Hanka's knitting crafts: June 2025

Monday, June 30, 2025

Chapter 4

Chapter 4:

Coffee and Conversation

They talked for what felt like minutes, but was probably closer to an hour. The book on her lap remained unopened, forgotten in the excitement of their first real conversation.

They discovered a shared love for classic literature, a slightly embarrassing obsession with bad puns, and a mutual fear of heights. He learned about her passion for photography, her dream of traveling the world and capturing its beauty through her lens. She learned about his dream of writing a novel, a sprawling epic tale of love and loss and adventure, but one he hadn’t quite managed to finish.

He found himself opening up to her in a way he hadn't opened up to anyone before. She was easy to talk to, a good listener, genuinely interested in what he had to say. He realized that his fear had been completely unfounded. She wasn't intimidating or unapproachable. She was just… human.

Before he knew it, he was writing his number on a napkin, his hand trembling slightly. Emily smiled, a genuine, radiant smile, and promised to text him. That smile, he knew, was going to haunt him in the best way possible.

Special Thanks

To Canva for the help of creating my story cover.

To ToolBaz for helping me in writing this story.

Clothes designed and knitted by me.

Diorama made by me.

Friday, June 27, 2025

Kyle's shirt and pants

This pattern is available as a PDF document on my Ravelry store

PDF pattern

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Marvel 4 Seasons acrylic), 2mm needles, tapestry needle, stitch holder and buttons

Test square:

8sts & 10 rows stst = 2.5cm block

Abbreviations:

K - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch inc - increase by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch k2tog - knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over sl1 - slip one stitch p2tog - purl 2 stitches together

To fit: 11 inch male fashion doll with modern standard body

Pants

Begin with one leg

Cast on 21sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 54 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next two rows

Cut yarn. Keep sts on a holder or spare needle and knit another leg the same but do not cut the yarn this time.

Now knit over both legs (34sts)

Stst 9 rows

Change to belt colour and knit:

k3, sl1, k4, sl1, k4, sl1, k6, sl1, k4, sl1, k4, sl1, k3

Next row: p3, sl1, p4, sl1, p4, sl1, p6, sl1, p4, sl1, p4, sl1, p3

Change to pants colour and k 1 row

Cast off in rib pattern

Pockets (make 2)

Cast on 6sts

Stst 6 rows

Row 7: k2tog, k2, k2tog

Row 8: p2tog x2

Row 9: k2tog

Cast off

Sew pockets to back of pants. Embroider details to mimic denim. Sew crotch, back and leg seams.

Shirt

Start at the top

Cast on 23sts

Stst 7 rows

Start with a k row and stst 4 rows

Next row: (k1, inc 1) repeat until last st, k1 (34sts)

Stst 3 rows

Now begin raglan shaping

Row 1: k5, inc x2, k2, inc x2, k10, inc x2, k2, inc x2, k7

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

Row 3: k6, inc x2, k4, inc x2, k12, inc x2, k4, inc x2, k8

Row 4: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 5: k7, inc x2, k6, inc x2, k14, inc x2, k6, inc x2, k9

Row 6: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 7: k8, inc x2, k8, inc x2, k16, inc x2, k8, inc x2, k10

Row 8: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 9: k9, inc x2, k10, inc x2, k18, inc x2, k10, inc x2, k11

Row 10: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 11: start to divide, k11, keep these sts on a holder, k14 for sleeve and continue on these 14sts

Stst 30 rows (6 rows for short sleeves)

1x1 rib 1 row

Cast off in rib

Rejoin yarn to next 22sts for back and

Stst 27 rows

1x1 rib 1 row

Cast off in rib pattern

Rejoin yarn to next 14sts for sleeve and

Stst 31 rows (7 rows for short sleeves)

1x1 rib 1 row

Cast off in rib pattern

Rejoin yarn to last sts for front and also transfer the stst from holder to a seperate needle, k12, place the part from holder in front and knit together 1 st from both needles x2, k10

Next row: p9, k2, p11

Next row: k

Repeat these two rows another nine times

Next row: p2, k2, p11

Now divide and finish each part separate:

K11, turn

Next row: cast on 2sts, k2, p11

Next row: k

Next row: k2, p11

Next row: k

1x1 rib 1 row

Cast off in rib pattern

Rejoin yarn and k 1 row

Next row: p9, k2

Next row: k

Next row: p9, k2

Next row: k

1x1 rib 1 row

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew arm seams. Sew buttons to mimic a buttoned shirt.

