Hanka's knitting crafts

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Kyle's hooded shirt and shorts

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

PDF pattern

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Heirloom Color Works and Bendigo Woollen Mills) 2mm needles, tapestry needle, stitch holder, button

Test square:

8ply and 2mm needles

Cast on 8sts and stst 10 rows = 2.5 x 2.5cm

Abbreviations:

K - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch inc1 - knit into front and back of the same stitch k2tog - knit 2 sts together yo - yarn over sl1 - slip one stitch psso - pull slipped stitch over

To fit: 30cm male fashion doll with modern standard body

Hooded shirt

Used Heirloom Color Works 8ply acrylic yarn in Orange

Back

Cast on 20sts

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 28 rows

Row 31: k

Row 32: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Repeat rows 31 & 32 another eight times

Next row: cast off 6sts, k8, cast off 6sts

Keep the 8 sts on a holder for hood

Front

Cast on 20 sts

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 28 rows

Row 31: k

Row 32: k2, p to last 2 sts, k2

Repeat rows 31 & 32 three times more

Row 39: k

Row 40: k2, p7, k2, p7, k2

Row 41: k

Row 42: k2, p7, k2, p7, k2

Now divide and knit each side seperately:

Row 43: k10

Row 44: k1, p7, k2

Repeat rows 43 & 44 twice more

Next row: cast off 6 sts, k4, keep sts on a holder

Rejoin yarn to other 10sts

Row 43: k

Row 44: k2, p7, k1

Repeat rows 43 & 44 twice more

Next row: k4, cast off 6sts

Now knit over all sts, begin at middle front

Front - k4, Back - k8, Front - k4

Next row: k1, p14, k1

Next row: k

Next row: k1, p14, k1

Next row: k2, (k1, inc1) repeat to last 2 sts, k2 (22sts)

Next row: k1, p20, k1

Next row: k

Next row: k1, p20, k1

Repeat the last two rows another nine times

Cast off

Sew hood and side seams. Leave arm holes open. Make 2 i-cords of 4cm and attach for drawstrings.

Shorts

Used Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply wool in leaf green

Cast on 22 sts

Stst 3 rows

Start with a k row and stst 24 rows

Cast off 2sts at beginning of next two rows

Knit another leg the same.

Now knit over both legs (36sts)

Next row: p

Next row: k

Now divide and knit separate

Back 1

Row 1: p9, cast on 6sts (15sts)

Row 2: k

Rows 3 - 9: stst

Cut wool and keep on separate needle

Rejoin yarn to Front 1

Row 1: p9

Row 2: k6, k2tog, k1

Row 3: p8

Row 4: k5, k2tog, k1

Row 5: p7

Row 6: k4, k2tog, k1

Row 7: p6

Row 8: k3, k2tog, k1

Row 9: p5

Cut wool and keep on a separate needle

Rejoin wool to Front 2

Row 1: cast on 2sts, k2, p9

Row 2: k1, sl1, k1, psso, k8

Row 3: k2, p8

Row 4: k1, sl1, k1, psso, k7

Row 5: k2, p7

Row 6: k1, sl1, k1, psso, k6

Row 7: k2, p6

Row 8: k1, sl1, k1, psso, k5

Row 9: k2, p5

Cut yarn and keep sts on a separate needle

Rejoin yarn to Back 2

Row 1: cast on 6sts, p15

Rows 2 - 9: stst

Now continue to knit with Back 2 and Front 2

Row 10: k10, place front 2 in front of back 2 and knit together 1 st from each needle x5, k2

Row 11: k2, p15

Row 12: k14, k2tog, yo, 1 (buttonhole)

Cast off in knit pattern

Place front 1 in front of back 1 and knit together 1 st from each needle x5, k10

Row 11: p

Row 12: k

Cast off in knit pattern

Sew crotch. Sew 2 cast on sts of front flap to other front and half of the flap. Sew pocket flaps. Sew leg seams. Sew back seam. Sew button opposite the buttonhole.

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Emily's shirt and skirt

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

PDF pattern

Materials:

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

Test square:

8ply and 2mm needles

Cast on 8sts and stst 10 rows = 2.5 x 2.5cm

Abbreviations:

To fit: 29cm fashion doll with modern standard body

Shirt

Used 4 Seasons Marvel in black

Cast on 45sts

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 4 rows

Next row: (k1, k2tog) across (30sts)

1x1 rib 3 rows

Stst 16 rows

Next row: k7, cast on 10sts, k16, cast on 10sts, k7 (50sts)

1x1 rib 4 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew 3 small flower buttons to front (opsional). Sew back seam.

