April Showers brought May Flowers

For April I followed the 'April Showers' as depicted in volume one of Kalendar Kidz featuring 'Nuala' ~ a textured stitched sweater dress which I worked sleeveless and paired with some trendy gauntlet fingerless-mitts . . 

Continuing on with the themes as laid out in the Kalendar Kidz vol. 1 comes May Flowers working with 'Daisy Chains', a sweet textured stitched sweater with collared Henley neckline . . the 'flowers' are represented by my slim Gotz lovelies, where I worked a Country Western theme by paired with my petticoat 'Three Steps' with added tulle ruffled lace

'Wind Catchers' ~ March

Where is Spring? . . . either way, I am sure it is soon to follow . . . continuing on with my year-long knit-along following each month's themes as set out in my Kidz 'n' Cats Kalendar Book Publications 


This month's  theme is                  'Wind Catchers' featuring the textured stitched sweater called 'Laurentia' with the option to work incorporated fingerless-mitts, worked and modeled by my slim Gotz girls, Katie and Emma, where I paired my Lace Newsboy Cap for a finishing touch.

For April I will be following 'April Showers' as depicted in volume one of Kalendar Kidz featuring 'Nuala' ~ a textured stitched sweater dress which I plan on working sleeveless as I want to pair with some trendy gauntlet fingerless-mitts . . next post will be the reveal of that along with a newly customized Gotz model of mine . Below I worked one inspired by St. Patrick's Day

February's Steampunk Romantic

Continuing the themes as depicted in volume one of  Kalendar Kidz I worked the 'City Chic' patterns, featuring 'Bon-Bon' tunic dress paired with the vest, Je t'aime, in a theme I thought suitable for February's Valentine's Day, in a unique Steampunk style with a touch of romance, paired the dress with my petticoat pattern, 'Three Steps'  . . . my slim customized Gotz Happy Kidz model has a newer wig in the form on a long, wavy one with highlights, perfect for this occasion





To the left shows' Bon-Bon' dress paired with the petticoat, with the tunic vest on the dress form



Adornments in the form of a necklace I took apart along with 'Steampunk' charms for a finishing touch

January's Jersey Beacons

What's in store for 2018 from my knitting needles .  . .  I plan on the continuation of a year-long project following each month's themes as set out in my Kidz 'n' Cats Kalendar Book Publications, but showcasing them using my slim Gotz models, a project that started last year in December with the 'Home for the Holidays' theme.

For January I will be following 'Jersey Beacons' as depicted in volume one of Kalendar Kidz featuring 'Whidbey DK" ~ a Guernsey stitch sweater complete with winter warm accessories 

the continuation will be for February's 'City Chic' theme featuring Bon~Bon

Home for the Holidays with Braemar

As my knitting quickly switches gears to the holidays ahead,
I have begun with working holiday coats using one of the patterns, Braemar featured in the Kalendar Kidz Publication for what will become a year long endeavor to showcase each month's featured design modeled on my slim Gotz Happy Kidz and Hannah girls, beginning with December's theme:
                    'Home for the Holidays' 

Home for the Holidays as depicted in volume two of  Kalendar Kidz Vol. 2  with minor changes like working a textured white trim, adding a hood and pairing with a dress for a finishing touch

as featured in the book
on my slim Kidz 'n' Cats girls

For an autograph copy of Kalendar Kidz Vol. 2, visit my Etsy Store

Kalendar Kidz for slim Gotz Kidz too!

  The designs featured in both my Kalendar Kidz pattern book publications also fit the slim all vinyl Gotz Happy/Classic Kidz & Hannah type too!

Starting with a few fall selections like Drift

photo courtesy of Pam Elliott

as featured for November Skies in the book

followed with the textured stitch pattern of Lambrusco

modeled by Gotz Happy Kidz Katie

featured for Reap the Harvest in the book

photo courtesy of Pam Elliott shows the exclusive
mini Kidz version

Exclusive to the pattern book is the popular Windermere Sweater Dress

showcased on my Gotz Happy Kidz Emma for fall-wear

for Back to School wear as featured in the book

Ending this post with a stylish winter coat Braemar

photo courtesy of Pam Elliott

featured in the book as Home for the Holidays,
which includes an exclusive mini Kidz version

For an autograph copy of Kalendar Kidz Vol. 2, visit my Etsy Store

Kalendar Kidz vol.2 Complete

Kalendar Kidz

Volume 2 ~ July through December

By Debonair Designs

Original Knitwear Designs for

18” Kidz ‘n’ Cats® girls and boys dolls, mini Kidz too!

Volume 2 - autograph copy is now available via my Etsy store

Hi, hard to believe the epic journey of my vision for this Kalendar Kidz pattern book  publication is finally complete. Beginning with the wonderful and generous support of pledges via my Kickstarter campaign at the beginning of the year, seeing the end to my computer/hard-drive woes, thus allowing me to plot the files for the first volume that went live on Amazon June 2015, to seeing the completion of my vision with this special edition, volume 2 of Kalendar Kidz, just now released.

