While sorting through boxes at the shop I found this little Rosebud doll...
She obviously needed something to cover her nakedness, so I looked out this book...
...and decided to make the bridesmaid dress which was on the front.
I had to hunt a bit for the needles (old imperial size 15!) and eventually found a set of sock needles I had bought at a brocante in France some years ago. I tried them in my needle gauge, but they were smaller than the smallest size... I think they are 1.5mm, which I reckon is about right. They are really fine.
The thread I am using is a Bergere de France mercerised cotton - also pretty fine. The needle size recommended on the ballband is 1.75mm so I think it will be OK.
This is the beginning of the dress...
...you can see how small the stitches are. I think it's the smallest gauge thing I've ever made, and I thought it would be terrible to knit, but I'm actually enjoying it, although it's slow going!
The Latest Sock
I have just started another pair of socks to keep me going through this cold weather. This time it's a yarn called Trekking XXL, and the colours developing are beautiful...
4 comments:
I can't bear to see naked dolls either... they look so embarassed don't they! I shall look forward to seeing her in all her finery :)x
Oh this brings back memories. I used to knit for my dolls when I was little. I then found myself doing the same thing when my daughter was little. I even knitted for my sons' Action Man figures lol.
Love the colours on your socks :)
Those are tiny needles! Can't wait to see what the clothing will turn out to be.
Enjoyed your blog and I shall return!
Thanks for all your comments - so far I am getting nowhere fast as I keep making mistakes...
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