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

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Emily's winter coat set

This pattern is available as a PDF document on my Ravelry store

PDF pattern

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep and Marvel 4 Seasons acrylic) and 2mm needles, buttons for decoration, snaps, needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch k2tog tbl - knit 2 stitches together through the back loops sl1 - slip 1 stitch

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the modern standard body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Top

Used Sean sheep acrylic yarn and 2mm needles

Knitted from side to side in garter st

Cast on 20sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: k

Row 3: k

SR: k7, turn

SR: sl1, k6

Row 4: k

Repeat rows 1 - 4 three times more

Row 17: inc 1, k to end

Row 18: k

Row 19: inc 1, k to end

SR: k7, turn

SR: sl1, k6

Row 20: k

Row 21: k2tog, k to end

Row 22: k

Row 23: k2tog, k to end

SR: k7, turn

SR: sl1, k6

Row 24: k

Row 25: inc 1, k to end

Row 26: k

Row 27: inc 1, k to end

SR: k7, turn

SR: sl1, k6

Row 28: k

Row 29: k2tog, k to end

Row 30: k

Row 31: k2tog, k to end

SR: k7, turn

SR: sl1, k6

Row 32: k

Row 33: k

Row 34: k

Row 35: k

SR: k7, turn

SR: sl1, k6

Row 36: k

Repeat rows 33 - 36 three times more

Cast off

Sew seams.

Pants

Used Marvel 4 Seasons acrylic yarn (2 colours) and 2mm needles

You will need 2 seperate balls of colour 1 for each leg

Begin with one leg

C1 cast on 19 sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Row 1: C1 k7, C2 k5, C1 k7

Row 2: C1 p7, C2 p5, C1 p7

Row 3: C1 k7, C2 k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog tbl, C1 k7

Row 4: C1 p7, C2 p5, C1 p7

Repeat rows 1 - 4 another eleven times

Repeat rows 1 & 2 once

Next row: C1 cast off 2sts, k5, C2 k5, C1 k7

Next row: C1 cast off 2sts, p5, C2 p5, C1 p5

Keep these sts on a holder and knit another leg the same but do not cut yarn this time

Now knit over both legs

C1 k5, C2 k5, C1 k10, C2 k5, C1 k5

Next row: C1 p5, C2 p5, C1 p10, C2 p5, C1 p5

Next row: C1 k5, C2 k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog tbl, C1 k10, C2 k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog tbl, C1 k5

Next row: C1 p5, C2 p5, C1 p10, C2 p5, C1 p5

Next row: C1 k5, C2 k5, C1 k10, C2 k5, C1 k5

Next row: C1 p5, C2 p5, C1 p10, C2 p5, C1 p5

Next row: C1 k5, C2 k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog tbl, C1 k10, C2 k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2tog tbl, C1 k5

Next row: C1 p5, C2 p5, C1 p10, C2 p5, C1 p5

Cut C2 and knit 1 row with C1

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew crotch, back and leg seams.

Coat

Used Marvel 4 seasons yarn and 2mm needles

Sleeves (make 2)

Cast on 14sts

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 26 rows

Cast off 2sts at beginning and end of the row (10sts)

Keep sts on a spare needle

Body

Cast on 59sts

Garter st 2 rows

Row 3: k

Row 4: k10, p39, k10

Repeat rows 3 & 4 another twenty-three times

Next row: k17, cast off 3sts, k19, cast off 3sts, k17

Now knit all the parts together:

Front - k10, p7, Sleeve - p10, Back - p19, Sleeve - p10, Front - p7, k10

Next row: cast off 8sts, k7, k2tog x2, k6, k2tog x2, k15, k2tog x2, k6, k2tog x2, k15

Next row: cast off 8sts, k2, p45, k2

Next row: k6, k2tog x2, k4, k2tog x2, k13, k2tog x2, k4, k2tog x2, k6

Next row: k2, p37, k2

Next row: k5, k2tog x2, k2, k2tog x2, k11, k2tog x2, k2, k2tog x2, k5

Next row: k2, p29, k2

Garter st 16 rows

Cast off

Sew arm seams. Darn away yarn. Sew snaps to front and decorative buttons.

