’Kimana’ a flattering bolero jacket also part of the Neapolitan Chic Collection featuring a flattering tunic top and coordinating cloche style hat.
Kimana: Native American Shoshone name meaning butterfly is a flattering bolero jacket and matching headband, especially designed for the 18in Gotz Dolls like my model, Tess and the comparable American Girl Dolls. Inspired by today’s fashion trends. ‘Kimana’ offers an ideal accessory for your doll’s transitional wardrobe with the anticipated arrival of a new season.

A perfect compliment; easily worn over your doll’s favorite spring/summer dress or simply paired with her trendy jeans and tee shirt.

Pattern Features:
This written pattern features openwork increases, resulting in a flattering eyelet pattern on the front edges, along with a textured stitch border, with line-by-line instructions given. A shawl collar neckline created from held stitches worked to length and grafted in place. Set in long sleeves featuring an openwork lace pattern with matching textured stitch cuffs and complete with matching headband for a finishing touch.

Designer’s Note:
Worked flat, back and forth in rows

Designed to fit:
American Girl Dolls, 18” Gotz Dolls

Skill Level:
Beginner - Easy: Project using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.

Copyright: Please respect my designer rights, and as such the copyright of this pattern will always remain with me; it's text, photos copyright 2012 Debonair Designs. Patterns must not be duplicated, distributed and/or sold without the author's permission. Feel free to use this pattern for your knitting pleasure, a courtesy acknowledgment would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.