Materials
8-9 inch Doll
Approx 50g of 3 ply yarn in main colour; 15g in contrast colour (US: fingering)
Needles: One pair of 2.25 mm(UK 13)(US 1)
10-11 inch Doll
Approx 75g of 4 ply yarn in main colour; 20g in contrast colour (US: sport)
Needles: One pair of 3.25 mm(UK 10)(US 3); one pair of 2.75 mm(UK 12)(US 2)
12-13 inch Doll
Approx 100g of DK yarn; 25g in contrast colour (US: light worsted)
Needles: One pair of 3.25 mm(UK10) (US 3); one pair of 4 mm(UK 8) (US 6)
All 3 sizes
5 buttons
Shirring elastic
Small length ribbon for bonnet
Any desired embellishments
Knitting pattern for a front buttoned Body Suit, hat and bootees. Incredibly simple with minimal sewing up, or picking up of stitches. The bodysuit has two short seams (sleeves and sides at top) Edgings are knitted in so no picking up sts. Could be used for preemie babies as easy changing access. Knitted in 3-ply, 4-ply, DK, aran and chunky to go up for each size. Whole set easily knitted in a few hours.
10-11 inch Doll (Baby: 9 inch chest)
Approx 50g of 3 ply yarn (US: fingering)
Needles: One pair of 2.75mm(UK 12)(US 2)
12-13 inch Doll (Baby: 10 inch chest)
Approx 75g of 4 ply yarn (US: sport)
Needles: One pair of 3.25mm(UK 10)(US 3); one pair of 2.75 mm(UK 12)(US 2)
14-16 inch Doll (Baby: 12 inch chest)
Approx 100g of DK yarn (US: light worsted)
Needles: One pair of 3.25 mm(UK10) (US 3); one pair of 4mm(UK 8) (US 6)
17-19 inch Doll (Baby: 14 inch chest)
Approx 150g of aran yarn (US: worsted)
Needles: One pair of 4mm(UK8) (US 6); one pair of 5mm(UK 6) (US 8)
20-22 inch Doll (Baby: 16 inch chest)
Approx 250g of chunky yarn (US: bulky)
Needles: One pair of 5mm(UK 6) (US 8); one pair of 6mm (UK 4) (US 10)
All sizes
8 buttons
5 inch chubby vinyl doll
Approx 30g of 3 ply yarn (US: fingering)
Needles: One pair of 2.75/2.5 mm (UK 12)(US 2)
8 inch ‘Lots to Love’ Chubby Vinyl doll
Approx 50g DK yarn (US: light worsted)
Needles: One pair of 4mm (UK8) (US6) and one pair of 3.25 mm (UK 10) (US 3)
2 buttons
Shirring Elastic
Approx 50g of 3 ply yarn (US: fingering), scrap of contrast for ears
Circular needle size 2.25 mm(UK 13)(US 1)
Approx 75g of 4 ply yarn (US: sport), scrap of contrast for ears
Needles: One pair of 3.75 mm(UK 10)(US 3); one pair of 2.75 mm(UK 12)(US 2)
Circular needle size 2.75 mm(UK 12)(US 2)
12 inch Doll
Approx 100g of DK yarn (US: light worsted), scrap of contrast for ears
Needles: One pair of 3mm(UK11); one pair of 3.75 mm(UK 9) (US 5)
Circular needle size 3mm(UK 11)
13-14 inch Doll
Circular needle size 3.25 mm(UK 10)(US 3)
Cable needle
10-11 inch doll
Needles: One pair of 2.25mm(UK 13)(US 1)
12-13 inch doll
Approx 100g of 4 ply yarn (US: sport)
Needles: One pair of 3mm(UK 10)(US 3) and one pair of 2.75mm(UK 12)(US 2)
14-15 inch doll
Approx 130g 4-ply (US: sport) for 14 inch doll or 150g DK (US: light worsted) for 15 inch doll
Needles: One pair of 3.75mm (UK9) (US5) and one pair of 3mm (UK 11) (no US equiv, use US 3)
16 inch doll
Approx 175g DK yarn (US: light worsted)
Needles: One pair of 3mm(UK10) (US 3)and one pair of 4 mm(UK 8) (US 6)
Ribbon: Approx 2m for bonnet and trouser ties
3 buttons
Any desired embellishments eg satin roses
Knitting pattern for a frilled dress, lacy patterned jacket, hat and shoes to fit a 16-22" doll or preemie-3m+ baby. Photo features dress knitted in Alize Baby Flower yarn; available from: http://www.the-knitting-wool-store.com/alize-baby-flower.html
