'Wind Catchers' ~ March

Where is Spring? . . . either way, I am sure it is soon to follow . . . continuing on with my year-long knit-along following each month's themes as set out in my Kidz 'n' Cats Kalendar Book Publications 


This month's  theme is                  'Wind Catchers' featuring the textured stitched sweater called 'Laurentia' with the option to work incorporated fingerless-mitts, worked and modeled by my slim Gotz girls, Katie and Emma, where I paired my Lace Newsboy Cap for a finishing touch.

For April I will be following 'April Showers' as depicted in volume one of Kalendar Kidz featuring 'Nuala' ~ a textured stitched sweater dress which I plan on working sleeveless as I want to pair with some trendy gauntlet fingerless-mitts . . next post will be the reveal of that along with a newly customized Gotz model of mine . Below I worked one inspired by St. Patrick's Day

January's Jersey Beacons

What's in store for 2018 from my knitting needles .  . .  I plan on the continuation of a year-long project following each month's themes as set out in my Kidz 'n' Cats Kalendar Book Publications, but showcasing them using my slim Gotz models, a project that started last year in December with the 'Home for the Holidays' theme.

For January I will be following 'Jersey Beacons' as depicted in volume one of Kalendar Kidz featuring 'Whidbey DK" ~ a Guernsey stitch sweater complete with winter warm accessories 

the continuation will be for February's 'City Chic' theme featuring Bon~Bon

Fall back in style with Shontae

Shontae a turtle-neck sweater dress

As we transition to a new season, my thoughts quickly turn to my favorite season, Autumn/Fall and of course that means sweater weather, inspiring my newest design:

 Shontae

Fall back in style with this classic turtle-neck Sweater Dress featuring rope cables paired with pretty eyelets

Designed to fit: Slim all vinyl dolls like the Götz Happy Kidz dolls & the Götz Hannah type also fits 18” American Girl dolls

Available in my Etsy Store  Shontae pdf knitting pattern

Here are three of my Gotz models to show and tell . . you may notice my models have undergone new looks, all three are Gotz Happy Kidz Katie's Collection, with my first keeping her original hair, but with a new face-up courtesy of my daughter's talented hands

Katie

Kit

Kit received a face-up also, but has new hair in the form of a wig

Libby

and Libby got new hair too, but also new eyes and face-up

Steampunk Adventures

Steampunk ~ Romantic

Inspired by the trendy steampunk styles, I took the adventure myself and paired together two of my patterns along with extra modifications to create a timeless ensemble I thoroughly enjoyed, here is my Gotz Happy Kidz Katie model to show and tell

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Designed to fit:

Slim all vinyl Götz Classic/Happy Kidz Dolls & Götz Hannah type

Construction:

Worked my newest petticoat design (Three Steps) in a cream with added ribbon along the eyelet and gathered at one side with button adornment, paired with a chevron stitched dress pattern (Katie) worked in dusty pink with cream accents using a mohair blend for the sleeve cuffs, Worked the corset following the chevron pattern of 'Katie', which is totally removable with back button closure and added metal embellishments. A pair of fingerless-mitts, neck choker and her favorite laced boots set the scene for Steampunk~Romantic Style

More Steampunk adventures in my next post with 'Steampunk~Victorian

Polarscape ~ New Pattern for a New Year

Polarscape

A cable stitched unisex Sweater featuring classic ribbed edges and featured lattice twisted rope cables complete with matching stitched Ear-Flap hat, sure to keep out those winter winds

Designed to fit slim all vinyl dolls like my Götz Happy Kidz models also fits the Hannah type dolls

pdf Pattern also available via my Etsy store

 Polarscape pattern features:

Lattice Twist Cable on a background of reverse stockinette stitch

Twisted Rope Cable & Deep Ribbed Cuffs

Ribbed Neckline with Raglan Sleeves

 Complete with matching stitched Ear-Flap Hat

Polarscape

Text, photos and knitwear design copyright © 2017 Debonair Designs

Copyright: Please respect my designer rights, and as such the copyright of this pattern publication will remain with me; it's text, photos copyright Debonair Designs 2017. Pattern must not be duplicated, distributed and/or sold without the author's permission. Feel free to use this pattern for your knitting pleasure, a courtesy acknowledgment/credit would be greatly appreciated and welcomed ~ Deb

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

Kalendar Kidz for slim Gotz Kidz too!

  The designs featured in both my Kalendar Kidz pattern book publications also fit the slim all vinyl Gotz Happy/Classic Kidz & Hannah type too!

Starting with a few fall selections like Drift

photo courtesy of Pam Elliott

as featured for November Skies in the book

followed with the textured stitch pattern of Lambrusco

modeled by Gotz Happy Kidz Katie

featured for Reap the Harvest in the book

photo courtesy of Pam Elliott shows the exclusive
mini Kidz version

Exclusive to the pattern book is the popular Windermere Sweater Dress

showcased on my Gotz Happy Kidz Emma for fall-wear

for Back to School wear as featured in the book

Ending this post with a stylish winter coat Braemar

photo courtesy of Pam Elliott

featured in the book as Home for the Holidays,
which includes an exclusive mini Kidz version

For an autograph copy of Kalendar Kidz Vol. 2, visit my Etsy Store

Color Me Fall

Color Me Fall is now available

           Color Me Fall

~ a faux fair isle Sweater Dress by Debonair Designs

PDF knitting pattern for slim all vinyl Gotz dolls 

Pattern does not include the beret (added for additional styling)

Be sure to check out my color palette board for inspiration

The legend of Camelot

Camelot ~ Inspired by the legend of Camelot: a story over 1000 years old, conjures up the age of new beginnings, mysticism, chivalry and romance, formed the basis of this flattering ribbed pleated dress featuring generous long raglan sleeves in a style I thought befitting of the era

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Designed to fit:

Slim all vinyl Götz Classic/Happy Kidz Dolls & Götz Hannah type

Construction:

Worked flat; back and forth in rows. Pattern begins with sleeves with gradual shaping, worked from cuffs to armholes that are later joined to main body, (worked from bottom in one piece to armholes) for raglan shaping then worked together in one piece to neckline, includes full back button closure with buttonhole placement. Sleeves seamed at completion

Camelot by Debonair Designs

Pattern Release coming June