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

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Chapter 3

Chapter 3:

The Courage of a Moment

This silent exchange continued for what felt like an eternity. Then, one Tuesday morning, something shifted. Kyle took a deep breath, placed his laptop on the table, and stood up. His heart hammered against his ribs as he walked towards her table.

He felt like he was walking through treacle, each step heavy and deliberate. His palms were sweating, his mouth dry. He rehearsed what he wanted to say in his head, but the words seemed to dissolve as he got closer.

"Excuse me," he said, his voice a little shaky. "I... I couldn't help but notice you come here every day. I'm Kyle."

He braced himself for rejection, for a polite but firm dismissal. But it didn't come.

Emily looked up, startled, her cheeks flushing pink. "Emily," she replied, her voice just above a whisper. Her eyes widened slightly, a flicker of surprise and something else, something he couldn't quite decipher. Hope, perhaps?

Special Thanks

To Canva for the help of creating my story cover.

To ToolBaz for helping me in writing this story.

Clothes designed and knitted by me.

Diorama made by me.

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Kyle's shirt and cargo pants

This pattern is available as a PDF document on my Ravelry store

PDF pattern

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Marvel 4 Seasons acrylic) and 2mm needles, buttons for decoration, needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch

To fit: 11 inch male fashion doll with the modern standard body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Shirt

Used Marvel 4 Seasons and 2mm needles

Begin at the neck and cast on 34sts

Garter st 2 rows

Row 3: k5, inc x2, k2, inc x2, k10, inc x2, k2, inc x2, k7

Row 4: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 5: k1, yo, k2tog, k3, inc x2, k4, inc x2, k12, inc x2, k4, inc x2, k8

Row 6: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 7: k7, inc x2, k6, inc x2, k14, inc x2, k6, inc x2, k9

Row 8: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 9: k1, yo, k2tog, k5, inc x2, k8, inc x2, k16, inc x2, k8, inc x2, k10

Row 10: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 11: k9, inc x2, k10, inc x2, k18, inc x2, k10, inc x2, k11

Row 12: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 13: start to divide, k1, yo, k2tog, k8, keep these sts on a holder, k14 for sleeve and continue on these 14sts

Stst 5 rows

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Rejoin yarn to next 22 sts for back and stst 26 rows

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Rejoin yarn to next 14 sts for sleeve and stst 6 rows

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Rejoin yarn to last sts for feont and also transfer the sts from the holder to a seperate needle, k12, place the side with buttonholes in front and knit together1st from both needles x2, k10

Next row: p9, k2, p11

Next row: k

Next row: p9, k2, p11

Next row: k

Next row: p9, k2, p11

Stst 20 rows

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Sew seams. Sew buttons or beads to shirt if that is your preference. I didn't and it still looked good.

Cargo pants

Used Marvel 4 Seasons acrylic yarn and 2mm needles

Begin with one leg

Cast on 21 sts

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 54 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next two rows

Cut yarn and knit another let the same but do not cut yarn this time

Now knit over both legs

Stst 11 rows

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Pockets (make 2)

Cast on 8sts

Stst 10 rows

Cast off

Flap (make 2)

Cast on 8sts

Stst 4 rows

Cast off

Sew pockets and flaps to pants leg. Sew crotch, back and leg 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

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Emily's Flower dress with shawl

This pattern is also available as a PDF document on my Ravelry store

PDF pattern

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Marvel 4 Seasons and Panda Carnival), 2 and 3.25 mm needles, needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch p2tog - (decrease)purl 2 sts together

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with modern standard body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Dress:

Used Marvel 4 Seasons for MC and Panda Carnival for CC 2mm needles

With MC cast on 34sts

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 34 rows

Now knit according to the diagram (at the end) or follow row for row.

