Interweave SKU: EP0767

Matching Girl’s Cardigan

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “These luxurious sweaters make a delightful duo for a girl and her doll. Lace stitches and silk ribbon embroidery complement the soft, lightweight, and warm angora-blend yarn, which seems to “bloom” when knitted.“

Finished Size: 12¾“ (32 cm) chest circumference, buttoned; to fit 18” (46 cm) doll.

Yarn: JCA Reynolds Chateau (54% wool, 30% nylon, 16% angora; 142 yd (130 m)/50 g): #1 white; 1 ball.

Yarn weight: #5 - Bulky

Gauge: 18 sts and 27 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger needles.

Needles:

• Body and Sleeves—Size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” (60 cm) circular (cir).
• Eyelet Lace Border—Size 5 (3.75 mm) cir.
• Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four 5/8” (1.5 cm) buttons for doll’s cardigan; 1/8”- (3-mm) wide silk ribbon for embroidery: a few yd each of red and green; size 22 chenille needle for embroidery; six-strand embroidery floss in colors to match buttons.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 1998