presenting Bria

  With current weather conditions giving us a warmer temperatures, with more green and no real snow to speak of, my thoughts quickly turned to spring, in particular Saint Patrick's Day, as I find the traditional sweaters so inspirational.

So with pen to paper and knitting needles ready I designed a unique two in one knitting pattern for the popular American Girl Dolls and the comparable 18" Gotz Dolls.

 

Presenting Bria, the pattern includes both a sweater and cardigan version, featuring a flattering shawl collar neckline along with textured stitches, all formatted into an easy to read pattern that offers line-by-line written instructions , so here are three of my Gotz girls to show and tell

Bria

 a shawl collared sweater and cardigan knitting pattern 
designed to fit American Girl Dolls and 18in Gotz dolls

June Knit-a-long

Coming this June two of my designs, Kimana, a bolero jacket and Belle, a complimentary cloche style hat are to be featured in a month long knit-a-long (kal) in a group dedicated to knitters of American Girl Dolls in the knitters and crocheters 2 million members strong forum Ravelry.

 To showcase these patterns, I created  a summer theme, with thoughts of long summer days in the forefront of my mind and visions of the great outdoors, and chose the adventures of an African safari ~

Debonair's Savanna

Also to would like to present my latest pattern release also from my summer collection, Cabana, a stylish tunic top easily worn paired with shorts or layered under your doll's favorite jacket and discovered that my bolero jacket Kimana, works as the perfect compliments as pictured below on my models Jess and Tess.

 

 

presenting 'Cabana' ~ a stylish tunic top pattern, new from Debonair Designs 2012 summer collection, designed to fit American Girl Dolls like my girl of today model, Jess and comparable 18" Gotz dolls like my model Tess from the Little Sisters Collection

Cabana ~ Buy Now

 

 

 Jess wearing a two-tone colorway variation of the tunic top along with a matching bolero jacket and Tess modeling a solid color variation also shown wearing the complimentary bolero jacket.

 

 

Blue Ridge, a fall Inspired ensemble

Blue Ridge

A beautiful summer day beckons . . . but thoughts and inspirations for the upcoming fall season are on my needles. . . . in my search for color combination I rely on what nature offers and does so well . . .






 
presenting: Blue Ridge  . . another fair isle capelet with matching eyelet beret and complete with fingerless-mitts.


 

and: Blue Ridge II

 These one-of-a-kind ensembles are the second and third in a series for my upcoming 2011 Fall Collection, that feature a fair isle pattern worked throughout with accents along the picot edge and back-buttoned closure for easy dressing. I made use of my Eyelet Beret pattern, (found on my free knitting patterns page) . .  where I added a matching fair isle pattern along the brim.

Please note these finished ensembles will soon be listed in auctions for sale through our eBay store, Tekay-intl . . . as soon as all six are complete I will post the links . . thank you for looking and your shared interest, Deb.   

My new pattern release: 'Meridian"

"Meridian" a jaunty nautical inspired short-sleeved sweater pattern

A perfect addition for your doll's summer wardrobe, which features back-buttoned closure for easy dressing.

This written pattern offers line-by-line instruction for various color combination to be added, which in turn is a great introduction to stranded knitting.

Pattern Now Available

The following images showcase various color options. Enjoy!!

 
Patriot I and Patriot II are two ensembles that make use of my newly released sweater pattern, Meridian 
For a finishing touch I added a trendy

Newsboy Cap

Seaspray and Seashell showcase my recently released summer inspired cardigan pattern, Adrift
For a complete look, I added my Eyelet Beret

I offer select doll outfits for sale, auctioned on eBay, where you will find me in our store, Tekay-intl, under my label name of Debonair Designs, check out my designs for sale,

Copyright:
Please respect my designer rights, and as such the copyright of these patterns will always remain with me; their text, photos copyright of Debonair Designs. Patterns must not be duplicated and sold without the author’s permission.
Feel free to use these patterns for your knitting pleasure, a courtesy acknowledgment would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.



Disclaimer: Debonair Designs is not affiliated with any doll or doll clothing companies.

Presenting, 'Adrift' . . a nautical inspired cardigan pattern

Adrift

a nautical cardigan pattern for dolls

by Debonair Designs

 

   I have just released my new pattern, 'Adrift'.

This nautical inspired cardigan pattern features a chevron lace stitch that reminds me of the gently ripples of a flowing tide and waves cresting upon a sandy shoreline. The stitch in turn creates a flattering scalloped edge.

Nautical fashion is still considered today as timeless symbols of escape to distant shores and 'Adrift' is no exception, a perfect lightweight cardigan to go over your doll's favorite tee shirt, yet warm enough for those spring/summer sea breezes. 

Designer's Note: Worked flat ~ my preferred knitting technique using my bamboo straights.

Construction: Worked from the bottom up in one piece to armholes, including button bands, then each section is worked individually.

Experience Level: Advance beginner - Intermediate

 

'Adrift'

a nautical cardigan pattern is available for sale 

 

Adrift by Debonair Designs copyright 2011. All rights reserved