Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

Sunday

Knitting

In between all the other stuff  I do, I've been knitting (usually in the evening). It's the first time I have used such tiny knitting needles (just a measly 1.5 mm) and fine blended cotton and wool, so it was a challenge for me in the beginning. The first ones I finished are actually very long jumpers (sweaters), designed to be worn over a frilly tulle skirt (which, not surprisingly, are yet to be made). 


I had fun embroidering the fronts of these and adding the little flower buttons. As you can see, each one is slightly different, and the backs close with a zipper.


Both designs are made to fit Fairyland Little Fees, Iple House BID's and Dollzone 25cm BB's.

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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous28 September

    Very very nice! With such small needles the effect is very realistic. The colors and flowers are beautiful, and I like it that they close with a zipper. Great work!!! x

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    1. Xanadu28 September

      Thank you Night Owl, I do need a little more practice with them, so it's just as well I have more wool coming. :) I like the zippers too as I have big hands and tiny buttons become very difficult for me to undo and I cannot stand Velcro as it snags the dolls hair.
      Cheers,
      X

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  2. Sionnach29 September

    Hi Sandi!
    Lovely! The ones with flowers are adorable and it's a great idea they close with a zipper ;)
    Hugs ^^

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    1. Xanadu29 September

      Thanks Lily, I'm pleased you like them, it makes a pleasant change from sewing. I've been knitting some for my boys too, will post pics when they are wearing them.
      Hugs,
      X

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  3. Anonymous29 September

    How clever are you? These little jumpers are amazing, so realistic :) Love the colours you picked, esp. the two little striped ones^^ Sim x

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    1. Xanadu29 September

      Thanks Sim. Ha ha, well they are real, just tiny.
      Hugs,
      X

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  4. Anonymous29 September

    They are so cute. What size zipper did you use?

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    1. Xanadu29 September

      Thanks Mary Ruth, the smallest I could find .... Coolcat have them.
      Hugs,
      X

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  5. Xanadu29 September

    Thought you'd go for the pretty ones. :) Of course you realise this knitting bug is all your fault don't you?
    Hugs,
    X

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  6. Sam01 October

    I love them!!!!!!!

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    1. Xanadu01 October

      Thanks Isabelle, I have yet to tackle one your size. :)

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  7. Tiggy03 October

    Wow - Those are Very Well Done - You are going to have some Very HaPPy Dollies in your house :)
    LuV, TiGGy

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