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A Not-So-Scary Throwback

October 10, 2014 By Lena

If you’re a parent who grew up in the 80’s, have a darling little girl, and are looking for a fun and (quasi) unique Halloween costume, may I present to you… The Cabbage Patch Kid.
Halloween Cabbage Patch
Meet the owner of TheLilliePad, Amanda Lillie.

“In 2010, while visiting Spain with my husband, a missionary taught me how to crochet. Crochet had always baffled me, but I had always been drawn to the beautiful stitches you could do with crochet. In fact, my grandparents and great-grandparents were amazing crocheters.

After coming back from Spain with a better understanding of crochet I dropped my knitting needles and picked up a set of crochet hooks and took off! After a few weeks of work I showed my grandmother some of my first works. She quietly smiled and left the room to pull something from her bedroom closet. She returned with a cup full of crochet hooks, all of which had been passed down from my great-grandparents. She handed them all to me and told me to keep making pretty things with them.” 
Cabbage Patch HalloweenAmanda creations have been featured in her Etsy store since 2011. And while her most popular items are her Cabbage Patch-inspired “hats”, she also creates delightful scarves and handmade treasures. However, I am undeniably besotted with these whimsical hair pieces from my youth; watch out, little niece… Aunty Lena has decided on your Halloween costume for next year.

In addition to Halloween (alas, the deadlines have now passed to guarantee delivery by October 30th), I love these crochet hats for dress up, role play or photo shoots.
Cabbage Patch HalloweenAnd before you mention it, yes… I am quite aware that this hat is available in teen and adult sizes too. A separate conversation with my husband, in the near future, will surely take place.

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Cabbage Patch Kids, children's Halloween costumes, Halloween costumes

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  1. Judy Cowan

    October 10, 2014 at 10:02 am

    These are so cute! And yes I grew up in the 80’s and had lots of cabbage patch dolls so these hats bring back fun memories! Will have to check out her store on Etsy!

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 7:48 am

      Aren’t they adorable? I wish she made boys versions, ha!

  2. Anne Taylor

    October 10, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    Omgosh these are so adorable! I was a single mom during most of the 80s and remember the Cabbage Patch Dolls well!

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 7:48 am

      Aw, how many daughters do you have, Anne?

  3. Ella Pretty Blog

    October 10, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    I am a die-hard CPK fan (I hunted down 80s CPKs for the twins because they were the cutest lol)…hope you can share pics of your niece in the hat – I can’t even imagine how adorable it will look :-)

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 7:49 am

      I probably won’t grab one til next year, but will share pics for sure!

  4. Treen Goodwin

    October 10, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    Awww so cute …I always had cabbage patch dolls they were awesome , thanks for sharing :)

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 7:49 am

      You’re welcome Treen!

  5. Flora M

    October 10, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    I have seen quite a few WAHM’s on FB that make these – they are SO adorable !!! My daughter keeps hinting she wants to get one (or two) for my youngest granddaughters :)

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 7:49 am

      OMG! I didn’t realize they were “a thing!”

  6. MrDisco

    October 10, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    that’s pretty cute

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 7:50 am

      Undeniably cute :)

  7. Yuen C

    October 11, 2014 at 3:16 am

    Aww thats adorable!

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 7:50 am

      Isn’t it, Yuen?

  8. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    October 11, 2014 at 7:01 am

    omgosh Im in love with these hats. my girls watched dvd shows of the cabbage dolls. my oldest did a talent show singing one of the songs.

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 7:50 am

      Aw, that’s so sweet Chandra!

  9. marissa

    October 11, 2014 at 7:52 am

    These hats are so cute! I think I’ll get one for my granddaughter.

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 8:44 am

      And so you should!

  10. Athena

    October 11, 2014 at 11:32 am

    OMG that is too cute!!

    • Lena

      October 12, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      I think so too!

  11. JaimeeM

    October 11, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Haha, omg, thats so cute. I love that wig!

    • Lena

      October 12, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      *Technically* it’s a hat, lol!!!

  12. Nicky

    October 11, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    awww i love these – so cute! i definitely had one of these dolls as a kid.

    • Lena

      October 12, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      They certainly do bring back memories!!

