A gorgeous matinee set that looks beautiful when decorated seasonally. Also suitable for everyday use in non Christmas colours! Pattern for matinee coat, leggings, bootees and bonnet. Knitted in 3-ply, 4-ply or DK depending on size required.

Materials

10-11” doll

Approx 100g of 3 ply yarn (US: fingering)

Needles: One pair of  2 ¼ mm(UK 13)(US 1)

Needles for bonnet ONLY: One pair of 2 ¾ mm(UK 12)(US 2)

12-13” doll

Approx 125g of 4 ply yarn (US: sportweight)

Needles: One pair of 3 ¼ mm(UK 10)(US 3) and one pair of 2 ¾ mm(UK 12)(US 2)

14-15” doll

Approx 150g 4-ply for 14” doll or 175g DK for 15” doll (US: sportweight)

Needles: One pair of 3 ¾ mm (UK9) (US5) and one pair of 3mm (UK 11) (no US equiv, use US 3)

16” doll

Approx 200g DK yarn (US: light worsted)

Needles: One pair of 3 ¼ mm(UK10) (US 3)and one pair of 4 mm(UK 8) (US 6)

All sizes

Ribbon: Approx 4m 3mm – 7mm depending on size required for edgings and legging/bootee ties)

Ribbon: Approx 0.75m of wider ribbon for bonnet ties

3 buttons

Any desired embellishments - satin roses, beads etc