Category: Wip

Playing with Ideas for Ken

17/8/2014

This past week, I started working on slacks for the Gentleman part of Newsletter Freebie pattern (see the WIP of the Lady part of the pattern here), and I ran out of black halfway through the second pant leg (not fun when that happens). So, I started playing around with top ideas for Ken, and came up with these...

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The Never-Ending List of WIP's

12/8/2014

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Yesterday, I was sitting here thinking about the long list of items I need to get to complete all my WIP's (work-in-progresses), when I got to thinking, how many WIP's do I actually have?

I know I have quite a few, so I decided to make a list of all of them, and found that I have more than a dozen on the go at various stages. Some of these, I have shared updates and sneak peeks, and others, I have been working on in secret. Even though I've got quite a few on the list so far, I can't help but feel I am forgetting some...

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WIP Newsletter Freebie Pattern

5/8/2014

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After a whole year of thinking about what I would like to offer my newsletter subscribers as their special freebie, I have finally settled on an idea which I am sure you will love.

Since Barbies are what I do, I knew that at least the main freebie pattern needed to be fashion doll related. So, I have figured something out for the Barbie and Ken dolls, and perhaps in future I may add an amigurumi pattern into the mix.

For the Lady, the plan is to make a really stylish dress complete with a petticoat, a parasol, undergarments, a bag, a hat and of course some shoes.

For the Gentleman, the plan is to make an equally stylish suit, complete with a top hat, jacket, trousers, top and shoes.

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WIP Hyperbolic Crochet

3/8/2014

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I really think it would be fun to make a fun, scenic coral reef piece to go with the Fashion Doll Mermaids I have been crocheting.

The technique to get all sorts of fun coral reef pieces and designs is called Hyperbolic Crochet, and this is what I have crocheted so far...

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WIP Irish Crochet Top Motifs

15/7/2014

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I have been aching to try Irish Crochet, and I have been wanting a new top. So, I decided that I would finally give it a go.

Right now I am just experimenting with different motifs and colours.

I want to make it floral and in my favourite colours, so I have chosen a few purples, greens and blues. I may pick a few more colours to add to these ones, and I think that I will use a brown lace background, but we shall have to see...

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A Lacy Crochet WIP for my SIL

24/6/2014

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On Sunday, my SIL came to me and asked if I could replace the lacy back of her sweater with crochet.

She is one of the sweetest persons I know, so I of course said yes!

First, I showed her some pretty lace options from this really great website called My Picot, so that she could see if any struck her fancy.

There were a few she liked as we were browsing, but the very last one (links directly to the PDF pattern diagram you can download) is the one she liked the most.

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Crochet Veil Swatches

22/6/2014

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Crochet Veil Swatches Free Pattern Coming Soon...

Working on the veils is taking a bit longer than I thought it would. Mostly because I needed to slow down this last week.

So I thought I would give you all a little preview of the crochet edges you will be able to add onto your veils.

There will be four different edging options. Each has a few variations, and is demonstrated in three different thread sizes using two different hooks.

Some of the variations include crocheting with beads.

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WIP 13 Chess Pieces for my Brother's Set

22/5/2014

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WIP 13 Chess Pieces for my Brother's Set

Now that I am finished with "Happily Ever After" I can finally get back to working on my little brother's Chess Set.

And I did just that on the weekend by adding 4 more finished pieces - the King, the Queen, a Castle and a Knight - to the set for a total of 13 so far. Only 3 more red pieces remain, and then I'll need to go hunting for a nice blue to match it.

Technically the Knight isn't finished yet since I still have to do the eyes, but I am not certain yet if I want to do them in blue or another colour. So I am holding off on that bit for now.

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Two A-Line & Two Ball Gown Dress Previews

27/3/2014

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Two A-Line & Two Ball Gown Dress Previews for Barbie's New Pattern by Rebeckah's Treasures

In this update, I will share the design process for four new dresses that will be part of Barbie's upcoming pattern.

Two are a-line/princess dresses, both shown as WIP's with one also shown finished, and two are ball gown dresses.

One of the a-line dresses is also crocheted with beads, and I share what it is like to crochet with them below, along with a few tips.

These dresses will bring the total of dress previews up to 15. Learn more below...

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Crochet Brides & Bridesmaid 5 Dress Previews

20/2/2014

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I have been a busy bee this past week! Four dress ideas are finished for my new pattern coming up, and a 5th is underway. I have to start off by noting that I am really impressed with how quickly I have been crocheting these dresses. Though, I must say that this will be a bonus for the pattern because let's face it, who doesn't love a crochet project that works quickly?

Crochet Brides & Bridesmaid 5 Dress Previews

Their names tell you the neckline and dress type.

First we have a stunning Queen Anne Mermaid Wedding Dress - the perfect style to show off Barbie's fabulous curves!

Next to it, you can see both front and back views of the Illusion Fishtail Wedding Dress. The Fishtail is quite similar to the Mermaid; the only difference being that it has a extra, triangular portion in the back that creates gorgeous a tail.

Below, you can see a sophisticated red, off-the-shoulder, Sweetheart Capped-Sleeves Cocktail Dress. Like the wedding dresses, this also shows off her curves.

Next, we have a Little Black Dress with a V-Neckline - Barbie's go-to for date night! ...

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