"Pippi"
a ribbed stitched legwarmer pattern fordolls by Debonair Designs inspired by today's fashion trends and the need for fun quick projects prompted these ribbed stitched leg warmers, Pippi; takes its name from the fun-loving Swedish character, Pippi Longstocking. A perfect compliment to my sweater dress patterns, also a great accessory with any sweater, worn long or pushed down for a slouchy boot topper, these quick knitted leg warmers can easily be worked from scraps of yarn Designer's Note: Worked flat \~ my preferred enitting technique using my bamboo straights Designed to fit: American Girl Dolls & 18" Gotz Dolls that share the same body type. Also fits slim all vinyl 18" Dolls like my Lena, from Kidz'n' Cats Construction: Worked from the bottom up with fold down cuff, then seamed Experience Level: Beginner-Advanced Beginner
Pattern Features:
The ribbed stitch pattern has been written out with line-by-line instructions given. Note: Designed to also fit slim 18" dolls with a simple change of needle size Materials: 30 yards, 1 oz (approx.) of medium weight yarn #4 (1 used worsted/i0 ply Red Heart Soft) Knitting Needles: Pair each of 3.00mm (US 2 1/2-UK/CANADA 11) and 3.25 mm (US 3-UK/CANADA 10) used for slim18indolls 3.25mm (US 3-UK/CANADA 10) and 3.75mm (US 5-UK/CANADA 9) used for 18inAG/Gotzdolls Gauge: Using smaller needles: 8 sts and 8 rows in 1in over single ribbed stitch (approx)
Abbreviations:
K = knit P = purl sts = stitches rep = repeat Cast on = Bind on Cast off = Bind off
Doll Size Note:
Depending on which size doll you are knitting these for, choose appropriate needle size as given on first page ... . To fit slim 18in dolls like my model Lena, choose 3.00 and 3.25mm needles To fit the 18in American Girl/Gotz dolls, choose 3.25mmand3.75mm
Lower Ribbed Cuff: both alike
With smaller needles begin at lower edge, cast on 24 sts, work as follows: Row 1: (right side) \* K1, P1; rep from \* to end Row 2: as row 1 Repeat rows 1 - 2, one more time These initial four rows complete the lower cuff ribbing Continue on to body of leg warmer
Change to larger needles, work as follows: Next Three Rows: Knit across all sts on these 3 rows (Variation:work first two rows in contrast) Continue on to stitch pattern as follows:
Stitch Pattern:
Row 1: (wrong side) \* K2, P2; rep from \* to end Row 2: Knit across all sts These two rows form the stitch pattern Repeat rows 1 - 2, five more times, then work row 1, only once more Continue using larger sized needles, work upper ribbed cuff as follows:
Upper Ribbed Cuff: both alike
Row 1: Knit across all sts Row 2: (wrong side) Knit across all sts Row 3: \* K1, P1; rep from \* to end Row 4: as row 3 These four rows form the pattern stitch Repeat rows 3- 4, only two more times Next Row: as row 1 (forming a ridge, used for turn down cuff) Next Row: as row 4 Repeat rows 3- 4, only two more times Cast off loosely in pattern To Complete: With right sides together, over sew seam to beginning of ridge row, turn right side out and complete seam, weave in yarn breaks. Styling: Turn down upper cuff, or leave unturned for a longer over the knee length, or push down leg warmers for a slouchy boot topper style Copyright: Please respect my designer rights, and as such the copyright of this pattern will always remain with me; it's text, photos copyright 2012 Debonair Designs. Pattern must not be duplicated and sold without the author's permission. Feel free to use this pattern for your knitting pleasure, a courtesy acknowledgment would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.
Be sure to browse more knitting patterns for dolls from the needles of Debonair Designs, created for your knitting pleasure, and designed with your dolls ease of dressing in mind \~ enjoy Please feel free to contact me with your comments and/or questions, kind regards, Deb email: debonair@tekayintl.com
Fits 18in Kidz'n' Cats dolls
Fits 18in American Girl/Gotz dolls
