18in doll All in one

 

Another of my patterns that I've amended to fit an 18in doll.  The all in one is nice and roomy  and fits most 18in dolls but check on the length of legs and sleeves as you go.  My models are My generation doll and Designafriend

The item is made from the ankle up on straight needles throughout, with the sleeves made separately then seamed at the raglan and sleeve and leg seams.    For the multi coloured set I used Stylecraft bambino prints - puzzle, which gives a nice self pattern effect with plain lilac for the ribbing.   

This pattern has been tested thanks to my sister, but mistakes can so easily slip by when transferring to my blog.  So please, if you find any mistakes or have any other query let me know in the comments section below.  Thanks and happy knitting.  

You will need
4mm and 3.25mm needles
All in one: 75g dk yarn in main, 10g contrast,
4 small buttons
Tension (Gauge): 24sts x 28 rows using 4mm needles over stocking stitch
Abbreviations
k: knit, p: purl, st(s): stitch(es),tog: together
yon: yarn on needle
kfb: increase by knitting into first loop then knit into back loop of same stitch
ssk: Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time onto right hand needle, then knit through back loops together

 

Left leg

Using 3.25m needles cast on 26sts
Work 6 rows k1, p1 rib.    Change to 4mm needles
Next row      k2, (kfb, K1) x 12             38sts
Next row      purl
Continue in stocking stitch, increase 1 stitch at each end of 13rd and every following 12th row to 44sts, then every alternate row to 48sts ending on a purl row (42 rows)
Check the length from hem to top of leg on your doll and add more rows if needed
Cast off 2sts at beg of next 2 rows *
Leave 44sts on a holder

Right leg

As left leg to * don’t fasten off yarn

Join legs

Row 1      knit across 44sts of right leg then continue across 44sts of left leg 88sts**
Row 2      purl
Row 3      k41, ssk, k2 k2tog, k41          86sts
Row 4      purl
Row 5-8  4 rows stocking stitch
Cast off 3sts at beg of next 2 rows 80sts
Work 18 rows stocking stitch

Shape armholes

Base row K16, cast off 6sts, k36 (includes st on left hand needle after casting off) cast off 6sts, k16

Left front

Row 1 purl 16 turn (leave remaining sts on needle)
Row 2 k1, k2tog, knit to end
Row 3 purl
Rows 4-9 repeat rows 2 and 3 to 12sts,
place a marker at beg of last row

Shape neck

Row 1 k1, k2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog 10sts
Row 2 purl
Rows 3 to 8 repeat rows 1 and 2 to 4sts
Row 9 k2tog x 2
Row 10 p2tog
Fasten off yarn leaving a thread for sewing seam

Rejoin yarn to next 36sts, wrong side facing 
for back
Row 1 purl 36, turn (leave remaining sts on needle)
Row 2 k1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, ssk, k1
Row 3 purl
Repeat last 2 rows to 16sts
Fasten off yarn and leave sts on a thread

Right front

Rejoin yarn to next 16sts, wrong side facing
Row 1 purl 16
Row 1 knit to last 3sts, ssk, k1
Row 3 purl
Rows 4-9 repeat rows 3 and 4 to 12sts
place a marker at end of last row

Shape neck

Row 1 ssk, knit to last 3sts, ssk, k1 10sts
Row 2 purl
Rows 3 to 8 repeat rows 1 and 2 to 4sts
Row 9 ssk x 2
Row 10 p2tog

Sleeves make 2

Using 3.25mm needles cast on 26sts, work 4 rows k1, p1 rib
Change to 4mm needles
Next row k2, (kfb, K2) x 8 34sts
Next row purl
Work 18 rows stocking stitch
Check length on your doll

Shape armholes

Cast off 3sts at beg of next 2 rows 28sts
Next row k1, k2tog, k to last 3sts ssk, k1
Next row purl
Repeat last 2 rows to 8sts
Fasten off yarn and leave sts on holder

Neckband

Using 3.25mm needles, with right side facing,  beginning at right front edge marker, pick up and knit 8sts up right front, 8sts across first sleeve, k7 k2tog, k7 across back, 8sts across second sleeve, pick up and knit 8sts down left front to marker. 47sts
Work 4 rows p1, k1 rib. Cast off in rib.