Skirt

Knit in one colour or like me in three

Used 4 Seasons Marvel acrylic yarn in C1, C2 and C3

Start at the bottom

With C1 cast on 76sts

Garter st 2 rows

Pattern 1:

Row 1: k4, *yo, sl1, k1, psso, k5*, repeat *-* across and end with yo, sl1, k1, psso

Row 2: p

Row 3: k2, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k2*, repeat *-* across and end with k2tog, yo, k2

Row 4: p

Row 5: k1, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso*, repeat *-* across and end with k2tog, yo, k3

Row 6: p

Row 7: k3, *yo, sl2, k1, psso x2, yo, k4*, repeat *-* across and end with yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1

Row 8: p

Row 9: k1, *sl1, k1, psso, k5, yo*, repeat *-* across and end with k5

Row 10: p

Row 11: k1, *yo, sl1, k1, psso, k2, k2tog, yo, k1*, repeat *-* across and end with yo, sl1, k1, psso, k3

Row 12: p

Row 13: k2, *yo, sl1, k1, psso, k2tog, yo, k3*, repeat *-* across and end with yo, sl1, k1, psso, k2

Row 14: p

Row 15: k2tog, yo, *k4, yo, sl2, k1, psso x2, yo*, repeat *-* across and end with k4

Row 16: p

Row 17: k2tog x5, (k1, k2tog) repeat to last 9sts, k1, k2tog x4 (48sts)

Row 18: k

Change to C2

Garter st 2 rows

Pattern 2:

Row 1: *k3, k2tog, yo, k1*, repeat *-* across

Row 2: *p2, yo, p2tog, p2*, repeat *-* across

Row 3: *k1, k2tog, yo, k3*, repeat *-* across

Row 4: *p4, yo, p2tog*, repeat *-* across

Row 5: *k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k3*, repeat *-* across

Row 6: *p2, p2tog, yo, p2*, repeat *-* across

Row 7: *k3, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1*, repeat *-* across

Row 8: *p2tog, yo, p4*, repeat *-* across

Repeat rows 1 - 8 again

Next row: (k1, k2tog) across (32sts)

Next row: k

Change to C3

Garter st 2 rows

Stst 8 rows

1x1 rib 4 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew back seam

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

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Picnic basket

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

PDF pattern

Materials:

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

Test square:

8ply and 2mm needles

Cast on 8sts and stst 10 rows = 2.5 x 2.5cm

Abbreviations:

K - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch inc1 - knit into front and back of the same stitch k2tog - knit 2 sts together

To fit: perfect for 1:6 scale dolls

Small sides (make 2)

Cast on 10sts

Row 1: k

Rows 2 - 15: Moss st

Row 16: p

Cast off

Long sides (make 2)

Cast on 20sts

Row1: k

Rows 2 - 15: Moss st

Row 16: p

Cast off

Bottom

Cast on 20sts

Moss st 16 rows

Cast off

Lid

Cast on 12sts

Row 1: k

Moss st 19 rows

Next row: k2tog, moss st to last 2sts, k2tog

Next row: inc1, moss st to last st, inc1

Moss st 19 rows

Next row: p

Cast off

Handle

Cast on 2sts

Garter st 50 rows

Cast off

Sew sides to bottom, sew edges to form basket. Sew handle to middle and decorate.

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

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Kyle's shirt and shorts

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

PDF pattern

Materials:

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

Test square:

8ply and 2mm needles

Cast on 8sts and stst 10 rows = 2.5 x 2.5cm

Abbreviations:

K - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch inc1 - knit into front and back of the same stitch k2tog - knit 2 sts together C1/2 - colour 1/2

To fit: 30cm male fashion doll with modern standard body

Shirt

Used 4 Seasons Marvel in blue (C1)with a matching verigated yarn (C2)

With C1 cast on 20sts

Garter st 6 rows

Change to C2 and stst 30 rows

Change to C1, garter st and cast on 10 sts at beginning of next two rows (40sts)

Garter st 10 rows

Now cast off for neck: k14, cast off 12sts, k14

On the first 14sts, garter st 7 rows

Keep these sts on a holder

Rejoin yarn to other 14sts and garter st 7 rows

Next row: k14, cast on 12sts, k over 14sts on holder

Garter st 10 rows

Cast off 10sts at beginning of next two rows (30sts)

Change to C2 and stst 30 rows

Change to C1 and garter st 6 rows

Cast off

Sew arm and side seams. Dress from top.

Shorts

Used 4 Seasons Stallion acrylic 8ply yarn in grey

Pockets (make 2 opsional)

Cast on 10 sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 10 rows

Cast off

Begin with one leg and cast on 21 sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 26 rows

Cast off 2sts at beginning of next two rows

Keep stst on holder or seperate needle and knit another leg the same.

