Hi everyone it’s Cindy here. Today I’m joining the Hookin on Hump Day blog hop to tell you about the first two Feel Better Friends (FBF) that I’ve made. If you remember I did a previous post about the process of becoming a volunteer with FBF.
My first doll was for a “Little Boy M” that I can’t tell you much about or show any pictures of by request of his family. He is just under two years old and according to his bio loves dogs and cats.
I decided to make him a stuffed dog to go along with the doll.
The stuffed dog pattern is called “Patchwork Puppy” and is from the Crochet World April 2012 issue.
One of the things I found out since I did my test doll was that instead of making crochet eyes there was a machine embroidery that I could use. I love the way the eyes turned out and it’s so easy to make any color I need.
The hair for this doll was made using Knit Picks CotLin DK weight yarn that was first hooked into the scalp. To get the finer look to the hair I separated the strands of the yarn using a tapestry needle.
One of the challenges I had with this doll was that I wanted to sew his clothes so I could make an outfit similar to the one Little Boy M was wearing in the pictures I was sent. I downloaded the patterns from FBF but they were a bit too big for my doll. After a few attempts I finally had a pattern that would fit. The embroidery on his t-shirt is copied from the picture I had of Little Boy M.
I can tell you that Little Boy M and his family were very happy with their Feel Better Friend doll and his Patchwork Puppy.
My next FBF doll was for Viviauna a young girl with a variety of medical problems. I have permission from her mother to post her pictures.
One of the challenges I had with this doll was that it is my first with a wig.
My first attempt at the wig didn’t work out so well. The crocheted cap that I hooked the hair in became misshapen and I had to pull it all out and make a new cap. This time I made the cap a bit smaller and also put the hair in a little looser. As you can see it turned out great on my second attempt.
The reason this doll has a wig is because Viviauna is having surgery on her scull that will require all her hair to be shaved off. Along with the cute jumper I crocheted I also made a head band for the doll to wear when she has her wig off. I also added a scar like the one Viviauna will have after her procedure.
To complete the items for Viviauna I added a head band for her to wear after her surgery.
A few days after shipping off the doll with her accessories I received some pictures of her with her new friend.
I think her smile says it all.
Making Feel Better Friends dolls has been a great way to use my crochet skills for charity work. I already am well on my way to completing my next doll for a little boy. If you know of a child with medical problems that you think would benefit from having a Mini Me to help them you can visit the Feel Better Friends website to request a doll. I am assigned to the northeast USA but I think you can request a specific crafter if you would like.
Pretty!😍😍
OMD, that is SO COOL!!!! And Viviauna sure loves her doll! You knows, when Ma was a wee lass, her peeps didn’t have money for Barbie doll clothes, so her Gma crocheted all her doll clothes! They were pretty cool, and very easy to put on and take off. This is such a cool idea ~ all little peeps love dolls that look like them! HIGH PAW!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
That is so incredible! What a wonderful way to help children.
Wow! I think it must have been very hard to do the hair – the whole thing really. Good job! I know you hooked a lot of love into each doll, and that will help it feel special to the kids who get them.
Wow! I’m so impressed. What a awesome job you did on each piece and how fine of you to share your talent in such a special way making kids feel better. That puppy dog is the best. Well done,
I love Boy M and it is great that you made a dog for him… efurry kid should grow up with a fourlegged friend, right?
Beautiful,how clever ,love the wig😀🐶🐶🕊
Those are lovely dolls! What a wonderful thing to do!
The dolls are so cute and so is patchwork puppy. Bless you for doing this♥
The patchwork puppy is adorable and the embroidery eyes look very realistic. We are sure the children really appreciate their feel better friends, the look on Vivian’s face says it all.
Cindy I am 100% in awe of your creativity and amazing skills to liken each doll to it’s recipient. WOW….I know each child and parent is too.
I love the patchwork dog.
Hugs Cecilia
What an amazing project. I love the embroidered eyes. They really add something special to the dolls. The hair is amazing too.
What a great idea to crochet dollies that look like the real kids! I’m sure they were greatly appreciated!
Gorgeous. So wonderful for you to know that your talent can give happiness to those who need it most!
Mom here – your creations are incredible!!! You are doing so much good for those children – they have to be overjoyed with happiness because of your work. The details you add are spectacular.
Oh my gosh…yes…that smile DOES say it all. What wonderful projects that made the day for the recipients. Blessings to you!
Those are SO CUTE! I’ll bet the recipients just LOVE them! How special.
KZK
This is so wonderful! and you do a wonderful job with these.
hugs
Hazel & Mabel
What a wonderful way to utilize your excellent skills! What lovely dolls!!
What cute dolls!
The Feel Better Friends video is wonderful what a special project to volunteer with. We love being around little peeps. We saw a pattern for a Hershey Kiss and thought about you the other day.
Thanks for being a friend
Sweet William The Scot
Oh my goodness Cindy – you are so talented and generous. I love everything that you made… but, as you might guess, the stuffed dog really captured my heart!
That’s aamzing! I’ve created a website for crocheters/knitters who donate to charities, and it would be great if you could check it out! https://handcraftedhope.ning.com/
hello millie and walter its dennis the vizsla dog hay yore mama is so gud to help owt those sik littel hyoomans with those kroshayd frends!!! altho it is probly just as wel that we do not hav enny kroshayd frends heer as ummm sum kind of aksident mite befall them!!! ok bye
OMD! You are sooooo talented!!!!! That doll is AMAZINGGGG!!!!! We are so blown away! The wig, the clothes, everything! Great job!!!! Seeing that little girls smile just warmed our hearts!
What an amazing ministry you have with your crocheting talents and I really mean talents!