Left front band

With right side facing, using 3.25 needles, pick up and knit 33sts along left front edge, starting at neck edge to first set off cast off sts. Work 5 rows p1, k1 rib. Cast off in rib

Right front band

With right side facing, using 3.25 needles, pick up and knit 33sts along right front edge starting at second set of cast off sts to neck edge. Work 2 rows k1, p1 rib.
Buttonhole row: p1, k1, (yon, k2tog, rib 6) x 3 yon, k2tog, rib 5
Rib 2 rows. Cast off

To finish
Sew side seams of legs and sleeves, sew back seam and front seam to front bands.
Overlap front bands with buttonhole band on top, and sew into place at centre front
Sew on 4 buttons to correspond with buttonholes.  Sew in all ends

18" doll dress

 

This is my new Designer Friend 18" doll so I've been busy adapting some of my other patterns to fit.  My first attempt is this top down dress, knit from the neck down in one piece, with a back seam, using straight needles throughout.  I added a back opening to make it easier to dress the doll.  The dress will fit most 18" dolls  

The pattern has been tested (thanks to my sister) but mistakes can easily slip by so if you find and errors or have problems with the pattern please leave a comment below

Actual measurements: Dress: Chest 14”, length from shoulder to hem 9”

You will need: 50g dk yarn, 4mm (US 6) and 3.25 (US 3) needles, 2 10mm buttons
Tension (Gauge):  24sts x 28 rows x 4” (10cm) using 4mm needles over stocking stitch
Abbreviations  
k: knit,     p: purl,    st(s): stitch(es),    tog: together,    yf: yarn forward       
gs: garter stitch - every row knit,    rs: right side facing,    ws: wrong side facing
slst:  slip stitch
ssk:  Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time onto right hand needle, then knit through back loops together, or use slip 1, k1 pass slipped stitch over
kfb: increase by knitting into first loop then knit into back loop of same stitch

Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 51sts
Work 2 rows gs
Buttonhole row   k2tog, yf k to end
Next row   k3, (kfb, k5) 8 times,    59sts
Change to 4mm needles and stocking stitch, begin yoke shaping:
Row 1         k6 (yf, k2, yf, k12) x 3, yf, k2, yf, k9           67sts
Row 2         k1, purl to last 3sts, k3
Row 3         k7 (yf, k2, yf, k14) x 3, yf, k2, yf, k10        75sts
Row 4         k1, purl to last 3sts, k3
Row 5         k8 (yf, k2, yf, k16) x 3, yf, k2, yf, k11        83sts
Row 6         k1, purl to last 3sts, k3
Row 7         k9 (yf, k2, yf, k18) x 3, yf, k2, yf, k12        91sts
Row 8         k1, purl to last 3sts, k3                                          
Row 9         k10 (yf, k2, yf, k20) x 3, yf, k2, yf, k13      99sts                          
Row 10       k1, purl to last 3sts, k3
Row 11       Buttonhole row k2tog, yf, k9 (yf, k2, yf, k22) x 3, yf, k2, yf, k14 107sts
Row 12      k1, purl to last 3sts, k3
Row 13       k12 (yf, k2, yf, k24) x 3, yf, k2, yf, k15      115sts                        
Row 14       k1, purl to last 3sts, k3
Row 15       k13 (yf, k2, yf, k26) x 3, yf, k2, yf, k16      123sts                        
Row 16       cast off 3sts, purl to last 3sts, k3              120sts
Row 17       k14 (yf, k2, yf, k28) x 3, yf, k2, yf, k14      128sts                        
Row 18       (p16, k32, p16)  x 2
Row  19      (k16, cast off 32, k16) x 2
 
