I love seeing what girls create for their dolls! Teresa from HarvesterProducts recently told me about her 13-year-old daughter Jaclynn's awesome shop--Bitty Beanies!
Her Etsy shop, http://www.etsy.com/shop/bittybeanies is where she sells her hand crocheted doll clothing creations like the full outfit above! I wanted to get to know Jaclynn better and how she came up with her shop with an interview!
When did you learn how to crochet?
June 6th 2009, I was 10 years old.
How did you come up with the idea of your shop--Bitty Beanies?
Well- AG "Bitty" Twins and I started out making regular beanies. So I got "Bitty Beanies".
Do you have any American Girl dolls? Which one is your favorite?
Yes! I have 5 AG Dolls, 3 sets of Bitty Twins, and 1 Bitty Baby. As for picking a favorite, I couldn't. They are all like my children and choosing one over ALL the others would make me feel terrible!
What is your favorite thing to crochet?
I don't know if I can pick a certain item that I like to make best, but I'm the most excited when I'm creating a new design.
Do you have any advice for girls who want to learn how to crochet and make things for their doll?
I think that if they want to make things for their doll, that they should make things in the colors and styles that they like. I also think that it's easiest to learn by someone teaching you, and not from the book. That way you can see a person doing it, instead of just pictures.
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Thank you so much Jaclynn!! Be sure to check out all of her beautiful crocheted doll items at her shop:
and check out her Facebook page for updates:
Do you like to crochet like Jaclynn? :)
Thank you SO MUCH, Liz!!!! This is an awesome post!
Posted by: Jaclynn (Bitty Beanies) | August 18, 2012 at 03:16 PM
Aww, I loved the interview and all the photos to go along with it! So proud of you, Jaclynn!
Posted by: Jenmarie | August 18, 2012 at 03:28 PM
I crochet to! I love that outfit. =^..^=
Posted by: toy amusement | August 18, 2012 at 03:35 PM
awesome interview Teresa!
Posted by: sandy powers | August 18, 2012 at 03:48 PM
Cool.
Posted by: Mattie | August 18, 2012 at 04:07 PM
I crochet doll hats and scarfs!! Great Post Liz!
Posted by: danielle | August 18, 2012 at 05:55 PM
awsome
Posted by: megan | August 18, 2012 at 08:09 PM
My grandma recently taught me to crochet, and I love it!!
Posted by: Versailles | August 18, 2012 at 10:30 PM
WOW! This Is AMAZING! I LOVE it! I wish I could do things like this!
-Delaney
Posted by: Delaney | August 19, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Cute........:)
Posted by: Emma:) | August 19, 2012 at 06:47 PM
WOW! that's so cool that so many of you crochet! I don't really know any kids that do, except for my BF!
Posted by: Jaclynn ( Bitty Beanies) | August 19, 2012 at 07:48 PM
awesome
Posted by: Jackie | August 19, 2012 at 08:40 PM
I like to crochet! I mainly crochet little animals and things called amigururmi, look it up they are very cute. I also crochet some other things that I sell in my etsy shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/mypieceoftheworld. Maybe you can interview me sometime. :)
Posted by: lissie | August 20, 2012 at 02:12 PM
Jaclynn-So cool you got an interview!
Posted by: Amelia Rose | October 06, 2012 at 10:12 PM
Thank you Amelia Rose! It was very exciting!
Posted by: Jaclynn (Bitty Beanies) | October 07, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Jaclynn: How did the interview happen-like, was it email or phone or something?
Posted by: Amelia Rose | October 25, 2012 at 04:37 PM
Jaclynn: Does your BF like AmericanGirl, too? Does she crochet for dolls?
Posted by: Amelia Rose | October 25, 2012 at 04:44 PM
Amelia Rose:
It was through email. My mom asked Liz if she could do it and she said yes!
Know, she's more of a crafty, movie, reader, music person. She never really liked dolls much.
She crochets for people. Like she makes brim hats, scarves, animal hats, and she has a book that shows her how to make stuffed animals so she's made a few of those.
~Jaclynn
Posted by: Jaclynn (Bitty Beanies) | December 16, 2012 at 01:17 PM