my dance teacher. She embodies my teacher's style and attitude.

Sunday, July 01, 2007

Meet Sparkle


Hello! My name is Sparkle! I was born on July 1,2007, I am very different because I was made for flagdayknitter in the image of her mother which makes me a much older babe then the others, I have two grown children, three grown grandboys and when my social security check arrives I buy all the sparkly things I want...

how sweet.

I was on the web looking for Knitted Babes errata (which I found none) and found the link to the UK Dot Pebbles website. Have you been there? They have new kits and one is pulling at me to buy. The kit includes supplies to make everything except the Babe herself.

Look at her teddy! I am in LOVE.
The only thing keeping me from hitting PayPal is the price, that converts to $60.15 US. ouch! I haven't ordered my Dream Toys book yet, can anyone tell me if there is a teddy bear in the book? Maybe I can ask for this kit for Christmas.....a very long wait.

p.s. did you notice the bunny slippers?