Your 18 inch dolls will be as pretty Spring Flowers in these two cute shorts sets that can be easily mixed and matched with other clothing.
Set 1:
- Knitting instructions given to knit ¾ shorts with a stockinette stitch and a rolled over hem. There are 2 options for the waistband: either knit in double rib or one with an eyelet row to draw an I-cord or ribbon through. The top has ¾ sleeves and high neck. A lovely Aster stitch is on the hem of the sweater, sleeves and also the neck edge. The sweater knits flat with a back buttoned closure. The sleeves knit separately and are joined at the bodice.
Set 2:
- Knitting instructions given to knit a shorts with a stockinette stitch and a hem knit in seed stitch. The shorts knit flat with a back seam. Instructions are given to pick up stitches at both sides of the waist band and knit I-cord bands. Instructions are given for an off shoulder sweater that looks quite trendy. A lovely Aster stitch is on the hem of the sweater, short sleeves and also the shoulder edge. The sweater knits flat with a back buttoned closure. The sleeves are knit separately and joined at the yoke.
A matching purse and hair tie are included as an extra touch to complete the ensemble.
This PDF Knitting Pattern by Marinda Creations, is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®.
Recommended Supplies: Light DK or Weight 3
Supplies Needed:
Yarn – Any DK (Double knit) or Weight 3 yarn that will give you the appropriate gauge.
Set 1 Example used: Stylecraft Special Double Knit® 65 grams = 209.0 yards / 119.1 m as MC. Colorway – Cypress.
Stylecraft Special Double Knit® 62 grams = 199.3 yards / 182.2 m as CC. Colorway – Lemon
Set 2 Example used: Stylecraft Special Double Knit® 37 grams = 119.0 yards / 108.8 m as MC. Colorway Lemon.
Stylecraft Special Double Knit® 40 grams = 128.6 yards / 117.6 m as CC. Colorway – Cypress.
Other supplies:
- Straight or circular knitting needles sizes US 4 + 5 (3.50 mm + 3.75 mm).
- DPNS size US 4 (3.50 mm) x 2 for the I–Cord. .
- 3/8’’ Wide buttons x 4 for each set.
- Row counter or a pencil to tick of the rows as you knit.
- Tapestry + ordinary sewing needle.
- Small scissors.
- Ruler or tape measure
Skill Level: Intermediate
What You Get: One 31 page knitting pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.
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