Row 1: mc k

Row 2: mc p14, cc p3, mc p17

Row 3: mc k16, cc k5, mc k13

Row 4: mc p13, cc p6, mc p3, cc p3, mc p9

Row 5: mc k9, cc k4, mc k2, cc k2, mc k1, cc k3, mc k13

Row 6: mc p14, cc p2, mc p2, cc p1, mc p1, cc p5, mc p9

Row 7: mc k9, cc k1, mc k2, cc k2, mc k3, cc k2, mc k1, cc k3, mc k11

Row 8: mc p11, cc p4, mc p2, cc p2, mc p1, cc p1, mc p2, cc p2, mc p9

Row 9: mc k9, cc k3, mc k2, cc k4, mc k1, cc k1, mc k2, cc k1, mc k11

Row 10: mc p11, cc p2, mc p3, cc p4, mc p1, cc p3, mc p10

Row 11: mc k15, cc k2, mc k3, cc k3, mc k11

Row 12: mc p14, cc p3, mc p4, cc p2, mc p11

Row 13: mc k10, cc k2, mc k2, cc k1, mc k3, cc k3, mc k13

Row 14: mc p12, cc p3, mc p2, cc p1, mc p1, cc p2, mc p2, cc p2, mc p9

Row 15: mc k9, cc k2, mc k1, cc k3, mc k1, cc k6, mc k12

Row 16: mc p12, cc p5, mc p3, cc p5, mc p9

Row 17: mc k10, cc k3, mc k5, cc k3, mc k13

Row 18: mc p

Row 19: mc k

Row 20: mc p11, cc p3, mc p20

Row 21: mc k19, cc k5, mc k10

Row 22: mc p10, cc p6, mc p3, cc p3, mc p12

Row 23: mc k7, k2tog, k3, cc k4, mc k2, cc k2, mc k1, cc k3, mc k1, k2tog, k7

Row 24: mc p10, cc p2, mc p2, cc p1, mc p1, cc p5, mc p11

Row 25: mc k11, cc k1, mc k2, cc k2, mc k3, cc k2, mc k1, cc k3, mc k7

Row 26: mc p7, cc p4, mc p2, cc p2, mc p1, cc p1, mc p2, cc p2, mc p11

Row 27: mc k11?, cc k3, mc k2, cc k4, mc k1, cc k1, mc k2, cc k1, mc k7

Row 28: mc p7, cc p2, mc p3, cc p4, mc p1, cc p3, mc p12

Row 29: mc k17, cc k2, mc k3, cc k3, mc k7

Row 30: mc p10, cc p3, mc p4, cc p2, mc p13

Row 31: mc k12, cc k2, mc k2, cc k1, mc k3, cc k3, mc k9

Row 32: mc p8, cc p3, mc p2, cc p1, mc p1, cc p2, mc p2, cc p2, mc p11

Row 33: mc k11, cc k2, mc k1, cc k3, mc k1, cc k6, mc k8

Row 34: mc p8, cc p5, mc p3, cc p5, mc p11

Row 35: mc k12, cc k3, mc k5, cc k3, mc k9

Row 36: mc p (cut cc and continue with mc)

Cast off 8sts at beginning of next two rows.

Now divide and knit each part separate

* Row 1: k2tog, k4, k2tog

Row 2: p

Row 3: k2tog, k2, k2tog

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2tog x2

Row 6: p2tog

Use this last st to make an i-cord of 14 cm *

Rejoin yarn to other 8sts and repeat * - *

Sew back seam

This dress can also be a plain colour

Cast on 34sts

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 70 rows

Repeat from the cast off 8 sts part...

