This piece is knit flat. Yarn overs create the buttonholes. This pattern is suitable for an intermediate knitter or a confident beginner, due to the inclusion of multiple different increases and decreases.

Skills required: slip, slip, knit; knit two together; make one right; make one left; purl two together; purl two together through the back loops; purl forward and back; hand sewing.

This pattern is designed for a 9.5 in (24 cm) baby doll. Using the gauge listed in the pattern, the finished size should be approximately 4.5 in x 2.5 in (11.5 cm x 6.5 cm) when buttoned and laid flat. If you are following this pattern for a different doll size, you will need to use a different gauge.

This pattern is written in English and uses U.S. terminology.

You have my permission to use this pattern to create gifts, or to sell items made based on this pattern. You do not have my permission to sell copies of this pattern.