Lucy is a classic, simple to knit hat with a relaxed, slouchy fit. It’s worked seamlessly from the bottom-up on double pointed needles, then topped with a pompom. Pattern includes schematic with measurements of finished hat.

With the Clara cardigan I wanted to show how small changes made to the details of a project can result in very different finished looks. Both versions of the sweater are made using the same base pattern - a top-down, seamless raglan with curved shaping at lower front edges. When worked in stripes and ribbed knit edgings, the result is a modern,...

Goldie is a simple, clean-lined, yet eye-catching hat, with its 4 bold leaves over a background of garter stitch. It’s knit seamlessly on DPNs and works up quickly in sport weight yarn - it requires only approx. 62 yards if making the pompomed version, if you skip the pompom even less will be needed. The leaf pattern is given in both written an...

Charlotte is a long sleeved bolero with a delicate eyelet rib mock cable pattern worked over the back, fronts, and sleeve cuffs. It takes very little yarn (approx. 125 yards/115 m - great for using up odd ends), works up quickly, and requires virtually no finishing as it’s entirely seamless. The back is knit first, then the fronts and sleeves a...

Penelope For 18 Inch American Girl Dolls - Round Yoke Cardigan Sweater w/ Embossed Leaf Details

Olive is a cardigan that celebrates the beauty of twisted stitches, both in its allover “dots” cable stitch pattern, and in the ribbing of the shawl collar, sleeves and edging. It’s knit in one piece from the bottom-up. The closest thing to a seam you’ll encounter is the 3-needle bind off at the shoulders. The front bands and set-in sleeves are...

Fleur is a bonnet-style hat that features one row stripes, a ruched circular opening with a button at back, and ties embellished with crocheted flowers. It can be worn with the brim folded back (as modeled in 1st picture), or down, which creates a more casual hood-style hat. Hat is worked flat in one piece, and the million and one yarn ends usu...

Ella is a classic Henley tee with feminine details. It’s worked in a simple garter ridge stitch pattern and features cap sleeves, a front button placket and below the hip length. It’s worked seamlessly from the top-down. The set-in sleeves are shaped with short rows. If this is your first time working short rows or this type of sweater construc...

Pip is a short sleeved cardigan worked in a plush honeycomb brioche stitch with two functional pockets and a single button closure. It’s knit in one piece from the bottom up until the armholes, where the sleeves are joined in and worked seamlessly in a round yoke to the top of the sweater.

You can also find the 18” American Girl doll sized version of this pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mae-hooded-pullov...

Mae is a short sleeved hooded pullover with an allover lace pattern on front and back, a deep v-neckline and garter stitch edgings. There are decorative buttons at hip. Sweater is knit flat in two pieces from the bottom-up, then seamed along side edges before picking up stitches for the sleeves and hood. Sleeves are worked in the round on DPN’s...

Amelie is an open-front shawl collar cardigan with twisted rib details, including a Seven Sisters cable down the center back. The collar can be worn up or rolled down. Its pieces are knit flat and feature an interesting (but not difficult) construction. The fronts are made of one long piece that’s draped up and around the neck. The back is knit...

Gwen is a turtleneck pullover with a round yoke and cap sleeves. The two color stitch pattern is created easily with slip stitches, giving the look of fair isle, without requiring you to be skilled in that technique. Slip stitch pattern is given in both text and charted format. The turtleneck, hem and sleeves are done in twisted rib. Sweater is...

Helena is a lace cardigan with set in sleeves and deep ribbing accents at hip, sleeve cuffs and the over-sized collar. It’s knit in one piece from the bottom up until the armholes, and the button bands are worked as you go to reduce the need for seaming and finishing at the end.

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Rosamund is a sweetly feminine beret done in a highly textured stitch pattern that resembles little flowers, and is topped with a plump pom pom. It’s designed to fit 18” dolls with a head circumference of approximately 12 ¼”, like American Girl. It’s worked in the round on double pointed needles, and requires minimal finishing. It would go with...

Jane is a classic wool sweater dress with girlish charm, designed to fit 18” dolls with an 11” chest circumference, such as American Girl. It has an allover, wide rib pattern with a dramatic cable down the front. The main part of the bodice is worked in one piece from the top-down, the skirt in one piece from the bottom-up, then the two are joi...

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man. Bake me a cake as fast as you can…… We all know the classic childhood rhyme. These mittens are knit at a tighter than normal gauge to make a cozy fabric that keeps out chills, ensuring that your little one’s pat-a-cake makers are ever ready for rhymes and giggles. Embellished with flowers at the cuffs, have ...

Marigold is an ear flap hat designed to fit 18” dolls with a head circumference of approximately 12 1/4”. There are two versions to choose from. Both are worked in the round in fingering weight wool and have I-cord ties with little pom poms sewn to the ends. The yellow version features a slip stitch pattern around the body with a plump pom pom ...

Sophie is a modern slouchy hat with a hemmed edge, designed to fit 18 inch dolls like American Girl. The ridged stitch pattern gives it a textured slinky-like look that emphasizes the casual fit. Worked in the round with minimal finishing required.

I fell in love with this stitch pattern while swatching - how it visually meanders and flows, how it manages to look both soft, curvaceous & feminine, and strong & almost carved out at the same time. I love when a single thing seems to encompass opposites.

On page 4, under Armhole Shaping, Left Front, at the end of Row 7 (dec row), original pattern said (21 sts rem). This should instead say (23 sts remain). Pattern was corrected and updated version sent to Ravelry members on September 7, 2012.

Matilda was inspired by the color palette on a vintage French postcard, the reverse stockinette stitch stripes are reminiscent of ticking fabric often used in early to mid 1900’s textiles and decor. Cardigan is knit from the top-down and features fitted raglan sleeves with bloused cuffs and hook & eye closures at front.