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This is my first attempt at a jacket for a 14" Baby Annabell Doll. Its made in one piece to the armhole and has raglan shaping. I picked a simple eyelet pattern because I didn't want anything too fussy while I was working out the sizing and stitches. I used a budget yarn which knits up a bit bigger than the more expensive yarns so check your tension and add a few more stitches and rows if necessary. If you make this jacket and find any typos or errors, please let me know. Measurements: 14” 36cm, Baby Annabell doll Actual measurements: Chest 13”, Length centre back 6”, Sleeve seam 3” Materials: 50g double knitting yarn (I used Woolcraft Baby Care in pink), Needles size 3.25mm (US3) and 4mm (US6), 3 small buttons Tension: 22sts - 30 rows to 10cm (4in) in stocking stitch using 4mm needles Abbreviations: Ss: stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl), gs: garter stitch – every row knit, k: knit, p: purl, inc: increase, dc: decrease, beg: beginning, sts: stitches, tog: together, re: repeat. Yf: yarn forward, ssk: slip next 2sts onto right hand needle then slip left hand needle into front loops and knit them both off together. (or use sl1k1psso) Fronts and Back Worked in one piece to armholes Using smaller needles cast on 77sts Work 6 rows gs Change to larger needles row 1: knit row 2 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 row 3: (k4, k2tog, yf) 12 times, k5 row 4: K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 row 5: knit row 6: K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 row 7: k3, (k4, k2tog, yf) 11 times, k8 row 8: K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 These 8 rows form the pattern. Repeat pattern once then rows 1 to 4 Divide for armholes (buttonhole) K1, k2tog, yf, patt 15, cast off 4sts, patt 33 (this includes st on right hand needle) cast off 4sts, patt to end Turn and continue on 18sts for left front: K4, purl to last st, k1 K1, ssk, patt to end Repeat last 2 rows to 13sts, ending on neck edge K4, sl these 4sts onto thread, purl to last sts, k1 K1, ssk, patt to last 2sts, k2tog purl to last st, k1 Rep last 2 rows to 3sts P2tog, k1 K2tog Fasten off yarn Re-join yarn to 33st for back, wrong side facing K1, purl to last st, k1 k1, ssk, patt to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 Rep last 2 rows to 17sts ending on wrong side row Fasten off yarn, place sts on a holder Re-join yarn to right front, wrong side facing K1, purl to last 4sts, k4 Patt to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 Rep last 2 rows to 16sts, ending on neck edge (buttonhole) K1, k2tog, yf, k1, patt to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 Continue dec raglan to 13sts, ending on neck edge K4, sl these 4sts onto thread, k2tog, k to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 K1, purl to end k2tog, k to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 K1, purl to end Rep last 2 rows to 3sts k1, p2tog K2tog Fasten off yarn Sleeves Using no smaller cast on 25sts Work 6 rows gs Change to larger needles row 1: knit row 2 purl row 3: k2, (k2tog, yf, k4) 3 times, k2tog, yf, k3 row 4: purl row 5: knit inc 1st each end of row row 6: purl row 7: k6, (k2tog, yf, k4) 3 times, k to end row 8: purl These 8 rows form the pattern. Repeat pattern once. Noting the inc on 5th row. Work inc sts into pattern 29sts Shape armholes Cast off 2sts at beg of next 2 rows K1, ssk, patt to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 K1, purl to last st, k1 Rep the last 2 rows to 9sts, fast off yarn. Place sts on holder Neckband With right side facing and beg a right front edge, using smaller needles, miss 4sts, pick up and knit 7sts up front edge, 9sts across sleeves, k17sts across back, 9sts across sleeve, 7sts down left front edge and 4sts left on thread. (57sts including first 4sts) Knit across all sts Buttonhole k1, k2tog, yf, k to end Knit one row Cast off and fasten off yarn To Finish Sew up raglan seams and sleeve seams. Sew on 3 buttons to match buttonholes. Fasten off all ends PDF pattern to download