Shawl

Used Panda carnival yarn and 3.25mm needles

Cast on 54 sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: k

Row 3: k

Row 4: p

Row 5: *(k2tog) x3, (yo, k1) x6, (k2tog) x3, repeat from *

Row 6: p

Repeat rows 1 - 6 another three times

Repeat rows 1 & 2

Cast off

Darn away yarn

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

Monday, June 16, 2025

Chapter 2

Chapter 2:

The Quiet Observer

Emily, oblivious to Kyle's internal turmoil, wasn't entirely unaware of him. She noticed him, of course. The quiet man in the corner, always with his laptop, his gaze sometimes meeting hers across the room. He had kind eyes and a hesitant smile that made her stomach flip. She was just as shy, just as afraid of rejection.

She'd seen him fumble with his laptop, spill a little of his latte once, and silently curse under his breath when the barista called out the wrong name. These small, human moments endeared him to her. He wasn't some perfect, unattainable figure. He was just a regular guy, like her.

She often found herself glancing up from her book, subtly checking if he was there. It had become a part of her routine, a comforting presence in the bustling coffee shop. She even picked out a specific book she wanted to read, hoping it might spark a conversation. A worn copy of “Pride and Prejudice,” a subtle offering to the universe, a quiet invitation.

She knew he was a writer, or at least, she assumed he was. She’d caught glimpses of his screen, lines of text scrolling by, the occasional frantic typing. She wondered what he was writing, what stories he was weaving. She imagined him as a tortured artist, pouring his soul onto the page. The romantic in her couldn't help but indulge in these fantasies.

Special Thanks

To Canva for the help of creating my story cover.

To ToolBaz for helping me in writing this story.

Clothes designed and knitted by me.

Diorama made by me.

Friday, June 13, 2025

Waitress outfit

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Marvel 4 Seasons, Panda Carnival and DK Merino First across wool) and 2mm needles, buttons for decoration, needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the modern standard body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

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

PDF pattern

Shirt:

Used DK Merino First across wool

Sleeves (make 2)

Cast on 12sts

Stst 6 rows

Cast off 1st at beginning of next 2 rows

Keep these on a holder or seperate needle

Body

Cast on 36sts

Garter st 1 row

Stst 8 rows

Next row: k8, k2tog, k16, k2tog, k8

Stst 7 rows

Next row: k8, inc1, k16, inc1, k8

Stst 8 rows

Next row: p7, cast off 3sts, p16, cast off 3sts, p7

Now knit over all the pieces:

K7 (back), k10 (sleeve), k16 (front), k10 (sleeve), k7 (back)

Stst 5 rows

Cast off

Sew seams.

Pants

Used Marvel 4 Seasons

Cast on 15 sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 34 rows

Next row: inc1 at beginning and end of row (17sts)

Stst 7 rows

Next row: inc1 at beginning and end of row (19sts)

Stst 13 row

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next two rows

Cut yarn and knit another leg the same but don't cut the yarn

Now knit over both legs (30sts)

Stst 7 rows

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew crotch, leg and back seams

Apron

Used Panda Carnival

Cast on 24sts

Garter st 3 rows

Row 4: k

Row 5: k3, p18, k3

Rows 6 - 9: as rows 4 & 5

Row 10: k3, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k3 (22sts)

Row 11: k3, p16, k3

Row 12: k

Repeat rows 11 & 12 three times more

Row 19: k3, p16, k3

Row 20: k3, k2tog, k12, k2tog, k3 (20sts)

Row 21: k3, p14, k3

Row 22: k

Repeat rows 21 & 22 twice more

Row 27: k3, p14, k3

Row 28: cast on 20sts, k to end

Row 29: cast on 20sts, k23, p14, k23

Row 30: cast off 23sts, k to end

Row 31: cast off 23sts, k2, p10, k2 (14sts)

Row 32: k

Row 33: k2, p10, k2

Row 34: k2, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k2

Row 35: k2, p8, k2

Row 36: k

Row 37: k2, p8, p2

Repeat rows 36 & 37 four times more

Next row: k10, yo, k2tog

Cast off 10sts, p to end

Stst 21 rows on this last 2 sts

Cast off

Pocket

Cast on 10sts

Stst 6 rows

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Sew pocket to front of apron. Sew button for strap to top. Darn away yarns.

