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. 


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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. 

Copyright ©️ 2026 Hanka’s Knitting Crafts 
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. 


Copyright ©️ Hanka’s Knitting Crafts 

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.



Copyright ©️ Hanka’s Knitting Crafts 
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. 

#hkcproject1ball 
#hkchappyknitting







Copyright ©️ Hanka’s Knitting Crafts 
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, October 22, 2025

Project 1 Ball Outfit 7

 
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Project 1 Ball 
Outfit 7

A strappy shirt with a cable pattern to the front and shorts with a lace edge. The downloadable PDF pattern is available on my Ravelry store: 

Time allocated to this set is as follows: 
Design and knit (Raspberry) : 128 minutes 
Test knit: 102 minutes 
Sew and decorate: 14 minutes 
Photos and video: 52 minutes 
Typing and publishing: 24 minutes 
Total: 320 minutes / 5 hours 20 minutes 

To see more of this outfit watch my video:

 #hkcproject1ball #hkchappyknitting #knittingdollclothes #dollclothespattern #dollclotheshandmade

Monday, October 20, 2025

Project 1 Ball Outfit 6

 
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Project 1 Ball 
Outfit 6

This outfit features a snug-fitting shirt knitted in a rib pattern, accompanied by long overalls with front buttons. 

The PDF pattern for this design can be downloaded from my Ravelry store:

Time allocated to this set: 
Design and knit (Raspberry): 237 minutes 
Test knit: 191 minutes 
Sew and decorate: 33 minutes 
Photos and video: 25 minutes 
Typing and publishing: 32 minutes 
Total: 518 minutes / 8 hours 38 minutes 

To view more of this outfit watch this video:
Please leave a like, comment and follow. Thank you. 

#hkchappyknitting #hkcproject1ball #knittingdollclothes #dollclothespattern #dollclotheshandmade

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Project 1 Ball Outfit 5

 
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Project 1 Ball 
Outfit 5 

I present a turtleneck dress that closes with a button at the back, paired with a handbag. Additionally, I have created a multi-colour version of the pattern. 

The downloadable PDF pattern is available on my Ravelry store 

Time allocated to this set: 
Design and knit (Raspberry): 198 minutes 
Test knit: 150 minutes 
Sew & decorate: 30 minutes 
Photos & video: 35 minutes 
Typing & publishing: 63 minutes 
Total: 476 minutes / 7 hours 56 minutes. 

To see more of this outfit you can watch my TikTok video... please leave a like and comment. 


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 #hkchappyknitting #hkcproject1ball #dollclothespattern #knittingdollclothes #dollclotheshandmade

Monday, October 13, 2025

Project 1 Ball Outfit 4

 
Copyright ©️ Hanka’s Knitting Crafts 

Project 1 Ball 
Outfit 4: A short jumpsuit and bolero are featured in this design. 
The PDF pattern is available for download on my Ravelry Store

Time allocated to this set is as follows: 
Design and knit (Raspberry): 206 minutes, including a restart of the bolero. 
Test knit: 123 minutes. 
Sew and decorate: 17 minutes. 
Photos and video: 29 minutes. 
Typing and publishing: 33 minutes. 
Total: 410 minutes / 6 hours 50 minutes.

Want to see more? Go check out my video on TikTok. Remeber to like and comment. 

#hkcproject1ball #hkchappyknitting #knittingdollclothes #dollclothespattern #dollclotheshandmade

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.  Copyright ©️...