Linda's Dress Up Dolls Collection

In this collection you have two basic dolls . The Baby Bella doll and Curly Shirley (sitting and standing dolls). I have knitted both in 4ply and DK (8ply) The dolls and their clothes can be knitted in any colour. I hope you enjoy knitting them as much as I did.

Abbreviations. S1 - slip 1 st. PSSO - pass slip stitch overKFB - knit front and back to make an extra stitch. Gst - garter stitch (knit every row) K - knit P - purl StSt - stocking stitch (knit one row and purl the other) K2tog - knit 2 together TTRS - thread through remaining stitches (break off yarn and use a darning needle) Sts - stitches YFW - yarn forward Beg - beginning

MaterialsYarn The baby doll and girl toddler doll all pale peach with white socks. The clothing and accessories can be knitted in the colour of your choice but must be the same weight as used for the body of the doll. For the hair I used light brown Scheepjes sweetheart soft DK. Or you can use something similar. Tools1.2 mm needles for eyes (2ply)2mm or 2.5mm needles (4ply) 3mm or 3.5mm needles (DK) 5mm for Hair.EmbellishmentsSmall buttons Poppers (snap fasteners)Sparkly rickrackSafety pinsSew on motifsCardboard (for the soles of the shoes) Small rattle (party favours for baby showers)

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Baby DollBody (For Baby doll in sitting position) Cast on 16 sts in pale peach StSt 3 rows beginning with Purl row KFB x 16 (32)St St 21 rows(For ALL dolls) K5 (K2tog x 3) K10 (K2tog x 3) K5(26) Stst 3 rowsHeadK6 KFBx14 K6 (40) St St 23 rows beginning with a Purl rowK2tog to end (20)TTRS looselyLegs x 2(for all dolls)FeetCast on 24 sts in white K8 (KFBx8) K8 (32)StSt 3 rows beg with P rowDecrease as follows:K14 (K2tog x 2) K14 (30)Purl K13 (k2tog x 2) K13 (28)PurlK12 (K2tog x 2) K12 (26)PurlContinue decreasing till 20 sts remain. Ending on a purl row.Stst 4 rowsBritish Moss St 3 rows and Knit the final row.Legchange to peach and beginning with K row, Stst 24 rowsCast offArms (for all dolls)Cast on 6 sts in pale peach1/Purl 1 row and then every alternate row2/KFB x 6 (12)4/KFB(K to last 3 sts) KFB K1(14)6/KFB(K to last 3 sts) KFB K1(16)7/ Purl rowBegin with a knit row stst 12 rowsK2 (K2tog x 2) K4 (K2tog x 2) K2 (12) Beg P row StSt 9 rows TTRS tightlyMaking up (for all dolls)Stitch up leg seams and stuff firmly while keeping the shape of the leg. Stitch up the back seam of the body from the head down to cast on edge and stuff firmly.For sitting dollStitch up cast on seam of legs and the body. Attach the legs to the base of the doll stitching securely into place. See pic For

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Standing DollRight LegCast on 24 sts in white K8 (KFBx8) K8 (32)StSt 3 rows beg with P rowDecrease as follows:K10 (K2tog x 2) K18 (30)Purl K9 (k2tog x 2) K17 (28)PurlK8 (K2tog x 2) K16 (26)PurlContinue decreasing till 20 sts remain. Ending on a purl row.Stst 4 rowsBritish Moss St 3 rowsK3 K2tog (16)LegChange to peach and beginning with K row, Stst 20 rowsPlace on a spare needle or stitch holderLeft LegCast on 24 sts in white K8 (KFBx8) K8 (32)StSt 3 rows beg with P rowDecrease as follows:K18 (K2tog x 2) K10 (30)Purl K17 (k2tog x 2) K9 (28)PurlK16 (K2tog x 2) K8 (26)PurlContinue decreasing till 20 sts remain. Ending on a purl row.Stst 4 rowsBritish Moss St 3 rowsK3 K2tog (16)LegChange to peach and beginning with K row, Stst 20 rowsKnit across all stitches as follows:K14 sl1 k2tog psso k15 (30)PurlStSt 24 rowsK5 (K2tog x 3) K10 (K2tog x 3) K5(26) Stst 3 rowsHeadK6 KFBx14 K6 (40) St St 23 rows beginning with a Purl row K2tog to end (20)TTRS loosely