Now knit over both legs (34sts)

Stst 9 rows

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew pockets to legs. 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

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Emily Spring set

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

PDF pattern

Materials:

8ply yarn (used 4 Seasons Marvel, Lincraft Double knit) 2mm needles, tapestry needle, stitch holder

Test square:

8ply and 2mm needles

Cast on 8sts and stst 10 rows = 2.5 x 2.5cm

Abbreviations:

To fit: 30cm fashion doll with modern standard body

Frilled top

Used Lincraft Double knit 8ply acrylic

Start with body and cast on 31sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 6 rows

Row 8: k7, k2tog, k13, k2tog, k7 (29sts)

Stst 5 rows

Next row: k7, inc1, k13, inc1, k7 (31sts)

Stst 11 rows

Place sts on a spare needle

Frill

Cast on 135sts

Row 1: p3, *k9, p3*, repeat *-*

Row 2: k3, *p9, k3*, repeat *-*

Row 3: p3, *sl1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, p3*, repeat *-*

Row 4: k3, *p7, k3*, repeat *-*

Row 5: p3, *sl1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, p3*, repeat *-*

Row 6: k3, *p5, k3*, repeat *-*

Row 7: p3, *sl1, k1, psso, k2tog, p3*, repeat *-*

Row 8: k3, *p3, k3*, repeat *-*

Row 9: p3, *sl1, k2tog, psso, p3*, repeat *-*

Row 10: k3, *p1, k3*, repeat *-*

Place frill in front of body and cast off as follow: cast off the first 8sts with the 3 needle bind off method, cast off 8sts from frill only, cast off 13 sts with the 3 needle bind off method, cast off 8sts from frill only, cast off 8sts with the 3 needle bind off method.

Sew frill. Sew back seam.

3/4 pants

Used 4 Season Marvel 8ply acrylic

Begin with 1 leg

Cast on 15sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 12 rows

Next row: k1, inc1, k to last 2sts, inc1, k1 (17sts)

Stst 5 rows

Next row: k1, inc1, k to last 2sts, inc1, k1 (19sts)

Stst 9 rows

Cast off 2sts at beginning of next two rows (15sts)

Keep sts on holder or spare needle and knit another leg the same

Now knit over both legs (30sts)

Stst 7 rows

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew crotch, back and leg seams.

Bag

I used 4 colours

C1 - light brown

C2 - Orange

C3 - Yellow

C4 - Green

With C1 cast on 30sts

Row1: k

Row 2: k1, (yo, k2tog) repeat across row, end with k1

Row 3: k

Row 4: p

Rows 5 & 6: stst with C2

Rows 7 & 8: stst with C3

Rows 9 & 10: stst with C4

Rows 11 & 12: stst with C1

Rows 13 &14: stst with C2

Rows 15 & 16: stst with C3 and cut

Rows 17 & 18: stst with C4 and cut

Rows 19 & 20: stst with C1 and cut

Continue with C2

Row 21: (k4, k2tog) across

Row 22: k

Row 23: (k3, k2tog) across

Row 24: k

Row 25: (k2, k2tog) across

Row 26: k

Row 27: (k1, k2tog) across

Row 28: k

Row 29: k2tog across

Thread yarn through sts, secure and sew seams

Handle

Make an i-cord of 18cm and attach to sides of bag

Make a drawstring to thread through the yo - holes.

Sunhat

Used 4 Seasons Marvel

Cast on 72sts

Garter st 6 rows

Next row: (k3, k2tog) across row, end with k2 (58sts)

Garter st 5 rows

Next row: k2tog across (29sts)

Garter st 5 rows

Next row: (k2, k2tog) across, end with k1 (22sts)

Garter st 5 rows

Next row: (k1, k2tog) across, end with k1 (15sts)

Next row: k

Next row: k2tog across, end with k1 (8sts)

Thread yarn through remaining sts, secure and sew seam

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

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Chapter 7

Chapter 7:

Falling

Date after date followed, filled with exploring hidden bookstores, long walks in the park, and quiet nights sharing takeout on his couch. He knew he was falling, falling hard and fast.

They explored the city together, discovering hidden gems and forgotten corners. They went to art galleries, concerts, and even a pottery class, where Kyle managed to completely obliterate his attempt at a vase.

They shared their hopes and dreams, their fears and insecurities. They became each other's confidantes, their support systems, their best friends.

He knew he was in love with her, completely and irrevocably. He loved her intelligence, her humor, her kindness, her passion. He loved everything about her.