Change to 3.25 needles
Join backs and front:   ws facing, K15, slst, knit first stitch of front, psso,  knit across 30sts front, slst, knit first stitch of back, psso, k15           62sts
Work 4 rows in gs
Inc row  rs facing, k1, (kfb) x 11, k8,  (kfb) x 22, k8, (kfb) x 11, k1    106sts

Skirt
Change to 4mm needles
Next row    purl 
Begin skirt pattern
Row 1    k1, (k2tog, yf, k6) to last stitch, k1
Row 2    purl
Row 3    knit
Row 4    purl
Row 5    k5 (k2tog, yf, k6) to last 5sts, k2tog, yf, k3
Row 6   purl 
Row 7   knit
Row 8   purl
These 8 rows form the pattern.  Repeat 8 rows of pattern 2 times, then rows 1 to 6
 
Hem pattern
Row 1    k1, (k3, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, ssk)) rep to last stitch, k1
Row 2    purl
Row 3    k2, (k1, k2tog, yf, k3, yf, ssk) rep to end
Row 4    purl
Row 5    k1, (s1, k2tog, psso, yf, k5, yf) rep to last stitch, k1
Rows 6-8    knit 3 rows garter stitch
Cast off loosely
 
To Finish off
Sew back seam.  Sew placket of back opening on wrong side.  Sew on 2 buttons to match buttonhole.  Finish off all ends, block skirt to avoid hem curling up.

 

12" Baby doll dress

Here is a simple little dress for 12" baby dolls.  The dress is knit in one piece from the neck down with a back fastening for easy fit and can be made on either straight needles with a back seam, or in the round, using double pointed needles.  It's an  easy pattern and great for new knitters or anyone wanting to practise knitting in the round.  

The dress fits a 12" baby doll but could easily be made to fit smaller dolls by using size smaller needles.

You will need:  50g double knitting yarn, (I used King Cole Cherished, lemon), 4mm (US 6) and 3.25mm (US 3) needles (or dpns for knitting in the round), one small button

A few people have asked about knitting this dress with longer sleeves so here it is.  However, this hasn't been tested so if you have any problems or ideas for improvements please let me know so I can make amendments.  

For longer sleeves:

Do not work row 15, follow instructions as follows: 

Wind off 2 lots of 10g yarn for sleeves.  (Take this from centre of ball if necessary)

Knit 1 row, do not fasten off main yarn.

Wrong side facing : Slip next 13sts onto a thread, slip next 26sts onto right hand needle (first sleeve) slip next 26sts onto a thread, slip next 26sts onto right hand needle (second sleeve) slip remaining 13sts onto a thread.   You now have two sets of 26sts for sleeves on your needle

Right side facing, using a 10g ball of yarn, work across first set of 26sts as follows:  (you can knit both sleeves together with the separate yarns if you like)

Beginning with a knit row work 10 rows stocking stitch (check the length on your doll)

Change to 3.25 needles

Decrease row:   k2, (kfb, K4) 4 times   22sts

Work 3 rows in garter stitch (every row knit) cast off.  Leave a thread for sewing seam.

Work second sleeve as first sleeve.

Continue with pattern from:  change to 3.25 needles and join backs and front

For knitting in the round

Instead of casting off the two sets of 26sts for the sleeves, slip them onto a thread. 

When skirt is complete slip the sleeves sts onto dpns and follow instructions for sleeve

PDF pattern to downoad

If you have any problems downloading the pattern, or any other queries,  please leave a comment at the foot of the post or use the contact form

Barbie flares and top

This is another Barbie outfit inspired by my lovely granddaughters.  The thing is I remember flares from the first time around in the 70s lol

The flares are knit from the waist down with instructions for Curvy Barbie in blue brackets.  The top is knit from the front hem in one piece to the back with incorporated sleeves.  It will fill all Barbie dolls.  

