Rib Hexagon Dishcloth with Back Post Stiches

I mentioned in a previous post that I made the Rib Hexagon dishcloth from Learn-a-Stitch Crochet Dishcloths with the wrong stitches even though I had made it previously the right way.

This is the one I made using front post stitches:

There are advantages to both and I think I might continue to try both ways. The correct method creates a better scrubber, but it does not lay as flat. The front post method still cleans well, lays flatter, and I just like the look of it. Sometimes mistakes create something unique.


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Crocheted Wardrobe for 18" Dolls

I was so excited to find Edie Eckman's Crocheted Wardrobe for 18" Dolls, 1278 from American School of Needlework, while out vintage pattern hunting. It was published in 1999, but for some reason it has been very elusive in my hunts to locate out of print crochet patterns. Every time I have located a copy, it was gone before I had a chance consider the cost.

As you can see from the pictures I posted the patterns are nice pants, skirt, and sweater outfits. There are also some cute accessories. I am excited to try a pair of mittens along with a coat. What did impress me is the level of detail regarding assembly of the outfits. While this comes naturally to some, I can always use helpful tips when it comes to sewing the outfits together for their best fit. While a nice selection of outfits, I am not sure why this has made it so hard to locate. My only thought is that there are not that many crochet books for the 18" doll as compared to sewing. For whatever reason, this one seems to have become collectable.

This is going to be a welcome addition as I get prepared to start my Christmas donation doll project.

Crochet Bear in Airplane

The Easter Bunny was kind enough to buy and leave me Mysterious Cat's Cat and Airplane pattern in my Easter basket. My husband wanted one for his office, but he preferred a bear to a cat, so it became a bear in an airplane.

I had looked at this pattern a while back, but she had stopped offering it for sale, only selling the finished items. When I saw it was available again, I informed the Easter Bunny it was at the top of my wish list.

While I love making ami's assembling more complicated pieces is challenging for me. This pattern came with detailed directions and pictures. I am already realizing where I can do better for the planes I want to make for my Christmas boxes. This one is already in his new home in DH's office.


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