Happy New Year

May peace fill the empty spaces around you

May happiness answer all your wishes in this new year

As the new year beckons, my thoughts quickly turn back the pages of 2012, with a thankful heart to the wonderful world of the internet, I feel very blessed and enriched that my designs can now reach many, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your shared interest.

My wish and hope is for our worlds to be filled with peace and joy . . .and on a more down-to-earth level, more knitting time for our dolls too!

 

  To end a wonderful year, I have two new pattern releases, the first is designed for the slim all vinyl Kidz n Cats dolls, called

Drift

 a cable stitched sweater and tam pattern 


 

  For the popular American Girl dolls and the comparable 18" Gotz dolls,

Cascadia

a sweater and tam set, a flattering ribbed boat neckline and cable stitch pattern are the main features of this sweater

 

Amelia ~ a trendy ear-flap hat knitting pattern

New from my winter holiday collection I would like to present . . . . . .

'Amelia'

a trendy ear-flap hat knitting pattern

 

Amelia ~ inspired by my love of these trendy and functional ear-flap hats. This one features a front flap, fashioned after the trapper hats, offering an ultimate convergence of warmth and style and the versatility of using playful yarns, such as faux fur as an accent

 

 

Designed to fit: American Girl Dolls & 18" Gotz Dolls

Knitting Pattern now available

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• Pattern Features:
  A textured stitch pattern along with garter stitch is featured throughout, with line-by-line instructions given, along with a Variation: that of working the front flap in a contrast or playful yarns such as faux fur and turning it back on itself, or leave turned down.

• Experience Level: Beginner-Advanced Beginner 

• Construction: Ear-flaps worked individually, then picked up and worked from the bottom up in one piece, along with the front flap with shaping for the crown. Braided tassels added after completion

 

 

 

Variation: Front flap worked in a solid color and left turned down, as shown by my Gotz model, Katie, above shown turned up and worked in a contrast white faux fur, as Jess is wearing.

 
 

 

 

 

These completed ensembles will also be available for sale in the next few days through eBay in our store, Tekay-intl

Be sure to keep an eye on two more ensembles that make use of this stylish pattern, currently on my needles 

 

Holiday Duet

New from my winter holiday collection I would like to present . . . . . .

'Holiday Duet'

by Debonair Designs

 

These festive Nordic inspired sweater ensembles are designed to fit the slim 18" dolls such as the Kidz 'n' Cats pictured. Please enjoy the pictures and come back often for more of what's on my needles

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These completed ensembles will also be available for sale in the next few days through eBay in our store, Tekay-intl

Be sure to keep an eye on two more ensembles that make use of this stylish pattern, currently on my needles 

 

Avalon ~ a maxi cardigan/coat pattern

New from my winter collection I would like to present . . . . . .

'Avalon'

by Debonair Designs

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Avalon ~ a diamond textured stitch maxi cardigan/coat knitting pattern for dolls designed for the 18" American Girl Dolls and 18" Gotz Dolls like my model Jessica who shares the same body type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avalon; inspired by the legendary island featured in the Arthurian legend prompted this textured stitch patterned cardigan coat in a stylish maxi length complete with generous ribbed collar along with front button-loop closure for a finishing touch.

 This versatile coat will have all her friends talking, add a beret and mitts and she is all set for the winter transition

This textured stitch cardigan/coat features a diamond cable stitch pattern throughout with line-by-line written instruction given. A horizontal ribbed stitch accent the front button-loop closure along with a generous collar for a complete look. 

This completed ensemble will also be available for sale in the next few days through eBay in our store, Tekay-intl

Be sure to keep an eye on two more ensembles that make use of this stylish pattern, currently on my needles 

 

Pemberton ~ a cabled capelet and fingerless-mitts pattern, new from my fall collection

New for my fall collection I would like to present . . .

'Pemberton

 a front fastening cabled capelet complete with fingerless-mitts pattern designed for the 18" American Girl Dolls and 18" Gotz Dolls like my model Jessica who shares the same body type

The Capelet features a diamond cable stitch pattern throughout with shaping occurring on both the purl stitches and cables to keep the integrity of the pattern stitch with line-by-line written instruction given. A ribbed stitch has been worked along the edge and on the mock turtle-neck.

Add your doll's favorite hat for a complete look and a great addition to your doll's seasonal wardrobe. 

I worked my Eyelet Beret pattern for a finishing touch ~ thanks so much for looking

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Designed to fit American Girl Dolls and the comparable 18" Gotz Dolls

New pattern releases from my 2012 Spring Collection

presenting  . . . Kimana & Belle

Kimana ~ a flattering bolero jacket & headband pattern

Belle ~ a cloche style hat pattern with optional hatband

"Kimana' ~ a flattering bolero jacket with matching headband, my new spring pattern release, especially designed to fit 18" Gotz Dolls like my model, Tess and the comparable American Girl Dolls.

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'Kimana', offers an ideal accessory for your doll's transitional wardrobe with the arrival of a new season. A perfect compliment that can easily be worn over your doll's favorite spring dress or simply paired with a pair of trendy jeans and tee skirt . . . 

and 'Belle', a stylish hat accessory, read below . . .

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 For a complete look to this bolero jacket and headband pattern, I wanted to add this enchanting hat, inspired after the vintage cloche hats, and my love of seeing young girls in hats, prompted this stylish hat design, 'Belle', takes its namesake with a play on words for both the bell-shape of the hat, and its meaning: French for beautiful ~ once again a perfect finishing touch to my bolero jacket and headband pattern, 'Kimana', as the headband can be added around the base of the hat for added decoration, and taken off to be used on its own.

Archipelago, my latest pattern release

presenting  . . . Archipelago”

A Gansey inspired sweater & hat pattern designed for the American Girl Dolls and the comparable 18" Gotz Dolls like my models, Jessica, Julia & Elisabeth

Inspired by my love of the recognizable and traditional Gansey stitch patterns.

 

pattern now available

 

Archipelago is a long sleeved textured stitch sweater, that features a deep ribbed welt and back-buttoned closure for easy dressing, complete with matching watch cap hat; a versatile accessory and match to the sweater, that offers three styles of wearing; from traditional watch cap, with turned up brim, (shown in cream), or turn down the back ribbed brim only for a rain style hat,(shown in blue), to a trendy slouchy hat, where the ribbed brim is turned down,(shown in red).

 A perfect addition to your doll's winter wardrobe, and for exploring the great outdoors, providing extra warmth whether living on an island, along the coast, in the mountains, or for simply snuggling up in by a cozy warm fire.

These completed hand knitted ensembles will also soon be available for sale some time in the coming week, in auctions listed on eBay, via a store my husband and I have, where you will find them under my label Debonair Designs at Tekay-intl
  
Thank you for your shared interest ~  Warmest regards, Deb & Dolls