Olive & Pea Knitted Doll Pattern

Back in 2008 I started out designing toy patterns with my knitted animal pattern shop Jelly Bums. Once I got the sewing bug and started designing the Elf Pop dolls I realised that I'd love to mix my sewing desings with my knitting skills. So for the last few months I've been slowly working away on this pattern and finally finished her over the last few weeks.So here is the knitted version of the Elf Pop Olive & Pea dolls.

Seeing double?

I tried to recreate the sewn version on Olive as much as possible including sizing, so that Elf Pop clothes sewing patterns can be used on the knit dolls too.

Creating a doll was something I've always wanted to do with my knitting but I found the hair can be a bit of a challenge as I don't like the idea of given a doll with yarn hair to a young child. So my main aim was to create everything so it was well and truly stitched in and sewn down so that the doll is suitable for little ones from birth.

You can buy the Olive and Pea doll knitting pattern in my Webshop &  Etsy Shop (instant download).

If you like her feel free to share on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.

For the time being I'll be selling the knitting patterns from my Elf Pop ETSY shop, however I may open up a new shop in the future if it gets to hectic. I'll still use the same website, blog and facebook pages to update on both the sewing and knitting patterns.

Over the next while I'll be working away on converting all of the girl dolls to a knitted version so keep an eye out for any updates.

Happy knitting (and sewing!)

Raynor

Sky & Tad Boy Doll Sewing Pattern

Hello Poppets, Time for a new pattern release. Today i'm introducing the cheek little Sky and his little froggy friend Tad as the latest addition to the Dude Pops.

I took inspiration for his name from Sky Masterton in Guys and Dolls (quite apt for a  boy doll range don't ya think?) and Tad is short for tadpole. Don't they make a great pair. Remember if you are a cottage business you can sell doll finished dolls Elf Pop Patterns, so sew them up and pass around.

This is Sky with his sister doll Rosie, how adorable - well until they start to quarrel! Sky is available from our the Elf Pop Website and Etsy Shop.

I'll be working like a trojan this week to try and have a double pattern release next time, so join me on facebook or twitter for any updates on when patterns are due to be released.

In non sewing news, tonight is bonfire night (or Guy Fawkes night) here in the U.K where we watch lots of fireworks and huge bonfire. Our city has two official displays so I'll be taking the two eldest ELFs to see one tonight and hope not to freeze to death in the bitter Scottish night (yes we've had snow already!!!) then toddle home and cosy up with a nice cup of hot milk or hot chocolate, yum yum.

Have a great week everyone and lots of happy sewing
Raynor x

Violet & Bo Doll Sewing Pattern

Well today is the last day of  the new Doll Pop pattern release week. Last but not least we finally have the lovely Violet and her fluffy little lamb Bo.

My apologies for the lateness releasing this pattern I was at a family BBQ today and forgot to schedule my blog post, better late than never though eh? I had a lot of fun making this little sweetheart ,and as with the other girls she is super quick to sew up and makes such a super cute dolly.

Violet measures 12" tall and Bo measure approx 4" tall.
You can purchase the pattern on the Elf Pop Website or Etsy Shop.

Oh now I'm a little sad that the pattern release week is over, however don't fret as I'm working away on another range to be released in the near future. In the meantime I'll keep you guys updated with any progress and perhaps a sneak peek if your good boys and girls!
Raynor x