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Shoes for baby dollSoleCast on 24 sts in colour for sole of shoeP 1 rowK8 (KFB x 8) K8 (32)Gst 4 rowsTop of shoeChange to upper shoe colourK14 (K2tog x 2) K14 (30) Purl K13 (K2tog x 2) K13 (28)PurlK12 (K2tog x 2) K12 (26) Purl across 10 sts1/ K2tog Knit to end (9)2/ purl to last 2 sts K2tog (8)Continue these 2 rows till 5 sts remain. Cast off.Remaining 16 stsCast of **6 sts purl wise and purl to end (for sneakers place **6 sts on a stitch holder do not cast off)1/ K to last 2 sts K2tog (9)2/ P2tog P to end (8)Continue these 2 rows till 5 sts remain. Cast off.Strap. Using a crochet hook pick up and knit 2 sts at right cast off edge of shoe 1 and left cast off edge of shoe 2Change to knitting needles and garter st 14 rows.Cast offPretty edge. Sew chain stitch in a contrasting colour along the top of the cast off edge of the shoe. Slip on sneakersTongue of shoepick up the **6 stsK2 KFB x2 K2 (8)St St 6 rowsCast offMaking up ShoesFold in half and sew up cast on seam (sole of shoe), and row ends (heel and back of shoe). Turn right side out and place a small piece of cardboard in sole of shoe. (I tend to place the shoe on the card and draw around it, and cut the outline) Trim it till it fits in shoe comfortably. Spread some crafting glue on the sole and place in shoe, pressing firmly**. Once dry, sew on press stud fasteners to shoe and straps on girl shoes. Add a pretty button on the top side for decoration.

Slip on SneakersFollow instructions for shoes to ** Then stitch up seams either side of the tongue, almost to the top of the seam. Then using some contrasting yarn, secure two long stitches across front of the shoe to look like laces.

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Dress for baby Bella and Curly Shirley doll.For a fuller skirt Cast on 100 sts British moss st edge.British moss st 4 rows in contrasting colour St st 12 rows in main colour K3 K2tog to end (80)Purl rowFollow regular skirt instructions from * Regular skirtCast on 80 stitches in contrasting colour Picot edge. StSt 8 rows Beg with Purl rowK1 (yfwK2tog) to end K1StSt 8 rowsK1 row (*)St St 12 rows in main colourTo add graph patterns. After knitting the skirt hem(*), K2 rows then St st 5 rows in graph 1 and 2* and 6 rows following graph 3**. Continue knitting for another 5 rows* or 4 rows (12 rows in total)*K3 K2tog to end (64)St st 3 rows Beg Purl rowK2 K2tog to end (48)PurlK12 (K1 K2tog x8) K12 (40)PurlWaistbandChange to contrast colour St st 4 rows beg with P rowChange back to skirt colour and stst 6 rows and break off yarnBodiceDivide stitches as follows:Place the 10 sts either end on a stitch holderWork on center 20 stitches.FrontCast off 3sts beg of row for armholes for next 2 rows (14)St st 7 rowsStrapsGst 3 sts for 6 rows, cast offPick up remaing 9 sts, cast off 6stsGst 3 sts for 6 rows, cast offBackRight sidePick up 10 sts off the stitch holderWith right side facing, cast off 3 sts at armhole edge knit to end.St St 9 rowsBut on purl row, gst 2 sts at the back opening edge.cast offLeft sidePick up remaining 10 stitches and with right side facing, increase three stitches for center back opening andgarter these 3 sts on every purl row. Knit across rowDecrease 2 sts purl to endStSt 8 rowsCast off.

