Product Description
Knitting pattern for a denimn style jacket, chinos, shoes and beanie. Very cute for boys and girls alike.
Materials
21-22” Doll/0-3m baby
150g double knitting yarn in main colour
100g double knitting yarn for trousers and seam detail
Small amounts of grey, black and white double knitting yarn for the shoes and hat
4mm needles (UK 8, US 6)
3 ¼ mm needles (UK10, US3)
19-20” Doll/newborn baby
150g double knitting yarn in main colour
100g double knitting yarn for trousers and seam detail
Small amounts of grey, black and white double knitting yarn for the shoes and hat
3 ¾ mm needles (UK 9, US 5)
3mm needles (UK11, no US equivalent use US3)
16-18” Doll/prem/small newborn baby
100g 4-ply yarn in main colour
100g 4-ply yarn for trousers and seam detail
Small amounts of grey, black and white 4-ply yarn for the shoes and hat
3 ¼ mm needles(UK 10, US 3)
2 ¾ mm needles (UK12, US2)
Denim Jacket & Chinos Outfit for 16-22" Dolls, Newborn, and 0-3 Month Babies
What Is Being Made
This downloadable knitting pattern from designer Claire Topping creates a coordinated denim-inspired outfit consisting of a jacket and matching chinos. The design is sized to fit 16-22 inch dolls, newborn babies, and infants aged 0-3 months, making it versatile for multiple projects including doll clothing and real baby garments.
Craft and Primary Technique
This project is executed entirely through knitting, making it suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The pattern combines fundamental knitting construction with specialized finishing techniques to achieve an authentic denim appearance and tailored garment structure.
Specialized Stitches and Techniques
The pattern employs a distinctive seam weaving technique to create professional-looking seams with a denim effect. This advanced finishing method involves the following process:
- Placing contrast yarn between the first and second stitches, with the yarn positioned toward the back of the work
- Slipping stitches onto the right-hand needle while bringing contrast yarn forward in an alternating pattern
- Weaving the contrast yarn between each stitch, alternating from back to front and front to back across the row
- Turning the work and repeating the weaving process on the wrong side
- Ensuring the weaving is alternated on both sides to form a visible seam effect
This technique creates the appearance of a traditional sewn seam while maintaining the integrity of the knitted fabric, giving the finished outfit an authentic tailored look characteristic of woven denim garments.
Yarn and Materials
The pattern uses 4-ply and DK weight yarns, which are lightweight to medium-weight options ideal for creating fitted garments with good stitch definition. These yarn weights allow for precise stitch work necessary for the seam weaving technique and provide appropriate drape for a jacket and chinos silhouette on small-scale projects.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply, DK |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Claire Topping |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | All sizes Cable needle 9 buttons for jacket 3 buttons for trousers Elastic for waistband – 6-7mm wide Shirring elastic for trouser cuffs 1m ribbon for |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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