Poppy Talk

This past week I've been knitting away on a sweet little Poppy for Juliet; I'd hoped to have her finished by her birthday, but I'm still working on the dress and have yet to give her a face, so here she is thus far:

She actually knits-up pretty quick, at least once I figured out how to do the Figure 8 Cast On. (I tried Judy's Magic Cast On, but just didn't get it...)

Yesterday I finished her arms and gave her some hair, for which I decided to go for a two-tone effect:

I'm anticipating that I'll finish her up this weekend - and then I may have to make another for myself! But I'm also looking forward to engaging the sewing machine in the near future...it's been waaay too quiet lately. I'm thinking about whipping-up a Schoolhouse Tunic (or two) for Spring - pattern and fabric are at the ready.

Anyhoo, happy weekend to you! I'll be knitting (of course) and hosting a birthday tea party for Juliet and her friends complete with butterfly cupcakes, sparkly crowns, and plenty of royal foolery, I'm sure!

Comments

[Jodi]

You seem to whip up these little projects so quickly. Very cute little doll, I might add. Happy weekend and happy birthday to your little one. Those cupcakes sound good.

[Adrienne]

She's soo cute! I love the 'highlights' ... never too young to care for your hair :-)

Can't wait to see her smiling face - and I'd make a bet there's another face that going to have an even bigger smile soon!

[Hege]

Can't wait to see the little doll finished :)
And we love My Neighbor Totoro too ;)

[Lecia]

What a neat project - I can't wait to see the finished result!

[Natalie]

Love the highlights. Great touch. That dolly will be the envy of all the other dollies due to her fab hair.

Loving the tunic too.

[michelle]

I almost bought Ysolda's book just for this pattern-- I may still at some point. :) I love the two-tone hair. Nice touch.