Dolly Chain features a string of paper dolls holding hands in the knit design. So adorable! Construction of the dress: The dress knits flat with a back buttoned closure. The sleeves are created by casting on extra stitches at the armholes. The infinity shawl: The lacy stitch on the shawl is a four row repeat. The shawl has a back closure with 3 buttons depending on the width of the shawl. Bonus hair tie instructions are included. This PDF Knitting Pattern by Marinda Creations, is designed to fit popular 18" dolls such as those shown in the photos. Recommended Yarns: Yarn - Weight 3 or even a Sports weight that will give you the appropriate gauge.Examples used: Paintbox® Simply DK as MC. Colorway:115 Red Wine. Paintbox® Simply DK as CC. Colorway:100 Paper White.Tester used yarn: Knit Picks® Shine sport. Supplies Needed: Yarn - Weight 3 or even a Sports weight that will give you the appropriate gauge.Examples used: Paintbox® Simply DK = about 76 grams ( 209.8 meters / 229.4 yards) as MC. Colorway:115 Red Wine. Paintbox® Simply DK = about 36 grams (99.4 meters /108.7 yards) as CC. Colorway:100 Paper White.Tester used yarn: Knit Picks® Shine sport. Other supplies: • Straight or circular knitting needles size US 4 (3.50 mm) + US 5 (3.75 mm to knit the motif). • Dpns x 2 US 4 (3.50 mm) for the I-Cord and can also use it to help with the extra stitches when creating the sleeves. • Button size 0.43’’ (1.1 cm) x 5 for the dress and 3 for the shawl. • Row counter or a pencil to tick off the rows as you knit. • Tapestry + ordinary sewing needle. • Small scissors. • Ruler or tape measure Skill Level: Intermediate What You Get: One 24 page knitting pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available. Download, Print, Knit! *Creating a customer account will ensure that you have the ability to access your purchased (and free) files at any time. For detailed information and answers to the most common questions, be sure to read the Terms of Use and FAQ's related to the doll clothes patterns sold at Pixie Faire. Pixie Faire and the designers featured are not affiliated with doll brands pictured. No endorsement is implied. Dolls are used to show the fit of the designed garments. The product and photography shown in this listing are original content, copyright of the pattern designer.
