Meet Leroy ~ a Debonair Boy

Meet Leroy, my other Debonair Boy,

and now my new Kidz 'n' Cats boy model.

About Leroy's former life . . . . 
I recently adopted a Kidz 'n' Cats Laura who was not feeling her role too well, happily she was ready for a change and with little encouragement she agreed to try on her new wig, and loved it. As tempted as I was to keep her female traits, a quick change to jeans and t'shirt, and we both knew instantly that she looked the part of a boy, with the help of my mother-in-law's hairstyling talents and some extra trimming I did myself, along with the addition of freckles, the transformation was complete, no long did I see her former self, but ALL boy!




Here he is happily exploring his new world while I snapped some photos of his new Gansey stitched sweater to showcase my Laurentia pattern for spring wear.

This completed Gansey Sweater is currently available for sale via eBay listing

I look forward to sharing more of Leroy, thanks for looking ~ Deb & Dolls

Debonair Boys

 
Happy to post that I am now able to give my Debonair Boys more attention after a couple of transformations . . . first up is Jaden, a former American Girl Pleasant Company doll who made his first debut in my February Post now sporting a new enhanced wig.



 
















Here to show and tell, he is modeling Cascadia paired with a stylish Sailor Cap

This completed sweater & cap set is also available for sale via my Etsy Store

In my upcoming post, you will get to meet my new Kidz 'n' Cats boy . . .  

Hope you and yours have a great holiday weekend, Deb & Dolls

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

 

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

presenting Whidbey, a new pattern for a new doll

My new Kidz 'n' Cats model, Lena (read previous post) is proving to be a delight to not only photograph with her life-like poses, created from her nine point articulation, but also a great inspiration for new beginnings in this brand new year, read on . . . .  

 
At first my intention was to create a basic sweater and hat set for her, but that quickly turned into thoughts of a new pattern as well, so with a fresh clean slate for this new year, I turned to my love of classic sweaters and created a Gansey inspired sweater and hat ensemble. . . .
. . . my decision to once again put pen to paper and design a pattern for these dolls has also served as a much needed challenge and distraction, as often my thoughts would turn back the pages of time to happenings of last year . .  when I was attending my dear mum's funeral . . . at times I can hear them telling me to move on, to look back fondly . . . and so I am, and having so much fun too!

 

presenting . . "Whidbey”

Whidbey; a Gansey inspired textured stitch sweater and hat pattern for dolls

A Gansey inspired textured stitch sweater and hat pattern designed to fit slim 18" dolls like my model, Lena, a Kidz 'n' Cats doll by artist Sonja Hartman

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

Whidbey is a long sleeved textured stitch sweater, featuring back-buttoned closure for easy dressing complete with matching watch cap hat, with a turned up ribbed stitch brim.

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

Kidz 'n' Cats play dolls from 'With Heart and Soul' are designed by Sonja Hartmann. These stunning 18" dolls have beautifully sculpted faces and bodies (all vinyl) with extra moveable joints, and have hand knotted kanekalon wigs and acrylic eyes.

My new plans include another Gansey inspired sweater design, this time created to fit my current Gotz girls and of course the comparable American Girl Dolls . . . currently on my needles,  . . more on that in a new post. 

In the meantime, enjoy more pictures from Lena's photo shoot . .

This completed ensemble along with another two-tone version will also 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