Bedtime Cuddles

Spring is in the air!

Sunshine and longer days are on their way. However, encouraging children to go to bed before it gets dark can be frustrating for everyone.. this bedtime collection for your Ekokid doll should do the trick.

Knit up a cuddly bedtime set for the Ekokid in your life, complete with a toy doll for your toy doll :-)

These simple step by step patterns are worked with 4mm needles (old UK size 8 and US size 6) and double knitting yarn. You’ll also need a little soft toy filling for the pillow, a short length of narrow ribbon or elastic for the pyjama bottoms and a short length of shirring elastic for the wash bag.

Bedtime: The Ekokids (US Link)
Bedtime: The Ekokids (UK Link)






(Patterns for a blanket, pillow, nightie, pyjamas, slippers, wash bag and a tiny toy doll)

Happy Knitting!

Linda x

Bits 'n' Bobs

Newly released pattern!
Bits 'n' Bobs has been designed for Ekokid dolls, but the patterns could accommodate any favourite doll.

The Kindle edition of Bits 'n' Bobs includes patterns for:

A shawl
A couple of stylish hats
Belts, headbands and ankle warmers
Two delightful bags
and la piece de resistance :-) a stunning pair of shades!

All patterns are simple and quick to make and only use small amounts of yarn, so bits and pieces in your knitting bag can be turned into bits n bobs for your ekokid doll practically for free!

Bits 'n' Bobs: The Ekokids (US Link)
Bits 'n' Bobs: The Ekokids (UK Link)





Happy Knitting!
Linda x

Easter Special Ekokid

Easter will be here before we know it!

Rather than, or as well as, chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate this easter, how about rustling up a hugely delightful Ekokid doll with her own Easter outfit.

These eco-friendly 'barbie' dolls are easy to dress and undress, they don't break very easily and they are so fun to play with!

Try it out.. the pattern is in step by step form so it's easy to follow if you are a beginner knitter.

Easter Special: The Ekokids (US Link)

Easter Special: The Ekokids (UK Link)




Happy Knitting!

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Girl About Town

Knit these new glam outfits for your Ekokid doll. They are so quick to make and a delightful addition to your eco-friendly teenage doll's wardrobe. My photographer grandson took the photos with his cool new camera!

Girl About Town: The Ekokids (Kindle US direct link)
Girl About Town: The Ekokids (Kindle UK direct link)

Share your finished works of art on our Facebook page! The Ekokids on Facebook

Happy Knitting!

Linda x

P.S. This Kindle pattern book only contains patterns for the three outfits shown. If you haven't knitted your doll yet, pop over to the  Books page (in menu above) to find your basic doll pattern.

Recycling the witch!

Hi,

If you knit your witch in 'flesh colour' yarn rather than green, the witch costume can be put away for next year.

Then you can create a whole wardrobe of gorgeous clothes and your ekokid doll can take on any number of  new characters to suit your imagination!

A pattern for a basic wardrobe of ten items is available now and new patterns are being developed all the time.

Kindle US Link: Doll's Clothes: The Ekokids (US)
Kindle UK Link: Doll's Clothes: The Ekokids (UK)

Happy Knitting!

Linda x

Halloween Witch

This happy witch will cast a spell of delight!

She’s simple and quick to make and you only need a few ingredients:

Double knitting yarn
1 pair of size 4mm (old UK size: 8 and US size: 6) knitting needles
Soft toy filling
Short lengths of embroidery silk or cotton for features

Pick up a pattern from Kindle today!
US Link: Halloween Doll Pattern (US)
UK Link: Halloween Doll Pattern (UK)

Happy Knitting! x

Melting Moments

(originally from a Good Housekeeping Recipe book)
Makes about 24

Ingredients

100g. (4oz) butter or alternative - butter is best.
75g (3oz) caster sugar
150g (5-6oz) self raising flour
1 egg yolk
Few drops of vanilla essence
2 or 3 handfuls of crushed cornflakes

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to Gas mark 5 (375F, 190C) Adjust for fan ovens
2. Grease 2 fairly large baking sheets
3. Cream the butter and sugar together with a wooden spoon, or with your fingers.. messy though.
4. When the mixture is pale and 'fluffy' beat in the egg yolk and vanilla essence
5. Stir in the flour to make a smooth dough and divide the mixture into 24 pieces, or thereabouts.
6. Form each piece into a ball, roll in crushed cornflakes and flatten slightly.
7. Place on baking sheets, leaving space to rise.
8. Put  into pre-heated oven, not too near the top, for 15-20 minutes until turning golden brown
9. Remove from oven, leave to cool for a couple of minutes then carefully lift off the tins on to a wire tray to cool completely.

I used to make batch after batch of melting moments - they disappeared off the cooling tray very quickly in my house. I hope you manage to save a few for afternoon tea :-)

For more afternoon tea ideas, download this simple and inexpensive Kindle book today, and indulge in one of life's pleasures :-)

Make a perfect cuppa and create an afternoon tea fit for royalty!

Tea and Cakes (US Direct Link)
Tea and Cakes (UK Direct Link)


Bon Appetit!

Linda x