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, if you find and errors or have any queries, let me know in the comments below.   Thanks

To fit: 12” Regular Barbie, Curvy and Tall Barbie Fashionista dolls

Instructions for Curvy Barbie are in brackets

You will need:  Flares: 25g double knitting yarn, top 25g double knitting yarn (I used Sirdar Snuggly)

Needles 3.25 (US 3) and 3.75mm (US 5), 2 small buttons for the top

Tension:  24sts and 30rows over 4 in (10cm) (stocking stitch) using 3.75 needles

Abbreviations:  see top panel

Flares

Using 3.25 needles cast on 26sts (30)

Work 4 rows k1, p1 rib

Inc row  (kfb, k1) 2 times, knit to last 4sts (kfb, k1) 2 times   30sts (34)

Change to 3.75 needles

Shape back

Row 1   purl

Row 2   kfb, k to last 2sts, kfb, k1 32sts (36)

Row 3   purl

Repeat last 2 rows to 40sts (44)

Divide for legs

Rs, Kfb, k17, (19) kfb, k1 turn, leave remaining sts on a holder

Continue on 22sts (24) for right leg

** Beginning with a purl row work 5 rows ss

dec 1 stitch at each end of next and every following 4^th row to  14sts (16)

work 5 rows ss

Shape flare

Row 1      rs, (kfb, k7 (7)) 2 times

Rows 2-4 purl, knit, purl

Row 5      (kfb, k8 (9)) 2 times

Rows 6-8 purl, knit, purl

Continue increasing 2sts on each 4^th row as set to 24sts (26)

Work 5 rows ss, adjust length here if you want

Cast off loosely

Left leg

With rs facing, rejoin yarn to remaining sts at centre front, kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1  22sts (24) Continue as right leg from **

To finish

Sew leg and back seams.  Fasten off all ends

To knit on double point needles

Rounds start at centre back. Join each leg into round.  Follow pattern working in knit stitches only 

Top (fits all Barbie dolls)

Using 3.25 needles cast on 22sts

Work 2 rows gs

Change to 3.75 needles and work 6 rows ss

Shape sleeves

Rows 1-2 Cast on 4sts at beg of next 2 rows   30sts

Row 3      knit

Row 4      k1, purl to last st k1

Rows 5-8 repeat 2 rows 2 times

Row 9      knit

Row 10    k1, p9, k10, p9, k1   

Row 11    k11, cast off 8sts, k to end

Continue on 11sts for right back

Row 1      k1, purl to last st, k1

Row 2      knit

Row 3      k1, purl to last st, k1

Row 4      cast on 5sts, k to end    16sts

Row 5      k1, purl to last 2sts, k2

Row 6      k2tog, yf, knit to end

Row 7      k1, purl to last 2sts, k2

Row 8      knit

Rows 9-12   rep last 2 rows 2 times

Row 13    cast off 4sts p to last 2sts, k2       12sts

Row14     knit

Row 15    purl to last 2sts k2

Repeat last 2 rows 1 time

Row 18    k2tog, yf, knit to end

Row 20    purl to last 2sts k2

Change to 3.25 needles and work 2 rows gs

Cast off

Left back

Rejoin yarn to remaining 11sts, ws facing

Row 1      k1, purl to last st, k1

Row 2      knit

Row 3      k1, purl to last st, k1

Row 4      knit

Row 5      cast on 5sts, k2, purl to last st, k1    16sts

Row 6      knit

Row 7      k2, purl to last st, k1

Row 8-11 rep last 2 rows 2 times

Rows 12  cast off 4sts knit to end     12sts

Work 5 rows ss keeping 2st gs border

Change to 3.25 needles and work 2 rows gs

To finish

Sew and sleeve seams.  Sew on 2 buttons to match buttonholes. Fasten off all ends.  Embroider a motif in duplicate stitch on the front as shown if you like. 

Barbie summer dress

The dress is knit from the top down with a back fastening for easy fit and a centre back seam.  For the striped dress work 2 rows each of contrasting colours or add a few stripes in the skirt and embellish with a pearl button  The dress will fit Regular Barbie, Curvy and Tall Barbie Fashionista dolls and most other 12" fashion dolls

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, if you find and errors or have any queries, let me know in the comments below.   Thanks

You will need:  approx 25g double knitting yarn (I used Sirdar Snuggly)

Needles size 3.25 (US 3) and 3.75mm  (US 5)

Tension:  24 stitches, 30 rows to 10cm/4" (stocking stitch) using 3.75 needles

Abbreviations: see side panel

To knit in the round using double point needles, follow pattern to row 8 then join into round, work in knit sts only and knit one row, purl one row for garter stitch.   Rounds begin at centre back.

