Easy Knitted Simplicity Doll Dress Pattern — Fits 4-inch Dolls

This simple knitted dress is a quick, charming project that fits a 4" (4-inch) doll. It uses basic stitches and small needles, making it suitable for knitters comfortable with knit, purl and simple decreases. Follow the steps below to create a neat, fitted dress — then personalise the neckline with beads, ribbon or embroidery.

Finished Knitted Simplicity Doll Dress — fits a 4-inch doll.

To fit a 4" doll

Materials:
4 ply yarn
3.25 mm knitting needles

Instructions:

1. Cast on 40 stitches.
2. Work in garter stitch until the work measures 4 cm.
3. Next row: 'k1, knit 2 tog', repeat to end.
4. Next row: purl.
5. Next row: 'k2, k2tog', to last stitch, k1.
6. Starting with a purl row, work stocking stitch for 3 rows.
7. Next row: k6, cast on 5 stitches, k10, cast on 5 stitches, k6.
8. Knit the next row.
9. Cast off.
10. Sew back seam.
11. Add neckline decoration as desired.

Notes: Keep yarn tension even so the dress fits neatly. The two small cast-on sections form the arm/shoulder openings; adjust placement by measuring against your doll as you work if needed.