Make your doll an easy but lovely looking cardigan that can be worn over a pair of jeans or pants.The pattern stitch on the sleeves and body is a beaded rib stitch which is a two row repeat that can be easily memorized. It creates a slim fit style with the garter stitch rows over the bodice which provides some stretch and a slight puff over the sleeves.The cardigan is knit flat from the hem upwards with a front buttoned closure. The sleeves are knitted separately and are joined at the bodice. Use your dpns or circular needles when joining the sleeves to the rest of body. Stitches used: knit, purl, YO, skp and k2tog This PDF Knitting Pattern by Marinda Creations, is designed to fit popular 18" dolls such as those shown in the photos. Recommended Yarn: Yarn - Weight 3 or 4 or even a Sports weight that will give you the appropriate gauge.Example used: Paintbox ® Simply AranTesters used yarn: I Love This Yarn® Sports weight and Bernat® Premium yarn weight 4 Supplies Needed: Yarn - Weight 3 or 4 or even a Sports weight that will give you the appropriate gauge.Example used: Paintbox ® Simply Aran = 74 grams (148.9 yards / 136.2 meters).Colorway 233 Marine Blue.My tester used yarn:I Love This Yarn® Sports weight and US 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles.Bernat® Premium yarn weight 4 and US 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles. Other supplies: • Straight or circular knitting needles sizes US 5 ( 3.75 mm). • DPNS size US 5 (3.75 mm) x 2 to help with the extra stitches when joining the sleeves. • Buttons x 4 • Row counter or a pencil to tick off the rows as you knit. • Tapestry + ordinary sewing needle. • Small scissors. • Ruler or tape measure. GAUGE: Stockinette StitchUS 5 (3.75 mm) needles12 sts & 16 rows = 2’’ (5 cm) Skill Level: Easy to advanced beginner. What You Get: One 20 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.
