When I was little I remember going to stay with my cousins down south. To be honest, I don't remember much about the trip. I remember the stickers that my sister and I wore on our dresses so that the air hostesses knew to look after us as we were flying down without our parents. I vaguely remember the corduroy dress that I wore that my mum had made. It was purple I think. And I remember one of my cousin's dolls. I thought it was the best doll I had ever seen and still search for one just like it to this day.
It was a Red Riding Hood doll and she was wearing a long skirt, or maybe it was her red cloak that was long. When you flipped the skirt up and put it over little Red's head, there was the wolf.
1. Red Riding Hood, 2. Little Red Riding Hood Dress KIT, 3. ♥Little Red Cap Girl♥, 4. Bento 05/19/09 Little Red Riding Hood, 5. Illustration Friday: Contained, 6. Red Riding Hood Papercut :), 7. Carved Little Red Riding Hood Stamp {explored}, 8. Good Morning Friday, 9. close up
I thought it was just fantastic, and to this day still do. For years I looked for one, but of course, then didn't have google at my finger tips. I found out today that they are called "topsy turvy" dolls. In my hunt, I came across a number of vintage ones, but to be honest, a lot of the wolves were pretty scary. However... If I could knit, I wouldn't mind making this one... I found that Soule Mama had one with a similar idea.... and was tempted to get this vintage pattern.
But really, all these cute Red Riding Hood and Wolf designs make me think... maybe I should design a softie version of my own. If I could actually get myself organised in time, it could be my Softies for Mirabel contribution. What about you, was there a toy in your childhood whose memory has stayed with you?
