Baby Dolls Pinafore, Cardigan, Top & Pants in Hayfield Bonus DK - 2485 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Bonus DK Baby Dolls Pinafore, Cardigan, Top & Pants – Pattern Summary (Pattern 2485)

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Hayfield, pattern number 2485, provides instructions for creating a complete wardrobe of four garments sized to fit a doll of approximately 46 cm (18 inches) in height. The set includes a Pinafore, a Cardigan, a Top, and a pair of Pants — all knitted in Hayfield Bonus DK yarn. This makes it an ideal project for knitters who enjoy creating miniature clothing, whether for play, display, or gifting alongside a beloved doll.

Garments Included in the Pattern

Pinafore

The Pinafore is a classic sleeveless dress-style garment designed to layer over the Top or wear alone. It is finished with 2 buttons for fastening, giving it a neat, traditional look suited to doll-sized dressing. The button closure adds a charming, realistic detail that mirrors full-sized children's clothing.

Cardigan

The Cardigan is a small, buttoned jacket-style piece finished with 1 button. Cardigans at this scale require careful attention to shaping and tension to ensure a neat fit over the doll's body. It is a versatile layering piece that complements the rest of the set.

Top

The Top is a simple knitted garment fastened with 2 buttons. Like the Pinafore, it is designed to coordinate with the other pieces in the set, allowing for mix-and-match outfit combinations on the doll.

Pants

The Pants are finished with shirring elastic threaded through the waistband, providing a snug and adjustable fit on the doll. This practical finishing detail is commonly used in doll clothing to ensure garments stay in place during play.

Yarn and Materials

All four garments are worked in Hayfield Bonus DK, a popular double knitting weight yarn known for its affordability, wide colour range, and consistent quality. Three colours are used across the set:

• Colour A – Shade 838: 1 x 50g ball of Hayfield Bonus DK
• Colour B – Shade 992: 2 x 50g balls of Hayfield Bonus DK
• Colour C – Shade 961: 2 x 50g balls of Hayfield Bonus DK

The use of three distinct shades allows for colour-blocked or contrasting design details across the different garments in the set. Yarn amounts stated are based on average requirements when the specified tension and yarn are used.

Needles and Notions

• 1 pair of 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles
• 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK 10 / USA 3) knitting needles
• A stitch holder
• 2 buttons for the Pinafore and Top
• 1 button for the Cardigan
• Shirring elastic for the Pants waistband

Stitches and Techniques

This pattern employs two primary stitch structures, each contributing a different texture and drape to the finished pieces:

• Stocking Stitch (Stockinette Stitch): The main fabric stitch, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side. This creates a smooth, flat fabric surface ideal for the main body sections of the garments.
• Garter Stitch: Worked by knitting every row, garter stitch produces a ridged, slightly thicker fabric. It is commonly used for borders, hems, and edgings in doll clothing patterns to add structure and prevent curling.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for these miniature garments to fit the doll properly. The pattern specifies two tension measurements: