Next on my agenda was to make her a cardigan to wear for the cooler autumn days. I knitted Naomi's in a 4 ply synthetic yarn (a remnant, which I cannot remember the name of), but the other two were knitted in Naturally Loyal Baby Prints which gives a lovely fairisle look to the cardigan, without the complication of working with several yarns at the same time.
I really enjoyed making these garments and recorded exactly what I was doing as I progressed, so I could share the pattern with the knitters among you. If you click on the pattern below and open the link in a new window, you should be able to save it to your own computer, then print out later on an A4 page.
Thank you for the pattern! So this cardigan is knit flat? Try as I might, I haven't successfully started a project in the round yet. I could try this, if I have a doll of similar size. Your sweaters look lovely.
ReplyDeleteFair Isle sweaters were in style up here this past winter, which meant I got to explain to my husband and my daughter what Fair Isle meant. Me: I want a Fair Isle sweater for Christmas. DH and DD: blank looks. During the 80s you had to have at least one Fair Isle sweater to be a proper preppy, preferably more. :)
You are most welcome Barb. Yes, top to bottom and it's so easy to do on a single set of needles throughout. I am not particularly fond of knitting in the round, so I always design patterns this way. It should also fit other 14" dolls like Corolle Les Cheries and Minouch. If I have time tomorrow I will try the cardigans on a few of my other dolls and photograph them so you can see who & how they fit.
DeleteI love fairisle, I had many cardigans and sweaters which my mother knitted for me when I was a child. Unfortunately I don't have the temperament to knit it and prefer the simplicity of these new modern creative yarns.
Hope you have fun knitting, let me know if you need my help. :)
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Hey cool, i was fixing to make a post about a knitting project myself...but i can't at the moment because my knitting needles were broken in the mail (GRRR!!!). I love the soft colors that your cardigans were knitted in. And that doll's eyes are to die for. I'd like to see more of your knitted stuff in the future, if you have the time!
ReplyDeleteHi RM, that's great news! Pity about the needles though, hopefully you can purchase some more soon. Thank you, I love these pretty yarns and they do suit little girl dolls so well. Naomi thanks you. :) I'll see what I can do, but I do have a few UFP's to finish at present.
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Such a cute clothes, I love the colours! I have absolutely no idea about knitting (tried a few times, but I lack necessary patience ;)), so I wil just admire your wonderful work. Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you Chiriann, me too! This a very simple pattern, I'm sure you could master it if you tried and I am always about to help out if you need it. :)
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Unas chaquetas preciosas las tres, no sabría decir cuál me gusta más, muchas gracias por compartir el patrón, yo no sé hacer punto, pero me guardo el patrón por si algún día aprendo .
ReplyDeleteEsta chaqueta le tiene que valer a Lesly de Famosa porque comparte talla con Paola Reina.
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Muchas gracias Maribel. Espero que aprendas a tejer algún día ya que estoy seguro de que lo disfrutarás. Tejer puede ser muy relajante y gratificante.
DeleteGracias también por la información sobre Lesly de Famosa, estoy seguro de que será útil para otros que lean mi blog.
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Hola Xanadu, hemos elegido el mismo día para presentar a esta muñeca en el blog, aunque la tuya y la mía tienen algunas diferencias, el pelo y el color de ojos es diferente. Es preciosa tu Nora, me encanta su pelo de color caramelo. Me parecen muy bonitas las pequeñas chaquetas de punto, entiendo tu placer al tejer estas pequeñas prendas para las muñecas. Muchas gracias por el tutorial.
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Hola Ilona, las grandes mentes a menudo piensan igual. Jajaja Creo que hay algunas versiones diferentes de la escultura de Nora y todas son hermosas.
DeleteCuando tengo ganas de tejer, a menudo me dejo llevar y tejo más de lo que realmente necesito. Afortunadamente tengo varias muñecas de relaciones públicas y otras de tamaño similar, así que esta vez no importa que haya tejido tantas. :) Eres bienvenido al patrón, espero que te sea útil.
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Witaj, cos pieknego <3 Ja zwykle nie mam czasu na robienie sweterkow ale uwielbiam ogladac u kogos <3
ReplyDeleteMoc pozdrowien :)
Dziękuję Urszula. Czas jest zawsze krótki dla kreatywnych ludzi i czasami musimy wybrać czynność, która najbardziej nam odpowiada, i wiem, że Twój placówki malują, co robisz pięknie.
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Beautifully dressed Naomi. Unfortunately, I can't knit, even poor eyesight. I wish you good health. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you Lenka. That's a shame, but I understand how poor eyesight can effect one's ability to do things, my eyes are not what they used to be either. Take care and stay safe.
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Adorable knitted cardigans and thank you for the pattern. Maybe one day I can try this. So far I can handle crocheting due to my broken humerus. Knitting takes more movement for me and poor arm can not handle it. :D
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Thank you Niina, you are most welcome. I hope you can, it will be easier to attempt knitting once you are all mended and able to move freely. Hopefully that is not too far away. :)
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Hi Xanadu! Your new doll is really beautiful, the name Naomi really suits her. The cardigans are very cute, love the pastel colors. I don't knit, but there're lots of knitters out there that will love your pattern.
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Thank you MC, according to my research the name Naomi is of Hebrew origin and means "beautiful or gentle", so I agree it really suits her.
DeleteThere doesn't appear to be as many people knitting today, but there is an opportunity to learn something new while we have the current restrictions, so I am hopeful the pattern will come in handy for someone. :)
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Well done! She looks so smart in her outfit!.
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I often wish I could knit. I have tried to but it was like an alien language to me! The cardigan looks nice though. I like how fine your knitting skills are.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alasse. :) Knitting isn't that difficult once you learn a couple of basic stitches.
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These cardigans are beautiful, my personal favourite is the blue one, on the doll. Thank you for sharing the pattern. :)
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased you like them Joanna. :) Clothes always look so much better on a doll.
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Thank you so much for the pattern Sandi, I don't know if I'll be able to knit it but I might give it a try....knitting is not my forte LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love the little cardigans you've finished, they're so pretty. And so is Naomi. I have been looking at my one and only Paola Reina girl this week with a view to customising her a little. I found a person's photos on Instagram and her work is just AMAZING that it's sort of inspired me.
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You are most welcome Sharon. I hope you will post photos when you finish along with the results of your customising. :)
DeleteThe yarn is lovely and knits up differently every time I knit a cardi. I finished a dress to match the blue one and I have just finished making a skirt which I will post shortly. I haven't had a computer for two days and when I got it back today, my router went haywire and I had no wireless service.
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Hi Sandi! This doll is very cute and the cardigans you have knitted for her are very beautiful in those colours. Is very kind from your part to share the pattern, sure that other knitters will find it very useful.
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Hi Lily! Thank you, I know they are probably not what you would use for your dolls, so I appreciate you being so kind with your comments. :)
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Thank you Linda. I am so pleased you like them. Please share a photo when you're finished, I'd really love to see your Nancy wearing one. :)
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She is such a beautiful doll. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jaye, I think so too. :)
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She is gorgeous! I love the sweaters you made. I wish I could knit.
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Thank you Brenda. Perhaps you could have a go at knitting this pattern, it is quite and easy one to make.
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