Love Knitting for Babies - UK (2020-01)

Ragdoll pair

runs down the centre back. Flatten the
top and place inside the base of the doll,
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To make hair, wind yarn around a book
or stiff piece of card approx. 20cm (8in)
wide (for doll A) and 15cm (6in) wide
(for doll B). Cut ends of loops, then lay
strands of yarn across the top of the
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of the head until the head is covered.
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front of the head on each side and tie
in bunches (for doll A) and make plaits
(for doll B). Sew each side of the hair
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around the bunches and plaits. Then
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on the centre of the bows to secure
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Embroider eyes and mouth on dolls.
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the shoes.

Pinafore dress
Back and front alike
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Cerise, cast on 40 sts.
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Work in st-st for 6 rows.
Shape skirt as follows:
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Work 14 rows in st-st.

Shape neck as follows:

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26 sts

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Next row Purl.

Next row K1, p5, k1.

Next row Purl.

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cast off.

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Jumper

Front

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Work 10 rows st-st.

Next row P20, k10, p20.

Next row K20, cast off 10, k20.

Proceed on last set of stitches.

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Next row Knit.

Next row K2, purl to end.

Next row Cast off.

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Back

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sleeves measure same as front and

then cast off.

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Skirt

Back and front alike

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Lime, cast on 40 sts.

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Work in st-st for 6 rows.

Shape skirt as follows:

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needles and K1, P1 rib.

Work 5 rows in rib, cast off.

Work other piece to match. Place back

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Turquoise, then work in stripes of 2

rows Cream and 2 rows Turquoise.

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seams.

The shoelaces are

made using yarn

tied in a simple bow

Blue and white stripes

are a lovely colour

combo for spring

With no buttons or ties,

the dolls can be dressed

easily by little ones