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Kalendar Kidz vol.2 Complete

Kalendar Kidz
Volume 2 ~ July through DecemberBy Debonair Designs
Original Knitwear Designs for18” Kidz ‘n’ Cats® girls and boys dolls, mini Kidz too!


Volume 2 - autograph copy is now available via my Etsy storeHi, hard to believe the epic journey of my vision for this Kalendar Kidz pattern book  publication is finally complete. Beginning with the wonderful and generous support of pledges via my Kickstarter campaign at the beginning of the year, seeing the end to my computer/hard-drive woes, thus allowing me to plot the files for the first volume that went live on Amazon June 2015, to seeing the completion of my vision with this special edition, volume 2 of Kalendar Kidz, just now released.



Special Edition of Kalendar Kidz volume two includes designs for the mini Kidz too and completes the calendar year with six more months of original hand knitted designs for 18" slim bodied all vinyl dolls such as the Kidz 'n' Cats dolls by Sonia Hartmann 

Opening with refreshing summer picks on through seeing the Kidz back to school with staple basic essentials along with the opportunity to explore colorful options as the palette changes and dips into fall featuring stylish textured stitched sweaters and cosy cables as the temperatures drop, ending with classic lines in the form of new winter coats just in time for the winter holidays. 


19 patterns including accessories depicting designs suitable for July through December, offering both classic and stylish knitwear and unique textured stitches with an introduction to cable work all formatted to suit both the beginner and seasoned knitter to enjoy a whole calendar year of knitwear designs that began with volume one depicting designs suitable for January through to June with the continuation of the year depicted in this volume.




 Over the years of working doll-sized designs has provided me the instant gratification I seen when exploring new stitch patterns, practicing and/or improving techniques. In my desire to showcase these designs i also welcome the opportunity to share in my second love of photography, as I strive to capture that childhood innocence with realistic poses all through the eyes of my dolls.
         I invite you to take a moment to turn the pages before diving into your first project to peer into the ‘lives’ of my Kidz ‘n’ Cats dolls through an entire calendar year depicted in volumes one and two. ~ Deb
Volume one ~ autograph copy available via my Etsy store




Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

Summer Cast Ons . . . .

 The opening summer themes for volume two of my Kalendar Kidz pattern book publication are all complete!Working on these themes whilst basking or should I say baking, in hotter than normal temperatures that we endured these past weeks was tough going.
Thankfully, cooler conditions have returned, perfect timing too as I now rearrange my knitting basket to accommodate the continuation of this second series with stunning, vivid colors of Fall.


In the meantime, please enjoy these sneak peeks of the August theme,
entitled Set Sail
where my Kidz got to enjoy some beautiful vistas and relief from the heat. 

Cast off colorwork intimidation by casting on these jaunty takings 
Columbia a unisex summer essential jacket perfect for keeping the chill at bay from those off shore breezes.

 For the girls, pair with a stylish tunic top
 

 

















Nantucket a jaunty chevron stitched tunic with a touch of lace
complete with a Mini Kidz version, a snappy match shore  to delight




Want to follow my progress for volume two?
 Kalendar Kidz
Volume 2 ~ July through December
 
Original Knitwear Designs for18” Kidz ‘n’ Cats® girls and boys dollsBy Debonair Designs

I invite you to come and join me in my designer's group Debonair Designs for Dolls on for what's new from my needles, sneak peeks of what's to come along with a future knit-along come September, not a member of ravelry, no worries, it's free to join and fun too!

Thank you ~ Deb



Volume One of Kalendar Kidz is now available via Amazon  
or for your very own signed copy, visit my Etsy store
 An autographed copy is available via my Etsy Store



Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

Kalendar Kidz Vol. 1 via Amazon

Cover




Hi everyone, FINALLY able to post that volume one of Kalendar Kidz is now available via Amazon  


 An autographed copy is available via my Etsy Store


 Kalendar KidzVolume 1 ~ January through June
 
Original Knitwear Designs for18” Kidz ‘n’ Cats® girls and boys dollsBy Debonair Designs



Photo Index ~ Volume 1 Volume One depicts designs for January through June
 
Now I am able to fully focus on volume two, scheduled to be released late July/August. Once I have all the patterns available, I will be setting up a pre-release. 
Want to follow my progress for volume two?I invite you to come and join me in my designer's group Debonair Designs for Dolls
on for what's new from my needles, sneak peeks of what's to come along with a future knit-along come September, not a member of ravelry, no worries, it's free to join and fun too!
Thank you ~ Deb





Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

Kalendar Kidz Volume One

Cover

Kalendar Kidz
Volume 1 ~ January through June
By Debonair Designs 
Original Knitwear Designs for18” Kidz ‘n’ Cats® girls and boys dolls





Back Cover




Hi everyone, when I first began this project I had big plans to squeeze more patterns into one book, however due to file size limitations when self-publishing along with my desire to include many full color photos, I needed to reduce pattern content, since I wanted to deliver more patterns I had the bright idea of taking the content I had to cut out, adding to that even more and making a second volume. Now I'm happy I can deliver on my expectation.
Volume One depicts designs for January through June expected to go through the print approval within the next two weeks. I will post the moment it is available.
Photo Index ~ Volume 1

 Volume Two depicting designs for July through December  will follow in approx. 2 monthsTo all my backers, I will be taking care of you Deb

While I await more test knitting and proof reading, I am currently working on the cover image and contents of volume two, so be sure to check back often for continued updates
Thank you ~ Deb





Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

March winds April showers bring forth May flowers

I can hardly contain my excitement as hubby is on the verge of being able to upgrade my computer so that I will now be able to start compiling patterns, images etc for Kalendar Kidz’ ~ thanks to the backers of my  Kickstarter project  

In the meantime I am forging forward with patterns that will be featured, here are a couple of sneak peeks of what I have in store.







 
Be sure to check back often for continued updates as I diligently start putting my book together. I am saving some special photos for the book that I know you will love               ~ Thank you ~ Deb





Thank you for your shared interest, Deb