Snickerdoodle, free pattern
May 01, 2014
Let's celebrate May Day with a sweet little sweater for a dolly. One with puffy sleeves and gathers at the bodice. And let's make it in SILK because our little girl is such a fancy lil' thing.
While you may think I'm mad to make a doll sweater with an expensive yarn like 100% silk, it's my way of trying out a yarn using a small project to see how it works and if I like knitting with it. Over the next year I plan on publishing doll patterns using some new yarns I'm sampling and some of my old favorites. If you join me, you can give new yarns a try with not too much expense AND gain a fantastic wardrobe for your doll! I've got some beauties in the works, dresses, capes, coats and jackets, even pant suits and play suits; something to fit dolly's every mood.
It turns out I did love Truesilk and have purchased more in a pale blue to make a lace scarf for my daughter. I'll post a review on Truesilk soon, but found it soft, easy to knit and simply luxurious. The pattern book advises you to tie a tiny knot at the end of your cut yarn to avoid unraveling. The yarn has an interesting chain construction which allows for it to be lofty and stretchy, thus easy to knit. Because of this it could be easy to snag with your needle points. If you find that happening, change your needles, finding the right point and the right composition to suit your knitting style with the yarn. A simple change like this is sometimes all you need for knitting bliss, and silk is certainly bliss!
Download the free PDF file for the pattern for the sweater, skirt plus a hat.
My Rav project page
Rowan Truesilk at John Lewis, Jannette's, Deramores, Webs
By the way, Snickerdoodles are a popular old-fashioned American sugar cookie flavored with cinnamon. They have a crackly surface and are awesome! They should be chewy in the middle and crispy on the edges. This is a great recipe!
Snickerdoodle on Ravelry
Download the free PDF file for the pattern for the sweater, skirt plus a hat.
My Rav project page Rowan Truesilk at John Lewis, Jannette's, Deramores, Webs
Snickerdoodles!
12 Comments
It's adorable, but I don't think it would fit me.
ReplyDeleteCarole
Thank ou for another free pattern. I am going to knit it this week (but not with silk!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sweater. I want one in my size!!!
ReplyDeleteDouble thank you, Kristen! I have a doll recipient in mind (but could also use one in my size). And want to try the Snickerdoodle recipe soon. If you recommend the recipe, it must be good!
ReplyDeleteThat is cute, love the puffed sleeves. But not having any dolls, I might make the cookies instead, yum!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pattern! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sweater!!! That doll just doesn't know how lucky she is! And this is your original "recipe" for how to make it? I'm super impressed!!!
ReplyDeleteSince I don't knit, I was glad to see the recipe for actual snickerdoodles at the end. Now THAT I can do!!! :-) I've been buying them at the store, but I'd much rather try my hand at some freshly baked ones at home before it gets too hot to turn on the oven.
Have a happy and loving Mother's Day!!!
I am thrilled to have just discovered your blog. Thank you for the sweet patterns for AG dolls. Better get busy knitting. My three granddaughters would love some new clothes for their dolls. YThanks again.
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to have just discovered your blog. Thank you for the sweet patterns for AG dolls. Better get busy knitting. My three granddaughters would love some new clothes for their dolls. YThanks again.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary Ann. I have another AMG pattern coming out soon--in November, in time for Christmas knitting!
DeleteHi, what doll is this? She is so pretty ( as is hr outfit)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm pretty certain she is a Goetz doll. She is pretty, isn't she?
DeleteYou make my day when you make a comment!