Designed by our resident fashion designer, Stevie, this matching cardigan and hat set will keep your mini baby doll snug for her shoebox journey and new life beyond. It was designed to fit the Little Baby Doll from Wilkinsons in the UK (sadly now discontinued). These sweet dolls measure 6 3/4 - 7 inches (17cm) from head to toe. If you use these, or any of our patterns, we'd love to see photos of what you make. This lovely matching set was made by one of our members, Charlotte. You will find the pattern for the child-sized hat and mittens here. KNITTING PATTERN Use DK (8 ply, light worsted) yarn on size 8 needles (US size 6, 4mm) HAT Cast on 30 stitches Knit two rows Stocking stitch 10 rows ( knit one row, purl the next then repeat ) To shape the top : Knit 4 stitches then k2 tog repeat to end of row - 25 stitches remaining Purl the next row Knit 3 stitches then k2 tog repeat to end of row - 20 stitches remaining Purl the next row Knit 2 stitches then k2 tog repeat to end of row - 15 stitches remaining Purl the next row Knit 1 stitch then k2 tog repeat to end of row - 10 stitches remaining Purl the next row k2 tog along row - 5 stitches remaining Run a thread through the remaining stitches to gather together and fasten off Sew up hat and finish with a small pompom Finger knit the straps so the hat can be tied on CARDIGAN BACK Cast on 20 stitches Knit two rows then stocking stitch 4 rows Row 7 Knit and k2tog each end Row 8 Purl Row 9 Knit Row 10 Purl Row 11 Knit and k2tog each end Row 12 Purl Row 13 Knit Row 14 Purl Row 15 Knit and k2tog each end Row 16 Purl Row 17 Knit and k2tog each end Row 18 Purl Knit last two rows then cast off FRONT – make 2 Special Instructions - one front piece needs to be the mirror image of the other - always knit the first two stitches on the edge where the cardigan will be buttoned up to make a nice border Cast on 12 stitches Knit two rows then stocking stitch 6 rows Row 9 K2 tog at sleeve side only, knit rest of row Row 10 Purl Row 11 K2 tog each end Row 12 Purl Row 13 K2 tog each end Row 14 Purl Row 15 K2 tog each end – 5 stitches remaining Row 16 Purl Row 17 Knit Row 18 Purl Knit two rows then cast off SLEEVE – make 2 Cast on 16 stitches Knit two rows then stocking stitch 6 rows Row 9 Knit and k2tog each end Row 10 Purl Row 11 Knit and k2tog each end Row 12 Purl and p2tog each end Row 13 Knit and k2tog each end Row 14 Purl and p2tog each end Row 15 Knit and k2tog each end Row 16 Purl Knit last two rows then cast off Sew up cardigan and add three mini buttons Click here for Stevie's previous knitting pattern for the mini baby doll. Click here for Clip With Purpose's crochet pattern for a cosy doll blanket. Click here for Stevie's new sewing pattern for the mini baby doll.