Baby Doll Bib with Pocket

As I mentioned before I'm getting quite a bit of use out of the out of print copy I have of Dressing Up Dolly, Leisure Arts 2725. This works well in worsted weight for the 15" doll and I suspect if I change to sports yarn I can also make one for the 12" doll, too. I like the simple stuff that expands the wardrobes for the donation project. While it is fun to try some challenging projects now and again, the easy ones fill the bags and that is one of the goals I have to keep in mind as I work through the year. Sometimes the simple items are just as much fun to play with as the ones I spend days working my way through to complete.

Baby Doll Hooded Towel and Washcloth

Every so often, you find a pattern that may not seem like much at first, but turns into a gold mine. That is what the out of print leaflet Dressing Up Dolly, Leisure Arts 2725 has been like for me this year. I started hunting for it when I wanted to make the doll baskets and then started experimenting with patterns I hadn't played with before. While designed for the smaller 12" dolls with adjustments I've found I can make some of the patterns work for the 15" soft bodied Mary Maxim doll.

I had made a different hooded towel for the 12" doll a few years ago, but after finishing this one, I'll be digging out my sports yarn to make this in a smaller size for the Baby Jenna doll. The pattern is easy to follow and was much easier to assemble than the one I made previously.

Baby Doll Bunting

My DH originally bought this pattern for me on Etsy I believe, but not finding it there to post the link I found the designer is still offering it here. I tend to get drawn to certain projects at certain times and right now the 15" doll seems to be the focus of the main part of my doll crochet. I've learned not to argue with the pull. When I try to force it to go in a different direction, I tend not to get much done.

As with most outfits do to the size of the Mary Maxim doll, I did have to make some adjustments, but the bunting fits and another outfit is in the bag waiting for the next Christmas donation.