Knitting for Pullips!!

We've been away to Mr T's Ma's. We always have free time there so I figured I'd knit the girls something while we were away. I was trying to think of something simple so I thought I'd just make a simple blue dress for Larke.

The other thing I fancied having a go at was a jumper. Nothing too complicated but I thought a sleevless off the shoulder number would be cool. I'm really not the kind of person who can read knitting patterns but I can work out how to make simple things.

The pattern is as follows. 2.25mm kneedles & basic with a basic dk wool.

- Cast on 20 stitches
- 1st row: Knit 2 stitches, Purl 2 stitches,
  repeat to end.
- 2nd row: Purl 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches,
  repeat to end.
- Repeat rows 1 & 2 until... The next part of the
  pattern starts  from under the arms, so you can
  make it as long as you want. The one pictured
  was measured to the hips.
- Cast on 4 new stitches, then continue rib
  pattern (k2, p2 etc)
- Following row, cast on another 4 stitches, then
  continue rib pattern (k2, p2 etc)
- Repeat rows 1 & 2 until it measures approx. 35mm.

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Repeat the above pattern and sew pieces right side together leaving the horizontal gap for armholes and voila!!

I have been finding more and more patterns online the more I look... I also went to the library the other day and found a book on making minatures and the patterns, although small, I think will translate quite well. There is one I would really like to try called a tea coat. Its a simple pattern so I figure I'll give it a go when I have time.

I have loads of plans for clothes, and also I'm on the hunt for some props, I have been reading it helps when trying to pose them.

Miss M
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