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

Row 10: p14, k2, p6, k2, p20

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...

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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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