Summer's Calling . . .

Summer's calling . . . 

Inspired by the fashion of project runway all stars for the challenge of modern resort wear, I set about to get my girls wardrobe ready for summer's calling . . . presenting a new pattern (soon to be released)

Dekora ~ A fashion forward halter-neck jumpsuit just in time for warmer weather activities or for kicking back to enjoy the ease of a summer day, featuring flattering lines and flared legs. Pair with a favorite cardigan for a stylish wardrobe addition that will work on through the seasons

Designed to fit slim 18” all vinyl dolls like the Kidz ‘n’ Cats

 

 

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

Sail Away

 Sail Away in style is the theme behind this photo shoot. Nautical fashion is still considered today as timeless symbols of escape to distant shores and 'Meridian' is no exception, stylish classic stripes are featured with this jaunty short-sleeved sweater, suitable for both your American Girl or Boy dolls





 




















For knitters:

 Meridian ~ a nautical inspired unisex sweater designed for 18” American Girl/Boy Dolls

Add a splash of color to your doll’s summer wardrobe with this jaunty short-sleeved unisex sweater knitting pattern. 

 















'Meridian' offers an introduction in working with colorwork known as stranded knitting, with line-by-line written instructions including charts for colorwork reference given throughout in a new easy to read update format, one I hope you will enjoy ~ Deb

For a finishing touch, pair with my Newsboy Cap as shown on my former Pleasant Co boy, Jaden or pair with my Eyelet Beret as worn by my American Girl, Saige.

Both completed outfits can be found via my Etsy Store

Jess also loves a splash of color, here she is wearing another version, this completed outfit is also available via my Etsy Store

 

Thanks for looking ~ Deb

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.

 

 

Summer Knits

presenting, 'Savanna'
new from 2011 my summer collection.

This new summer inspired design was created from my spring pattern release, Adrift only this time I omitted the sleeves and worked garter stitch on the last 2 stitches creating a flat edge around the armhole. 
Variation to neckline: For the neckline, I continued working the single ribbing for a total of seven rows, thus allowing it to fold back onto itself, creating a flattering collar.

Embellishment: For a unique finishing touch I added strung beads along the garter stitch ridge row, and fastened securely.

The safari style hat completes the look, however this hat pattern is not available since it has been worked from a base pattern, where I improvised and added a brim.

Designed to fit: I worked this design to fit 18in Madam Alexander Dolls like my model pictured, this outfit also fits the American Girl Dolls and 18in Gotz Dolls.

 





Model Info: 'Hayley', is from Madam Alexander Girlz Collection, she stands 18 inches tall, slightly slimmer than the American Girl Dolls and 18in Gotz Dolls.

Thanks for looking, 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