Description
Heirloom Baby Dress Set 8″ Baby Doll Clothes Knitting Pattern
A complete five piece set for that special day.
- There are 2 options for the dresses, one a long dress with long sleeves and the other a shorter dress with batwing sleeves. A butterfly lace stitch is used for the skirt section and stockinette stitch for the bodice. Both sets are knit flat from the hem upwards with a back buttoned closure. The sleeves are knitted separately and are joined at the bodice.
- The bonnet has a frilly brim with an eyelet row to draw a ribbon through to secure the bonnet on the dolls head.
- The diaper is knit flat with 2 buttons on the front waist to secure it.
- Finish off the set with a pair of quick and easy booties.
This PDF Knitting Pattern by Marinda Creations is designed to fit 8 inch baby dolls such as Little Bitty Baby™ or “Caring for Baby” doll by American Girl®.
Recommended Yarns: Any Weight 1, Super fine, 3 ply yarn or even Lace weight that will give you the appropriate gauge.
Testers used: Wendy®Peterpan New soft Blend 3ply; James C. Brett® Super Soft Baby 4ply; Luv Baby® 10ply mercerized Cotton
Supplies Needed:
Pattern Example used: DMC® Honey Baby knitting for the long dress and accessories- about 26 grams (171.2 yards / 156.5 meters
Stylecraft ® Wondersoft Baby 3 ply – 14 grams = 87.3 yards / 79.8 meters for the short dress and accessories.
Other supplies:
- Straight or circular knitting needles sizes US 1 + 11/2(2.25 mm + 2.50 mm).
- Tiny buttons or pearls: 6 for the long dress; 4 for the short dress; 2 for the diaper
- Ribbon 1/4” wide: Length about 20” for long dress; 13” for dress; 16” for the bonnet; 7” for the booties
- 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 31 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.
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