Tuesday, December 28, 2021

More Skating Outfits

When I found my first Mary Hoyer doll, I was
really taken with this pink and blue skating outfit.

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?

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!



Saturday, December 18, 2021

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

Wednesday, December 08, 2021

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!

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.