I emailed Susanna Lewis a few months ago asking if she had ever produced a knitting pattern for the early knitted Cora outfit. Cora’s original white outfit does not come along very often and when it does due to its age, can be out of shape.

I was delighted when Susanna sent me a copy of a  knitted Cora outfit that she had created. Not only that but she offers it for free on her wonderful website.

http://www.sashadoll.com/

Susanna said that she would like to see what people did with the pattern, so I have taken up the challenge.

First up is my first attempt at the Cora outfit, which I thoroughly enjoyed knitting, the pattern has a stitch called fisherman’s  rib, which I have never tried before and now I am hooked, so to speak.

 

 

 

 

Next I decided to try a different colour, going for a light green and cream. The beret is from Jane Woodbridge’s, wonderful knitting book , which can be purchased from Shelly’s site.

https://www.sashadolluk.co.uk/dolls-for-sale-4/

 

Next I decided to go bold and bright. I added a little hat that is my own design.

Next I decided to do something different combining Susanna’s pattern, and using the fisherman’s rib to create flared trousers for this Jimmy Hendrix outfit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now I was really getting into this  challenge and decided to make shorts and top with flared edges.

 

Being inspired by Diane Duke I created a little shawl to go with the ensemble.

 

My last ensemble is a little flared skirt and picot edge top.

Another Diane Duke inspired shawl.

 

 

Here they are all together.

 

I have really enjoyed making these outfits and it would be interesting to see what others come up with too.

A big thank you to Susanna Lewis for creating the pattern.

 

Thanks for looking………………

 

 

As the long awaited sunshine broke through i decide it was about time i did some pottering about. i decided to go to Dunstable Downs which is in Bedfordshire. It is part of the Chilterns and has some beautiful views and woodland areas.

As you can see the view are lovely and the strange metal object is actually an  environmentally friendly ventilation system for the visitor centre.

I particularly enjoyed the woodland area.

A better view from up here

I love trees and nature

looking through the fence i can see Chute wood.

Now just to open the gate

I found another beautiful tree to climb

look at this a natural bird bath

Another tree to sit in and take in the wonderful views

I need to move along

What’s this i have found?

Could it be a fairy door?

Knock , Knock, oh well, nobody is home.

Off into the woods, i do feel a bit like little red Riding Hood, but i don’t think there are any wolves in here.

After the long winter the vegetation is starting to spring up.

looks like the woodworms have been busy.

In the woods there are lots of things for children to play on , which have been made out of fallen trees.

What’s this O and X’s , i think i will try that.

This little seating area reminds me of The Three Bears story, i wonder if i can sit on this chair

Made it.

Time i headed back i think

I hope you have enjoyed my visit to Dunstable Downs, but please remember if you are planning a visit in the near future that.

Thanks for looking……………..