18in doll Fair Isle cardigan and hat

A cardigan and hat with an easy fair isle pattern around the yoke, knit in double knit yarn. Separate instructions are given for knitting on straight needles worked in rows, and for dpns, working in the round.

to fit most girl dolls. My models are My Generation and Desgnafriend

You will need approx: Sweater: 50g double knit yarn in main, 5g contrast 1 and 5g contrast 2 Hat: 30g double knit yarn in main, 5g contrast 1 and 5g contrast 2 Needles size: 3.25mm and 4mm (US 3 and 6) straight or double pointed/circular, 5 small buttons

The simple Fair Isle design makes this an ideal project for anyone new to colour work