By Tale Or History Knitting Designs
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg celebrates the Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Her ensemble includes a two-piece suit, shoes and stockings, her judicial robe, and two choices of collar: a lace collar and her famous dissent collar.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
George Washington represents the Father of the United States in his military days. From the top of his tricorn hat, to the tips of his boots, he is ready to take command of his troops and fight for independence.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Rosie the Riveter represents the hard-working women of the Home Front who pitched in and did their bit during World War II. Rosie is ready for her day on the factory work line, with her practical coveralls rolled up at the cuffs, and her hair tucked up under a cheerful bandana.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Amelia Earhart represents the intrepid aviatrix who disappeared during her attempt to fly around the world. She is dressed for adventure from her aviator cap and goggles to her knee-high boots. Her practical trench coat and jodhpurs are given a hint of color by her short-sleeved blouse and flowing scarf.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Maleficent represents the classic antagonist of “Sleeping Beauty.” Her wickedly curved horns and flowing black gown with purple and lavender trim give her an imposing manner that should make any king and queen think twice before skipping over her on their guest list.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Harley Quinn represents the chaotic star of comic books, television, and silver screen. Her classic form fitting bodysuit is accompanied by her ruffles, pom-poms and jester’s hood, complete with mask to hide her identity from the authorities.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Edgar Allan Poe represents the famous master of the macabre. He is dressed in somber grey and black, with just a hint of color at his cravat- lavender, of course, being appropriate for half-mourning. With his long tailed coat carrying a notebook in one pocket and a flask in the other, he is ready for any moment that inspiration or melancholy st...
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Wonder Woman celebrates the famous heroine of comic book, television, and silver screen. Her classic form fitting uniform is accompanied by her crown, knee-high boots, and flowing cape. When it comes to fighting evil-doers, her Amazonian Bracelets and Lasso of Truth are all she needs.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Spirit of Halloween celebrates all that is spooky, scary, or goes bump in the night. From the tip of her pointed hat, to the tips of her pointed shoes, this colorful witch is ready for spell casting fun. Her short-row shaped skirt is accented with sparkling black lace and a ghoulish row of skull beads. Over her shoulders, she wears a crocheted ...
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Clara Barton represents the Angel of the Battlefield, and founder of the Red Cross, Clara Barton. Her full antebellum skirt is supported by a wire hoop skirt, and protected by a pinner-style apron (pinned with blunt jewelry making headpins, to protect little fingers). With her flowing red cape, and sturdy boots, Clara is ready to offer aide whe...
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Shakespeare’s Titania represents the magical Queen of Fairies from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” As the play is set in ancient Athens, Titania is dressed in a Greek Chiton and Epiblema (tunic and cloak). The highly variegated yarn brings all the colors of the rainbow to her ensemble. Her Chiton is held in place with shoulder clasps and a sparkli...
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Lizzie Borden represents the infamous alleged-murderer who was found not guilty of killing her father and step-mother with a hatchet. In her modest black suit and hat, she is ready for her day in court. However, her blue blouse is a reminder of the blue dress Lizzie was seen burning just days after the gruesome murders. Bright touches of red in...
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Spirit of Steampunk celebrates the creativity of Steampunk literature and culture. Her three-tiered ruffled skirts are echoed by her jabot, as her knee-high striped stockings echo her elbow-length striped mitts. She wears a long belt with pouch over her textured corset. Her jaunty timepiece top hat completes the whole ensemble.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Colonist 1806 represents the women of the first British colonies in America. Her bodice features adjustable sleeves which can be worn on the arms or loose depending on the weather. She wears a practical hat to shield her face from the sun, and a modest coif over her hair, as well as her best collar and cuffs over her shift. Her striped apron pr...
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
In honor of the famous Underground Railroad conductor and Union spy, Harriet Tubman is ready for the trail with her sturdy overcoat and boots, along with a supply pouch at her side. However, when public speaking is called for, her pouch and coat are removed to reveal a smart two-piece suit in Union blue, accented with a snowy white neck cloth.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Daughter of Liberty 1776 represents the patriotic women of the American Revolution. Her pannier supported skirts are the height of fashion while her red, white, and blue color scheme boldly proclaim her revolutionary sympathies. From the top of her mob cap to the tip of her buckled shoes, she’s ready for anything the British throw her way.
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Pioneer 1840 represents the intrepid women of the Westward Movement who struck out from the young United States to seek new lives in the territories. Her plaid dress is high-waisted and flowing to accommodate her vigorous life. Her bonnet shades her face from the weather, while her sturdy boots protect her feet during the long march west. Her r...
Knitting: Child Doll (American Girl, Sasha, etc)
Suffragette 1909 represents the brave women who fought women’s suffrage at the dawn of the women’s right movement. Her dress is white to symbolize purity of purpose, and sports a fashionable (for the time) pigeon-breasted silhouette, along with a sturdy hem for hours marching in parades, or handing out leaflets in the street. Her practical stra...