Trendy Textures by Cathy Pratt

Trendy Textures

Knitting
May 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
6 stitches = 1 inch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
50 - 300 yards (46 - 274 m)
English
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These six patterns were inspired by the multitudes of textures simple knit stitches and changes of yarn can produce. All the dresses are worked flat and seamed at the end. There is no additional fastening required, each dress is designed to be stretchy enough to slip on. These quick projects are suitable for beginners and using up small bits of leftover yarn.

Size: All the variations will fit a standard fashion doll.

Materials: DK, Sock or fingering weight yarn, ~50 yds for each dress (3 colors for dress A, 2 colors for dress B, eyelash/fur yarn for dress E, boucle for dress F ); U.S. #2.5 straight needles; U.S. #4 straight needles; yarn needle or small crochet hook

Techniques Used:
Decreasing
Stockinette Stitch and Reverse Stockinette Stitch
Increasing
Ribbing
Bobbles
Bow Stitch
Knitting with Multiple Colors/Yarns

While gauge is important to making sure the dress fits the doll, it is easy to measure against the doll as you knit, and make adjustments as you go. These dresses are pretty quick and easy to make, so mistakes in fit or gauge aren’t going to cost you hours of work either. These little projects are great for stash busting old sock yarn. With only minor adjustments any of these skirts and tops can be mixed and matched for a unique look.