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Lacy Sleeves Cast on 6 sts in colour used for edge of skirt 1/ K1 (YFW K2tog x 2) YFW K1 (7)2/ Knit row3/ K2 (YFW K2tog x 2) YFW K1 (8)4-5/ K 2 rows6/ cast off 2 sts knit to end (6)Final row cast off all stitches leaving a long tail for sewing.Thread the long tail through row ends on the straight side and gather them up gently, so sleeve cups slightly,making sure there is enough length to attach to armhole on dress. Knit 8 sequences for capped sleeve.For skirt edgings or decoration knit to length required.

Making up DressStitch up back seam of dress as far as button band. Stitch the other end of the straps to the back corners of the dress. Sew on one press stud fastener on to the button bands on the back back of the dress, at neck edge. On the outside of the button band sew a pretty button, same place as the press stud fastener. Stitch on the lacy sleeves. If picot edge on skirt has been knitted, stitch this up now.

NappyCast on 34 sts in whiteK1 rowCast off 5 sts beginning of the next 2 rows (24)St St 38 rowsCast offFold nappy in half length ways so row ends meet. In center of row ends stitch securely together. 2 or 3 stitches should be plenty. Then sew half a press stud fastener on the end of both the two strips at the cast on end, and their other half on the front of the nappy. Make sure nappy is tight enough so it wont fall off.

BowCast on 28 sts in colour of dress or contrasting colour StSt 10 rowsCast off. Leaving a long tail for sewing. Stitch up row ends and fold so seam is center back and wrap remaining yarn around center of bow. Sew a few stitches at the back to secure. Stitch on a safety pin to attach to hair or neck of doll.

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Soother (Dummy)Cast on 5sts in PinkKFB x 5 (10) Purl rowKFB X 10 (20)Knit row (fold line)K2tog to end (10)PurlK2tog to end(5)TTRS tightly. Drawer up row ends to form a circle and sew up. Sew half a press stud fastener to the dummy and the other half to the doll where the mouth would be.Handle (loop)Cast on 10 sts in pink. Cast off. Over sew cast on and off edge together and sew both row ends to the dummy.

Short Sleeved Sweater for GirlFront and BackCast on 50 sts in contrasting colour 1/ Knit row 2/ K1 P1 to endContinue these two rows for 10 rowsOn last row mark the center of the rowArmholesFrontCast off three sts beg next row and knit to marker. Turn. Cast of 3 sts and continue to knit patt to end. (19) Decrease 1 st each end of K row till 11 remain, while continuing to follow patt on Purl row. Cast off knitwise with wrong side facing.BackRepeat instructions for front.

Sleeves x 2Cast on 22 stsK 6 rows in the following pattern1/ knit row2/ k1 p1 to endCast off 3 sts next 2 rows (16)Continue decrease on K row till 6 remain. Cast off knit wise with wrong side facing.Stitch up all seams except left back armhole seam. only stitch part way. leave neck wide enough for dolls head. Sew half a press stud fastener to back and other half to sleeve corners of neck edge.

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Long sleeved Sweater (Back and front.1 Piece)Cast on 50 sts in pink (or colour of choice)Rib 2 rowsSt st 2 rowsSt st 5 rows in graph 1 and 2 and 6 rows following graph 3 starting at bottom and continuing with pink background.St st another 5 rows using graph 1 & 2 and 4 rows if using graph 3. Shaping for vee neck and armholesSt st 25 sts in pink, turn, work on these stitches only.St st 12 sts and place center stitch on a stitch marker, turn. ***Cast off 3 sts armhole edge, knit to stitch marker Purl 2 together, purl to end1/ K2tog each end of next row2/ PurlContinue these two rows till 2 remain Bind offRepeat from *** to complete front.BackPick up remaining 25 stsStst in pink and decrease armhole on every K row till 11sts remain. Place on a stitch holderSleeves x 2Cast on 20 sts in pinkRib 2 rowsStst 12 rows On the 6th row increase a stitch each end (22) Decrease 3 sts at the beg next 2 rows (16)Decrease 1 stitch each end of every knit row till 6 remain ending on a purl row. Place on a stitch holder and repeat for second sleeve.

