Anyah’, a textured stitched sweater dress, that makes use of an easy to work slipped stitch pattern along with classic ribbing, featuring front pockets with two options for working the pocket fronts; a versatile addition for the spring transition or work sans sleeves for summer wear.

“After receiving several requests to design an American Girl version of ‘Nuala’, a sweater dress pattern I had created for the slim 18” Kidz ‘n’ Cats dolls, and seeing my 18” Gotz girls anxiously awaiting spring’s arrival prompted this version. Anyah: English: meaning Gracious, befitting of the delicate spring blossoms now arriving in my garden.” ~ Deb

Pattern Features: Formatted with written out line-by-line instructions given. An easy to achieve slipped stitch textured pattern is worked throughout, along with a deep ribbed welt that is also featured for the cuffs and crew neckline. Incorporated pocket liners are worked at the same time as the main body with pocket fronts worked at completion from held stitches with two options

Construction: Worked flat: back and forth in rows. Worked from the bottom up in one piece to armholes, including back button bands (added for easy dressing), then each section is worked individually to neckline, created from picked up and held stitches. Pocket lining worked at the same time as main body using the knitting on cast-on method, source link, pocket fronts added at completion from held stitches. Set in long sleeves worked from cuff edge to sleeve cap, seamed and sewn into place.

Materials: 190 – 200 yards #4 Worsted, Aran/10ply Worsted, including scraps used for variation option on pocket fronts (as pictured)

Knitting Needles: Pair of straight 3.25mm (US 3-UK/Canada 10) used throughout

Notions: 7 buttons, size 1/2” (12mm), plus additional buttons (size optional) used for decoration on pocket fronts. 5 Stitch Holders or Safety Pins, Darning Needle

Skill Level: Advance Beginner-Easy: Project uses basic stitches, minimal shaping and finishing.