1:12th scale Cricket Sweaters

To fit a 15 cm/6-inch tall doll

Materials required: one pair UK size 21 (0.80 mm) knitting needles; cable needle; 2 stitch holders or safety pins; plus for sweater with sleeves 45 metres Ecru 1-ply yarn; 10 metres Dark green 1-ply yarn; 5 metres bright yellow 1-ply yarn or for sleeveless sweater 30 metres Ecru 1-ply yarn; 8 metres Dark green 1-ply yarn; 5 metres bright yellow 1-ply yarn.

Approximate finished sizes Sweater with sleeves - 4 cm/1½-inches across chest, 7 cm/2¾-inches neck to hem, sleeve length 5 cm/2-inches Sleeveless sweater - 4 cm/1½-inches across chest, 7 cm/2¾-inches neck to hem

Tension/gauge: This is not important, as dolls house dolls, like humans come in all shapes and sizes. Refer to finished sizes above to give a guide.

Originally published in issue 267 of Dolls House and Miniature Scene