21-22” Doll
200g of double knitting yarn in main colour (US: light worsted)
200g of double knitting yarn in contrast colour (US: light worsted)
4mm needles (UK 8, US 6)
3 ¼ mm needles (UK10, US3)
19-20” Doll
3 ¾ mm needles (UK 9, US 5)
3mm needles (UK11, no US equivalent use US3)
16-18” Doll/prem/small newborn baby
100g each of two colours of 4-ply yarn (total 200g) (US: sport)
3 ¼ mm needles(UK 10, US 3)
2 ¾ mm needles (UK12, US2)
9 buttons
4-4.5” Doll
Approx 20g of 3 ply yarn in 2 colours (US: fingering)
Needles: One pair of 2 ¼ mm (13)(US 1)
5” Doll
Approx 20g of 3 ply yarn in 2 colours(US: fingering)
Needles: One pair of 2.75mm (12) (US 2)
6” Doll
Approx 30g of 4 ply yarn in 2 colours (US: sport)
Needles: One pair of 3.25mm (UK 10)(US 3)
7-8” Doll
Approx 40g of DK yarn in 2 colours (US: light worsted)
Needles: One pair of 4mm(UK 8)(US 6)
Ribbon
8 inch Doll
Needles: One pair of 2.75 mm(UK 12)(US 2)
9 inch Doll
Needles: One pair of 3mm(UK 11) (no US equivalent - do a tension check to determine US needle size)
Needles: One pair of 3.25 mm(UK 10)(US 3) and one pair of 2.75 mm(UK 12)(US 2)
Needles: One pair of 3.25 mm(UK10) (US 3)and one pair of 4 mm(UK 8) (US 6)
Ribbon for bonnet and embellishments if required
Knitting pattern for a sleeping bag/snuggle sack to fit 0-6m babies. Features chunky cables and patterned squares to front and a lined hood for extra comfort. Bag is knitting in aran weight yarn, and the hood liner in a chunky fleece yarn.
400g Aran yarn (US: Worsted)
50g Chunky Fleece yarn (I used King Cole Cuddles)
5mm needles (US 8, UK 6)
6mm needles (US 10, UK 4)
10 buttons
Knitting pattern for a jacket with collar, trousers, boots and helmet or beanie. Perfect for a new baby, cosy and practical.
21-22 inch Doll/0-3m baby
200g double knitting yarn (US: light worsted) in main colour and 100g contrast colour for trousers and shoes
3.25 mm needles (UK10, US3)
19-20 inch Doll/newborn baby
3.75 mm needles (UK 9, US 5)
16-18 inch Doll/prem/small newborn baby
150g of 4-ply yarn (US: sport) ) in main colour and 70g contrast colour for trousers and shoes
3.25 mm needles (UK 10, US 3)
2.75 mm needles (UK12, US2)
5 buttons for coat, 1 for helmet
7-10mm wide Elastic for trouser waistband
Materials (per set)
Approx 30g of 3 ply yarn in main colour; 20g in contrast colours (US: fingering)
Approx 50g of 4 ply yarn in main colour; 30g in contrast colours (US: sport)
Needles: One pair of 3.25 mm(UK 10)(US 3); one pair of 2.25 mm(UK 12)(US 2)
Approx 100g of DK yarn; 50g in contrast colour (US: light worsted)
16 buttons
1m ribbon for shoes
Eyelet Lace if required
Knitting pattern for a lacy dress, flared jacket with little dog motifs, beanie and t-bar shoes/socks. It features knitting in lace to add that extra special look.
21-22 inch Doll (0-3m+ baby)
250g of double knitting yarn (US: light worsted)
Small amounts of DK for dog, collar, eyes and nose, shoe and sole in colours desired
19-20 inch Doll (newborn baby)
200g of 4-ply yarn (US: sport)
Small amounts of 4-ply for dog, collar, eyes and nose, shoe and sole in colours desired
3.25 mm needles(UK 10, US 3)
Approx 8m ribbon (7-8mm wide)
Bows for dogs and decoration; flowers if desired
512 hole piece of eyelet lace, with or without ribbon sewn onto it (approx. 8m)
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