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Irish Warmer Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Toy

Item:

Doll/Doll Clothing

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Moss Knit Rib
Worked Flat, back and forth in rows

Pattern Description:

Irish Warmer is a ribbed stitched sweater and trendy newsboy cap pattern
The sweater features a traditional moss stitch rib throughout with complete back button closure for easy dressing
The pattern begins with the sweater, followed by the newsboy cap with line-by-line written instructions given.

Designer's Note:
Worked flat: back and forth in rows ~ my preferred knitting technique

Designed to fit:
American Girl Dolls & 18" Gotz Dolls like my models, Julia and Katie, that share the same body type

Construction: Worked from the bottom up in one piece to armholes, then each section is worked individually.

Experience Level:
Advance beginner-Intermediate

Materials: 220 - 250 yards (approx.) of medium worsted #4 yarn

Knitting Needles: Pair each of 3.25mm (US 3-UK/Canada 10) and 3.75mm (US 5-UK/Canada 9)

Gauge:

Using 3.75mm needles:
6 sts and 7 rows in 1in over moss stitch

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Fits 18in American Girl Dolls

Materials:

220 - 250 Medium Worsted #4
3.25 mm Knitting Needles
3.75mm Knitting Needles

You Will Also Need:

6 Buttons
Darning Needle
Stitch Holder or Safety Pin

Suggested yarn:

250 yards of Worsted weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Red Heart Soft Solids