The 18" Doll Comfy Cardy for a must have outer layer

Easy to sew knit design

If you think you would like to have a go at making a knit garment for your doll then this loose fitting cardigan is perfect for you.

The easy fit means you don't have to worry about getting your seams perfect.

Using double knit T-shirt knit makes finishing seams unnecessary.

The option of using fleecy track suit knit make sewing even easier than T-shirt knit.

The thicker knit needs a wider neck band to keep the proportions looking good. The regular and wider versions of the neck band are included on the neck band pattern piece.

Available now on Etsy

Once you get your confidence you can try this more fitted design. You can read more about this one in this blog post.

Buttonholes

I probably would try to do button holes on the T-shirt knit but the thicker knit was sturdy enough to handle the button holes. I did these ones after sewing on the band but I think it might also work doing them before sewing on the band. This section of the band is not stretched very much so you can pin it in place to work out where your button holes will go then take the band off and do the button holes. I'm thinking of trying this method because the neck band seam is quite bulky and affects the button hole foot.

Forgiving design for more challenging knits

If you want to try some more challenging knits (the ones that unravel when stretched) this is the perfect pattern to use. You can stitch generous 1/4" seams to catch all the knit stitches and the cardigan will still fit and look great.

I made this cream cardigan with a soft single knit. Because it runs easily and is quite soft and stretchy I decided not to attempt buttonholes but I do have some nice brown buttons that I will add one day. I will sew them to the doll's left side for a girl closure.

Part of a Summer doll clothes capsule

This loose cardy is part of my Summer doll clothes capsule for 2021. The dress is also part of the capsule.

You can read more about the dress in this blog post

You will find both the dress and the cardigan in my Etsy shop.

Happy Doll Dressmaking,

Val