This girls matinee set is a combination knitting and crochet pattern, featuring a matinee jacket, bonnet and bootees. The design blends simple stocking stitch knitting with easy crochet sections to create a delicate, textured finish.

The crochet areas are worked using basic stitches, making this pattern suitable for knitters who are confident beginners in crochet. The knitted sections are worked in stocking stitch, and stitches are picked up to complete the set.

This pattern is written using UK knitting and crochet terminology.

Sizes included:
15–16” reborn doll / Approx 2.5–4lb Prem baby
16–17” reborn doll / Approx 3–5lb Prem baby
18–19” reborn doll / Approx 5–7lb Newborn baby
20–21” reborn doll / Approx 8–10lb Newborn baby
22” reborn doll / Approx 0–3 months baby

Skills required:

Knit and purl
Stocking stitch
Double crochet
Treble crochet
Picking up stitches
Working both knitted and crocheted sections

Materials

15–16 inch / 37.5–40cm Height / Approx 2.5–4lb Prem baby
100g 4ply yarn in Colour A
100g 4ply yarn in Colour B
100g 4ply yarn in Colour C
3 buttons
2m ribbon for bootees and bonnet
Embellishments of your choice
3 stitch holders
1 x 2.75mm crochet hook
1 x 3.25mm crochet hook for the bootees only
1 pair 2.75mm knitting needles
Tension: 30 sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

16–17 inch / 40–42.5cm Height / Approx 3–5lb Prem baby
100g 4ply yarn in Colour A
100g 4ply yarn in Colour B
100g 4ply yarn in Colour C
3 buttons
2m ribbon for bootees and bonnet
Embellishments of your choice
3 stitch holders
1 x 3.25mm crochet hook
1 x 4mm crochet hook for the bootees only
1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles
Tension: 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

18–19 inch / 45–47.5cm Height / Approx 5–7lb Newborn baby
100g 4ply yarn in Colour A
100g 4ply yarn in Colour B
150g 4ply yarn in Colour C
3 buttons
2m ribbon for bootees and bonnet
Embellishments of your choice
3 stitch holders
1 x 3.75mm crochet hook
1 x 4.5mm crochet hook for the bootees only
1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles
Alternative option: DK yarn with 1 x 3.25mm crochet hook, 1 x 3.75mm crochet hook for the bootees only and 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles
Tension: 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

20–21 inch / 50–52.5cm Height / Approx 8–10lb Newborn baby
100g DK yarn in Colour A
100g DK yarn in Colour B
150g DK yarn in Colour C
3 buttons
2m ribbon for bootees and bonnet
Embellishments of your choice
3 stitch holders
1 x 3.75mm crochet hook
1 x 4.5mm crochet hook for the bootees only
1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles
Tension: 24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

22 inch / 55cm Height / Approx 0–3 months baby
100g DK yarn in Colour A
100g DK yarn in Colour B
150g DK yarn in Colour C
3 buttons
2m ribbon for bootees and bonnet
Embellishments of your choice
3 stitch holders
1 x 4mm crochet hook
1 x 5mm crochet hook for the bootees only
1 pair 4mm knitting needles
Tension: 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch