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Mum's really interested in Queen Victoria, so for her birthday I knitted her this doll of old Victoria in her mourning clothes. Once again I based the doll on Jean Greenhowe's Little Gift Dolls pattern, using the skirt from the Christmas Tree Fairy and the cuffs from Miss Valentine. The widow's cap I made using the veil pattern from the Summer Mouse in the Knitted Animals booklet.
I made Victoria necklaces of pearls and crystals, and pearl earrings, and a mourning brooch with Albert's cameo on it. The crown was knitted in silver crochet thread, using Jean Greenhowe's 'picot hem' pattern, and I sewed on crystal beads. Does her face look amused?
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All images in this post (c) Kristen Bailey 2009
* SONG OF THE DAY: The Divine Comedy - Victoria Falls *
That's so cute... and I'm not even a fan of the queen mum.
Posted by: Zoe, Conversation Pieces | October 22, 2009 at 03:34 PM
Oh, I wouldn't do for one of these!!! How darling! I just happened upon your blog while looking for kanzashi. I love this!
Posted by: Megan Hull | October 22, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Thanks ladies!
Posted by: Bus Stop | November 19, 2009 at 07:49 AM