Using 3.25 needles cast on 38sts

rows start at centre back

Row 1        k2, purl to last st, k1

Change to 3.75 needles

Row 2        rs, k6, (kfb, k8) 3 times kfb, k2, yf, k2tog      42sts

Row 3        k2, p4, cast off 8sts, p12 (includes st on right hand needle), cast off 8sts, p7, k1

Row 4        k8, cast on 3sts, k12, cast on 3sts, k6          32sts        

Row 5        k2, purl to last st, k1

Row 6        knit                                                  

Row 7        k2, purl to last st, k1

Row 8        cast off 2sts k6, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k6            28sts

Row 9        purl 

(for Tall barbie knit 2 more rows ss)      

Change to 3.25 needles               

Row 10-14  knit 5 rows garter stitch

Row 14      ws, pfb 28 times   56sts

Continue for Skirt

Change to 3.75 needles

Beginning with a knit row work 24 rows ss – adjust length here if you want

Work 4 rows gs   cast off loosely

To finish

Sew centre back seam and slip stitch back fastening in place.  Sew on button to match buttonhole.

pdf pattern to download

Teddy top down dress

The dress is knit in one piece from the neck down on double pointed or circular needles so there' s no seaming.   

If you want to knit this dress on single point needles (worked flat) there is a link for a pattern below.

To fit a 15"/38cm build a bear

If you find and errors or have any queries, let me know by commenting below or contacting me via the contact form.   Thanks

Materials 100g dk yarn,  I used King Cole cherish in blue

No 3.25mm and 4mm double pointed or circular needles

Tension 24sts x 28 rows x 10cm using 4mm needles over stocking stitch

Using 3.25mm needles cast on 64sts, join into round

rounds begin at centre back

Rnd 1  knit

Rnd 2  purl

Repeat last 2 rnds

Change to 4mm needles and begin yoke shaping

Rnd 1    (k8, yf, k2, yf, k12, yf, k2, yf, k8) 2 times         72sts

Rnd 2 and every alternate rnd:  knit

Rnd 3    (k9, yf, k2, yf, k14, yf, k2, yf, k9) 2 times          80sts

Rnd 5    (k10, yf, k2, yf, k16, yf, k2, yf, k10) 2 times      88sts

Continue increasing 8sts on each alt round as set, to 136sts

Rnd 18  (k18, p32, k18) 2 times

Rnd19   (k18, cast off 32sts, k18) 2 times

Rnd 20 join back and front:  k18, cast on 2sts, knit across 36st of front, cast on 2sts, knit across 18sts of back     76sts   

Next rnd    purl

Next rnd    knit

Next rnd    purl

Rep last 2 rounds

Inc rnd:    (kfb 15 times, k8, kfb 15 times) 2 times     136sts

Begin skirt pattern:

Rnd 1    knit

Rnd 2    (k2tog, yf, k6) to end

Rnds 3-5    knit

Rnd 6    k4 (k2tog, yf, k6) to last 4sts, k2tog, yf k2

Rnds 7-8    knit

These 8 rnds form the pattern.  Repeat until skirt measures 3” ending on rnd 6

Hem pattern:  

Rnd 1    knit   

Rnd 2    (k3, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, ssk)) rep to end

Rnd 3    knit to end, knit first stitch from left hand needle then begin next round

Rnd 4    k1, k2tog, yf, k3, yf, ssk) rep to end

Rnd 5    knit, slip last stitch worked onto left hand needle to begin next round

Rnd 6    (s1, k2tog, psso, yf, k5, yf) rep to end
Rnd 7    purl

Rnd 8    knit

Rnd 9    purl

Cast off

Fasten off ends

PDF pattern in the round to download

PDF pattern on single pointed needles to download

Baby Annabell Sleeping Bag

I wish there had been a knitting pattern for a sleeping bag when my children were babies (a long time ago now) and as I haven't got any babies to knit for what better than to make one for Annabell. 

