Dolls hooded gilet and dungarees

Dolls Hooded Gilet and Dungarees by Knitting Nanny Mo

Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern collection features two coordinating garments designed for 18" and 19" dolls. The set includes a hooded gilet and short dungarees, offering intermediate-level knitters an opportunity to create fashionable doll clothing using accessible double knitting yarn and standard needles.

Hooded Gilet

The hooded gilet is constructed as a single piece worked from the bottom up to the armholes, with the hood knitted as an integral part of the main body. This efficient construction method minimizes seaming and creates a seamless integration between the body and hood.

Materials: Approximately 40 grams of double knitting (DK) weight wool, 4.00mm needles, one stitch marker, one button, and a stitch holder.

Stitches and Techniques: The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches including knit stitch (K), purl stitch (P), and stocking stitch (alternating knit and purl rows). Construction techniques include yarn forward (yfwd) for creating openings, knit through front and back (kfb) for increasing stitches, and purl through front and back (pfb) for additional increases. Buttonholes (B/H) are incorporated into the design for fastening. Garter stitch (knitting every row) is used for edge details, creating a neat, textured border.

Construction Details: The gilet begins with a cast-on of 78 stitches. The initial 3 rows are worked in garter stitch for stability. The pattern then establishes a stockinette center with garter stitch edges (knitting the first and last 3 stitches of each row) for a polished finish. This combination continues until the work reaches 3.5 inches in length before dividing for armholes.

Short Dungarees

The short dungarees complement the hooded gilet as a coordinating piece within the collection.

Materials: Approximately 25 grams of double knitting (DK) weight wool, 4.00mm needles, and two buttons for closure.

Construction: The dungarees feature button fastenings, allowing for easy dressing and undressing of the doll.

Skill Level and Yarn Weight

Both garments are designed for intermediate knitters and utilize DK weight yarn, making them manageable projects that require familiarity with basic stitches and pattern reading. The use of standard 4.00mm needles ensures consistent gauge and fabric drape appropriate for 18" to 19" dolls.

Pattern Abbreviations and Terminology

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• st(s): Stitch or stitches
• tog: Together
• rep: Repeat
• patt: Pattern
• RS: Right side
• WS: Wrong side
• Garter st: Knit every row
• St. St: Stocking stitch (alternating knit and purl rows)
• Yfwd: Yarn forward, bringing yarn to the front of the needle
• Kfb: Knit into the front and back of the next stitch, creating two stitches from one
• Pfb: Purl into the front and back of the next stitch, creating two stitches from one
• B/H: Buttonhole

Why This Pattern Works for Doll Knitting

The hooded gilet and dungarees represent practical fashion knits that teach essential garment construction principles on a smaller scale. Working with DK weight yarn and appropriately sized needles ensures that stitches remain visible and manageable, making this an ideal intermediate project for knitters looking to expand their skills beyond basic accessories. The pattern's emphasis on bottom-up construction and integrated hood design demonstrates efficient garment planning and execution.