Any knitters out there? Doll's clothes pattern

If you don'y have any luck Valda ebay has loads of old knitting patterns and copies of them too. I'm knitting an aran jumper at the moment for my youngest grandson using an old pattern from ebay (not going to attempt it again it's really hard to do!)  I ran out of wool last night as I have to use skeins of lovely Donegal wool and they didn't quite last til the end. Waiting for a new delivery from Ireland just now via ebay.

Hope you find what you need.

https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/527413806333016050/

that might help ValDa

freepatterns.com

My Mum was a really keen knitter ,  I remember all my dolls had knitted clothes ,  even "Cindy " remember  her? All her patterns were lost when my brother cleared the house. 

Hope you find some Valda.

I remember my mum knitting! She was quite brilliant! Didn't seem to look at what she was doing - just sat there knitting with the needles going hell for leather! They were a blurr! Such a useful skill that has been lost to an extent these days. Nothing quite like a hand knitted Aran jumper. Well done Valda.

If you don'y have any luck Valda ebay has loads of old knitting patterns and copies of them too. I'm knitting an aran jumper at the moment for my youngest grandson using an old pattern from ebay (not going to attempt it again it's really hard to do!)  I ran out of wool last night as I have to use skeins of lovely Donegal wool and they didn't quite last til the end. Waiting for a new delivery from Ireland just now via ebay.

Hope you find what you need.

Thanks Brue - I got my current shawl pattern from ebay - exactly like the one I knitted for my baby son in 1980!  I've had a quick look at dolly clothes and can't find anything I like.  They all seem so old-fashioned.  I'll have a look when I have more patience.

Hi Val,

You might be aware that I'm a keen knitter myself and most of my work is for premmie babies.

I have a number of patterns which would fit premmie babies or dolls. Some are for DK and some are for 4 ply.  If you used a thinner yarn they'd be even smaller.

Most of my patterns are fairly newly purchased so not 'old fashioned' but they are mostly 'baby' garments rather than trendy style clothes.

If you want to email me we can discuss it.

Thank you so much Jill - I've emailed you.  I'm currently well on with a shawl (done 59 cm of 101 cm from casting on to final row).  Then the lace edging to do!!!!

I think the decline in knitting is because parents these days want very washable things which are almost 'disposable' rather than heritage things they have to take care with washing.  

I used the same hand-knitted shawl for both my babies, and washed it very carefully each time - so it's still very soft and lovely, though it has yellowed over the years.  I had a tip for getting things white again, so I may get it out and have a go.

When I'm finished with all this baby knitting I think I will start knitting for a local charity, which runs a shop associated with a local school for autistic children.  It's run entirely by volunteers, so all the profits go to providing treats for the children, rather than to some executive salary.  I did do some a few years ago for the local Sue Ryder Hospice annual sale........ so that's another option.

I'm in agreement with Pippah Val, Pinterest is full of free patterns if you are prepared to troll through the listings and sort out the free ones. I love Phildar books too and I'm sure I do have some dolls patterns somewhere, I will have a look for you asap.

Alison

just scanned some into my computer Val, will send them to Jill to pass them on to you.

Alison

My mum knitted and sewed dolls clothes for me. She still has all her patterns so if you'd like more let me know. I have passed the knitted duffle coat and dress my mum made, she had one so did I and my doll all to match, to my granddaughter she's thrilled. I enjoy knitting and sewing but find dollsyclotges too fiddly.

Congratulations on the newsifnew grandchildren