NeckPick up 11 sts from back, 6 from sleeve, make 7 sts along first side of vee neck, 1 stitch on stitch holder, 7 stitches the other side of vee neck, and remaining 6 from second sleeve (38)Single rib (K1 P1) for 12 sts(Decrease on Vee) sl1 k2tog psso continue rib to end (36)Rib 1 more row. Cast offStitch up all seams.

Add decorations. (Brown bead for center of sunflowers, red beads for holly berries and orange or dark yellow for center of daffodils.

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TrousersLegs x 2Cast on 24 in pale blue (or colour of your choice)Gst 2 rowsstst 20 rowsPut aside and repeat for 2nd leg.Picking up stitches on both legs k to last 2 sts on first leg, Sl1 K2tog PSSO knit to end. (46) purl 1/ knit to center 3 sts Sl1 K2tog PSSO knit to end(44)2/ PurlStst 4 rowsSingle rib (K1 P1) for 4 rows. Cast offSew up seams and for decoration add a small pretty button on the outer side of waistband.JacketFront/BackCast on 50sts in pale blue (or colour of choice)Single rib 2 rows1/ Knit2/ Purl but knit first 3 sts and last 3 sts (for the button band)Knit these two rows for 14 rows. To add graph patterns. After the 2 rib rows, K4 rows then St st 5 rows in graph 1 and 2* and 6 rows following graph 3**. Continue knitting for another 5 rows* or 4 rows ** Separating for front and back, stitches are distributed as follows:Right front 13sts. Back 24sts. Left front 13sts.Working on the right front only Knit to endCast off 3 sts purl to last 3 sts knit to end (10)1/Knit2/ P1 P2 tog purl to last 3 sts knit to end (9)Repeat twice more(7)1/ Knit to last 5 sts K2tog knit 3 (6)2/ Purl1 P2tog P to last three sts knit to end (5)Repeat these two rows till 3 sts place on a safety pin.Back.Cast off 3 sts beginning of next 2 rows (18)1/ K 1 K2tog K to last 3 sts K2tog K1 (16)2/ PurlRepeat till 10 sts remain. Cast offLeft frontCast off 3 sts knit to end (10)K3 sts Purl to end1/ K1 K2tog knit to end (9)2/ k3 purl to endRepeat twice more (7)1/ K1 K2tog to end (6)2/ k3 Purl 2tog P to end (5)Repeat these two rows till 3 sts place on a safety pin.

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Sleeves x 2Cast on 20 sts in Pale blue or colour of choice.Rib 2 rowsStst 12 rows On the 6th row increase a stitch each end (22) Decrease 3 sts at the beg next 2 rows (16)Decrease 1 stitch each end of every knit row till 6 remain ending on a purl row. Cast off. Repeat for second sleeve.Stitch up seams and pick up 3 sts of button band and knit length to center of back cast off and repeat for other side. Sew to jacket and stitch up cast off seam of button band. Sew on on half of 3 press stud fasteners on inside button band and othe half on out side of the other button band. Then sew on 3 buttons for decoration.

