Santa Luv-a-Dollie

My Mom created and knit these little “Luv-a-Dollies” for Claire, mostly so that we could design a dollhouse around a handmade doll. We call them “Luv-a-Dollies” because when Claire was about a year old you’d say to her “Claire, love a dolly!” and she would clutch the dolly to her chest and shower it with one-year old style kisses. Super adorable, trust me .
Anyway, Mom branched out from the traditional doll to a pirate for my sister, and then Callum, and now I present to you her Santa Luv-a-Dollie

Isn’t he the cutest damn Santa dolly you’ve ever seen? I thought you’d think so. She’s entered him into Michaels’ Handmade Holiday and could win a trip to New York! Now go and vote. Lots and lots and lots. You just have to scroll over the Snowmen at the bottom of the picture and then click when you’ve highlighted all 5 snowmen (because, clearly, he’s a 5 snowmen sort-a dolly).
If she doesn’t win the trip to New York, maybe people will see the dolly and want to buy it and she can make a fortune knitting Luv-a-Dollies! (ok, that’s a pipe dream, people don’t get rich knitting, but still, he’s cute people. CUTE.)

5 Responses to “Santa Luv-a-Dollie”

1. Laura says:

   December 15, 2009 at 12:55 pm

   I can’t promise your mom a fortune, but I would love to commission one of these for Gwen. And I voted!
2. pogonip says:

   December 15, 2009 at 8:19 pm

   I voted! Your mom’s Santa is just adorable. I browsed through page 20 on the Michael’s site and bookmarked several cute project ideas–but your mom’s is the BEST!
3. Mom says:

   December 17, 2009 at 8:22 pm

   Thank you for the votes of confidence! They are fun to make, and Claire seems to like them! I would be happy to make one for you and Gwen, Laura. Just let me know what you would like!
4. Candi says:

   December 18, 2009 at 8:53 am

   Oh.my.god. Soooo cute!!! I voted. I hope your mom wins!
5. Marnie says:

   December 19, 2009 at 12:46 pm

   I’m on my way to vote… Your Mom could put the pattern for sale on Ravelry and make some $$$ off of it, I KNOW people would be all over that pattern…