Linmary knits

While browsing online for ideas, I came across a lovely red and white fairisle knitted baby dress for sale. As there aren't any babies in my family to knit for, (don't they grow up so fast) I made this for Annabell. Then I found some bright yellow yarn in my stash so along with cream and a touch of green knitted up the second dress. Now, as I may have mentioned before, I love knitting socks, especially tiny little socks like these which complete the outfit. Iv'e given instructions for single…

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I don't know what the weather is like where you live but its cold up here in the North of England. Time for some warm pyjamas or as most people call then these days lounge sets. This gave me the idea of making this cute little set for Barbie. It will fit most fashion dolls and Barbie Fashionistas. But as Curvy barbie is a more realistic shape, I've adjusted the pattern to fit. I used Sirdar 4ply and Sirdar crofter 4ply which has a nice fair isle effect. you will need 25g each main and…

I found a vintage pattern (circa 1960) in my sister’s stash for a baby’s matinee jacket. i hadn't seen the pattern before and my sister couldn't remember where it came from. To add to the mystery, on the back of the pattern the name Alice was handwritten in large letters - hence the name Alice Matinee jacket It’s a lovely design but as I haven’t got any babies to knit for, decided to alter the pattern for Baby Annabell Doll and include a dress, bonnet and booties. The pattern would also fit…

I was looking through the baby clothes at Marks and Spencer for ideas when I came across a lovely garter stitch jacket. This is my version. The jacket is knit in garter stitch throughout, with the back and sides knit in one piece then sleeves joined to knit the yoke. If you want a longer jacket just follow the colour pattern by knitting a few more rows in blue then the same in the striped pattern. There's a downloadable PDF pattern at the end of this post if you want a printed version I love…

I wish there had been a knitting pattern for a sleeping bag when my children were babies (a long time ago now) and as I haven't got any babies to knit for what better than to make one for Annabell. I tried a few different variations to try and reduce seaming etc, and came up with this one that is made in one piece from the hem with a front seam (easily knit in the round to the front opening) The sleeves are knit first then added to the body to begin the yoke. My very helpful tester suggested…

Baby Annabell SleepsuitThis knit pattern / tutorial is available for free... Full Post: Baby Annabell Sleepsuit

Baby Annabell Pram Set This knitting tutorial / pattern is available for free... Full post: Baby Annabell Pram Set