Snowman Jumper for a Tiny Tear Sized Doll (16")


This free knitting pattern is for a knitted jumper for a 16" doll (equivalent to Tiny Tears in size) with a central snowman motif.  The perfect christmas present for any child who loves dressing up dolls.

Requirements:

1 pair of 3.25mm needles
1 pair of 4mm needles
Optional a 3.25mm circular needle for neckband
50g of DK yarn for jumper.
Oddments of DK yarn in appropriate colours for the motif.
3 stitch holders or safety pins
Fasteners for back (3 x Press-Studs or thin Velcro)


Tension:
Tension 22sts or 28 rows to 10 cm, using stocking stitch on 4.0 mm needles

Instructions:

Abbreviations.
 Abbreviation
   
 Meaning
     
sts      Stitches      
    Knit (number after it refers to how many stitches to knit)
     
P
    Purl (number after it refers to how many stitches to purl)
     
 K2tog     Knit next 2 stitches together - decreasing 1 stitch      
P2tog      Purl next 2 stitches together - decreasing 1 stitch      
M1     Knit two stitches into next stitch (increasing number of stitches by one)
     

Pattern:print

Front (Make 1):

Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 37 sts using the main colour.
Row 1: K1, [P1, K1] repeat to end
Row 2: P1, [K1, P1] repeat to end
Repeat these two rows twice more.
Change to 4 mm needles and working in stocking stitch (starting with a knit row) follow the chart below for the next 31 rows changing colour as required.
To shape the neck:

Row 1:  Next row P15, turn and complete this side first
Row 2:  K1 K2tog, K12  (14 sts).
Row 3:  P11, P2tog, P1  (13 sts)
Row 4:  K1 K2 tog, K10  (12 sts)
Row 5:  Purl to end
Row 6:  K1 K2 tog, K9  (11sts)
Row 7:  Purl to end
Row 8:  Knit to end
Row 9:  Purl to end
Cast off

Slip the next 7 sts at centre onto a safety pin (or small stitch holder)
With the wrong side of work facing, rejoin the yarn at neck edge of remaining sts and purl to the end.
Row 1:  K12 K2tog, K1  (14 sts).
Row 2:  P1, P2tog, P11  (13 sts)
Row 3:  K10 K2 tog, K1  (12 sts)
Row 4:  Purl to end
Row 5:  K9 K2 tog, K1  (11sts)
Row 6:  Purl to end
Row 7:  Knit to end
Row 8:  Purl to end
Cast off

knitting pattern snow man jumper

Left Back (Make 1):

Using 3.25mm needles and main cast on 20 sts.
Row 1: K4, [P1, K1] repeat to end
Row 2: [P1, K1] repeat to last 4 sts, p1, K3
Repeat these two rows twice more.
Change to 4mm needles and commence thus:
Row 1:  Knit to end
Row 2: Purl to last 3 sts, K3
Repeat the above 2 rows until 32 rows have been worked, ending with a purl row.
To shape the neck:

Row1: K5 sts, slip these 5 sts onto a suitable holder, knit to end  (15 sts)
Row 2:  P12, P2tog, P1  (14sts)
Row 3:  K1, K2tog, K11 (13 sts)
Row 4:  P10, P2tog, P1  (12 sts)
Row 5:  Knit to end
Row 6:  P9, P2tog, P1  (11sts)
Row 7:  Knit to end
Row 8:  Purl to end
Cast off

Right Back (Make 1):

Using 3.25mm needles and main cast on 20 sts.
Row 1: [K1,P1,] repeat to last 4 sts, K4
Row 2: K3, [P1, K1] repeat to last st, P1
Repeat these two rows twice more.
Change to 4mm needles and commence thus:
Row 1:  Knit to end
Row 2: K3, Purl to end.
Repeat these 2 rows until 31 rows have been worked, ending on a knit row (row 1).
To shape the neck:

Row1: K3, P2, slip these 5 sts onto a suitable holder, purl to end (15 sts)
Row 2:  K12, K2tog, K1  (14sts)
Row 3:  P1, P2tog, P11 (13 sts)
Row 4:  K10, K2tog, K1  (12 sts)
Row 5:  Purl to end
Row 6:  K9, K2tog, K1  (11sts)
Row 7:  Purl to end
Row 8:  Knit to end
Row 9:  Purl to end
Cast off

Sleeves (make 2):

Using 3.25mm needles and main cast on 23 sts.
Row 1: K1, [P1, K1] repeat to end
Row 2: P1, [K1, P1] repeat to end
Repeat these two rows, then row 1 once more (5 rows worked in total).
Inc row: P1, [K1, P1] three times [M1] into next 8 sts, [K1, P1] four times. (31sts).
Change to 4mm needles.
Work in stocking st until the piece measures 9cm (3.5”) ending with a purl row.
Cast off.

To make up:

Join the shoulder seams and sew in any pattern tail ends.  Carefully sew the sleeve onto the jumper so that the central folds on both sleeves are aligned with the shoulder seam on the jumper.  On each side, sew down the underside of the sleeve and then continue down the body of the jumper so the front and back panels are joined.  Attach press-studs or Velcro to fasten.
Embroider on facial features, buttons and stick arms using chosen yarn.

 

Neckband:

Using 3.25mm needles and main colour.  With right side of work facing, knit across 5sts from left back.  Pick up and knit 8sts from along the neck shaping on the left back, and a further 8sts from the front left neck shaping.  Knit across the 7sts from the stitch holder on the front.  Then pick up and knit 8sts from the right front neck shaping and a further 8 sts from the back right neck shaping.  Finally knit across the 5sts on the stitch holder on the right back  (49sts total).
Row 1:  K3, P1, [K1, P1] repeat to last 3 sts, k3
Row 2:  K3,  [K1, P1] repeat to last 4 sts, k4
Repeat the above 2 rows once and then cast off loosely keeping continuity of the rib.