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Fall Collection from Summer Pickin's

One of my favorite summer pastimes is spending some time at our local thrift store for some cool summer finds, especially in the yarn section.
I was able to start early and found some great summer pickin's that have helped me get a super early start on outfits from my Fall Collection . . .

      I love working fair isle patterns, so I set about and worked a favorite stitch pattern from 'Ayanna', that I added to the one of my sweater dress patterns, the stitch pattern makes use of a faux fair isle stitch, creating the look of a complicated pattern with the ease of a simple slip stitch . . . it feels good getting an early start on my favorite and most inspiring season.








Here's the first of more to come, modeled on Katie from the  Gotz Happy Kidz Collection.


















Check in soon for another take on this fun pattern for one of my Kidz 'n' Cats girls 

Have yourself a safe and happy summer ~ Deb















Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

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 flatteringribbed pleated dress featuring generous long raglan sleeves in a style I thought befitting of theera
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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 cuffsto 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 DesignsPattern Release coming June
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Katie by Debonair Designs

 

Introducing Katie, a new girl I adopted ~ today not wanting to stagnate and eager to explore new avenues for my doll designs, I adopted a new girl to my doll family, Katie from the  Gotz Happy Kidz Collection, along with a new pattern to celebrate her arrival




'Katie' ~ afeminine chevron lace stitched dress with flattering empire waistline and long raglan sleeves featuring deep matching chevron lace stitched cuffs showcased with contrasting color-work, the perfect way to welcome Katie to my doll family
Katie -pdf knitting pattern now available through my Etsy store
named after my very first Gotz doll, Katie  Gotz Katie from the 2001 Little SistersGotz Little Sisters Collection Doll Guide


















 Katie ~ pattern features:
Long Raglan Sleeves & Empire Waistline Deep Chevron Lace Stitch Cuffs














A couple of favorite close-ups

Katie Text, photosand knitwear design copyright © 2016 Debonair Designs                                                                                    Disclaimer: Debonair Designs is not affiliated with any doll or doll clothing companiesThank you for your shared interest, Deb

presenting Dekora

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 dollslike the Kidz ‘n’ Cats

Featuring a trendy Halter Neckline and flattering front diagonal lines


Pattern is available in my Etsy Store
Dekora by Debonair Designs 
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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 seasonsDesigned to fit slim 18” all vinyl dollslike the Kidz ‘n’ Cats    Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

Spring Pickins' Showcase

   
As part of the Spring pickin's (see previous post) I  just finished up these two spring inspired outfits.

Here to show and tell are two very best friends, Abbie and Hayley my Madame Alexander girls.



 Both outfits inspired from these color palettes
Hayley chose the Poncho-Wrap for her spring look


and Abbie fell for the Peplum Cardigan






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Spring pickin's Knit-along

You are invited to participate or lend support in my upcoming knit-along due to take place over in my designer's group on Ravelry.
 



 Debonair Designs for dolls

  A two month long knit-along starting March 1st and ending April 30th working from one of two patterns picked by popular vote
Platanus ~ a fun Poncho-Wrap featuring a textured stitch pattern through, worked from written instruction with option to work to length following chart. No shaping, no seaming, simply add button closure and optional tassels, wrap and wear! A stylish addition for your 18inch doll's spring wardrobe  Lavernia ~ A stylish peplum cardigan with a picot textured stitched hemline and eyelet row for ribbon adornment for a fun addition to your American Girl doll’s spring wardrobe with three-quarter length sleeves to enjoy the new spring warmth and a flattering shawl collared neckline


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Color Palettes Part Two

Part Two ~ for this part I chose a favorite color combination which also served as the basis for a new pattern addition designed with the upcoming Spring season in mind and designed for the 18" American Girl Dolls and the comparable 18" Gotz Dolls like my models Elisabeth & Jessica from the 2003 Precious Day Collection
 

Pink paired with Grey
  




For my new pattern, Lavernia (link takes you to my Etsy Store) rather than work the colors combined into the outfit, I chose to work one in grey and one in pink








 
 Lavernia ~                A stylish peplum cardigan featuring a picot textured stitched hemline and eyelet row for ribbon adornment for a fun addition to your doll’s spring wardrobe with three-quarter length sleeves to enjoy the new spring warmth and a flattering shawl collared neckline







 These completed knitted outfits are currently available for sale in eBay listing                       Debonair Designs at Tekayintl










For more color combinations, pop on over to my new Pinterest Board called Color Palettes






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A love story . . . . .

Let me tell you a love story . . .





Three years ago Jaden and his family relocated to the beautiful Pacific Northwest region, however Jaden was not so keen on making new friends, being a little shy he was encouraged to mingle . . it wasn't long before that mingling led to discovering a true friend in the girl next door, Jess.
As the months flew by they became inseparable, but finally in January two years ago, a bashful Jaden revealed his true feelings to Jess with the help of his buddy, his dog Rembrandt, by surprising Jess with a Valentine's Day card, Jess was at first a little taken back as she had no idea he was her secret admirer, but she too secretly was very pleased

 
And their love grew, Jess fell for Jaden and loved him in the same way he loved her, today they finally declared their love for each other as they celebrated Valentine's Day early for their two year anniversary

 
  and even Rembrandt met his love when Jess and her family adopted a puppy dog they called BonBon


 The End




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Color Palettes for Sweet Valentine's Day

First of all Wishing you a very Happy New Year to you all . . . first blog post of this brand new year is all about color choices . . in an attempt to help those of you who get lost in what colors to pair together I have created a Pinterest Board called Color Palettes

Each time I create a design I will be making use of these color palettes to show how I managed to team colors together . . . so let's get started with the popular sweet upcoming holiday of Valentine's Day.

Here is the color board I am following


I will be working a sweater for my slim bodied Kidz 'n' Cats model, Lena using Nordic Windermere pictured below that makes use of a slipped-stitch technique to achieve a faux fair-isle look without the need or experience in stranded colorwork

 







Of the five colors pictured in this palette, I will be working with two shades of red as my main color, one deeper than the other, along with a girlie pink as contrast. I intend to finish in the contrast for the upper section and neckline and pair with red jeggings and boots

Once complete I will update and add to this post along with a link to it's listing where it will be available for sale.

See you soon . . . Deb 

Edited to add final picture of 'Sweet Valentine'

Hand knitted (by me) using my own exclusive knitting patterns

The two tone red accents on a base of soft pink also feature sequins and metallic flecks

  Thank you for your shared interest, Deb