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I enjoy crafting miniature clothing for my doll toys. They imbue charm and personality into the dolls. These tiny creations are adorable and quick to complete compared to human-sized garments. Plus, they're a great way to utilize leftover yarn scraps.
Skill Level
Intermediate Beginner
Finished Size
7 cm / 2 3/4 in
Needles
4 double-pointed needles 6” (15 cm)
Needle Size
US 3 (3.25 mm)
Yarn
(Light) 100% Tencel (100g/ 273 yd / 250 m)
Yarn Amounts
Approx. 10g
Gauge (Body)
26 sts and 33 rnds = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm
Instructions
This overall is knit in the round from the waist down. The front and back panels are worked on afterward.
Abbreviations
CO cast on
rnd(s) round(s)
st(s) stitch(es)
RS right side
WS wrong side
k knit
p purl
k2tog knit 2 stitches together
ssk slip, slip, knit
Pants
CO 52 sts, join in the round, and knit 11 rnds.
Leg Parts (Left)
Knit 26 sts, and place the rest of the stitches (26 sts) on a stitch holder.
Make 8 stitches, and join in a round.
k 4 rnds
p 1 rnd
Bind-off.
Make 8 stitches.
Leg Parts (Right)
Place the stitches from the stitch holder to the needles. Start with new yarn, and knit 26 sts.
Pick up 8 stitches from the left leg center, and join in a round.
k 4 rnds
p 1 rnd
Bind-off.
Front Panel
Pick up 16 sts at the center front
Row 1 (WS): purl
Row 2 (RS): knit
Row 3: purl
Row 4: k1, k2tog, k10, ssk, k1 (14 sts)
Row 5: purl
Row 6: k1, k2tog, k8, ssk, k1 (12 sts)
Row 7: purl
Bind-off.
The Back Panel and Shoulder Strap
Pick up 8 sts at the center back
Row 1 (WS): purl
Row 2 (RS): k1, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1 (6 sts)
Row 3: purl
Row 4: k1, k2tog, ssk, k1 (4 sts)
Row 5: purl
Row 6: knit
Separate the stitches into half, 2 stitches for the left shoulder strap, and another 2 stitches for the right side.
Knit the strap
Row 1 (WS): slip, purl
Row 2 (RS): slip, knit
Repeat until the strap reaches the front panel, approx—6 cm. Then, sew it together with the front panel.
Now, you've made your bear toy even more distinctive with these knit overall clothes!
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