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Stella Bella

I made this for Paddy.

Created by: Hazel H

  • Project Details

    About

    I cannot resist an Amanda Berry dog pattern and as Paddys puppy, Stella is a Cavapoo (King Charles Spaniel x Poodle) this was not going to pass me by! I had trouble getting the correct yarn and the correct shade so the knitted Stella is darker than real Stella (see photo) and real Stella is a bit curlier. Her nickname really is ‘Stella Bella’.

    Pattern

    Daisy the Cavapoochon

    This pattern can be found here:
    www.deramores.com

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 3.75mm (US 5) 25cm

    Accessories

    • Tapestry Needle
    • Stitch Markers
    • Stuffing
    Other : Stellas collar is a length of 7mm blue silk. Her eyes are 12mm Black safety eyes and her nose is an 18mm black safety nose (dog).

    Measurements

    Notes: Stella, sitting, is 16 cms high which is slightly smaller than the pattern suggests should be 17 cms. The photos don’t do her justice- she looks a bit like a bundle of fluff in them!

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Jul 3, 2020 Finished on: Jul 8, 2020

  • Comments

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    35 Comments

    • Vix

      • North Walsham

      And me Hazel, miss you and hearing about the Padster. 🤗
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        Hi Vix, I’m going through a dry creative phase and have nothing to post, I’m sorry! Paddy is recovered and hubby and me seem to be endlessly in the throws of colds and coughs. I think it’s minding Paddy after school - he brings the germs back! He is learning to play dominoes with his grandad and is remarkably quick - better than me! Hope you and yours are keeping well, stay safe and Merry Lockdown!
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      • Vix

        • North Walsham

        @Hazel H: Good to know u still alive and kicking! Why am I not surprised Paddy is quick at learning dominoes😉. All been there just not motivated to create. You stay safe
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    • Liz M

      • Edinburgh

      Hi Hazel, just wanted to pop in and say I hope you're doing OK. Michelle said you'd emailed her that things weren't so good and poor wee
      Padster was sick - hope you're both much better. Miss seeing your lovely work on here and your great witty banter with Michelle, Vix et al. Hope to see you back here soon. Much love and best wishes.
      😍😍💕💕
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        I’m so sorry for not being on but Paddy is now better and me and my hubby have recovered but we seem to be on endless cycle of colds and coughs! I hope you are well, take care and much love!
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        @Hazel H: Hi Hazel, very glad to know you're safe and hope you're over all the colds. Sorry you've had a rough time of it. You'll get your creative mojo back soon. Take care. Lots of love.
        💕💕
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    • Cheryl S

      • Magnac Laval

      Lovely little dog, but yes, a nightmare to sew up. Amanda Berry dog patterns are good aren't they?
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        Thanks Cheryl, I love AB’s dog patterns and have quite a few still to knit, luckily not in faux fur!
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    • Vix

      • North Walsham

      Paddy and Stella Bella both so cute. Can't wait to hear what he says about your knit!
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        Thank you Vix! I guess we’ll see if she’s allowed to join the pack. He is keen to see her now that he knows she’s finished so it’s looking good. Cheeky blighter asked if I’d knit him some ‘real’ dinosaurs as opposed to the set I knitted him when he was ‘baby Paddy’; his words!
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      • Vix

        • North Walsham

        @Hazel H: He has spoken!!!
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        @Vix: my only prayer is that he doesn’t insist on them being lifesize! I think Mr H would have a heart attack if he saw LK delivering that amount of yarn 😀
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        @Hazel H: Ohh they have to be life size ones Hazel wee Paddy wouldn't want baby size ones.lol. 😊of course when the deliver arrives Andy will be there to see it, Michael would be out working all week but whenever I had a delivery he would be home.lol. I miss getting deliveries Hazel.lol.😊😊❤
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      • Vix