  13. Eldon L

    October 11, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    Great idea maybe that works for Halloween

    • Lena

      October 12, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      Also works all year round!!

  14. MrDisco

    October 11, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    i remember parents going bananas trying to find one of these

    • Lena

      October 12, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      I remember that craze too!!

  15. Soozle

    October 12, 2014 at 6:36 am

    These are so adorable :) I grew up in the 80s, so these make me feel nostalgic :)

    • Lena

      October 12, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      Me too Soozle, it brings back so many memories!

  16. Vivian S

    October 12, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    How cute!

    • Lena

      October 12, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      Very cute :)

  17. Guppy

    October 12, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    lol! Hilarious! When I was in high school my mom had a friend that sewed fabric versions of cabbage patch dolls. Funny how some products are so popular they get reinvented and cycle back into popularity.

    • Lena

      October 12, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      Fabric versions?? That would be great for wee ones!

  18. BobbiJo Pentney

    October 12, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    Love crocheting too. It is a wonderful habit to take up on those stressful days when you need to wind down.

    • Lena

      October 13, 2014 at 9:50 am

      I really need to find a good de-stressor in my life :)

  19. Darrah Bailey

    October 13, 2014 at 9:40 am

    SO cute and so cabbage patch kids..

    • Lena

      October 13, 2014 at 9:51 am

      I know, the first photo pulls at my heartstrings!

  20. Darlene Schuller

    October 14, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Love it! lol.. I still remember when I got Amelia for Christmas. . :)

    This is an awesomely creative Halloween idea!!

    • Lena

      October 15, 2014 at 6:57 am

      Amelia!! Awesome!!

  21. Jodi Mitrovic

    October 14, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    The pictures are absolutely adorable! What a great idea :)

    • Lena

      October 15, 2014 at 6:59 am

      It is! Now I just need to convince my niece to put one on, ha!

  22. loriag

    October 15, 2014 at 8:27 am

    Those are the cutest hats ever. I wished I would have had a cabbage patch doll, but my parents were not into crazes.

  23. Tammy Mitolo

    October 15, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    These are just the cutest thing ever! Now if I could find one for my fur baby…lol

  24. Victoria Ess

    October 17, 2014 at 10:08 am

    These are so cute!! What a neat idea!

  25. Tina F

    October 18, 2014 at 12:27 am

    Oh my yes the Cabbage Patch days I so remember those days and still have mine. I also bought my daughter one as well.These little ones look so sweet

  26. loucheryl

    October 20, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    If I had a little girl, I would definitely buy one for her. :)

  27. Melinda L.

    October 24, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Oh my they sure are cute!

  28. Tara Gauthier

    October 30, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    These are so adorable! I loved my cabbage patch kids growing up, this is a great idea!!

  29. Monica

    November 4, 2014 at 11:10 am

    I loved my cabbage patch doll…I agree Lena wish they had boy patterns

  30. Ashley J

    November 6, 2014 at 8:06 am

    My goodness, Amazing work and pictures. Such a cute idea for a little girl on Halloween or even playing dress up. I used to knit as well until i was introduced to crochet hooks ;) Every Christmas I crochet scarfs and blankets and give to family and friends.

  31. Samantha Dick

    November 20, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Oh so cute. I had a Cabbage Patch doll as a kids and it brings back great memories!

  32. Emilia

    January 14, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    The babies are so cute, and the hats make them uber happy to look at. Very adorable, looking forward to the adult sizes post

  33. Kathy downey

    November 23, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    What a neat idea,i love it

  34. DebH

    January 2, 2016 at 8:15 am

    These are really cute; great idea for a simple Halloween costume.

  35. kathy downey

    January 12, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    i definitely had one of these dolls in my home,his name was sammy joe,i wonder what ever happened to him

  36. kathy downey

    September 3, 2016 at 10:22 am

    I just picked up a CPK on the weekend at a yard sale i cant wait to get her cleaned up

  37. kathy downey

    September 21, 2017 at 10:13 am

    I love these hats,oh i wish she made boys !

  38. Debbie White Beattie

    September 21, 2017 at 11:37 pm

    OMG I’ve never seen these before and I’m torn between laughing and horrified lol

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