Knitted Babes

Harumpf

noreply@blogger.com (Stine) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:45:00 +0000

That is the name of the monkee to the right. He is made from the pattern by Monkee Maker. BUT I've not acquired the knack of making a nice looking mouth. I'm hoping it will come with practise. I guess we'll see. Anyway, his mouth looks like he is a bit pissed and says "Harumpf!"

noreply@blogger.com (Ruhammie) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:19:00 +0000

Baby Babe

noreply@blogger.com (Maria) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:48:00 +0000

I finally made a baby for my Babe...here she is!!!
I used this pattern HERE

Tina T. Sings 'Proud Mary!'

noreply@blogger.com (Georgia P.) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:35:00 +0000

My tribute to the beautiful soulful singers of the 70’s to now! Forever youthful and their music timeless!
Difficult to find just the right hair color. Tina had so many! Her high heeled shoes were made from a disgarded plastic wrapping, bent to shape…and a split sponge type ear plug. Knitted silver thread for the shoe tops and jewelry. Babe altered of course for that unstoppable figure of Tina’s.

My Suzy Q

noreply@blogger.com (Ruhammie) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:32:00 +0000

I've finally finished a Knitted Babe to completion with wardrobe and everything! Her name is Suzy Q and she was really fun to create and design clothes for. I altered the Rudy's shirt pattern to create Suzy Q's teal peacock blue corduroy jacket, then added the tan fur collar and trim to jazz it up. In the second picture Suzy Q is showing the details on the backside of her dress, with vintage buttons, black grosgrain at the waste and black bias tape for the sleeves. The last picture is her little handbag I made from a scrap piece of fabric. It was my favorite part! It was about a 3"x6" rectangle with both sides sewn up, then the bottom corners sewn. It took a good hour to hem the top and get the leather cord through, then I glued green felt covered plastic canvas to the bottom. The flower was perfectly located!

Archie the Mustang

quiltdude@hotmail.co.uk (quiltdude) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:41:00 +0000

I'd like to introduce you to Archie.

He was much easier to make than I first thought, and I may make another one now.

He looks a little sad, but that's because he needs a friend.

I used rolled paper tubes in his legs to firm them up and he can stand by himself if positioned correctly.

I can see all my girls wanting one now.

A bunch of babes

noreply@blogger.com (Genevieve) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:06:00 +0000

I found this pic of all the babes I've made. From the left, in the panties, an unnamed babe made for an auction. I call her Trixie. Then in black hair is "Bow - or maybe Beau" named by my daughter. She was the first, and has had a makeover. Then Jack Sparrow, whom I've posted before. Then "Dorothy" and Ron Weasley (also posted here before) and in the front, baby Fairy. :) I'm working on another Fairy, and will be making a set of mermaids for my girls. I love these dolls!

ADDENDUM FOR BABES FOR THE BRAVE POST

noreply@blogger.com (Ronni Lynn) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:02:00 +0000

OOPS.....................
In my post chemo-state (blurred vision, a little dizzy & all that but in reality not much post trauman -so far.... happy to report but waiting for the whatever to begin)
I plumb forgot to put my email with everything else.

You can always email me by visiting www.chemocaps.com website and emailing me from there
or you can email me at
knittingdiva1@aol.com

thank you and hoping you can help fulfill the fantasy of an adolescent and/or teen with cancer.
Ronni Lynn Spoll
www.chemocaps.com

"BABES FOR THE BRAVE"

noreply@blogger.com (Ronni Lynn) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:33:00 +0000

Hi Everyone.

Putting out a plea to see if any of you would like to donate one or two or a few babes for this program.. We are desperately in need to fulfill the requests on behalf of adolescents and teens undergoing long term inpatient cancer treatment in the hospital and we are receiving lots of request from medical staff and social services involved in these kid's care.

It seems that knitted babes help them get through it all without alot of fuss and without feeling like a wuss and I guess it's because they are so cheery and bright and outrageous that it brings a smile to every adolescent and teen who has received theirs. Word gets out among the patients and more and more requests come in.............

I have been knitting as fast as I can but yes even I caught "The Big C" and have been very busy doing surgeries and scans and mri's and many tests and such. Yesterday I completed my first of many inpatient chemotherapy treatments and got a wig, have to shave my head and yes am knitting myself a chemocap too...............and so every third week I'll go into the hospital and do what I need to do and then the next two weeks work full time and knit those babes and chemocaps and bears and count my blessings that I am here, alive and kicking and able to contribute to and administer the programs which are so important.

If you can donate a babe or two or a few please send it to me at
"BABES FOR THE BRAVE'
%RONNI LYNN SPOLL
PO BOX # 91165
ALLENTOWN, PA. 18109

If you are sending a babe or two or a few please email me to let me know so I can be on the look out for it and please put your return address on the outside of the precious package and please put your name and email address inside the package so I can let you know as soon as it arrives.

Your babe upon receipt will be flying off to her destination via fed exp. or express.postal planes on the special babe flight and will arrive at the hospital to be given to the patient the very next day.....................

You are making one big difference in the life of an adolescent and teen with cancer who needs a babe to cling to during this difficult period to deal with in her life.
Thank You
Ronni Lynn Spoll
www.chemocaps.com
"heather spoll no hair day hat program" chemocaps complimentary for cancer patients
"eddie/teddie bear program" for children going thru inpatient long term cancer
treatment and need a bear to hug
"babes for the brave program" for adolescents & teens going thru inpatient long
term cancer treatment & need a friend to go thru
it with, without looking like a wuss!

Anna & Birte

solveigg@hotmail.com (Solveig) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:00:00 +0000

These are my latest babes: Anna gets bored when I take too many photos of her.
Birte doesn't mind at all.
And they're best friends, of course.

