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

More Knitting

My larger dolls have been a little neglected lately and I thought it time for them to receive some attention. With odd balls of yarn to use up, and inspiration from the beret, I made this set for my Gotz Happy Kidz 2017 Emma.




The beret is a free pattern from Ravelry: Free Beret and the cardigan and dress were both modifications I made from this cardigan pattern: Lacy Cardigan Set.

Hope you have a happy new week!

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15 comments:

  1. Unknown27 June

    Oh that is just adorable. She looks so classy.
    Hugs,
    Dorian

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    1. Xanadu28 June

      Thank you Dorian, Emma is pleased with how it turned out. Now she wants a matching scarf!!
      Big hugs,
      X

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  2. Chiriann27 June

    Such an elegant set! The choice of colour is very classy and Emma seems happy to have new clothes. Who wouldn't :)!

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    1. Xanadu28 June

      Thank you Chiriann. The colour does suit her, even though it was more by chance than choice. 😂
      Big hugs,
      X

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  3. NeverUschi27 June

    How stylish! I feel this outfit brings out her colours.
    Love the butterfly backdrop!

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    1. Xanadu28 June

      Thank you Uschi. I have used this backdrop quite often as it's more subtle than many of my others. Some backdrops are a bit distracting.
      Big hugs,
      X

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  4. Dee28 June

    Lovely set, great beret. I love using up wool so that the massive pile I own starts to go down by half n inch!

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    1. Xanadu28 June

      Thanks Dee, the beret was really easy to knit, much better than I expected. Oh me too, I have far more yarn and fabric than I will ever have time to use. 🙄
      Big hugs,
      X

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  5. Xanadu28 June

    Thanks Linda, it was purely a fluke! Sometimes what one has on hand can be just right, fortunately it was this time. 😊
    Big hugs,
    X

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  6. DollsDolour28 June

    Emma looks adorable in her new knitted outfit. Love the mild colors. And thanks for the links! Have a lovely new week!
    Hugs!

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    1. Xanadu29 June

      Thank you Niina, you're welcome. You too!
      Big hugs,
      X

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  7. monstercrafts28 June

    This looks lovely. I like the combination of the white color with the subtle touches of beige and grey. At first I thought the beret was one solid color, but then I noticed the blend of neutral shades.

    Wish you a lovely week ahead

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    1. Xanadu29 June

      Thanks MC. The beige/grey/white combo is very soft and this may sound funny but it's also the colours of Coco, my dog.
      Big hugs,
      X

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  8. ResinRapture04 July

    I like that color combo very much. And she has just the perfect face - or expression for the beret. Your knitting always looks so neat.

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    1. Xanadu04 July

      Thank you Mia, it was a great way to use up scraps and the knitting the beret taught me a new stitch. It's not bad, but I only consider myself an average knitter. my mum was better.
      Big hugs,
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