Traditional Layette for 7-12” doll

Knitting pattern for a traditional coat, leggings, bonnet or hat, and shawl to fit a 7-12 inch long doll. Real baby clothes for dolls! It is also suitable for really early preemies.

Materials

7” Doll

Approx 75g of 3 ply yarn (approx. 45g for shawl; 30g for clothes) (US: fingering)

Needles: One pair of 2.5mm needles

8-9” Doll

Approx 100g of 4 ply yarn (approx. 60g for shawl; 40g for clothes) (US: sport)

Needles: One pair of 3 ¼ mm (UK 10)(US 3); one pair of 2 ¾ mm(UK 12)(US 2)

10” Doll

Approx 150g of DK yarn (approx. 100g for shawl; 50g for clothes) (US: light worsted)

Needles: 3 ¾ mm needles (UK 9, US 5)

3mm needles (UK11, no US equivalent use US3)

11-12” Doll

Approx 150g of DK yarn (approx. 100g for shawl; 50g for clothes) (US: light worsted)

Needles: One pair of 3 ¼ mm (UK10) (US 3); one pair of 4 mm(UK 8) (US 6)

All 3 sizes

2 buttons each for boy and girl coats

2 x small length of shirring elastic for each pair of leggings

Small length of ribbon for bonnet