Babydoll Handknit Designs

Read more about this wonderful designer below.

Company Name:  Babydoll Handknit Designs
Designer Name:  Claire Topping
Home State:  County Cheshire, UK
Design Specialty:  Knitting Patterns: Doll and Baby Clothes and Accessories

1 How did you first get introduced to your craft?

My mother taught me how to knit when I was four years old and I have knitted ever since.

2 What type of patterns do you enjoy designing the most?

Accessories for dolls that are a bit different such as cribs and bottle covers and lovely clothes!

3 What are you most known for?

Doll and baby knitting patterns.

4 How do you jump-start your creativity?

All my new patterns are thought up in my head while walking the dog. Then I come home and either write a bit down or just start knitting and see what happens.

5 What season inspires you the most?

Ooooh, winter and summer. Or autumn and spring! All of them in turn, but I do love a Christmas pattern!

6 On average, how many new patterns do you design each year?

Between 20 and 30.

7 Is there another craft you'd like to try your hand at?

I love cross-stitch but never have time. And I'd like to be better at crochet.

8 What is your favorite way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

At a rugby league match.

9 What three items do you always have in your craft bag?

Scissors, wool, and needles.