There are so many gorgeous jumpsuits around at the moment. I just love those mid calf sparkly ones, great for the season's parties. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any suitable sparkly yarn for these so chose a mix of trendy colours instead. I used Sirdar Snuggly which is a lovely soft yarn and not too thick, (some budget yarns knit up a lot bigger) The suit is knit from the neck down with a back fastening for ease of fit, and a belt. I've given instructions for a basic model Barbie with variations for Curvy and Tall Fashionistas. These can be made in the round quite easily. I made the raspberry suit on 3.75 circular needles using the magic loop method. Instructions can be found here: how to knit magic loop I love my hobby of designing patterns and posting them online. But I often can’t find anyone who has the time to test my patterns, although I do knit them up a few times myself. So mistakes can slip by, especially typos when transferring the pattern to my blog. So, please, please, if you find and errors or have any queries, let me know either by commenting below or contacting me via the contact form. Thanks Here's a link for the pattern to download and print. Unfortunately this doesn't always work with mobile devices, thats why I post the full pattern on this page PDF pattern to download To fit: 12” Regular Barbie, Curvy and Tall Barbie Fashionista dolls You will need: approx 20g double knitting yarn (I used Sirdar Snuggly) Needles size 3.25 and 3.75mm (either spns or dpns) 2 small buttons for back fastening, 2 small buttons for front decoration Tension: 28sts and 32rows over 4 in (stocking stitch) using 3.75 needles Abbreviations: See side panel The pattern fits a regular Barbie with variations for Curvy Barbie in brown and Tall Barbie in green knit from the top down, rows start at centre back Using 3.75 single point needles cast on 38sts Row 1 k2, purl to last 2sts, k2 Row 2 buttonhole (right side) k2tog, yf, k3, kfb, k7, kfb, k8, kfb, k7, kfb, k7 42sts Row 3 k2, p7, cast off 7sts, p12, cast off 7sts, p5, k2 Row 4 k7, cast on 3sts, k12, cast on 3sts, k9 34sts Row 5 k2, purl to last 2sts, k2 Row 6 knit Row 7 to 14 as rows 5 to 6, making 2nd buttonhole as before on row 10 Row 15 cast off 2sts, purl to end* 32sts For Tall Barbie work 2 extra rows stocking stitch For Curvy Barbie work 2 extra rows as follows: Row 16 (kfb, k1) 3 times k to last 6sts, (kfb, k1) 3 times Row 17 purl 38sts Shape back Row 1 kfb, k to last 2sts, kfb, k1 Row 2 purl Repeat last 2 rows to 48sts (Curvy Barbie 52sts) Divide for legs K24, (Curvy Barbie 26sts) turn, leave remaining sts on a holder Continue for right leg ** Work 28 rows stocking stitch for shorter legs I did 28 rows brown set, 18 rows green set and 32 rows rasberry, but check the length on your doll Cast off. Left leg Rejoin yarn to remaining 24sts, (Curvy Barbie 26sts) at centre front, knit to end Continue as right leg from ** For tapered trousers As trousers above to ** For each leg work 32 rows stocking stitch, dec 1 stitch at each end of 9th then every 4th row to 14sts. cast off For Curvy Barbie dec 1 stitch at each end of 5th and then every 4th row to 14sts. Belt Using 3.25 spnds cast on 60sts, Cast off. Fasten off ends and press lightly to flatten To finish Sew leg and back seams. Slip stitch under flap of back opening in place. Sew 2 buttons to match buttonholes at the back Make loops to keep the belt in place. With the jumpsuit on the doll, tie belt around doll. On each side of the waist sew a loop around the belt and secure at the reverse side of the jumpsuit. I sewed 2 small buttons on the front bodice for decoration To knit on double point needles Use single point needles to shape back then change to dpns Rounds start at centre back. Follow pattern working in knit stitches only
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DESCRIPTION This open textural lace stitch creates a richly textured yoke pattern that is fun to knit. Knit from the top down, this cardigan uses a lightweight yarn for a wonderful light cardigan that will enhance any outfit. SIZE Bust size: 29 (32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53)” / 74 (81.5, 89, 96, 104.5, 111, 119.5, 127, 135) cm Minimal ease recommended. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest 29 (32, 35, 37.75, 41, 43.75, 47, 50, 53)”/ 74 (81.5, 89, 96, 104.5, 111, 119.5, 127, 135) cm Note: Buttonbands are not included in this dimension. Length: 22.5 (23, 23.25, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.25, 25.5)” / 57 (58.5, 59, 59.5, 61, 62, 63.5, 64, 65) cm Size 35”/89 cm modelled with minimal ease. MATERIALS Blue Moon Fiber Arts ‘BFL Sport’: (100% Blue Faced Leicester; 661 yds/604 m per 226g skein); Color: Copperline; 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins. Alternative Yarn: Garnstudio ‘Safran’: (100% Cotton; 174yds/159m per 50g skein); Color: Turquoise (51); 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins. US 4/3.5mm circular needle, 32-inch length or longer for bigger sizes. US 4/3.5mm double pointed needles (dpns). Tapestry needle; 6 stitch markers; 4 split ring/removable stitch markers; waste yarn; 12 (12, 13, 13, 13, 13, 14, 14, 14) buttons. GAUGE 24 sts/32 rows = 4”/10cm in st st on US 4/3.5mm needles 28 sts/32 rows = 4”/10cm in Deep Waffle Stitch 28 sts/32 rows = 4”/10cm in Ribbing
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