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

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Kyle's Shirt and pants

This pattern is also available as a pdf document

PDF pattern

Your support means a lot.

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) and 2mm needles, buttons for decoration, needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch

To fit: 11 inch male fashion doll with the modern standard body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Shirt:

Used Sean Sheep Acrylic 8ply

Begin at the neck and cast on 34sts

Garter st 2 rows

Row 3: k5, inc x2, k2, inc x2, k10, inc x2, k2, inc x2, k7

Row 4: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 5: k1, yo, k2tog, k3, inc x2, k4, inc x2, k12, inc x2, k4, inc x2, k8

Row 6: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 7: k7, inc x2, k6, inc x2, k14, inc x2, k6, inc x2, k9

Row 8: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 9: k1, yo, k2tog, k5, inc x2, k8, inc x2, k16, inc x2, k8, inc x2, k10

Row 10: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 11: k9, inc x2, k10, inc x2, k18, inc x2, k10, inc x2, k11

Row 12: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Row 13: start to divide, k1, yo, k2tog, k8, keep these sts on a holder, k14 for sleeve and continue on these 14sts

Stst 29 rows

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Rejoin yarn to next 22sts for back and

Stst 26 rows

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Rejoin yarn to next 14sts for sleeve and

Stst 30 rows

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Rejoin yarn to the last sts for front and also transfer the sts from the holder to a needle, k12, place the side with buttonholes in front and knit together 1st from both needles x2, k10

Next row: p9, k2, p to end

Next row: k

Next row: p9, k2, p to end

Next row: k

Next row: p9, k2, p to end

Stst 20 rows

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Sew seams. Sew buttons to front.

Pants

Used DK Merino First across wool any 8ply yarn will work.

Cast on 21 sts

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 54 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next two rows

Cut yarn and knit another leg the same but don't cut the wool

Now knit over both legs

Stst 11 rows

1x1 rib 2 rows

Cast off

Sew crotch, leg and back seams

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Emily's Skirt, top and bag

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

PDF pattern

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Birch Creative Print and Marvel 4 Seasons) 3.25mm needles, 2mm needles, cable needle, needle and thread and a tapestry needle for sewing seams

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch k2tog - (decrease) knit 2 stitches together yo - yarn over inc - increase by knitting into front and back of the same stitch C2F - slip next 2 sts onto cable needle, k2, k2sts from cable needle

To fit: 11 inch fashion doll with the modern standard body type

Test square: (please knit to make sure the clothes will fit)

2.5 x 2.5 cm =

Cast on 8 sts and stst 10 rows

(Really super fast to test. )

Skirt:

With 3.25mm needles and verigated yarn

Cast on 30sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Stst 12 rows

Next row: k1, (inc 1, k6)x4, k1 (34sts)

Next row: p

Next row: k1, (yo, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1

Stst 3 rows

Change to plain colour yarn

Garter st 2 rows

Next row: k1, (yo, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1

Next row: garter st

Change to verigated yarn

Next row: (k6, inc1) x4, k6 (38sts)

Stst 3 rows

Next row: k1, (yo, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1

Stst 3 rows

Change to plain colour yarn

Garter st 2 rows

Next row: k1, (yo, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1

Next row: garter st

Change to verigated yarn

Next row: k5, (inc1, k8) x3, inc1, k5 (42sts)

Stst 3 rows

Next row: k1, (yo, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1

Stst 3 rows

Change to plain colour yarn

Garter st 2 rows

Next row: k1, (yo, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1

Next row: garter st

Cut plain yarn and continue with verigated yarn

Next row: k4, (inc1, k10)x3, inc1, k4 (46sts)

Stst 3 rows

Next row: k1, (yo, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1

Stst 3 rows

Garter st 4 rows

Cast off

Sew back seam. Thread thin elastic through the rib sts on the inside and tie to form the waist.

