This is the ad-free PDF version of the free Knit Striped Sweater for a Ball-Jointed Doll video tutorial available on lananacrochet’s YouTube channel.

The PDF includes detailed written instructions and over 70 step-by-step photos to guide you through every part of the process — perfect for beginners who need a bit of help figuring out the basic stitches, and for intermediates who already know them.

Materials:
Yarn: Light (Category 3) weight yarn in two contrasting colors.
Needles: 4.5 mm circular needles (or size needed to achieve tension). Note: Two circular needles of the same diameter are recommended for knitting in the round.
Stitch markers
Stitch holder (or scrap yarn).
Darning/tapestry needle.
One small button (approx. 1.5 cm) for the back closure.

Abbreviation
RH/LH = Right-Hand / Left-Hand Needle
K = Knit
P = Purl
M1R = Make 1 Right (increase)
M1L = Make 1 Left (increase)
K2TOG = Knit 2 Together (decrease)
YiF = Yarn in Front
SM = Slide Marker
SMO = Slide Marker Out
FO = Fasten Off

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

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You may not translate, distribute, copy, alter, or sell this pattern in any form, nor use it for classes (online or in person).
You may link to this pattern, but not repost any part of the instructions elsewhere.
You are welcome to sell small quantities of finished dolls, provided you credit lananacrochet as the designer and include a link:
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No mass production or wholesale permitted.

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