Twin Baby Dolls Knit-Along Part One: Outfits

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 5 / 3.75mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

knit, Purl, Rib

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What you need to know

Our twins need dressing! Use your very best yarn to clothe this terrific twosome.

This pair may look like they’re sleeping, but they’re just taking a break after an energetic morning of fun and laughter! Designed by LKT favourite Val Pierce, this three-part KAL starts with two cute garments: a pretty pink onesie and beary nice blue romper. These are just the right size to fit preemie babies too, just remove the embellishments. Look out for part two where you can knit the dolls themselves.

Sizing

Doll: 48cm tall
Hat: to fit 27-29cm head circumference
Onesie: to fit 36-38cm chest, 30cm long (approx age: to fit preemie/early baby 3-5 lbs)

What you need

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shades (A) 1844 Toy, (B) 1130 Candyfloss, (C) 1241 Fondant, (D) 1019 Cloud Blue, (E) 1302 Denim, (F) 1001 White, one 100g ball of each; Dark Brown DK, Yellow DK, oddments of each
Needles: 3.25mm, 3.75mm, 4mm
Safety toy stuffing
Stitch holders
Buttons: small fish-eye, white, four; teddy bear, five; small blue, two
Teddy bear patch
Tapestry needle
NOTE: this is all the yarn and equipment needed for every part of the knitalong; items in bold are used in this instalment

Meet the designer

Designer Val Pierce is best known for her utterly adorable toy patterns. If you loved making this pattern, then why not make Val's knitted dinosaurs next? You can find even more toy designs from Val Pierce here.

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