Summer time

Summer time may have been beckoning me outdoors with warmer than normal temperatures, clear blue skies and sun soaked days, but not before casting on a little something for my Gotz girls . . . .  

New from my needles this summer

 

'Lagoon'

A summer inspired tunic sweater designed to fit American Girl ® dolls

&  18” Gotz dolls like my model Elisabeth & Julia from the Precious Day Collection ™

  

 

Lagoon offers an opportunity to work new stitch techniques & textured stitch-work all packaged into a stylish tunic sweater that is suitable for early evening summer breezes after a sun soaked day

  

  

 also fits 18” Madam Alexander dolls like my model Abbie

Construction: Worked flat; back and forth in rows.
Front and back each worked the same in one piece bottom up to neckline, with shoulder fastening closure for ease of dressing. Drop short length sleeves created from picked up stitches and worked top down, then seamed along with sides of sweater that features side vents

 

These completed hand knitted outfits can be found in my

Etsy store

Thanks for looking ~ Deb

Jewels of the Sea by Debonair Designs

'Jewels of the Sea' worked to showcase both my latest pattern Anyah, this time worked for summer wear, that Julia preferred wearing sleeveless, along with Jessica's pick ~ a jaunty short-sleeved sweater, taken from my 2011 summer collection and paired with her favorite style of hat, a trendy Newsboy Cap.

Knitting Pattern Note:
 Jessica's sweater Meridian, is currently in the process of being updated with new pictures to follow.

Both outfits were inspired by the stunning colors found in * sea glass 







* Sea glass is a physically and chemically weathered anthropogenic glass found on beaches along bodies of fresh and salt water. These weathering processes produce a natural frosted glass

 

Thanks for looking ~ Deb & Dolls

Spring forth with Anyah

Spring? . . . here in the Pacific Northwest I can happily say that spring has arrived, my daffodils are clear proof along with the heavy pollen count too. Needles to say, for many, the prolonged winter white and grey still looms large, so to add and spread spring joy I was inspired to create an American Girl version of 'Nuala', a sweater dress I had created for the 18” slim all vinyl girl dolls like the Kidz n’ Cats® dolls

 presenting . . .

Especially designed to fit American Girl Dolls & the comparable sized 18” Gotz Dolls

‘Anyah’, a textured stitched sweater dress, that makes use of an easy to work slipped stitch textured pattern throughout, along with classic ribbing and featuring front pockets with two options for working the pocket fronts; a versatile addition for the spring transition.

Anyah: English: Gracious, befitting of the spring blossoms arriving in my garden.” ~ Deb   

Pattern Now Available ~ Buy Now 

  

Pattern Features: Formatted with written out line-by-line instructions given throughout. An easy to achieve slipped stitch textured pattern is worked throughout, along with a deep ribbed welt that is also worked for the cuffs and crew neckline. Incorporated pocket liners are worked at the same time as the main body with pocket fronts worked at completion from held stitches with two options.

Construction: Worked flat: back and forth in rows. 

Worked from the bottom up in one piece to armholes, including back button bands (added for easy dressing), then each section is worked individually to neckline, created from picked up and held stitches. Pocket lining worked at the same time as main body using the knitting on cast-on method, pocket fronts added at completion from held stitches. Set in long sleeves worked from cuff edge to sleeve cap, seamed and sewn into place.

 

Option 1 Pocket Front

Option 2 Pocket Front

These completed hand knitted outfits are also available for sale
 via my Etsy Store 

Nuala for Spring's Thaw

Watching Mother Nature deliver even more treacherous weather in many parts the world over, I am certainly counting my blessings for our spring-like weather, so much so that I was inspired to create a little something new, this time for the 18” slim all vinyl girl dolls like the Kidz n’ Cats® dolls & comparable sized.  

For those loving these dolls, be sure to check out the new lines of Kidz 'n' Cats Dolls by Sonja Hartmann

 presenting . . .

‘Nuala’, a textured stitched sweater dress,  that makes use of an easy to work slipped stitch pattern along with classic ribbing, featuring front pockets along with a deep ribbed welt and sleeve cuffs, complete with boot liners that feature the same pattern on the cuffs.

“This easy to work pattern was prompted after the desire to simply enjoy the rhythm of knitting, along with this fun slipped stitch textured  pattern for it’s unique honeycomb effect.

Nuala: Irish: meaning exceptional lovely, befitting of my Kidz n’ Cats ® model Lena.”

 ~ Deb   

Pattern Now Available ~ Buy Now 

   Just in time for Saint Patrick's Day, this outfit can be easily transformed for spring using a variety of colors, here's my model Lena to show & tell.

Pattern Features: Formatted with written out line-by-line instructions given throughout. An easy to achieve slipped stitch textured pattern is worked throughout, along with a deep ribbed welt that is also worked for the cuffs and crew neckline. Incorporated pocket liners are worked at the same time as the main body with pocket fronts worked at completion from held stitches.

Construction: Worked flat: back and forth in rows. 

Sweater Dress worked from the bottom up in one piece to armholes, including back button bands (added for easy dressing), then each section is worked individually to neckline, created from picked up and held stitches. Pocket lining worked at the same time as main body using the knitting on cast-on method, *(see source link), pocket fronts added at completion from held stitches. Set in long sleeves worked from cuff edge to sleeve cap, seamed and sewn into place. 

Cuffed Boot Liners worked alike in one piece to length, seamed then worn as pictured.

