I’ve fallen in love—with Julian

To all you doll moms out there:

I was actually browsing the classifieds looking for a 60-cm doll that I’d had to sell when I moved in the ’90s. And that’s when I came across Julian (that’s what I call him) and fell head over heels in love right away. My husband just said, “Why don’t you just order him?”

After some hesitation, I went ahead and did just that. And now he’s here with me. He feels just like a real baby—sooo cute! And since all my knitted items have gone to my grandchildren, I get to start fresh and gradually dress him up in cute outfits. I’m especially looking forward to that.

So there will be knitting patterns for babies again soon—including ones for boys.

This is how Julian arrived at my place:




And now he’s wearing some of my son’s old clothes that I’ve kept:

Well, Monika, he really is an absolute little cutie. I can totally understand why you fell head over heels in love with him. Have fun dressing your Julian in new outfits!

Best regards, Inge

Congratulations on your sweet Julian—he’s enough to melt anyone’s heart.


I actually like him better in your son’s outfit than in baby blue.
I hope you have lots of fun and come up with great ideas for Julian.

Thank you, everyone, for seeing it the same way I do. He really is just too cute. I also think he looks better in the dark blue outfit. I’ll have to come up with some ideas for boys’ clothes. After all, he’s as big as a 3–4-month-old baby—over 60 cm.

So adorable. And such a beautiful face. I totally understand why you fell in love with him at first sight. Oh, how wonderful it is when your heart swells with joy and you can savor that feeling. Julian is going to bring you so much joy.

Warm regards, Ina

Yeah, Ina, I think so too. I just really enjoy looking at him over and over again. He’s sitting on the couch in the living room with his other doll siblings.

Just yesterday it crossed my mind that I haven’t heard anything about your babies in a while, and now along comes sweet little Julian (he’s named after my second grandson). Now you’ll have to knit like crazy until he has a proper wardrobe, but knowing you, we’ll be able to admire the cutest little outfits very soon!

And I’m always amazed at how doll faces have changed over the last… um… many, many years—my dolls used to look completely different and weren’t nearly as cute or realistic.

Yes, Christina, I’ve noticed that too. So I’m giving the doll kids a little more attention here again. He’ll definitely be knitted up really cute, and my fingers are already itching to get started. But first, I have to finish the doll dresses that are still on the needles. Then, for the first time, I’ll be making something for baby boys, too.

Veronika, when I was a kid, I wasn’t interested in dolls at all. They were just too stiff for me and didn’t really look alive. The child in me is making up for that now. That’s why I’m so happy to have such cute doll kids like Julian and the others. I could really use 10 hands right now to bring all my ideas to life.

Oh my gosh, Monika, what a sweet, cute little boy you have. Your Julian looks so adorable—and blond with blue eyes, too. I wouldn’t want to part with him either.
But your doll girls are going to be thrilled.

I like both outfits. You’re so quick with your needles, and I’m sure you’ll show us something soon. We’re always eagerly waiting for the latest doll fashion à la Moni 😀

It’s nice when you can treat yourself. Have fun with your “baby”!

Love, Andrea

Oh Andrea, that’s so sweet of you to say: the latest doll fashion à la Moni! :)) Thanks for sharing in my joy.

Yes, my doll girls are sure to be happy, and now I get to knit for a baby boy—after two granddaughters. I dressed my son back then, too, but gave everything away.

Love, Monika

Oh, Monika, you’ve got a whole orphanage here! All the orphaned doll babies find a loving home with you. And they aren’t hidden away somewhere in the basement or the attic—instead, they get to sit comfortably on the couch in the living room, all dressed up, of course!

Yes, Ruth, that’s right. My doll children live with me and are welcome to feel right at home. And when my granddaughters come to visit, they feel like they’re in (doll) paradise. :)) Juna has been asking me for doll clothes every now and then. She loves dolls just as much as I do.

Monika, you’ve sure picked out a cute little rascal. I’m sure we’re in for some absolutely charming patterns. Maybe even a patchwork jacket?
I hope you have lots of fun with your Julian, and congratulations on having such a great husband.

Warm regards
Marlies

Thanks, Marlies. I’m sure I’ll come up with something nice.
My husband really is a real treasure to me, :)

Warm regards
Monika