18 in doll hand-crochet vest waistcoat

18 in doll hand crochet waistcoat vest from Bonnie Boon

A classy sleeveless vest waistcoat sweater for American Girl and other 18 inch dolls. Hand crocheted in a light oatmeal beige light tan yarn featuring pretty shell and rib stitch scolloped edging.

This sweater is made in a wool and acrylic blended yarn, ready to ship immediately. Or if you would like a different colour, just let me know and I will make one especially for your doll in a colour of your choice.

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Jeans jacket for 18 inch doll

Hand crochet knit jacket cardigan for 18 inch doll.

I love the deep indigo jeans jacket I made for myself recently, so I decided my doll ought to have something similar.  I used the same 100% acrylic yarn, this time with a shell, scallop and rib design.  It can be worn open or fastened with rather cute tiny doll-size flower buttons in 3 different shades of blue.  For more details check out my Etsy shop. 

Rosette headband for doll

Rosette headband for American Girl and other 18 inch dolls

I used a rich Burgundy yarn to crochet this broad headband for my 18 inch doll.  Then an assortment of cotton threads in cream and two shades of pink to create a frilled rosette, which she wears to the side.  I'm thinking of adding rosettes to some hat designs I have in mind.  In the meantime, this design is available in my Etsy shop.

Necklaces for American Girl dolls and other 18 inch dolls

Dark Red hand crocheted necklace pendant for American Girl doll and other 18 inch dolls.

I find crocheting so relaxing.  And my new passion for making tiny clothes and accessories to fit 18 inch dolls for my Etsy shop makes me feel really good, because they take much less time than adult items.  At the same time I just adore to pay just as much attention to the details as I do with larger pieces.  

 




 This pretty necklace in a deep burgundy red cotton thread is embellished with iridescent glass beads and a faceted crystal pendant.  It fastens with silvery clasps at the back.

My friend is about to make a gown in rich Royal Blue velvet for her doll, so I'm sending her this blue necklace embellished with stars and blue beads to add the finishing touch.

These necklaces are 6 inches long plus the fasteners and are perfect for the dolls to wear high to set off the necklines of most garments.  They are also perfectly sized to be worn as a bracelet by a child.

I shall be offering doll necklaces like these for purchase in my Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon If you would like one in a different colour or length, please contact me as I welcome custom orders.

Mary Jane shoes for 18 inch dolls

Mary Jane shoes Cerise Pink for American Girl and other 18 inch dolls by Bonnie Boon

A pair of shoes to colour match every outfit;  a dream for any girl!  I'm aiming to make this dream come true for fashion aware little girls who love their American Girl dolls and any other 18 inch dolls.  So far there are 11 colours to choose from in my Etsy shop.  I'm open to further suggestions and custom orders.

Mary Jane shoes for American Girl and other 18 inch dolls by Bonnie Boon 

Clothes for Amercian Girl doll and other 18 inch dolls

Pompom hat and sweater for 18 inch doll.

I've heard people talk about having a second childhood.  But never given it much thought until now.  It all started before Christmas, when my friend Beverly was making doll clothes as a gift for one of her grandchildren's American Girl doll.  Now the pair of us have are own dolls and are totally hooked.

I got my girl Diamond from some very nice people at http://www.thedollshouse.co.uk  She arrived in a glamorous pink shiny box all wrapped up in tissue paper, complete with birth certificate.  I haven't given her a name yet .... any ideas?

For me, hooked is the operative word, because the first design I've created for 'my girl' is this sassy hand crocheted two-piece outfit, in two colours of yarn; warm pink and purple. The striped hat is topped off with a fun pompom tassle, and the sweater can be buttoned snugly at the collar with a flower motif.

For more information about this outfit you can visit my Etsy shop
And my friend Beverly's creations can be seen at here.