        • North Walsham

        @Hazel H: The old chap nearly has heart attack at the ordinary amount I order. I now have to order more as changed plans for Rhiannes blanket
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        @Vix: your old man sounds like mine - eye rolls and eyebrows pointing heavenward whenever I get a yarn delivery! But he buys a £400 phone?
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        @Michelle M: never mind the yarn - imagine the safety stuffing! We’d have to move again! Andy is always first to the door if he hears the bell, which isn’t often as he’s always got his headphones on, and it’s always for me and he always waits to see what it is. If it’s for him he rushes upstairs with it 🤨
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      • Vix

        • North Walsham

        @Hazel H: mine buys recording equipment so I just say nonchalantly my yarn is a bargain in comparison
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        @Vix: I keep stum and forget nothing! One day I’ll write a list 😉
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      • Vix

        • North Walsham

        @Hazel H: we don't need lists it is inscribed on our brains mind you I forget other stuff just not old chap stuff!
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        @Vix: Are we just crabby old crones, do you think? I forget stuff but not ‘husband’ stuff, just like you. I don’t really bear grudges though but I can dredge up stuff from yonks ago!
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      • Vix

        • North Walsham

        @Hazel H: Same here! He thinks I bear a grudge til I remind him that there is nothing to bear a grudge for but I guess we remember the stuff that was mattered to us at that time.
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      Ohh how cute,cute, cute, is Stella Bella, Hazel how clever are you, 😊she is gorgeous and Paddy is going to love her.😊 I know how soft and silky that wool is and it's crazy trying to sew it up, not being able to see a thing, but so worth it.😉I just want to tickle her wee tummy.Now I'm looking at Stella and Paddy and I think there might be a wee bit of a power play going on there, Stella's like if you upset me I'm going to bite your bum again and Paddy's looking down saying don't even think about it.lol.😉😊❤
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        Oh, I’m so happy you like her Michelle! It took no time to knit - after the twists and turns in the story but I just couldn’t sew up the piece; I just get all flummoxed with the fur. She sat for days in stuffed bits as I tried to pin them together properly. That pic of Stella and Paddy was from a couple of months ago and Stella has got very bold with Paddy but he does encourage it, to be fair.
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    • Christine R

      • Preston

      Both are very sweet cute puppies.
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        Oh, thank you Christine! The real Stella Bella has been known to bite Paddy on the bottom and tries to lick and nibble at bare or flipflopped feet but she is adorable and so is her knitted avatar!
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    • Liz M

      • Edinburgh

      She looks like a bundle of fun Hazel - Paddy will enjoy playing with her.
      😊😊
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        Thanks Liz, I hope Paddy will like her but his grumpy grandad doesn’t think it looks at all like Stella, so we’ll see!
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      • Vix

        • North Walsham

        @Hazel H: Huh, what do grumpy grandads know 🤪
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        @Hazel H: ohh well tell grumpy grandad she is gorgeous and yes she does look like the real Stella. 😊Now Hazel you know if they need someone to dog sit I am more than happy for them to drop her off here and she can play with my three.lol.😉😉😊❤
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        @Michelle M: Thank you for the support Michelle - but I would have to drop ALL of the dera-dogs off with Stella - could you cope? Then Paddy would have to come with his mum and granny....before you know it, full house!
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        @Hazel H: Ohh I'm sure we would be fine and with my 3 dogs running around I'm sure Michael would love it.lol.😊😊just remember to bring your toilet paper and we will be fine. Oh I could make you scrambled eggs with vegemite on top and pavlova to finish.lol.😊😊❤
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    • Dianne S

      • Glasgow

      Just adorable! The yarns lovely. It is a nightmare to sew up though I agree. Worth it though!
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        Thank you Dianne, she’s sitting on my mantelpiece waiting for Paddy and I still keep finding bits of fur all over my clothes!
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    • Pam S

      • Eldwick, Bingley

      omg!!!! so cute :-)
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      • Hazel H

        • St. Helens

        Thank you Pam. She did turn out well but I hated the sewing up - you can’t see a thing for all the fur!
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