Dress with cable 4ply version

 Hi everyone

This dress was posted on 18 Feb 2025 using 8ply yarn

Jaqualine Durandt adapted it to use 4ply yarn and send me the adapted version. I knitted it and here it is for those who prefer to knit for fashion dolls in 4ply yarn. 

This pattern is also available as a pdf on my Ravelry store for free

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Materials:

4ply/fingering yarn (used linxihang 100% wool), 2mm needles, tapestry needle, cable needle and scissors

Test square:

4ply and 2mm needles

Cast on 10sts and stst 12 rows = 2.5cm x 2.5cm

To fit: 

Fashion dolls standard, curvy and 32cm

Abbreviations:

k -  knit     p - purl   sts - stitches   C3F - slip 3 sts onto a cable needle and hold in the front, k3, k3 from the cable needle

Cast on 44 sts

1x1 rib 6 rows

Row 7:k20, p2, k6, p2, k14

Row 8: p14, k2, p6, k2, p20

Row 9: k20, p2, C3F, p2, k14

Repeat rows 7 - 10 eleven times more

Next row: k9, cast off 3sts, k20, cast off 3sts, k9

Next row: p9, cast on 8sts, p20, cast on 8sts, p9

1x1 rib 14 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back seam and fold over the ribbed edge

Notes: 

This pattern fits best in my opinion on a 32cm fashion doll or tall Barbie. 

For a standard doll knit less cable repeats

For a curvy doll also knit less cable repeats. 

The choice in up to you and your preference. 

Happy Knitting

HKC Knit Along Collar Top versions

 Hi, everyone

It's been a while since I posted. Life is hectic at the moment and I try my best to stay on top of things. New patterns, school, publishing, knitting, it all takes up a huge amount of time. Thanks for being patient. And without any further due here is the next pattern versions...

This is also available as a pdf document 

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Please do not copy, share, republish, alter, duplicate this pattern. Share only the web link to friends. 

Materials:
4 ply yarn, 2mm needles, stitch holder, tapestry needle, 
Decorations and a cable needle

Abbreviations:
k - knit     p - purl    ststs - stocking stitch     sts - stitches     k/p2tog - decrease by knitting or purling 2 sts together    inc1 - increase by knitting/purling into front and back of same st    yo - yarn over   sl1 - slip 1 stitch    psso - pull slip stitch over
k2togtbl - knit 2sts together through the back loops 

To fit: 
A modern standard fashion doll

Test square:
Cast on 10 sts, stst 12 rows = 2.5 x 2.5 cm

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You will need two colours for this one, C1 and C2

Striped Version

With C1 cast on 35sts

1x1 rib 1 rows

C2 stst 4 rows

C1 stst 2 rows

C2 stst 4 rows

C1 stst 2 rows

C2 stst 4 rows

C1 stst 2 rows

C2 stst 4 rows, cut C2

C1, cast off 8sts, k9, cast off 1 st, k9, cast off 8 sts

Now knit the 2 sets of 9sts separately:

Rejoin yarn to one set of 9sts, garter st 24 rows

Cast off

Repeat for other side. 

Sew back seam and neck seam

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Moss st version

Cast on 35 sts

Moss st 4 rows

Stst 22 rows

Next row: cast off 8sts, k9, cast off 1 st, k9, cast off 8sts

Now knit each set of 9sts separately:

Rejoin yarn to one set and moss st 24 rows

Cast off

Repeat for other set of 9sts.

Sew back and neck seam

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Cable version

Abbreviation: CF6 - slip 3sts onto a cable needle and hold in front of work, k3, k3 from the cable needle

Cast on 36 sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Row 3: k13, p2, k6, p2, k13

Row 4: p13, k2, p6, k2, p13

Row 5: k13, p2, CF6, p2, k13

Row 6: p13, k2, p6, k2, p13

Row 7: k13, p2, k6, p2, k13

Row 8: p13, k2, p6, k2, p13

Repeat rows 3 - 8 another three times

Next row: cast off 8sts, k20, cast off 8sts

Now knit each set of 10sts separately:

Rejoin yarn to one set and garter st 24 rows

Cast off

Repeat for other set of 10sts.

Sew back and neck seam

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Until next time

Happy Knitting

Knitting Fun August

 Hi Everyone

Happy 1st of August. Today I share with you this fun easy to knit dress with a shark motive to the front. You will also get the bag pattern. Knit it without the shark or in in variegated yarn. the possibilities are endless fun. 

Even though this is a free pattern you are not allowed to share it, alter, republish, copy, sell, translate it. You may sell the items you knitted and share the web link to this blog. 

