Luke and pip Best of friends

Luke and Pip Best of Friends Knitted Dolls by Phoenixknits

What is Being Made

Luke and Pip Best of Friends is a knitting pattern for two companion dolls designed by Phoenixknits. The set includes Luke, a little boy doll standing 19 inches high, and his best friend Pip, a puppy measuring 6 inches high. These are soft, huggable toys perfect for children and make delightful handmade gifts. The pattern allows crafters to create both dolls from a single downloadable PDF design.

Craft and Techniques

This project uses knitting as the primary construction method. The pattern employs several essential knitting techniques to bring these dolls to life:

• Mattress stitch is used throughout for joining seams, creating neat and invisible seams that give the finished dolls a professional appearance
• Grafting method is employed when attaching limbs to the body, ensuring secure and seamless connections
• Twisted cord construction is included in the pattern, with detailed instructions and pictures provided for reference

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches suitable for intermediate-level crafters:

• Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the fabric, worked together to create texture and shaping
• Increases (inc1) are worked by knitting into both the front and back of the next stitch, a method specifically chosen so that stitch counts work out correctly throughout the pattern
• Turn (TURN) instructions are used to work flat sections, allowing crafters to work a stated number of stitches before turning the work and ignoring unworked stitches on the needles

Materials and Yarn

This pattern calls for DK weight yarn (also known as 8ply or equivalent) in multiple colors to create the detailed features of both dolls:

• Dark denim blue: 50g
• Flesh: 50g
• Leaf green: 25g
• Pale blue: odd ball quantities
• Brown fun fur or eyelash yarn: less than 25g
• White: less than 25g
• Red and yellow: small odd balls for finishing details

The pattern is designed to work with standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn. The use of fun fur or eyelash yarn for specific elements adds texture and visual interest, particularly suitable for creating Pip's puppy features. The variety of yarn weights and textures allows crafters to add dimension and character to the finished dolls.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. Familiarity with increases, seaming methods, and following detailed shaping instructions is recommended for successful completion of both dolls.