I wasn't sure this outfit was going to make it into Kits for Kids. It is the last item for the donation but due to some challenges I've not been crocheting much the last week of the donation push. However the Friday before I made a push to finish the last bits for this outfit.
This is one of Amy Carrico's patterns that is currently listed for sale on Ravelry here.
As the Lots to Love 8 inch dolls are no longer being made and my supply is diminishing I've been considering my options.
I will continue to use the doll for Aztec Wishes and Operation Shoebox for 2027 since I've already started my Aztec projects.
However, going forward I think I'm going to double up on my Lots to Love 10 inch dolls for Aztec Wishes and use a Lots to Love 10 inch Doll for Kits for Kids. This will allow me to stretch my supply of Lots to Love 8 inch dolls for the shoeboxes as size is most critical there. I've been looking for a substitute but so far nothing compares to this doll. Hopefully, I will find something before my Shoebox supply runs out.
Likely do to some health issues I was having my guage was all over the place on this project and I was constantly adjusting hook sizes.
Notes:
The yarn was Baby Bernat Big Ball yarn in yellow and pink.
While I normally use a C for the main part of the shirt and a b for the arms this time I needed an e and a d hook to get it large enough to fit the doll.
The pants continued to require a B hook.
The headband went up to a D hook.
Next month I will get to see how these projects work for the intended donation and hopefully get a better feel for what to work on for next year.
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