Saturday, October 17, 2015

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





Friday, July 10, 2015

Summer Cast Ons . . . .

 
The opening summer themes for volume two of my Kalendar Kidz pattern book publication are all complete!
Working on these themes whilst basking or should I say baking, in hotter than normal temperatures that we endured these past weeks was tough going.

Thankfully, cooler conditions have returned, perfect timing too as I now rearrange my knitting basket to accommodate the continuation of this second series with stunning, vivid colors of Fall.



In the meantime, please enjoy these sneak peeks of the August theme,
entitled Set Sail
where my Kidz got to enjoy some beautiful vistas and relief from the heat. 

Cast off colorwork intimidation by casting on these jaunty takings 
Columbia a unisex summer essential jacket perfect for keeping the chill at bay from those off shore breezes.

 For the girls, pair with a stylish tunic top
 

 


















Nantucket a jaunty chevron stitched tunic with a touch of lace
complete with a Mini Kidz version, a snappy match shore  to delight




Want to follow my progress for volume two?

 Kalendar Kidz

Volume 2 ~ July through December

 
Original Knitwear Designs for
18” Kidz ‘n’ Cats® girls and boys dolls
By Debonair Designs

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



Volume One of Kalendar Kidz is now available via Amazon  

or for your very own signed copy, visit my Etsy store

 An autographed copy is available via my Etsy Store



Thursday, June 11, 2015

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





Wednesday, May 6, 2015

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





Thursday, March 19, 2015

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





Monday, March 2, 2015

Thank you for your support




Happy to report that my dream of being able to start compiling files, images etc for my new knitting pattern book, 

Kalendar Kidz’ ~ an heirloom designer’s knitwear pattern book for slim bodied 18" dolls such as the Kidz 'n' Cats series, has been realized by means of funds pledged via a Kickstarter project that was officially funded just this morning, what a great start to my day, which happens to be my birthday too!!



 ‘Heart-felt thanks’ to all contributors for making this a reality, a dream come true, I hope in turn that my kickstarter project inspires others' to forge forward with their dreams, as my March calendar page reads:

"Follow your Dreams, they know the way"

 Check back often for continued updates to the progress of my book along with sneak peeks of pattern inclusions, some exclusive to the book . . . I am so excited about this one, simply cannot wait ~ Thank you ~ Deb





Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Jersey Beacons


January here in the Pacific Northwest can be full of surprises on the weather front, so being prepared to take advantage of opportunities to step outdoors starts with an essential sweater, 'Jersey Beacons' features Whidbey, a Gansey inspired sweater set that offers the chance to explore textured stitch patterns along with staple accessories suitable for coastal living and keeping warm



Had the opportunity to complete the first of many photo shoots in preparation for my new pattern book in the works presenting . . .

Jersey Beacons













Help spread the word via my Kickstarter campaign to get this book print ready and be sure to Read my story on In Stitches

Thursday, February 5, 2015

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



Friday, January 9, 2015

Hello January





A brand new year beckons, my head swirls with delightful thoughts of casting on something new for my dolls, maybe even for myself too! Purged through my knitting basket for inspiration as I slowly recuperated from a family filled holiday home along with an un-welcomed flu virus that held my family and I hostage for the new year . . . .ugh

Opening up my emails was at first daunting, soooo many to read after my computer died from an overworked, small capacity hard drive failure, thanks to my dear hubby for coming to the rescue with not only a newer hard drive but one that has much more capacity I have not had for a couple of years now . . . yay! this new year is looking brighter each day.
One particular email caught my eye, an event I actually had forgotten all about, the debut of the 2015 American Girl of the Year, Grace Thomas 

This was exactly the inspiration I needed, something new, something different to cast on my needles for, thanks also to a January knit-along currently happening over in the American Girl Knitters group over on the ravelry forum.




I set about to the knit-along challenge of creating a outfit using three different patterns and chose a Parisian City Chic style for my 2006 American Girl, Jess.






For her sweater I made use of my raglan jersey sweater pattern Sequoia paired with an adorable ruffled skirt by Janice Helge where I added a bow befitting of the chic style I was going for, topped with a stylish beret, and finished with fingerless-mitts also with added bows. . . overall I am very pleased with the outcome, as is Jess too!

 


Thanks for looking, be sure to check out my listings for this completed outfit and more via my eBay store my husband and I have had for many years ~ Deb

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