Product Description
Christmas dresses and gowns for 18 inch dolls! Start with the lovely lace border ball gown in a sparkly yarn, perfect for and Christmas Ball or dance!
Yarn used in patterns was Caron Simply Soft, Party, a size 4 worsted weight yarn, with a shimmery sparkle throughout the yarn. Knitting needles, US # 5, 8 and 9, plus any ribbons or other items you may wish to dress up the gowns and dresses. Make a little girls dream come true this Christmas with a whole "new" Christmas wardrobe of dresses!!
Christmas Doll Dresses Knitting Patterns for 18 Inch Dolls
These downloadable knitting patterns from Frugal Knitting Haus, designed by Ruth Braatz, feature festive Christmas dress designs sized for 18 inch dolls. The collection includes multiple garment options perfect for holiday dressing and special occasions. Each pattern is written for intermediate knitters and uses worsted weight yarn for accessible, manageable projects.
The Christmas Ball Gown
This elegant formal dress combines classic knitting techniques with festive appeal. The Christmas Ball Gown features a lovely, lacy construction ideal for holiday celebrations and formal doll occasions. The pattern emphasizes ease of following, making it accessible despite the intermediate skill level required.
Design Features: The dress showcases lacy stitch work that creates visual interest and an elegant appearance suitable for ball gowns and formal wear.
Materials Required: The pattern calls for 2 skeins of Caron Simply Soft in the "Party" colorway, a sparkly worsted weight yarn (Size 4). Each skein contains 3 ounces or 85 grams with approximately 164 yards per skein. Knitting needles in US sizes #5 and #9 are needed, along with a yarn sewing needle for finishing.
Techniques and Stitches: The lacy construction employs openwork stitch patterns characteristic of formal knitted garments. The use of two different needle sizes allows for gauge control and creates varied fabric density throughout the dress, with smaller needles typically used for ribbing or fitted sections and larger needles for the lacy body.
Yarn Weight Considerations: Worsted weight yarn provides excellent stitch definition for lace patterns while remaining quick to knit, making it ideal for doll-sized garments that require precision without excessive time investment.
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| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Frugal Knitting Haus |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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