Doll Set_03

Doll Set_03 by TansuluuCraftHaus

Project Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern by designer Tanja Enzinger creates a coordinated set of garments for 18-inch dolls. The Doll Set_03 includes a poncho and matching hat, both designed with intermediate-level knitting techniques suitable for crafters with foundational skills.

What Is Being Made

The pattern provides instructions for two complementary pieces:

• Dolls Poncho: A collar-based garment featuring a raglan construction with strategic increases to create the poncho silhouette
• Dolls Hat: A coordinating hat designed to complement the poncho

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level project employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques to construct the garments. The poncho begins with a cast-on foundation and incorporates both flat and circular knitting methods. The construction uses strategic decreases and increases, particularly in the raglan shaping section where yarn overs create intentional shaping increases in every second row. Edge stitch techniques frame the work, with slipped stitches at the beginning of rows and purled stitches at the end for finished edges.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes essential knitting stitches including:

• Knit stitch (ks): The foundational stitch used throughout
• Purl stitch (ps): Used for texture and construction details
• Yarn over (yo): Creates decorative increases and lace-like elements in the raglan shaping
• Knit two together (k2tog): Used for decreasing stitches as specified in the pattern
• Garter stitch: Knitting every row in flat work, or alternating purl and knit rounds in circular work, creating a textured, reversible fabric
• Stocking stitch: Knit all stitches in rounds or alternating knit and purl rows in flat work, producing a smooth, classic fabric

Materials and Specifications

The pattern calls for approximately 70 grams of yarn. The recommended yarn is Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine, a DK weight yarn (11 wraps per inch) with yardage of 50 grams per 131 yards. Knitting needles required are US size 2½ to 3, suitable for working with DK weight yarn. A yarn needle is needed for finishing and weaving in ends.

Difficulty Level and Sizing

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is designed for 18-inch dolls, making it an ideal project for creating coordinated doll clothing. The intermediate skill level indicates that crafters should be comfortable with basic stitches and techniques before beginning this project.

Pattern designed by Tanja Enzinger. © 2021 Tanja Enzinger. All rights reserved.