Sundress for 6" AG dolls #2 double points Sock yarn or fingering scrap from stash. About 10 inches of 1/8th inch ribbon. Knit bottom up on one piece. Cast on 56 stitches using 3-4 needles, mark starting stitch, join. Knit two rounds of seed stitch (klp1 the p the k and k the p on next round) Work stockinet for 4 rounds \*k7, sl1, k1, psso\* k2 Knit \*k6, sl1, k1, psso\* k2 Knit \*k5, sl1, k1, psso\* k2 Knit \*k4, sl1, k1, psso\* k2 Knit \*k3, sl1, k1, psso\* k2 Knit Work k1, p1 rib for one inch. continue in ribbing: Work 5, BO2, Work 11, BO 2, Work 6. Change to seed stitch Work 5, CO 10, Work 11, CO10, Work 6. Work two rounds of seed stitch. \*K2 tog, yo\* around co. Sew in ends and thread ribbon though eyelets and tie bow in front. The second photo is of the same dress made with a more traditionally sized sock yarn, also knitted on #2 needles. This yarn has a bit of elasticity so it fits snugger and also a bit shorter. The only changes I made in the pattern are in the shoulder Thus: Work one round of seed stitch. Continuing in seed stitch K4 k2tog twice, k7, k2tog twice, k9, k2tog twice, k7, k2tog twice, finish round. \*K2 tog, yo\* around CO. Instead of using a ribbon, I crocheted a chain of the same length and used that to thread though the eyelets. I glued a bead to the ends of the chain. These are cute but a bit oversized.
Mini Molly's Apple Green Dress
Cast on 24 stitches, using a cable cast on. k1 p1 (one row) 1. k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, yo, k1, yo, k6, yo, k1, yo, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5 2. k3, purl across , end k3 3. k6, yo, k1, yo, k4, yo, k1, yo, k8, yo, k1, yo, k4, yo, 1, yo, k6 4. k3, purl across , end k3 Repeat increase pattern rows 1&2 twice, Fingering weight yarn #0 needles #6 needles snaps or Velcro Work next increase row to first sleeve, yo, k1 across sleeve. Continue increase row normally to next sleeve, work yo, k1 across sleeve, continue increase row to end. k3, purl back ending k3.
This adds gathers to the sleeve. You will only do this one time then go back to the normal two pattern rows until there are 7 eyelets. Ending on the inside or purl side. Put bodice stitches on waste yarn or holder and knit sleeves separately. The k1 stitch belongs to the sleeve. (See photo) Knit across. Purl Next row k2 tog across. Turn. Pick up bodice stitches, private side facing. k3, purl to underarm and p 2 tog, purl to underarm and repeat p2tog, p, ending k3. Work stockinet, keeping knit button band for 1%2" (15 mm) Waist:
Next row, an outside knit row, work twisted stitch thus: \*Knit the second stitch on the needle then the first stitch, pass both onto the right hand needle, p2\* across, turn work two rows k2p2 rib, K f&b in each stitch across. purl back. Row 1: Change to #6 needle, k across Row 2: Change to #0 needle, purl back Repeat these two rows 5 more times. Change back to #0 Knit two rows. Work scalloped bind off thus: \*knit 4, turn, sl1, k2, turn, k2 turn sl 1, k1, turn bind off 4\* Repeat across. Sew sleeve underarm and sew on two inches of back skirt. Attach whatever back fastener you choose. Petticoat pattern Cut from fine cotton or light satin fabric. This garment opens in the back so you'll need to fold and hem that edge and sew on snaps or Velcro. Hem or bind neck and arm edges, sew shoulder seams, side seams and hem. I'm a barely adequate sewer so you're pretty much on your own with the details but the pattern fits a 6" American Girl doll. Check that the measurements on the pattern match your print-out before you cut!
