All Finished (pending approval)

I like her hair. I hope her commissioner does too :o)
This is a cute doll and a cute outfit. I'd have never
thought of this myself...:o) That's what's so neat about
doing custom dolls, your wings get stretched.
xoxo Maddy

Kawaii Shimai Is getting her Wig :o)

I love this color of hair. This little shimai turning out to be quite a cutie.
Sorry Jacqui, I may just have to keep her myself....LOL ;)

Her hair's done with viscose, using Fabri-tac and Sobo glue.
The color is a custom blend I made using an Auburn viscose and
then adding some red dye.

After this dries, then I just need to add her center part and then
the spray so it goes NOWHERE....lol

I hope you like her so far.
xoxo Maddy

Orange and Yellow Crochet Slippers

I just finished this pair of slippers. I'm a slipper-holic. I love making them, and love wearing them. This is my favorite stitch. It's nothing fancy, just an alternating single crochet and double crochet. But I love the bumpy texture and the way it masks the rows of the crochet.

These slippers are my own pattern, and the bows are my own design as well.

The soles are crocheted in one sitting without piecing together. I used "Shoe Goo" on the bottom of the soles for traction.

I haven't written the pattern down for these but if there's interest, I could :o)

xoxo Maddy

Kawaii Shimai Slouchy Hat Pattern

Here is the pattern for my Slouchy hat that I've made for my latest custom Kawaii Shimai.

Using #10 dmc crochet cotton and 2.0mm crochet hook.
Hat size is 7cm across (2 3/4 in) and band circumference 12cm (4 11/16 in)

	chain
	slip stitch
	single crochet
	single crochet increase
	single crochet decrease
	double crochet
	double crochet increase
	double crochet decrease

1. 2, 7 in 2nd chain, join [7 stitches]
   
2. 2, ()x6,  , join to chain 2 [14stitches]
3. 2, , ()x12, join to chain 2 [39 stitches]
4. 2, , ()x12, join to chain 2 [51 stitches]
5. 2, , ()x12, join to chain 2 [65 stitches]
6. 2, , ()x12, join to chain 2 [65 stitches]
7. 2, , ()x12, join to chain 2 [65 stitches]
8. Change color - [65 stitches of your choice]
9. Change color -
   (in next stitch )x33, join to chain 1 [93 stitches]
10. turn hat inside out, change color-
    slip stitch every 3rd stitch. [33 stitches total] tie off.

Original Patterns:
I found this wonderful pattern online at: http://www.knitchat.com/2008/03/28/freebie-friday-blythe-crocheted-hat/
Please check out Denise's blog, it's so kind of her to share her knowledge and experiences!!

Denise's pattern is a modification of this original pattern: http://mkcarroll.com/2006/07/simple-crocheted-beanie-pullip/
Another great website to visit for free patterns and great experience sharing.