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Do you crochet? (Updated)

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I taught myself to crochet last night from an online video (see video here) as I caught up on some reality TV. It wasn’t as hard as I thought! I had to rewind the video a few times and I kind of made it up as I went:


I made this little snow hat for Boo’s doll. Doesn’t it look great with the silver halter prom dress?


I’d love some recommendations for a few easy patterns. Boo’s larger dolls could use some little shoes and cardigans! I think I could turn the hat upside down and add a strap for some shoes if I thought through it enough. I think I’d need some major help for an item of clothing…..

It was 76 degrees here today….but there was snow! Boo’s school had snow made for snow day….it was the first time she’s actually ever seen snow.


So what do you make when crocheting? Do you use a pattern? I’d love to know!

Updated: Thank you all so much for the amazing links! I already bought a new pattern yesterday and started making Boo’s doll some shoes (pattern from Turtlekeeper)! Next up maybe a doll dress or cardigan?

Project Run and Play: Week 2

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I made it through to the second week of Project Run and Play! There is some tough competition! (click here to see last week’s challenge) This week’s challenge was to take the Leila and Ben Sweet Dress pattern and reinterpret it. I love the simple, basic lines of the Sweet Dress pattern….it’s always been one of my favorites. Using some vintage trim and a braided leather headband as my inspiration, I made a bohemian peasant dress: The Li’l Boho


The Li’l Boho Dress is a two-layer dress with the bottom layer peeking out from underneath. The color palette is muted using 2 tones of ecofriendly, organic cotton. I altered and recut the sleeves to be a delicate double flutter.


I added a slightly frayed, embroidered vintage trim to the front that double wraps to tie in the back, creating an empire waist.


Our desert setting was a perfect location for a carefree, barefoot photo shoot.


The Li’l Boho dress represents a free, independent, and spiritual little girl:


I love this photo….it looks like she’s getting ready to cast a spell 🙂

Spring has Sprung!

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Pre-orders for the Spring 2011 collection have officially begun. Orders are expected to ship mid February, and there will be a few additional pieces added throughout this week. Looks like the most popular items right now are the Lily Belle and Holland Days. There is still a good selection of sizes for these pieces although they are now limited. We are thrilled you love them as much as we do!
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We had a fun little contest on facebook over the weekend where YOU named some of the spring line! There were some great names, but unfortunately we could only pick one. Here are the winners! If you are one of them, please email us at lisa @ lilblueboo dot com with your mailing address. We will send you a Lil Blue Boo beret!


Grace’s Dress
named by Kyle Montalbo

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Very Plaid to Meet You
named by Becca Robinson

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Save the Trees Please
named by Priscilla Bockelman

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The Lily Belle
named by Jessica Barnes

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Holland Days
named by Tiffany Lewis

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Swiss Miss
named by Monika McSweeney

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Mint Julips
named by Jane Perillo

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Thank you to everyone that participated in the naming contest! If you have questions about pre-orders please feel free to contact us and keep an eye out for additional pieces to be added soon!

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