WaistcoatCast on 44 sts in Yellow (or colour of choice)Gst 2 rows1/ Knit2/ Purl but knit first 2 sts and last 2 sts (for the button band)Knit these two rows for 16 rowsSeparating for front and back, stitches are distributed as follows:Right front 12sts. Back 22sts. Left front 12sts.Working on the right front only Knit to endCast off 2 sts purl to last 2 sts knit to end (10)1/Knit2/ P1 P2 tog purl to last 2 sts knit to end (9)Repeat twice more(7)1/ Knit to last 4 sts K2tog knit 2 (6)2/ Purl1 P2tog P to last 2 sts knit to end (5)Repeat these two rows till 2sts, place on a safety pin.Back.Cast off 2sts beginning of next 2 rows (20)1/ K 1 K2tog K to last 3 sts K2tog K1 (16)2/ PurlRepeat till 10 sts remain. Place on a safety pin.Left frontCast off 2sts knit to end (10)K2 sts Purl to end1/ K1 K2tog knit to end (9)2/ k3 purl to endRepeat twice more (7)1/ K1 K2tog to end (6)2/ k3 Purl 2tog P to end (5)Repeat these two rows till 2 sts remain. Place on a safety pin.Right side facing, pick up 2 sts from front knit along the 10 sts of the back and final 2 of the second front.Gst 2 rows. Cast offStitch up side seams and shoulder seams.Sew on 2 or 3 press stud fasteners and 2 or 3 small pretty buttons for decoration.

MouthCast on 10 sts in deep pink 2 or 4 ply. Cast offStitch to face and add two sts in white for the teeth. Omit mouth for baby dolls with dummy (soother)

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HairBeginning at the Base of the hair (Nape of neck)Using 5mm needles cast on 9 sts in brown (or colour of choice) Scheepjes Sweetheart Soft DKPurl 1 rowKFB x 9 (18)St st 8 rowsK1 K2 tog to end(12)Gst 3 rowsK1 k2tog to end (8)TTRS tightlyPlace on head TTRS at the top of head and stitch around face and along back of head. To make more volume and add curls to hair. Make a few long twisted cords out of the Scheepjes fleece yarn and stitch it to the head making a few small loops here and there for curls.

EyesI used 2 ply cotton on 1.2 mm needles for Shirley's eyes. Cast on 10 sts in whiteChange to blue. K 1 row, Purl 2 tog to end (5) TTRS tightly, stitch up seams add a few chain stitch to join up the white edge.For Bella's eyes I used buttons and a little black 2ply crochet cotton.

NoseCast on 3 stsKFB every st (6)Stst 2 rowsP2 tog to end (3)TTRS tightly, thread around edge and drawer up tightly. Bind off

Frilly PantiesCast on 36 sts in pinkGst 4 rows1/Change to white ST ST 3 rowsK1 (YFW K2tog to last st) K1ST ST 3 rows2/Change to pinkStst 3 rows Repeat sequence 1 and 2 twice more.Break off white and continue in pink.^Working only on 18 sts decrease as follows: **Cast off 5 sts next two rows (8)1/K2 tog K to last 2 sts K2tog (6)2/PurlRepeat sequence once more. (4)St st 2 rowsCast off and repeat from ** for 2nd side.

To make up:Wrong side facing, stitch up first and last white rows in first white section, drawing them tightly together to make the picot frill. Repeat for other two white sections. Then stitch up side seam and gusset.

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Plain PantiesCast on 36 sts in pinkGst 14 rowsRepeat from ^ for Frilly Panties for decrease instructions.

Cuddly Rabbit For Bella and ShirleyI used Scheepjes Sweetheart Soft DK on 5mm(Legs x 2)Cast on 6 stsKnit 10 rowsBreak off and put on spare needleRepeat for leg 2(Body)Knit across row but knitting center two stitches together. (10)K3 (kfb x4) k3 (14)Knit 6 rows K3 (k2tog x 4) K3 (10Knit 2 rowsK2 k2tog k2 k2tog k2 (8)HeadK7 rowsK1 k2tog to last 2 sts K2 (5)TTRS loosely. Stitch up and stuff. Pull TTRS stitches tight and bind off. Then thread yarn around neck and draw up tightly bind offArms x 2Cast on 4 StsKnit 5 rowssl1 k1 psso k2 (3)TTRS tightlyEars x 2Cast on 2 stskfb x 2K 3 rowsDecrease end stitch till 1 remains bind off

BowCast on 6 stsKnit 3 rowsCast off looselyStitch row ends and place seam at the back.Wrap yarn around center 5 or 6 times and stitch firmly at back and attach to bunny.

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