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Val Pierce Doll Masterclass: Summer Dolls’ Outfit Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Garter , Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Knit an outfit for your summer doll with Val Pierce's easy pattern for a dress, shoes and headband

Now you’ve made Val Pierce’s lovely doll Summer (find the pattern here), it’s time to give her some cute and colourful clothes! Her rainbow bright dress is knitted using simple garter and stocking stitch, and she has a matching headband and shoes to complete her outfit. Do send us photos of your finished doll, we’d love to see her!

Sizing

35cm tall

What you'll need

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shades (A) 1064 Mocha, (B) 1034 Sherbert, (C) 1241 Fondant Pink, (D) 1263 Citron, (E) 1316 Spring Green, one 100g ball of each, (F) Cream DK, small amount, (G) Drops Alpaca Boucle, shade 8903 Black, one 50g ball
Needles: 3.25mm, 3.75mm
Safety toy stuffing
Ribbon: chiffon, cerise
Stitch marker
Buttons: two
Sewing thread
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Cast off
Knit
Purl
K2tog
Sl 1, k1, psso

Meet the designer

Val Pierce is a great friend of Let's Knit and has designed for us for many years. She has also published several knitting books, specialising in toy and baby knitting patterns. If you enjoyed making this pattern, we think you'll enjoy making Val's dress up bear, Arnie. View all of Val's patterns here.

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