Knitted Faux-Pleat Skirt for 18-inch Doll
The Knitted Faux-Pleat Skirt for 18-inch dolls is an adorable addition to any doll's wardrobe! This charming skirt features a unique design that mimics pleats, adding a touch of sophistication to your doll's outfit. With its cozy knitted fabric and stylish flair, this skirt is perfect for dressing up your doll for any occasion. Your doll will look absolutely darling in this trendy piece, making it a must-have for any doll enthusiast. Get ready to showcase your doll's fashion sense with this delightful Knitted Faux-Pleat Skirt!
Skills Required/Techniques Used:
-Knit & purl, cast on & bind off
-Increasing: make 1 (m1)
-Working in the round on double pointed needles
Size: fits 18-inch dolls like American Girl, Our Generation and other dolls with similar body.
Materials: Knit Picks (affiliate link) Telemark sport weight yarn (100% wool), 50 g/ 103 yds (94m) – 1 ball
Needles: double pointed needles (dpn) US #3 (3.25 mm) OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Gauge for stockinette st: 20 sts x 30 rows = 4" x 4" (10cm x 10cm)
Notions:
yarn needle
Abbreviations:
k - knit
p - purl
m1 - make 1 increase - I make a backward loop over the right-hand needle and in the next row/round purl/knit as a regular stitch.
RS - right side
WS - wrong side
sm - slip marker
pm - place marker
rm - remove marker
Pattern Notes:
Reversed stockinette in rounds:
All rounds purl
1 x 1 Rib in rounds:
All rounds *k1, p1 - repeat from * around
Short Overview of the Pattern:
The skirt is worked top-down, seamlessly, in rounds, on double pointed needles. The belt and hem are worked in 1 x 1 rib, the main part of the skirt is worked in reversed stockinette, with knit stitches spaced evenly to make the illusion of pleats. The A-shape of the skirt is achieved by increasing the number of stitches between the knit stitches.
Skirt
Cast on 60 stitches, distribute them evenly on 4 dpn (15 sts per needle), join in to round, place a marker at the beginning of the round, slip marker while working.
Work 4 rounds in 1x1 rib : *k1, p1 - repeat from * around.
Round 5:* p4, k1 - repeat from * 12 times
Repeat round 5 four (4) more times
Round 10 (increase round): *m1, p4, k1 - repeat from * 12 times. = 72 sts
Round 11: *p5, k1 - repeat from * 12 times.
Repeat round 11 seven more times.
Round 19 (increase round): *p5, m1, k1 - repeat from * 12 times = 84 sts
Round 20: *p6, k1 - repeat from * 12 times
Repeat round 20 nine more times.
Round 30 (increase round): *m1, p6, k1 - repeat from * 12 times = 96 sts
Round 31: * p7, k1 - repeat from * 12 times
Repeat round 31 nine more times
Work 2 more rounds in 1 x 1 rib: "k1, p1 - repeat from * around.
Bind off.
Finishing:
Weave in all yarn ends.
Have fun!