Special Edition of Kalendar Kidz volume two includes designs for the mini Kidz too and completes the calendar year with six more months of original hand knitted designs for 18" slim bodied all vinyl dolls such as the Kidz 'n' Cats dolls by Sonia Hartmann 

Opening with refreshing summer picks on through seeing the Kidz back to school with staple basic essentials along with the opportunity to explore colorful options as the palette changes and dips into fall featuring stylish textured stitched sweaters and cosy cables as the temperatures drop, ending with classic lines in the form of new winter coats just in time for the winter holidays. 

19 patterns including accessories depicting designs suitable for July through December, offering both classic and stylish knitwear and unique textured stitches with an introduction to cable work all formatted to suit both the beginner and seasoned knitter to enjoy a whole calendar year of knitwear designs that began with volume one depicting designs suitable for January through to June with the continuation of the year depicted in this volume.




 Over the years of working doll-sized designs has provided me the instant gratification I seen when exploring new stitch patterns, practicing and/or improving techniques. In my desire to showcase these designs i also welcome the opportunity to share in my second love of photography, as I strive to capture that childhood innocence with realistic poses all through the eyes of my dolls.

         I invite you to take a moment to turn the pages before diving into your first project to peer into the ‘lives’ of my Kidz ‘n’ Cats dolls through an entire calendar year depicted in volumes one and two. ~ Deb

Volume one ~ autograph copy available via my Etsy store

Kalendar Kidz Vol. 1 via Amazon

Cover

Hi everyone, FINALLY able to post that volume one of Kalendar Kidz is now available via Amazon  

 An autographed copy is available via my Etsy Store


 Kalendar Kidz

Volume 1 ~ January through June

 

Original Knitwear Designs for

18” Kidz ‘n’ Cats® girls and boys dolls

By Debonair Designs

Photo Index ~ Volume 1

 Volume One depicts designs for January through June

 

Now I am able to fully focus on volume two, scheduled to be released late July/August. Once I have all the patterns available, I will be setting up a pre-release. 

Want to follow my progress for volume two?

I invite you to come and join me in my designer's group Debonair Designs for Dolls
on for what's new from my needles, sneak peeks of what's to come along with a future knit-along come September, not a member of ravelry, no worries, it's free to join and fun too!

Thank you ~ Deb

Kalendar Kidz Volume One

Cover

Kalendar Kidz

Volume 1 ~ January through June

By Debonair Designs

 

Original Knitwear Designs for

18” Kidz ‘n’ Cats® girls and boys dolls

Back Cover

Hi everyone, when I first began this project I had big plans to squeeze more patterns into one book, however due to file size limitations when self-publishing along with my desire to include many full color photos, I needed to reduce pattern content, since I wanted to deliver more patterns I had the bright idea of taking the content I had to cut out, adding to that even more and making a second volume. Now I'm happy I can deliver on my expectation.

Volume One depicts designs for January through June expected to go through the print approval within the next two weeks. I will post the moment it is available.

Photo Index ~ Volume 1

 Volume Two depicting designs for July through December  

will follow in approx. 2 months

To all my backers, I will be taking care of you Deb

While I await more test knitting and proof reading, I am currently working on the cover image and contents of volume two, so be sure to check back often for continued updates
Thank you ~ Deb

March winds April showers bring forth May flowers

I can hardly contain my excitement as hubby is on the verge of being able to upgrade my computer so that I will now be able to start compiling patterns, images etc for Kalendar Kidz’ ~ thanks to the backers of my Kickstarter project 

In the meantime I am forging forward with patterns that will be featured, here are a couple of sneak peeks of what I have in store.

 
Be sure to check back often for continued updates as I diligently start putting my book together. I am saving some special photos for the book that I know you will love               ~ Thank you ~ Deb

Kalendar Kidz ~ my new pattern book publication in the works

As January quickly came and went, along with the flu, happy to report my February is looking bright and hopefully as I set about to embark on my new project, a knitting pattern book (my third book) publication in the works,
‘Kalendar Kidz’ ~ an heirloom designer’s knitwear pattern book for slim bodied 18" dolls such as the Kidz 'n' Cats series





 The challenge right now has to do with my computer; last month my 9-year-old computer and hard drive failed and I lost everything, software, photos and all. :( 
 
  So my husband suggested raising the funds needed via a Kickstarter project in helping me further my work (my passion) by funding a print run along with computer costs needed for the production of my new book.

‘Kalendar Kidz’ is an heirloom designer’s knitwear pattern book designed for the slim bodied all vinyl dolls such as the poseable Kidz 'n' Cats series, featuring full color pictures throughout, easy to follow written instructions suitable for both the beginner and experienced knitter, designed for those who have, as I do, a passion for knitting for dolls, to be enjoyed for years to come.

Pictured above is but a small sample of patterns, including a sneak-peek of my new design "Bon~Bon" to be featured (lower right)

As someone who absolutely loves knitting, especially doll-sized, help me spread the word with my pattern book of creations in the wonderful world of dolls.

Your support (pledge) can make a difference in getting 'Kalendar Kidz' available worldwide, and hopefully my journey, my heart-felt passion can serve as an example of what we all can do in our own unique way, as I truly believe everyone has a dream, a passion to fulfill too. Thank you ~ Deb