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Materials: 

8 ply yarn (used 4 Seasons Acrylic), 2mm needles, tapestry needle

To Fit: 

29 cm Fashion doll with modern standard body

Test square: 

8sts & 10 rows stst = 2.5 cm block

Abbreviations:

 k - knit sts - stitches k2tog - knit 2 stitches together inc - increase by knitting into the front and back of st C1/2 – colour 1/2

Dress

With C1 cast on 30sts

Garter st 20 rows

Stst 14 rows

Now start the motive:

Row 1: C1k8, C2k1, C1k5, C2k1, C1k15

Row 2: C1p10, C3p4, C2p2, C3p1, C1p3, C2p2, C1p8

Row 3: C1k9, C2k2, C3k3, C2k3, C3k4, C1k9

Row 4: C1p8, C2p2, C1p1, C2p10, C1p9

Row 5: C1k9, C2k2, C1k1, C2k9, C1k9

Row 6: C1p11, C2p5,C1p4, C2p2, C1p8

Row 7: C1k8, C2k1, C1k6, C2k2, C1k13

Row 8: C1p14, C2p1, C1p15

Continue in C1, stst 8 rows

Next row: k6, cast off 2sts, k14, cast off 2sts, k6

Next row: p6, cast on 8sts, p14, cast on 8sts, p6

Garter st 5 rows

Cast off

Sew back sea. Embroider an eye or sew a bead.

Bag

Cast on 12sts

Garter st 40 rows

Cast off

Sew side seams. Make an i-cord of 12cm and attach for shoulder strap.

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HKC Knit Along One shoulder dress variations

 Hi everyone

This week I changed the one shoulder top into a dress. But not just one. I give to you three different versions. Mix & Style your to make your own unique dresses. 

These are available as a PDF pattern on Ravelry

PDF pattern

Even though this pattern is free it is still protected by copyright. Do not copy, republish, alter, sell,  share or edit my patterns. You may only share the web link to this blog or Ravelry. 

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Dress with flower

Cast on 30sts

Garter st 16 rows

Next row: inc1, k to end

Next row: k

Repeat these two rows nine times more (40sts)

Next row: cast on 10sts, k to end

Garter st 3 rows

Next row: cast off 20sts, k to end (30sts)

Garter st 16 rows

Cast off

Flower

Outer

With  4ply yarn and 2.75mm needles

Cast on 29sts

Garter st 1 row

Next row: (k1, cast off 3sts) repeat to end (8sts)

Thread yarn through remaining sts, gather and secure.

Inner

With 4ply yarn and 2mm needles

Cast on 29sts

Next row: (k1, cast off 3sts) repeat across row (8sts)

Thread yarn through remaining sts, gather and secure

Sew dress back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back. Sew edges of flower pieces to form a flower. Place the inner on top of the outer and sew together. Sew the flower to the shoulder. 

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Dress with fluffy edge

C1 - main colour  C2 - feather yarn

With C1, cast on 30sts

Row 1: C1 k26, C2 k4

Row 2: C2 k4, C1 k26

Repeat rows 1 & 2 another seven times

Row 17: C1 inc1, k25, C2 k4

Row 18: C2 k4, C1 k to end

Repeat rows 17 & 18 nine time more

Row 35: C1 cast on 10sts, k46, C2 k4

Row 36: C2 k4, C1 k46

Row 37: C1 k46, C2 k4

Row 38: C2 k4, C1 k46

Row 39: C1 cast off 20sts, k26, C2 k4

Row 40: C2 k4, C1 k26

Row 41: C1 k26, C2 k4

Repeat rows 40 & 41 another seven times

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back. 

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Dress with flair bottom

Cast on 30sts

* Row 1: k

Row 2: k

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5*

Repeat * - * another seven times

* Row 17: k

Row 18: inc1, k to end

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5*

Repeat * - * another nine times

Row 37: k

Row 38: cast on 10sts, k to end

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Row 39 & 40: k

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Row 41: k

Row 42: cast off 20sts, k to end

*Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Garter st 2 rows*

Repeat * - * another seven times

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back

If you would like to show your unique outfits knitted from these patterns you can do so on my facebook page Hanka's Knitting Crafts. I make a post often for you to share your creations in the comments. It helps me to continue this journey. 

Until next time

Happy Knitting 

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HKC Knit Along One shoulder top variations

 Hi everyone

The last two weeks I worked on variations for the one shoulder top. This could be used with the skirts and pants to make unique outfits. 

