12 inch Doll Coat

12 Inch Doll Coat by TansuluuCraftHaus

What Is Being Made

This is a Puppenmantel (doll coat) designed by Tanja Enzinger, sized to fit 12-inch dolls measuring 32-34 cm in height. The garment is a classic knitted coat perfect for dressing miniature dolls with a professionally finished design.

Yarn and Materials

The coat requires approximately 35-40 grams of Merino wool in your choice of color, with a yardage of 130 meters per 50 grams. This worsted-weight yarn provides excellent drape and warmth appropriate for doll-sized garments. You will also need two buttons for closure and knitting needles in sizes 3 mm and 3.5 mm to work the various sections of the pattern.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level project employs several fundamental knitting techniques. Garter stitch (Kraus Rechts) forms the foundation, created by knitting all stitches on both forward and return rows when working flat, or alternating knit and purl rounds when working in the round. The pattern incorporates edge stitches (Randmaschen) for neat selvage edges, where the first stitch of each row is slipped and the final stitch is worked through the back loop. Shaping is achieved through strategic increases and decreases to create the coat's fitted silhouette.

Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations

• M (Masche) — Stitch
• re M (rechte Masche) — Knit stitch
• li M (linke Masche) — Purl stitch
• U (Umschlag) — Yarn over for increases
• 2M re zus — Knit two stitches together for decreases
• RM (Randmasche) — Edge stitch
• R (Reihe) — Row
• * Wiederholungszeichen — Repeat marker for pattern repeats

Pattern Details

The coat features a decorative stitch pattern worked in rounds. The pattern sequence includes slipped stitches, knit stitches, and yarn overs to create textural interest. Subsequent rounds are worked by knitting stitches as they appear in the previous row, maintaining pattern continuity. This creates a refined, professionally finished appearance suitable for display or play.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this project is appropriate for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction with shaping, pattern repeats, and finishing details such as button attachment.