Florence by Red Hen Designs

Florence

Knitting
May 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
400 - 600 yards (366 - 549 m)
English
This pattern is available for $5.00 USD buy it now

Size of doll: approx 20 inches
Designer: Raewyn Parker (Red Hen Designs)

This delightful dressed doll is approx. 20 inches high and is suitable for intermediate knitters. She is worked flat and seamed. She has 3 different floral-themed clothing options.

She is knitted in 8Ply/Dk wool on 3mm needles (UK 11). The yarn I used is a standard pure wool 8 ply She has button eyes you can easily embroider these instead, especially important if you are making a doll for a child under 3 years old.

I have included lots of photos which makes it a large file/pattern.

The doll herself is for intermediate knitters. I also make crochet chains for the ties, but you could use narrow ribbon or make a twisted cord instead. I have provided lots of links to websites to get tutorials in techniques

MATERIALS
50g ball flesh – head, arms, legs
2 x 50g ball white – body, arm, legs, socks, bloomers
2 x 50g ball choice of colour for skirt, straps, shoes
Various short lengths for flowers, stems, ‘leaves’
Cream boucle for hair
2 small buttons for eyes
Narrow elastic (optional) for skirt
Good quality stuffing

EQUIPMENT
Knitting needles – 3mm, 3.25mm, 4mm (UK No. 11, 10, 8)
Crochet hook – 4mm (optional – for crochet bows, flower and to attach hair)
Tapestry needle
General equipment – scissors, row counter, pins
Blue washable or purple disappearing marker (or chalk) – to mark the hair positions

I am more than happy to answer questions and give advice.

The usual copyright applies - I am selling the pattern myself - you are not to copy and on-sell yourself. However I am happy for you to make some toys for sale, charity and gifts - details are in the pattern.