Knitting pattern for a very pretty matinee set that looks perfect in Christmas colours but also any other colours for a non festive set! Pattern is for a matinee coat, fur edged pants, beautiful Dickens style bonnet and furry boots. he edging is created using knitting in lace with ribbon sewn on to it. This ribbon is widely available on ebay.

Materials

16-18 inch doll (preemie/early baby)

200g of 4 ply yarn (US: sport)

2x50g balls fur style yarn

Needles: One pair of 3.25 mm(UK 10)(US 3) and one pair of 2.75 mm(UK 12)(US 2)

19-20 inch doll (newborn)

300g of DK yarn in main colour (US: light worsted)

2x50g balls fur style yarn

3.75 mm needles (UK 9, US 5)

3mm needles (UK11, no US equivalent use US3)

21-22 inch doll (0-3m)

300g of DK yarn in main colour (US: light worsted)

2x50g balls fur style yarn

Needles: One pair of 3.25 mm(UK10) (US 3)and one pair of 4 mm(UK 8) (US 6)

All sizes

3 buttons

1.5m 7mm satin ribbon for trousers and bonnet

1m wide satin ribbon for bonnet ties

4m knitting in lace with ribbon sewn on