Knit a classy Cardigan and Skirt Set with eye-catching stripes for your doll using a row of drop stitches and contrast yarn. The pattern stitch using seed and drop stitches really gives the set that unique look. You can use bigger needles or the same needle size to knit the drop stitch rows. 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. Both the Skirt and the Bonus Messy Bun Beanie are knit flat using the same pattern stitch as the cardigan with a back seam. This Cardigan is also available without the matching skirt in the Wintertime Cardigan pattern. Both patterns include the Bonus Messy Bun Beanie. Stitches used: knit, purl, YO, YOX2, skp and knit 2 together. GAUGE: Stockinette Stitch, US 4 (3.50 mm) needles, 13 sts & 18 rows = 2’’ (5 cm) This PDF Knitting Pattern by Marinda Creations, is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®. Recommended Yarn: Any Light DK (Double knit) / Weight 3 yarn or even a Sports weight that will give you the appropriate gauge. Pattern Example yarn used: Stylecraft ® Special DK = 40 grams (117.6 meters / 128.6 yards). Colorway 1069 turquoise as MC. Paintbox Simply DK = 16 grams (44.2 meters / 48.3 yards). Colorway 107 Vanilla Cream as CC. Pattern tester yarn used: Lion Brand® Baby Soft. Supplies Needed: YARN: Main Color - 40 grams (117.6 meters / 128.6 yards) Contrast Color - 16 grams (44.2 meters / 48.3 yards) Other supplies: Straight or circular knitting needles sizes US 4 + 5 (3.50 mm + 3.75 mm). DPNS size US 4 (3.50 mm) x 2 to help with the extra stitches when joining the sleeves. Buttons x 5 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 30 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 American Girl®.
