Darling Knit Doll Scarf and Beret

The Darling Knit Doll Scarf and Beret will make any doll look extra cute and extra special. No one can resist such an adorable free knitting pattern featuring fine weight yarn in an eye-catching color scheme. The tiny knit scarf and beret will bring a smile to your child's face and his or her doll will look so precious and sophisticated. Plus, with the holidays right around the corner, one can't help but notice what a great gift this knit duo would make. Sure, doll clothes you can buy at a store are cute, but there's something extra special about knitting your own accessories. You will have a feeling of satisfaction and bring so much joy to a young one.

Intermediate

Knitting Needle Size4 or 3.5 mm

Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)

GaugeWith size 4 (3.5 mm) needles in St st, 24 sts = 4" (10 cm) *Take time to check gauge* Gauge is not critical for scarf.

Finished SizeOne Size Fits All Scarf: 1 1/2" x 20" (4 cm X 51 cm), Beret Diameter: 5 1/2" (14 cm)

Materials List

1 1/2 oz (42 gm) #2 Fine Weight Yarn – we used Premier Serenity Garden Yarn, col. DN800 Gems
Boye® size 4 (3.5 mm) knitting needles, or size required to obtain gauge
Yarn Needle
Stitch Markers
Crochet Hook
For Hat (optional): small sew-on appliqué

For the doll's matching sweater and purse, be sure to check out theDarling Knit Doll Pullover and Shoulder Bag

Instructions

To minimize blocks of solid color when making small items out of multi-color yarn, divide the skein into two balls of equal size. Knit two rows with one ball and then two rows with the second ball.

Scarf Directions

CO 9 sts.
Row 1: K1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 until piece measures 20" (51 cm) or desired length.
BO all sts. Weave in ends.
To make fringe that is 2" (5 cm) long, cut 14 pieces of 6" (15 cm) long yarn (7 pieces for each end). Fold a strand in half. Insert a crochet hook from back to front through edge of scarf and catch the loop formed by the folded strand. Pull the loop halfway through until a large loop is formed. Bring the loose ends of the yarn through the loop. Pull ends to tighten. Rep with six more strands. Trim uneven edges.

Beret Directions

CO 66 sts.
Rows 1-6: *K1, p1, rep from * to end.
Row 7: (RS) *K1, kfb, rep from * end – 99 sts.
Row 8: Purl.
Row 9: Kfb, knit to last st, kfb – 101 sts.
Work even in St st until piece measures 1 1/2" (4 cm) above ribbing, with a purl row.
Dec Row 1: (RS) K8, k2tog, pm, *k7, k2tog, pm, rep from * 9 more times, k1 – 90 sts.
Purl 1 row.
Dec Row 2: *Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1 – 11 sts decreased.
Purl 1 row.
Rep previous two rows 6 more times – 13 sts. Cut yarn leaving 20" (51 cm) tail. Thread tail on yarn needle and draw through remaining sts, gather and secure. Fold hat with right sides together. Stitch back seam. Weave in all ends.

Abbreviations

BO: bind off

CO: cast on

Kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch (one st decreased)

k2tog: knit 2 together

pm: place marker

RS: right side

rep: repeat

st(s): stitch(es)

St st: stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row)

k: knit

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The Designing Peng uin

Jan 24, 2017

and now the beret and scarf to go with the sweater and shoulder bag - oh I s'pose I could figure out the scarf myself ) but the sizing on the beret is great to have