This completed hand knitted outfit is also available for sale via eBay 

Looking for more of my patterns, be sure to check out my two recent publications now available

Seasonal Hand Knitted Designs knitting pattern books

Autographed copies of these books are available through my Etsy Store

Valentine's Surprise

As I watched January quickly slip by, my thoughts turned to brisk winter walks, and my favorite Gansey stitch patterns, what better way to showcase this new knitting pattern than a Valentine's surprise from a bashful Jaden to Jess.

presenting 'Yukon'

a Unisex Textured Stitched Sweater & Ear-Warmer knitting pattern

designed to fit American Girl/Boy Dolls & the comparable 18” Gotz Dolls

"Here she is . .  Sit . .  good boy Rembrandt." ~ Jaden

 

Pattern Now Available ~ Buy Now 

  
Pattern Features: Formatted with written line-by-line instructions given throughout. Horizontal ribbed stitch is featured around the neckline and top of sleeve cap with classic single ribbing worked for the welt and cuffs along with a textured stitch worked for the main body, including the matching ear-warmer or headband.

"Aw! Thanks Rembrandt, that's so sweet." ~ Jess

Construction: Worked flat: back and forth in rows.

Sweater worked from the bottom up in one piece to armholes, including button bands for back button closure for easy dressing, then each section is worked individually to neckline. Horizontal ribbing is featured for a classic crew neck, created from picked up stitches. Matching sleeves worked alike and sewn into place.  

Ear-Warmer worked in one piece to circumference with a single buttonhole closure.

'What a great view!" ~ Jaden. "Sure is, thanks Jaden." ~ Jess

These completed hand knitted outfits are also available for sale via my Etsy store  


My new 18" Madam Alexander model has also been busy making her Valentine cards, here she is showing a pink version, completed outfit is also available for sale via my store

 

Winter Birds

Winter Birds . . . 

Welcome 2014, continued . . . 

A brand new year with the potential of fulfilling many hopes and dreams come true. 

Finally have the time to update my blog after the new year, and what an inspiring new year it is turning out to be, yet I find myself tripping up with how fast January is slipping by, especially since I have sooooo many knits I want to complete before the next season is upon us.

 So I have decided to continue with my initial theme for Winter 2014 through February, called 'Winter Birds'.

I love the winter season, as long as it's not too much of anything, my heart goes out to all those inflicted with the major ice storms, I love the dreamy snow covered scenes from the safety of a warm, lit home, and am very thankful for just that, although we do not have any snow, I have my pretend snow and American Girl snow-scene backdrop to help.

Please feel free to follow my mood board I created on Pinterest for inspirational colors that Mother nature does so well, that I can only hope to aspire to.

To kick start this theme, here is my new model, Abbie, an 18inch Madam Alexander girl from the 2007 Favorite Friends series.

   She was a gift I gifted to myself for Christmas, after a long soak, her tangled locks were free once again, enhancing her beauty even more, after holding up various color options, I saw that the gold tones were so complimentary to her and she glowed.

Here's a very excited Abbie to show and tell, enjoy and thank you for reading ~ Deb, Debonair Designs

This little cutie caught my eye

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Abbie is wearing a matching cape set that makes use of my new pattern 'Denali', recently released, read more about this winter special collection in my previous post, 'Denali' ~ A winter special collection eBook

 

Be sure to check out my Etsy store for this completed outfit and more I have made available













Not forgetting my two recent publications now available Seasonal Hand Knitted Designs knitting pattern books

Autographed copies of these books are available through my Etsy Store

New Year beckons 'Denali' ~ A winter special collection eBook

 

Welcome 2014!

A brand new year with the potential of fulfilling many hopes and dreams come true. 

    

Normally I do not entertain the idea of new year resolutions, but this one arrived in my inbox from my dear hubby, from the creator of 'The Secret' 

 

 

A New Year's Resolution That Will Change Your Life

"Do whatever you can to feel good, because when you feel good, life will be good. The better you feel, the better life will get . . . ."

 And there's much more to read . . .  

So with these inspiring words, I knew that focusing on my knitting for dolls passion is the right path for me. To kick start off this new year, is a new pattern collection, one I hope you and yours will both enjoy and have fun with ~ Deb, Debonair Designs

presenting, 'Denali' ~ A winter special collection eBook

 

Buy Now  

This winter inspired set took form from the desire to have an outer garment that compliments my sweater dress pattern, Ayanna. This collection once again makes use of the easy to achieve faux fair isle pattern with  variations offered,  along with a matching hat featuring a gathered top and coordinating fingerless-mitts for a finishing touch. Included in this winter special is a matching horse saddle blanket complete with socks; along with a pet kerchief for your doll’s favorite pet dog; a fun addition I hope you and yours will enjoy.                                ~ Debonair Designs


Denali ~ A Winter Special Collection Patterns:
Denali ~ a faux fair isle stitched cape with matching faux fair isle stitched hat
along with faux fair isle stitched fingerless-mitts

Footprints ~ a faux fair isle stitched horse saddle blanket with socks
~ and a matching kerchief for your doll’s pet dog

My American Girl Saige is here to show and tell, a tribute to her as last year's American Girl of the Year, view more pictures of this collection, and be sure to check out my Etsy store for this completed outfit and more I have made available 


 


















 

Rembrandt joined in the fun too!

Flicka, a Battat horse

 and not forgetting my two recent knitting pattern books