Shirt

2mm needles and Marvel 4 Seasons yarn

Knit each part separate and then together

Sleeve 1

Cast on 14sts

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 10 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next two rows

Keep sts on a spare needle

Front

Cast on 20sts

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 4 rows

Next row: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog

Stst 3 rows

Next row: k2tog, k to last 2sts, k2tog

Stst 3 rows

1x1 rib 6 rows

Stst 4 rows

Cast off 2sts at beginning of next two rows

Place the front next to the sleeve on the extra needle

Sleeve 2

Knit the same as sleeve 1 and place it next to the front on the extra needle

Back

Knit as front but don't cut the yarn

Now knit over all the sts:

Back - K12, sleeve- k2tog, k6, k2tog, front- k12, sleeve- k2tog, k6, k2tog

Garter st 3 rows

Cast off

Sew arm seams and side seams. If top is too loose, thread elastic on the inside of neck.

Bag

2mm needles, Marvel 4 Seasons yarn and a cable needle

Cast on 14 sts

Garter st 2 rows

Row 3: k4, p1, k4, p1, k4

Row 4: p4, k1, p4, k1, p4

Row 5: k4, p1, C2F, p1, k4

Row 6: p4, k1, p4, k1, p4

Repeat rows 3 - 6 another three times

Garter st 2 rows

Repeat rows 3 - 6 four times

Garter st 2 rows

Cast off

Sew bag side seams

Strap

Make an i-cord of 20cm

Sew the strap to the sides of the bag.

Tie small lengths of yarn to the bottom garter st row and unravel to form a fringe.

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The information, ideas 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.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

Chapter 1

Chapter 1:

The Latte and the Lit Lover

The aroma of roasted coffee beans hung heavy in the air, a comforting blanket on a chilly autumn morning. Kyle Jones, nursing his lukewarm latte, glanced up from his laptop, a familiar flutter stirring in his chest. Across the bustling coffee shop, Emily Roberts sat bathed in the soft glow of the window, a book open in her lap, her brow furrowed in concentration.

He'd been seeing her here for weeks, the same time, the same table, always lost in a different world contained within the pages of her book.

He desperately wanted to talk to her. Her light, wavy hair, the way she tucked a stray strand behind her ear, the faint smile that played on her lips when she read something amusing - it all captivated him. But the fear, a paralyzing wave of self-doubt, held him back. What if she wasn't interested? What if he fumbled his words, made a fool of himself? So he continued to admire her from afar, a silent observer in their non-verbal dance.

He’d even started to invent scenarios in his head, witty conversations they could have, shared jokes he could make. He was a writer after all; crafting fantasies was second nature. But putting them into action? That was a different story.

He told himself it was the perfect studying process, observing people in their natural habitat. After all, his novel needed realistic characters and believable interactions. But deep down, he knew it was all just an excuse. He was simply too afraid to approach her.

He watched her turn a page, the soft rustle of the paper a small, intimate sound in the cacophony of the coffee shop. What was she reading? He tried to decipher the title from the distance, but the print was too small. Some classic, probably. She had that air about her, a quiet intelligence that drew him in like a moth to a flame.

Special Thanks

To Canva for the help of creating my story cover.

To ToolBaz for helping me in writing this story.

Clothes designed and knitted by me.

Diorama made by me.

Story time

This picture was created with Canva

Some might ask what is this about? I thought it's a blog for patterns. Well it still IS...

Hear me out....

I had the great idea to incorporate a story and patterns all together. Everything I love.

You can follow the story of Emily and Kyle and knit their outfits too. Or you can skip the story and knit what you like.

After a chapter is uploaded there will follow patterns.

Emily is a basic, modern standard Barbie doll so her clothes are designed to fit a modern standard body.

Kyle is a basic, modern standard Ken doll so his clothes are designed to fit a modern standard body.

All the patterns will be here available for free, but the pdf patterns will be uploaded to my Ravelry Store. Your support really means a lot and does help. I just know there are some that would really like to knit these items but don't have the money to pay for them.

Please let me know what you think in the comments.

Happy Knitting and Reading

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