Hanka's knitting crafts

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Knitting Fun February 2026

This month I give to you a simple tube dress.

This pattern is beginner friendly. I also give you some ideas of how to change it.

Materials:

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

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl inc1 - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch k2tog - deceease by knitting two stitches together

To fit:

29cm Fashion doll with modern standard body like Barbie

This dress is knitted from the bottom in stocking stitch

Cast on 30sts

Stst 26 rows

Row 27: k6, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k6

Rows 28 - 36: stst

Row 37: k6, inc1, k14, inc1, k6

Rows 38 - 44: stst

Cast off

Sew back seam

Variations:

Knit in stripes with multiple colors.

Knit in stripes with two colors.

Change the stst to another pattern stitch.

Add lace to the bottom.

Add ribbon to front center and tie at back of neck.

This pattern, photo and information is the property of Marianka Bruwer. Do not share the pattern, share ONLY the web link to this blog.

You may sell the items knitted from this pattern.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

RH Pants and cardigan

Materials:

4 Seasons Marvel 8ply yarn in white and blue, a odd bit of verigated, 2mm needles, tapestry needle, stitch holder

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch inc1 - increase 1 by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch k2tog - decrease by knitting 2 stitches together

To fit:

A Rainbow high or Shadow High doll

Test square:

8 sts and 10 rows stocking stitch = 2.5 x 2.5 cm square

Top

Knitted side to side in garter st

Cast on 8sts

Garter st 14 rows

Row 15: k1, inc1, k6

Row 16: k

Row 17: k1, inc1, k7

Row 18: k

Row 19: k1, inc1, k8 (11sts)

Row 20: k

Row 21: k2tog, k9

Row 22: k

Row 23: k2tog, k8

Row 24: k

Row 25: k

Row 26: k

Row 27: k1, inc1, k7

Row 28: k

Row 29: k1, inc1, k8 (11sts)

Row 30: k

Row 31: k2tog, k9

Row 32: k

Row 33: k2tog, k8

Row 34: k

Row 35: k2tog, k7

Garter st 14 rows

Cast off

Sew back seam

Pants

Start with one leg

Cast on 20sts

Row1: 1x1 rib

Rows 2 - 47: stst

Row 48: cast off 2sts, k to end

Row 49: cast off 2sts, p to end (16sts)

Keep sts on a holder

Knit another leg the same, do not cut yarn

Row 50: knit over both legs (32sts)

Stst 7 rows

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew crotch, back and leg seams

Cardigan

Cast on 12sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Garter st 28 rows

Cast off 12sts at beginning of next two rows

Garter st 8 rows

Next row: cast off 18sts, k18

Garter st 7 rows

Next row: cast on 18sts, k36

Garter st 8 rows

Cast off 12sts at beginning of next two rows (12sts)

Garter st 28 rows

1x1 rib 1 row

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew sides and arm seams.

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Knitting Fun Jan 2026

Happy first day of 2026.

The following pattern is free. Please do NOT share the pattern, share only the web link. Thank you.

Materials:

8ply yarn (used 4 Seasons Marvel), 2mm needles and a tapestry needle.

Abbreviations:

k - knit inc1 - increase 1 by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch k2tog - knit 2 stitches together

Test square:

Cast on 8sts, stocking stitch 10 rows = 2.5 x 2.5cm

To fit:

A 29cm fashion doll with modern standard body

Cocktail Dress

Knitted side to side in garter stitch

Cast on 30sts

Rows 1 & 2: k

Row 3: inc1, k to end

Row 4: inc1, k to end

Repeat rows 3 & 4 another five times

Row 15: cast on 10sts (shoulder strap), k52

Row 16: inc1, k to end

Row 17: k

Row 18: inc1, k to end

Repeat rows 17 & 18

Row 21: cast off 14sts, k to end (42sts)

Row 22: inc1, k to end

Row 23: k2tog, k to end

Row 24: inc1, k to end

Row 25: k2tog, k to end

Row 26: inc1, k to end

Row 27: k

Row 28: k2tog, k to end

Repeat rows 27 & 28 another eleven times

Row 51: k

Cast off

Sew side seam. Sew shoulder strap to back.

This is the property of Marianka Bruwer. Any information and photos on this blog may not be copied, shared, reproduced, altered or republished. You may sell the items knitted. Share only the web link.

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Merry Christmas Set

It's been a while. The year is almost over and it is time to say thank you for your support through this year.