He started to finish his novel, drawing inspiration from her. She became his muse, his inspiration, his everything.

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.

Note:

I will add the pictures as I take them.

Busy with designing the patterns for this chapter.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Kyle's pants and sweater

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

PDF pattern

Materials:

8ply yarn (Marvel 4 Seasons in light blue and black, Tiny amount of Lincraft Double knit 8ply in white ), 2mm needles, tapestry needle, stitch holder, button for sweater to close.

Test square:

8sts & 10 rows stst = 2.5cm block

Abbreviations:

K - knit p - purl sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch inc1 - knit into front and back of the same stitch k2tog - knit two stitches together sl1 - slip one stitch p2tog - purl two stitches together C1/2 - color 1/2

To fit: 30cm male fashion doll with modern standard body

Pants

Used Marvel 4 Seasons in light blue and tiny amount of black.

Cast on 21 sts

Starting with a putl row stst 4 rows

Start with a knit row stst 54 rows

Cast off 2sts at the beginning of next two rows

Keep sts on a holder or seperate needle and knit another leg the same.

Now knit over both legs (34 sts)

Stst 9 rows

Change to black for belt:

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 back to light blue and knit one 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, sew crotch, back and leg seams

Sweater

Used (C1) Marvel 4 Seasons 8ply in black and (C2) 3 small balls of Lincraft Double knit 8ply in white

Begin at the neck

With C1 cast on 34 sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Row 2: k1, yo, k2tog (buttonhole) rib to end

Rows 3 & 4: 1x1 rib

Row 5: k8, inc x2, k2, inc x2, k8, inc x2, k2, inc x2, k6

Row 6: p

Row 7: C1 k9, inc x2, k2, C2 k2, C1 inc x2, k10, inc x2, C2 k2, C1 k2, inc x2, k7

Row 8: C1 p13, C2 p2, C1 p18, C2 p2, C1 p15

Row 9: C1 k10, inc x2, k1, C2 k2, C1 k3, inc x2, k12, inc x2, k3, C2 k2, C1 k1, inc x2, k8

Row 10: C1 p13, C2 p2, C1 p26, C2 p2, C1 p15

Row 11: C1 k11, inc x2, k4, C2 k2, C1 k2, inc x2, k14, inc x2, k2, C2 k2, C1 k4, inc x2, k9

Row 12: C1 p17, C2 p2, C1 p26, C2 p2, C1 p19

Row 13: C1 k12, inc x2, k3, C2 k2, C1 k5, inc x2, k16, inc x2, k5, C2 k2, C1 k3, inc x2, k10

Row 14: C1 p17, C2 p2, C1 p34, C2 p2, C1 p19

Row 15: C1 k14, cast on 3sts, place the next 14 sts on holder for sleeve, k20, cast on 3sts, place the next 14sts on holder for sleeve, k12

Row 16: p (52sts)

Row 17: cast off 2sts, k to end

Start with a purl row and stst 15 rows

Next row: (C1 k2, C2 k2) across end with C1 k2

Next row: (C1 p2, C2 p2) across end with C1 p2

Next row: (C2 k2, C1 k2) across end with C2 k2

Next row: (C2 p2, C1 p2) across end with C2 p2

Cut C2, change to C1 and k to end

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Put left hand sleeve back on needle

Row 1: C1 cast on 2sts, k9, C2 k2, C1 k5

Row 2: C1 cast on 2sts, p7, C2 p2, C1 p9

Row 3: C1 k7, C2 k2, C1 k9

Row 4: C1 p9, C2 p2, C1 p7

Row 5: C1 k9, C2 k2, C1 k7

Row 6: C1 p7, C2 p2, C1 p9

Repeat rows 3 - 6 another four times

Cut C2

Next row: C1 k

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Put right hand sleeve back on needle

Row 1: C1 cast on 2sts, k7, C2 k2, C1 k7

Row 2: C1 cast on 2sts, p9, C2 p2, C1 p7

Row 3: C1 k9, C2 k2, C1 k7

Row 4: C1 p7, C2 p2, C1 p9

Row 5: C1 k7, C2 k2, C1 k9

Row 6: C1 p9, C2 p2, C1 p7

Repeat rows 3 - 6 another four times

Cut C2

Next row: C1 k

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew arm seams and back seam to 2 cast off sts. Sew button opposite the buttonhole.

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

Hanka's knitting crafts

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Kyle's hooded shirt and shorts

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Emily's shirt and skirt

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Picnic basket

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Kyle's shirt and shorts

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Emily Spring set

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Chapter 7

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Kyle's pants and sweater

Kyle's hooded shirt and shorts

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