A complete five piece set for that special day.

There are 2 options for the dresses, one a long dress with long sleeves and the other a shorter dress with batwing sleeves. A butterfly lace stitch is used for the skirt section and stockinette stitch for the bodice. Both sets are knit flat from the hem upwards with a back buttoned closure. The sleeves are knitted separately and are joined at the bodice.
The bonnet has a frilly brim with an eyelet row to draw a ribbon through to secure the bonnet on the dolls head.
The diaper is knit flat with 2 buttons on the front waist to secure it.
Finish off the set with a pair of quick and easy booties.
This PDF Knitting Pattern by Marinda Creations is designed to fit 8 inch baby dolls such as “Caring for Baby” doll by American Girl®.

Recommended Yarns: Any Weight 1, Super fine, 3 ply yarn or even Lace weight that will give you the appropriate gauge.

Testers used: Wendy®Peterpan New soft Blend 3ply; James C. Brett® Super Soft Baby 4ply; Luv Baby® 10ply mercerized Cotton

Supplies Needed:

Pattern Example used: DMC® Honey Baby knitting for the long dress and accessories- about 26 grams (171.2 yards / 156.5 meters
Stylecraft ® Wondersoft Baby 3 ply - 14 grams = 87.3 yards / 79.8 meters for the short dress and accessories.

Other supplies:

Straight or circular knitting needles sizes US 1 + 11/2(2.25 mm + 2.50 mm).
Tiny buttons or pearls: 6 for the long dress; 4 for the short dress; 2 for the diaper
Ribbon 1/4’’ wide: Length about 20’’ for long dress; 13’’ for dress; 16’’ for the bonnet; 7’’ for the booties
Row counter or a pencil to tick off the rows as you knit
Tapestry + ordinary sewing needle
Small scissors
Ruler or tape measure
Skill Level: Intermediate