Finally

tara@nirvanavisions.org (Nirvana Visions) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:08:00 +0000

Hi guys,

I am new to this blog... finally my toddlers have given me enough head space and time to join!

I have made quite a few Knitted Babes and I love them all!!! They have all been for my daughter Zoe and she plays with them all the time.

Here is a pic of her latest one simply called 'Princess'.

Princess I must admit thought, is not her favorite... which is kind of good, because I get to play with her, while my daughter plays with her own favorites: Molly and Gem:

My daughter helped make Gem and chose the buttons for her eyes :-)

noreply@blogger.com (andinut) — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:27:00 +0000

floppy heads

noreply@blogger.com (andinut) — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:11:00 +0000

Hello Babe-Knitters -

I posted a babe way back in July and now I have taken on the crazy project of knitting babe-maids for my wedding (in August). I am making seven "babes" and two "animal-babes" (tbd). I have two questions.

1. The complete babe that I have has a weak neck, so bad that she basically folds in half if she isn't proped agains something. I was given the suggestion of using a wooden spoon/plastic spoon for support. I was wondering if anyone has done this or if there are any other suggestions.

2. As it is now May and I have only five bodies completed I wondered if anyone had a suggestion for quick, cute dresses that care simple to make.

Thanks!

maya's new blog - come visit us!

noreply@blogger.com (Joan, the INFJ) — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:52:00 +0000

dear friends,

maya now has her own blog at the following:

http://theadventuresofmaya.blogspot.com/

she and i hope you visit us there real soon!

best wishes,

joan

Meet Maya!

noreply@blogger.com (Joan, the INFJ) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:39:00 +0000

hi everyone, meet maya!

she loves to sit and chill in her seashell chair and knit.

best wishes,

joan

Knitting Ann

m.buchreitz@humnet.unipi.it (knittingmette) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:54:00 +0000

Hi,

some of you may remember my Knitting Ann (find her at http://www.maestramette.it/hobby/strik/strikkede_toeser_uk.htm
and here
http://www.maestramette.it/hobby/strik/strikkede_ann_uk.htm
and on this blog here
http://knittedbabes.blogspot.com/2006_09_01_archive.html )

she is now a very proud mascot for EtsyKnitters Team.
You can see her here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EtsyKnitters/?yguid=36407373

On Ravelry I have a group for Knitted babes:
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitted-babes-us---dot-pebbles-uk
where we share ideas, and help each other!

thx for reading!

Gweneth and Raquel

noreply@blogger.com (Stephamee) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:04:00 +0000

It has been a while since I've posted a new doll. But I managed to finish two knitted babes a few months ago and now they are ready to say hello to everyone. Meet Gweneth and Raquel they are the best of friends. Gweneth loves the outdoors and her favorite season is Spring. Raquel is really into fashion and loves to wear dresses. These two lovely ladies are new additions to my little gang of knitted dolls. These dolls are so much fun to make, I just wish I had more time to make more. Hopefully I'll have a new one to post very soon.

Cheers,
Stephanie

A new babe for the brave

noreply@blogger.com (Sheryl) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:27:00 +0000

My first babe for the brave for 2008. She is already packed up and ready to go to the post office in the morning. Her gown has cats on it and she comes with a mini quilt and a little kitty of her own. I know she will be well loved

A Babe and her llama April

noreply@blogger.com (Georgia P.) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:05:00 +0000

A typically beautiful day by the Pacifica beach, ‘Babe’ and April her llama enjoy the sunshine. She is waiting to go home to a special young girl who wanted only a babe with bright orange hair, blue eyes, and a turquoise sweater! May she bring joy and give you companionship throughout each day! Thanks to Roni of Chemo caps for letting this all happen.

Moritz Steifel

noreply@blogger.com (ballerina love) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:39:00 +0000

After waiting about a hundred years (or since September anyway, when I was enlightened by my new roommate), I finally was able to see SPRING AWAKENING, the broadway musical! It was absolutely amazing, and I wish I could see it every day of my life..unfortunately I live in Wisconsin. But, before seeing the show I made a babe of my favorite character, Moritz Steifel. The current actor, Blake Bashoff, was able to sign it at the stage door after the show!...now if only I could get the original John Gallagher Jr. to sign him.... (as seen in the poster). Right now I just need to make a school uniform...

Ron Weasley Babe

noreply@blogger.com (Genevieve) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:47:00 +0000

My kids (and I) are big Harry Potter fans. My youngest daughter, who's 2, requested a "Ron Weasley" doll. Here he is. Now, I just need to figure out how to make clothes, so he's not naked. :)

(That's his belly button, that's unravelling, unfortunately.)

new member

noreply@blogger.com (robbie rose) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:04:00 +0000

Can these dolls be any cuter? I am hooked. Hopefully my pictures will upload to the blog. These are my first dolls and I think I have a new obsession !

My first and doubtfully my last Babe

noreply@blogger.com (Maria) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:23:00 +0000

Here she is...I'm thrilled at how she turned out and how fast she worked up.

I made the lace granny panties so that she would never be naked.

The skirt is something I made up as I went and need to make a top or jacket/sweater. She also needs shoes, maybe a purse...I think I'll work on a wardrobe before I make a friend for her.

I'm having so much fun!

Rasta-Babe!

noreply@blogger.com (YarnHaus) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:47:00 +0000

It's Iree, Mon! Don't ask! What do you think of this idea: a not-yet felted vase as a hat for one of our babes? Sorry, no arms or legs yet! OOPs.

Knitted YarnHaus Babes

noreply@blogger.com (YarnHaus) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:36:00 +0000

Do you like the knitted babes me & my partner, Paula made? They look just like us & we had them on display in our closed (sniff, sob!) yarnshop, YarnHaus, of Mobile, AL. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted!

(Heidi's on the right, and Paula on the left)