1:12th scale Mans Golf set c. 1930s

1:12th Scale Man's Golf Set (c. 1930s) by Frances Powell

Project Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern creates an authentic 1930s-era golf ensemble for 6-inch (15 cm) dolls house dolls. The complete set comprises three coordinated pieces: a blouson-style golf jacket, matching socks, and a set of golf club covers. Designed by Frances Powell, this advanced-level project captures the subdued, natural color palette favored for men's clothing during the early-to-late 1930s period.

What is Being Made

• Golf Jacket: A blouson-style jacket in the early 1930s silhouette, featuring pocket details with small buttons and a fitted neckline and cuffs
• Socks: Coordinating socks to complement the jacket ensemble
• Golf Club Covers: A set of protective covers for golf clubs, styled in the late 1930s aesthetic

Finished Dimensions

All pieces are scaled to fit 1:12th scale dolls house dolls:

• Golf Jacket: 4 cm (1½ inches) from neck to hem; 5 cm (2 inches) across chest; 4 cm (1½ inches) sleeve length from neck to wrist
• Socks: 2.5 cm (1 inch) foot length; 3 cm (1¼ inches) from top to heel
• Golf Club Covers: 3 cm (1¼ inches) long and 1 cm (¼ inch) wide

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This advanced-level project employs fine-gauge knitting techniques appropriate for miniature dolls house garments. The blouson jacket construction requires shaping at the waist and cuffs to achieve the period-accurate silhouette. Pocket placement and button attachment demand precision work. The socks utilize traditional sock construction methods scaled to miniature proportions, including heel and toe shaping. Golf club covers employ simple tubular knitting techniques. Gauge is noted as non-critical for dolls house work, allowing knitters flexibility in achieving proper fit and drape on the finished doll.

Materials Required

Yarn and Needles: This pattern calls for cobweb weight yarn—specifically 1-ply wool in natural, subdued colors historically accurate to the 1930s period. Size 19 (1.00 mm/US size 00000) knitting needles are required for all three components, accommodating the extremely fine yarn weight.

• Golf Jacket: 50 metres of 1-ply wool
• Socks: 25 metres of 1-ply wool
• Golf Club Covers: Oddments of 1-ply wool
• Additional notions: 2 small buttons for jacket pockets; small safety pins or stitch holders for construction

Skill Level

Rated as advanced difficulty. This pattern is designed for experienced knitters comfortable working with extremely fine yarn weights and miniature gauge. The combination of delicate materials, precision shaping, and small-scale construction requires substantial knitting expertise and patience.