 I tried a few different variations to try and reduce seaming etc, and came up with this one that is made in one piece from the hem with a front seam (easily knit in the round to the front opening)  The sleeves are knit first then added to the body to begin the yoke. 

My very helpful tester suggested that the sleeping bag could be altered for a 12” doll by making 3 fewer stitches on each side front and the back 6 fewer, and just 1 row of stocking stitch on the sleeves after increases are done. You would have to adjust the stitches of shaping of the yoke to match.  

Measurements:   14” 36cm, Baby Annabell doll

Actual measurements: 

Chest 14”, Sleeve seam 3” length from centre back to hem 12”

Materials: 100g double knitting yarn in main and 10g dk in contrast

(I used King Cole Cherish Whisper, and King Cole Cherish nickel for contrast), 

Needles size 3.25mm (US3) and 4mm (US 6) 4 small buttons

Tension: 22sts - 28 rows to 10cm (4in) in stocking stitch using 4mm needles

  

 Sleeves make 2 – (knit these first)

Using 3.25 needles and contrast, cast on 24sts

Work 6 rows k1, p1 rib

Change to 4mm needles and main

Working in ss inc 1 stitch at each end of next and following 4^th row to 30sts
Work 9 rows ss

Shape armholes

Cast off 3sts at beg of next 2 rows

Leave 24sts on holder

Body

Worked in one piece to front opening

Using 4mm needles cast on 100sts

Continue in ss until work measures 8ins

(can be knit in the round to this point then change to rows)

Cast of 3sts at the beg of next 2 rows   94sts

Work a further 11 rows ss

Divide for armholes

Wrong side facing

P19, cast off 6sts, p44 (includes st on right hand needle) cast off 6sts, p19 do not fasten off yarn

Join sleeves

Work across right front:  K4, (k2tog) 3 times, k9, knit across 24sts of first sleeve, continue across back:  k14, (k2tog) 8 times, k14, knit across 24sts of second sleeve, continue across left front:  k9, (k2tog) 3 times, k4

116sts

Next row (wrong side):  knit across all sts

Shape yoke

Row 1:  k14, ssk, k2tog, k20, ssk, k2tog, k32, ssk, k2tog, k20, ssk, k2tog, k14           108sts

Row 2:  knit               

Row 3:  k13, ssk, k2tog, k18, ssk, k2tog, k30, ssk, k2tog, k18, ssk, k2tog, k13           100sts

Row 4:  purl               

Row 5:  k12, ssk, k2tog, k16, ssk, k2tog, k28, ssk, k2tog, k16, ssk, k2tog, k12           92sts

Row 6:  purl       

Row 7:  k11, ssk, k2tog, k14, ssk, k2tog, k26, ssk, k2tog, k14, ssk, k2tog, k11           84sts

Continue decreasing as set to 52sts

Next row:  p25, p2tog, p25    51sts

Change to 3.25mm needles and contrast, work 4rows k1, p1 rib.  Cast off (you can go straight to picking up sts for left band if you prefer)

 

Left front band

With right side facing, using 3.25mm needles, and contrast, pick up and knit 25sts along left front edge, starting at neck edge to first set off cast off sts.  Work 5 rows p1, k1 rib.  Cast off

Right front band

With right side facing, using 3.25 needles, and contrast, pick up and knit 25sts along right front edge starting at first set of cast off sts to neck edge.  Work 2 rows p1, k1 rib.

Buttonhole row:  rib2, (yf, k2tog, rib 4) 3 times, yf, k2tog, k3

Rib 2 rows.    Cast off

To finish

Sew centre front seam to opening, Overlap front bands and sew into place at centre front.

Sew front and backs together at hem

Sew sleeve and underarms seams

Sew on 4 buttons to match buttonholes.

Sew in all ends

PDF pattern to download