This pattern is part of the Arty Crafty Alice Doll Collection.
Bambi the Ballerina includes the Arty Crafty Alice doll pattern and hair application tutorial, as well as a pattern for a dress, and underskirt. The finished doll sits at approximately 7 inches tall.

This pattern is suitable for experienced intermediate knitting ability, assuming an understanding of basic stitches and common knitting terms. This pattern will require the following skills;
Cast on, Knit, Purl, Knit front and back increase, Knit two together decrease, cast off in the middle of a row, and basic sewing skills.

It has been completed using the following recommended yarns:

• King Cole Pricewise DK in 149 Blush (Head, Body, Arms)
• King Cole Pricewise DK in 55 Gold (Hair)
• King Cole Pricewise DK in 40 Fondant (Dress/Shoes) SCRAPS
• King Cole pricewise DK in 3285 Baby Peach (Cheeks) approx. 12 inches
• King Cole Pricewise DK in 48 Black (Eyes) approx. 24 inches

This yarn is sold in skeins of 100g (approx. 282m/310y), which is more than enough to complete this pattern. If using an alternative brand of yarn, I recommend that you use a DK weight and a similar amount of yarn.

You will also require Toy stuffing (approx. 100g) and black embroidery thread

All pieces are knitting flat on straight needles and have been seamed using a mattress stitch. The cast on method that has been used for this pattern is the long tail cast on.

To complete the pattern you will also require:

• A pair of 3mm straight knitting needles
• A tapestry needle
• A 2.00mm crochet hook (optional)
• A normal sewing needle
• Scissors