Lots to Love 14 Inch Baby Doll Cuddle Up Romper

I have most of Amy Carrico's doll patterns for the sizes that I make but in looking at my previous year's projects for notes I don't think I've actually made this pattern before. I made another one for this sized doll with the feet but not this one.

You can still find the pattern to purchase on Ravelry here.

I have been picking up Herrschners' baby yarn over the years because it tends to be on the cheaper side if I can get a shipping coupon and because it has more color options that many of the cheaper acrylic brands. I've made these style outfits in pinks and yellows and it was nice to be able to branch out to peach.

Notes:

This was made with Bernat Sport Baby White and Hersrschers' Baby yarn. I used the suggested E hook for all pieces.


The pant directions do work as written but it took me a couple of tries to get the legs attached correctly. For future reference pinning the toes together facing forward helps. Use markers for specific points and to show starting and end points as these can get lost.

I do need to focus on finishing more outfits for the Lots to Love 14 inch doll as the outfit count for this doll is dead last at the moment.

Lil Cutesies Swim Suit 2025

Next up on the 2025 swim suit challenge is the Lil Cutesie doll.

This was made using on of Char's patterns that can be purchased here. It has directions for both the Lil Cutesie and Lots to Love 8 inch dolls.

I used size 10 Thread Art for the main color and Artiste for the contrast. I opted to use the contrast color for the visor and shoes.

Just a note for myself the visor for the 8 inch baby doll is not the same as the Little Cutesie doll. The directions for the Lil Cutesie make a larger visor. I had to frog my first one as it was too small for the Lil Cutesie after following the wrong directions.

Notes:

I used a 1.75 mm hook for this outfit.

In Row 16 of the bottoms part B I use hdc not sc.

Ruffle I hdc in row 17 not 16. For my own notes row 17 is worked around the complete doll in the back loops. This is the row the ruffle will be added to around the doll.

I do a sc around the legs.

The back is finished with sc as part of the chain process. I mention this because I had forgotten from making this last year. I usually will finish a back even when not in the pattern.

I chained 50 for the ties.

I had to play with the visor this year for some reason to get it to fit. I also failed to note previously that the second round of chains for the shoe opening is missing and has to be added to make the shoes fit.

Chelsea Cinderella

I originally purchased Sweet Silver Creations' AG Mini crochet pattern set with Chelsea in mind. I had adapted some AG mini patterns from a different designer and though these would be a good match.

I hadn't had much luck with her Kelly 6 inch patterns when I tried ages ago. I was tempted to try again as I have more experience now and access to multiple sizes of thread but while I was able to buy a single AG Mini pattern first and then buy the set, there wasn't a similiar option for the Kelly set. The Cinderella pattern is available here for purchase. She also has a complete set for the mini's here.

After making Skipper and Stacie's dresses in size 10 thread with a 1.8mm hook for Skipper and a 1.25mm for Stacie I had hoped when I reduced the thread to size 20 that I wouldn't have to go below a 1mm hook. Not the case.

Notes:

I used size 20 thread from Creative Yarn Source and after experimenting discovered the .75mm hook was the right size for the project.

I've bought a considerable amount of yarn and thread over the last couple of months to replace or stock for some of the smaller dolls but there are always holes in my inventory. I did not have light blue and I believe the contrast yarn may be their turquoise. It was that or white. I am not scheduled to order more thread from them for a few more months.

With the .75 mm hook I did not need to increase the number of rows to get the bodice to fit as I had to do for Stacie and Skipper. Like the other two dolls though I did have to decrease at the neck to get the neck to fit the doll.

For the skirt I did rows 1-14 as written. I then completed rows 21-22. This gave me the floor length the pattern required.

The headband was more challenging with the smaller thread and hook. I'd consider adding an additional row the next time I make this.

The collar is challenging as it really shouldn't be wider at the neck but adding a closer without it being wider is difficult. I think I may add a row next year and see how it looks because the snap at the neck is really difficult to use.