Katie’s Doll Gets Around (She’s on a Mission!)

Yes, I know I’m too old for dolls, but there’s something special about this little yarn cutie.

See, she came home and joined me outside while I enjoyed a quick read. I was busy checking out the blog of the girl who makes these yarn dolls. Her name is Katherine Mayhew, and I think she’s twelve. When I was twelve, I spent an awful lot of time singing into a hairbrush and devising ways to meet The Monkees.

So right in the middle of reading about her mission to raise money for orphans in Afr

ica so they can go on a field trip, I found my little yarn doll, swinging on the chandelier in the dining room. I don’t think the orphans would approve of those shenanigans. Although if I’m honest, those kids have probably never seen a chandelier. I’m not even sure they have electricity in that village.

Anyway, I got her down from there–and couldn’t help noticing what fine shape she was in. My, I said to myself, that Katie can really knit well. And didn’t I see something about dishcloths? A person can never have enough dishcloths (especially if th

at person lives with the Beneficent-yet messy- Mr. Hall.) I should order some of those fine knitted wonders, too, I thought. But before I could get around to that, I had to find my doll. She was perusing my bookshelves, from the upside-down position.

Oh, that little stinker!

I had one more thing I wanted to look up, so I have my little yarn doll here, hanging out with me at the Hall of Fame, while I read about Kathe rine’s Mission. I imagine Katie’s going to need a lot of help to raise enough money for the orphans, but I have a feeling she’ll succeed.

As for keeping up with those wild and crazy dolls, she’s on her own.

14 thoughts on “Katie’s Doll Gets Around (She’s on a Mission!)”

A good word for a good cause. I wasn't that impressive of a 12 year old, either.

Sally, I honestly don't know where this girl finds the energy to do all that she does…if she could knit me up some of THAT, I'd buy her out! 🙂

I can't believe Cathy-on-a-stick didn't get in on the action. Tell her I said thanks for sharing the spotlight. We appreciate it!!

What a great kid! Love those photos!

Ha, Deb! Don't think Cathy-on-a-Stick didn't try! ;-)She IS a wonderful kid, Vicky. I'm hoping if I say that enough, she'll teach me how to knit. 🙂

Dolly is quite the gymnast! I love her hair, and her simple frock that defies gravity. Her creator must be OH SO PROUD of her! Seriously. That's one talented little knitter. And such a humanitarian!

Wow! What an impressive young lady. Very cute and impressive.Donna

That funny doll. She made me chuckle when she tried to read the books upside-down. She's either very funny, or I'm easily amused at 11:30 at night.

Is the doll's grandmother going to be at the schmooze on Saturday? If I'm getting showered and dressed, I might as well buy a doll, while I'm out. That way I won't feel like I went to all that effort just to hear a famous author speak. Will you ask the grandmother if she will bring me one of the dolls if she's coming? It would save on shipping costs.

What a wonderful contribution of time and talent and effort for a good cause. I was still playing with dolls at twelve not making them. I am impressed.

I shall pass along your lovely comments to Katie, y'all. And Sally, if Katie doesn't have a doll knitted by Saturday, you can have mine. I see the grandma all the time-;-)(Although I can't be responsible for her wild and crazy antics!)