Thank you fot all my followers. Thank you to everyone who bought patterns from me. Thank you for all the support you showed me in 2025.

Please comment on this post if you want to say something 😊 it's the only way to help my blog.

Materials:

8ply yarn (used 4 Seasons Marvel) in green and red, 2mm needles, cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch holder or extra needle

Abbreviations:

K- knit p - purl st/s - stitch/es stst - stocking stitch inc1 - increase 1 by knitting into front and back of the same stitch k2tog - knit 2 sts together

sl1/2 - slip 1/2 sts without knitting C4B - slip 2 sts onto the cable needle and hold in the back, k2, k2 from cable needle psso - pull slipped st over

Test square:

8sts and 10 rows stocking stitch = 2.5 x 2.5cm

To fit: 29cm fashion doll with modern standard body like Barbie or similar fashion dolls

Dress

With green cast on 30sts

Row 1: 1x1 rib

Rows 2 - 21: stst

Row 22: k6, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k6 (28sts)

Rows 23 - 31: stst

Row 32: k6, inc1, k14, inc1, k6 (30sts)

Rows 33 - 37: stst

Row 38: k14, sl2, k14

Row 39: p14, sl2, p14

Repeat rows 38 & 39 twice more

Row 44: k6, cast off 3sts, k5, sl2, k5, cast off 3sts, k6

Row 45: k6, cast on 10sts, k12, cast on 10 sts, k6

Cast off

Sew back seam

Sweater

With red knit each piece and keep next to another on a separate needle

Sleeve

Cast on 14sts

1x1 rib 4 rows

Next row: inc1 st at beginning and end of row

Stst 27 rows

Next row: cast off 2sts, k to last sts, cast off 2

Place on needle

Front

Cast on 20sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Row 3: k6, p2, k4, p2, k6

Row 4: p6, k2, p4, k2, p6

Row 5: k6, p2, C4B, p2, k6

Row 6: p6, k2, p4, k2, p6

Repeat rows 3 - 6 twice more

Next row: cast off 2 sts, k4, p2, k4, p2, k4, cast off 2sts

Place next to sleeve on needle

Sleeve

Same as sleeve 1

Place next to front on needle

Back

Cast on 20sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Stst 12 rows

Next row: cast off 2 sts, k to end

Now purl over all the pieces:

Back - cast off 2sts, p16, Sleeve - p12, Front - p4, k2, p4, k2, p4, Sleeve - p16

Now begin the raglan shaping

Row 1: sl1, k1, psso, k8, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k2, p2, C4B, p2, k2, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k8, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k12, k2tog

Row 2: p27, k2, p4, k2, p13

Row 3: sl1, k1, psso, k6, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k10, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k6, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k10, k2tog

Row 4: p

Row 5: sl1, k1, psso, k4, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k8, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k4, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k8, k2tog

Row 6: p

Row 7: sl1, k1, psso, k2, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k6, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k2, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k6, k2tog

Row 8: p

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew underarm, raglan, sleeve and side seams.

This is the property of Hanka’s Knitting Crafts designer Marianka S Bruwer

The information and photos on this blog may NOT be copied, shared, reproduced, altered, or republished.

You may sell the items you knit from these patterns. Do the nice thing and give me the credit.

You may ONLY SHARE THE WEB LINK to others.

For more info, questions, or requests, contact me via email at msbruwer@gmail.com

Thursday, October 23, 2025

How much is one pattern worth?

Final post of Project 1 Ball

What is a single pattern worth?

2587 minutes or 43 hours, 7 min and 100g yarn I have designed and knitted 7 patterns...

1 swimsuit

1 hat

1 slip on dress

1 shorts

1 skirt

1 short jumpsuit

1 bolero

1 long sleeve dress

1 long overall

3 shirts

And 3 bags

Total of 15 pieces

Minimum wage is AU$24.95/hr × 43.12 = $1075.76

Add material (yarn $4 and buttons $1) = $1080.76 (cost price)

$1080.76 ÷ 7 (patterns) = $154.39

To conclude, 1 pattern is worth $154.39. I get (after fees) $3 per download pattern

I have to sell a single pattern 52 times to be reimbursed the cost price.

This is also why no designer work on hourly rates. We can never be paid the time we put into this.

Hope this was helpful and gave you a proper look to what is really behind a pattern. It is truly a craft of love.

I have added some photos of mix and match outfits. So if you buy all 7 patterns there are ways to create even more outfits. Try different colours and mix & match. Just have fun.

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