Folklore: Whimsical Stripes Pinafore by Anne de Silva

Folklore: Whimsical Stripes Pinafore

Knitting
May 2025
both are used in this pattern
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
22 - 27 yards (20 - 25 m)
Mini
English
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This cute dress, inspired by vintage circus stripes, is knit using a 2 colored ribbing. A vargiated yarn to work the purls (CC1) will create a fun effect. Pattern includes written instructions, lots of photos, and yarn guide will be coming soon.

Folklore Doll Information:
Pictured yeti doll is knit with Lionbrand Wool-ease in Oatmeal using 3.5mm (US 4 needles)

And mushroom doll is knit with Waxwing Cèdre in Mousse using 2.75mm (US 2 needles)

Gauge
Knit your outfit with the same yarn and needles as your doll

Materials
Yarn (10g total) in desired weight (I’m using lionbrand wool-ease in the pattern)
Needles: straight and dpn (use same size as doll - 3.5mm in pattern)
Stitch markers

Techniques Used
Knitting flat and in the round
Increases
Ribbing
Stranded colorwork

Skill Level
Novice

Updated July 2026
Renamed
Added photos
New yarn and needle recs
Changed to top down