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12 Inch Doll Set: Jacket and Leggings

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern by designer Tanja Enzinger from TansuluuCraftHaus creates a coordinated two-piece outfit for 12 to 14 inch dolls. The set includes a fitted jacket and matching leggings, designed at an intermediate skill level for knitters with some experience.

Techniques Used

The pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques to construct the doll garments. Circular knitting is used for seamless construction in the round, while flat knitting on straight needles creates other components. The pattern incorporates edge stitches worked by slipping the first stitch and purling the last stitch of every row to create neat, finished edges. Twisted stitches add textural interest and are worked by knitting and purling through the back of the loop, both in flat rows and in the round. Yarn over increases are used for shaping, and decreases using knit two stitches together and knit three stitches together techniques help shape the garment pieces.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (ks) — the fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl stitch (ps) — used for textural contrast and ribbing
• Twisted stitch — created by working through the back of the loop for added texture
• Stocking stitch — formed by alternating knit rows and purl rows in flat work, or knitting every round in circular work, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• 1x1 ribbing — formed by alternating one twisted stitch with one purl stitch for elastic edges
• Yarn over (yo) — used for decorative increases and shaping
• Knit two together (k2tog) — a right-leaning decrease for shaping
• Knit three together (k3tog) — a more pronounced decrease for fitted shaping

Materials

The pattern calls for approximately 70 to 80 grams of merino wool in worsted weight, equivalent to roughly 136 yards. Suitable yarn options include Lana Grossa Sara or Merino Uno. Knitters will need 3 mm circular needles and 3 mm double-pointed needles for working in the round and for smaller circumferences. A Velcro fastener is required to close the jacket front, providing a practical and durable closure suitable for doll clothing.

Pattern Details

Designed for intermediate knitters, this pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations and clearly defined techniques. The intermediate difficulty level assumes familiarity with basic stitches and the ability to work both flat and in the round. The pattern is formatted as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible for digital reference while knitting.