These patterns are available on Ravelry as a PDF document

One Shoulder Tops

Please do not copy the whole patterns to share. You may only share the web link to Ravelry or my Blog web address

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You will need two colours for this one, C1 and C2

I used cotton yarn so it came out bigger

Top

With C1 cast on 16sts

Garter st 16 rows

Next row: inc1, k to end

Next row: k

Repeat these two rows nine times more (26sts)

Cast on 10sts, k to end

Change to C2 and garter st 2 rows Cut C2

Change to C1 and knit 1 row

Next row: cast off 20sts, k to end (16sts)

Garter st 16 rows

Cast off 

Bow

With C2 cast on 4sts

Garter st 2 rows

Next row: k2tog x2

Next row: k

Next row: inc1 x2

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back. Sew bow to shoulder front on the C2 stripe. I did wrap my yarn a few times around the middle of the bow before I sew it in place. 

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Striped top

C1     C2 

With C1 cast on 16sts

Garter st 2 rows

Change to C2 and garter st 2 rows

Change to C1 and garter st 2 rows

Repeat these 4 rows twice more

Change to C2 and garter st 2 rows 

Change to C1, inc1, k to end

Next row: k

Change to C2, inc1, k to end

Next row: k

Repeat these 4 rows another fout times

Change to C1 cast on 10 sts, garter st 4 rows

Next row: cast off 20sts, change to C2 and k to end

Next row: C2 k

Change to C1 and garter st 2 rows

Change to C2 and garter st 2 rows

Repeat these 4 rows another three times

Cast off in C1

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back

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Cropped top

Cast on 6sts

Garter st 16 rows

Next row: inc1, k to end

Next row: k

Repeat these two rows nine times more (16sts)

Cast on 10 sts, k to end (26sts)

Garter st 3 rows

Cast off 20sts, k to end (6sts)

Garter st 16 rows

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back

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Flaired bottom top

Cast on 16sts

(Garter st 2 rows

Short row: k6, turn 

Short row: sl1, k5)

Repeat ( - ) seven times

Row 17: k

Row 18: inc1, k to end

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Repeat rows 17 & 18 + short rows another nine times (26sts)

Row 37: k

Row 38: cast on 10sts, k to end

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Row 39 & 40: garter st

Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Row 41: k

Row 42: cast off 20sts, k to end

(Short row: k6, turn

Short row: sl1, k5

Rows 43 & 44: garter st)

Repeat  ( - ) seven times more

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew shoulder strap to back

If you would like to show your unique outfits knitted from these patterns you can do so on my facebook page Hanka's Knitting Crafts. I make a post often for you to share your creations in the comments. It helps me to continue this journey. 

Until next time

Happy Knitting 

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HKC Knit Along Skirt Variations

Hi Everyone

This week we add some skirts to our Mix & Style set. Here are a few ideas. 

Even though these are free,they are not for sharing. Copy the web link for other people.

A PDF is available for free on Ravelry:

PDF pattern

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You will need two colours for this one, C1 and C2

Striped skirt

With C1 cast on 36sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Change to C2 and stst 2 rows

Change to C1 and stst 4 rows

Change to C2 and stst 2 rows

Change to C1 and stst 4 rows

Change to C2 and stst 2 rows

Change to C1 and stst 4 rows

Change to C2 and stst 2 rows Cut C2

Change to C1 and k 1 row

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back seam

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Pencil Skirt

Cast on 36sts

1x1 rib 30 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back seam

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Skirt with split

Cast on 36sts

Row 1: 1x1 rib

Row 2: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 3: k

Repeat rows 2 & 3 another three times

Starting with a purl row, stst 17 rows

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back seam accept the first 9 rows

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Long Skirt

Cast on 36sts

Garter st 6 rows

Stst 60 rows

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back seam

Have fun making these. The tops are already posted it is the slip-on tops. I just made skirts to go with them. Mix & Style to your own preference. 

Until next time

Happy Knitting

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HKC Knit Along Slip-on Dresses

 Hi everyone

This time I changed the underwear top into a dress. I made three different variations. You can add decorations to make even more for your mix & style set. 

These are so easy to knit. 

Download your personal free PDF copy here:

HKC KAL Dresses

Do not share the pattern!

A plain dress, this would make a cute cocktail dress

Add some Barbie-core to the dress with a ribbon. 

or go all out and make a striped dress, perfect for summer.

Even though these patterns are for free they still have copyright. So please do not share, alter, republish, sell or copy these patterns. You may sell the items you have created from this pattern. You my share only the Web link of this blog or the Ravelry link to others. Thanks for respecting me as the designer. 

Until next time

Happy Knitting