This nautical inspired sweater has a sweet sailor-style collar and a fitted design, just right for wearing alone as a top, or as a cardigan over a dress or tank. A contrasting stripe along the hemline and collar add to the nautical vibe, and the broken rib waistband and sleeve cuffs add a decorative touch. The sweater is knit flat, with the sleeves and collar knit separately and seamed in place. Choose the cropped length with 4 buttons, or longer length with 5 buttons down the front.

Finished chest circumference: 11 1/2” (29 cm).

This PDF knitting pattern is designed to fit 18” dolls such as American Girl®.

Yarn

Fingering weight, approximately 30g/160yards/146m of C1 and 12yds/11m of C2.

Yarns shown:
Blue sample:
• Cloudborn Merino Superwash Sock Twist (80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Polyamide; 467yds (427m)/100g): Dolphin Blue (C1) and Antique White (C2).
Yellow sample:
• Cascade 220 Fingering (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 273yds (250m)/50g): Lemon Yellow (4147)
• Navy Contrast: Comfy Fingering by Knit Picks (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic; 218yds (200m)/50g): Planetarium
(Yarn given for example purposes only, no affiliation or endorsement is implied).

Other Materials

4 or 5 Buttons 7/16”-1/2” (11-12 mm) diameter
2 Stitch markers
2 Stitch holders or scrap yarn
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle and thread
Blocking tools