Yay! I made Blarga-Blarga dolls!

[takocos]

What do you think? It's me!  

[Silver Mist]

Thats really cute. (though the picture is massive... >< ) Did you make it up as you went, or was it a pattern?  

[Bunnybam]

aww that's soo cute ^^  

[takocos]

I'm sorry, I really didn't think about file size sweatdrop

Here's her brother;
Emo Kitty had a sister,
Ever since she left, he missed her.
She went to look for adventure on the high seas,
But emo-kitty likes surfing ISPs.

It's kind of an altered pattern in that it was inspired by the Mother Bear Project from Knitting for Peace. I liked knitting those so much, and it's a good feeling to send something off to a kid who really needs it, that I started making customs, and they evolved into BLarga-Blargas!  

[Sugar Bandit]

*Le gasp!*
Those are so cuute!  

[Bunnybam]

those are both sooooooo cute ^^  

[tamaja]

I think they are really cute. If I knew how to get pictures on here I would show you this doll I made that looks like my dd.  

[Kiyoshi Masamune]

Gawd that's georgous  

[sinnocence81]

That is adorable! I would love to learn how to do that! smile  

[Moko117]

sooooo cute!!  

[Brunette_Star]

Adorable! biggrin  

[xbrandiix]

Adorable!

Is there any way I could get the pattern?  

[takocos]

xbrandiix

Adorable!

Is there any way I could get the pattern?

You know, that probably would help. It's done from memory with a lot of customization, so it's easy to tell!

You need;

Normal Weight Yarn in whatever colors you like (about one skein will usually do)
Size 7 or 8 strait knitting needles
Size 7 or 8 double-pointed needles, 3-4

I don't know gauge, but I've never had one turn out poorly no matter what yarn/needles I used.

Steps:

1: Cast On 10 stitches in foot color
2: Work 10 rows or until your foot is as long as you want it - write down how many rows it was
3: Change to pants color: Work 15-20 rows, or until it's the desired length- write down how many rows it was
4 razz ut these stitches on a holder, unless you're like me and worked two at once. If you didn't, make the other one.
5: For the crotch, knit 15-20 rows, again, write down exactly how many
6: For the shirt, knit about 20-25; write down how many
Here's a good time to work in any number of inarsia patters; I find that sock patterns work wonders, but it's extra fun to get out some graph paper and design your own, since you know it's about 20X20.
7: Switch to head color and knit for about 5-5.5 in.

8: Now, do it all backwards! Look at the numbers you wrote down to see how many rows you need to knit for the shirt, pants, legs, and feet. You'll have one scarf-like piece.

9: Now, add a face with buttons and embroidery. There's really no wrong way to do this.

10: Pick up 8-10 stitches where your head and shirt colors meet, on the shirt side, for sleeves with the DPNs. Do this on both sides (16-20 stitches)
11: Knit 20 or so rows, however long you want the sleeves to be, in the round- write down exactly how many
12: Switch to hand color, knit 5-10 rows, until it looks right- again write this down
13: Repeat on the other side for the other arm
14:Sew up the sides of the head and stuff.
15: Sew the rest of the body together and stuff.
16: On the top of the head, bunch up the fabric until it looks like ears, and sew in place- this part just takes practice
17: For hair, thread the needle with yarn that you want to be your hair color. Go as if to sew, but leave a tail the length you want the hair to be. Tie it to the yarn still on the needle like you're tieing a shoe-string, double-knotted. Cut the yarn attached to the needle the same length as the tail. Repeat until the whole head has hair.
18: Enjoy your new doll!

I'd love it if other people posted pictures of their Blargas!  

[xbrandiix]

Sweet, thank you so much!
I'll definitely get started on one smile