More Skating Outfits

When I found my first Mary Hoyer doll, I was

really taken with this pink and blue skating outfit.

My first Mary Hoyer, Nina

This is an illustration from a 1950s

crochet and knitting pattern for the Hoyer dolls.

I didn't have the pattern, just the photo!

I found some yarn and started crocheting.

This is what I came up with.

I must admit I am happy with 

how this came out.

Then I started wondering if I could do 

the same for my 10" dolls?

A Skating Adventure

So now, I want to share the rest of

my crochet skating outfits as the girls

skate at the little frozen skating pond.

Nina and Annie.

Annie's skating outfit I made last year,

but it suits her very well.

Annie's skating has gotten much better

with all the help she recieves from Nina.

Very nice Annie!

Lissy got a new pair of skates for

Christmas! So, she needed a

skating outfit as well.

Here she is looking very confident

on her new skates.

Watch out!

Oops! Everyone falls at first.

A lovely skating trio!

Happy New Year everyone!

2021 Christmas Party

Welcome to the Savage Pea Christmas Ball 2021

Everyone wants to show off their Christmas finery!

Marylou is wearing a red plaid taffeta ballgown.

So Christmas-y!

Betsy is stylishly casual in a check

outfit and black velvet beret.

Cissy in a Green taffeta ballgown is

Glamorous as ever.

Ana is nice and warm in her flannel dress 

and crochet sweater and hat.

Lauren sparkles in her silver and white ballgown.

Lauren always has a touch of lilac.

Julia is wearing blue plaid with silver threads.

And Amanda is covered in silver snowflakes.

Nina and Alyse wanted to match,

but not be identical.

Lissy is warm and comfy in her knit dress

and crochet sweater.

Time to dance! Wooo!

TWIRL

SPIN

And, DIP!

The treats are ready everyone!

Gingerbread cookies, hot cocoa with

candy canes and rice pudding!

Ooo, gingerbread men, my favorite!

Watch me dance!

OK, Lissy.

What a lovely and glamorous group

All right girls, time for bed.

Awwww!!

One last dance!

Maybe one more?

Well Cissy, I think the girls really enjoyed

the Christmas party.

Yes Marylou, I think they did.

It's 11 o'clock, I think it's time for... 

(pitter, patter)

Hey! I thought you two were in bed?

We heard voices....

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

and a

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

from

The Savage Pea

A Winter Skating Adventure!

Oh look! Big Bear Mtn. is covered in snow!

It's time to plan a skating trip!

OK girls, I think we have everything.

WAIT! Lauren where are your skates?

Oops, be right back!

OK, the car is packed, the trailer is hitched.

Let's go girls!!

Ooo, it's snowing!

Be careful Julia! It might be icy.

Don't worry girls, I'm an excellent driver!

We are nearly there.

Ok, the camper is all set up!

I'm so glad we are here!

Let's skate!

Ice Skate Tutorial

This little pond is a perfect spot.

It's already frozen solid.

Oof! I'm out of practice.

Let me help you up.

Watch this!

(twirl, twirl, twirl)

Look at this!

(twirl, twirl, LEAP!)

I think I'll just stay safe on the ground.

This is the best trip ever!!

Uh oh, it's getting dark.

And COLD!

C'mon Lauren, let's get warm.

No, I want to skate until the moon comes out!

Brrr, I am ready to get cozy and warm!

Me too, Lauren must be freezing!

There's the moon

So beautiful, now I'm

ready to get warm!

Good night Amanda, 

goodnight Julia, 

goodnight Lauren.