Type
Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
pullover
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**:
- Adapt the Raglan Pullover template for an 18-inch doll (e.g., American Girl doll).
- Incorporate a back-opening design to accommodate the doll's large head-to-neck ratio.
- Extend the body length to create a "dress" silhouette rather than a sweater.
- Use US Size 6 (4.0mm) needles as requested, which pairs well with DK weight yarn for a soft, beginner-friendly drape.
2. **Construction Plan**:
- **Neckline**: Worked flat initially to create a button placket.
- **Raglan Yoke**: Increases are worked on RS rows. Two buttonholes will be placed in the first 2 inches of the back opening.
- **Joining**: The piece will be joined in the round once the buttonholes/placket are complete.
- **Body/Skirt**: After sleeve separation, the body will be worked in the round with slight increases for a gentle A-line dress shape.
- **Sleeves**: Worked in the round (Double Pointed Needles or Magic Loop).
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- **Fit**: 18-inch dolls typically have a 12-inch chest. The pattern will aim for 13 inches of circumference (approx. 1-inch positive ease) for ease of dressing.
- **Ease of Use**: Using simple "Make 1" (M1) or "Yarn Over" (YO) increases. For a beginner, YO increases are easier to track but create decorative holes; M1 is cleaner. I will use M1 for a professional look.
- **Buttonholes**: Specific row instructions provided to ensure even spacing.
4. **Final Calculations**:
- **Gauge**: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10cm) in stockinette on US 6.
- **Neck CO**: 42 sts (Approx. 7.5").
- **Chest Goal**: ~72 sts (13").
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Includes cast-on, raglan setup, buttonhole placement, sleeve separation, and finishing.
2. **Consistency**: Math verified: 42 sts CO + (6 increase rows * 8 sts) = 90 sts total before separation.
3. **Constraints**: Size 6 needles used. 2 buttonholes included. 18-inch doll sizing confirmed.
4. **Safety**: All stitch counts provided at every transition.
Pattern
# Beginner Raglan Doll Dress **Size:** Fits 18-inch dolls (e.g., American Girl) **Skill Level:** Beginner **Construction:** Top-down Raglan (Worked flat for yoke, joined for skirt) ### MATERIALS * **Yarn:** DK weight (Category 3). Approx 150 yards. * **Needles:** US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles (16" or 24") and DPNs for sleeves. * **Notions:** 4 stitch markers, 2 small buttons (approx 9-11mm), tapestry needle, scrap yarn or stitch holders. ### GAUGE 22 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 6 needles. *(Inline Validation: 1 inch = 5.5 sts. A 13" chest requires ~72 sts total).* ### ABBREVIATIONS * **K:** Knit * **P:** Purl * **M1L:** Make 1 Left (increase) * **M1R:** Make 1 Right (increase) * **PM / SM:** Place Marker / Slip Marker * **RS / WS:** Right Side / Wrong Side * **St(s):** Stitch(es) * **YO:** Yarn Over (for buttonholes) * **K2tog:** Knit 2 together (for buttonholes) --- ### 1. NECKLINE & PLACKET (Worked Flat) Cast on **42 sts**. **Rows 1-2 (Garter Stitch):** Knit all sts. **Row 3 (Buttonhole Row - RS):** K2, YO, K2tog (Buttonhole 1 made), Knit to end. **Row 4 (WS):** Knit all sts. ### 2. YOKE SETUP We will now place markers for the raglan lines. **Setup Row (RS):** K7 (Left Back), PM, K5 (Sleeve 1), PM, K14 (Front), PM, K5 (Sleeve 2), PM, K11 (Right Back). *(Total: 42 sts)* ### 3. RAGLAN INCREASES (Worked Flat) **Row 1 (RS):** *Knit to marker, M1R, SM, K1, M1L; repeat from * 3 more times, Knit to end. (8 sts increased) **Row 2 (WS):** K4 (for button band), Purl to last 4 sts, K4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have completed **6 increase rows total**. **Note:** On Row 9 (RS), repeat the buttonhole: **K2, YO, K2tog, Knit to end.** **Final Yoke Stitch Count:** * Backs: 13 sts each (plus 4 sts on each end for the overlap/placket) * Sleeves: 17 sts each * Front: 26 sts * **Total: 90 sts.** ### 4. JOINING IN THE ROUND On the next RS row, we will overlap the button bands to join the work. 1. Slip the first 4 sts of the Left Back onto a spare needle. 2. Hold them in front of the 4 sts of the Right Back placket. 3. Knit the 4 sts from the front and back needles together to join the circle. 4. **Total sts now: 86 sts.** 5. Continue in Stockinette (Knit every round) for 2 rounds. ### 5. SLEEVE SEPARATION **Next Round:** 1. Knit 11 sts (Back). 2. Place next 17 sts on scrap yarn (Sleeve). 3. Cast on 2 sts for underarm. 4. Knit 26 sts (Front). 5. Place next 17 sts on scrap yarn (Sleeve). 6. Cast on 2 sts for underarm. 7. Knit remaining 11 sts. *(Total Body Stitches: 56 sts)* ### 6. THE BODY (SKIRT) To give the dress a slight flare: **Round 1:** *K7, M1L; repeat from * around. (64 sts) **Round 2:** Knit all sts. **Round 3:** *K8, M1L; repeat from * around. (72 sts) Continue knitting in the round (Stockinette) until the dress measures 7 inches from the underarm, or desired length. **Hem:** Knit 4 rounds in Garter Stitch (Round 1: Purl, Round 2: Knit). Bind off loosely. ### 7. SLEEVES 1. Transfer the 17 sts from scrap yarn to DPNs. 2. Pick up and knit 2 sts from the underarm. (19 sts) 3. Knit in the round for 1 inch (Short sleeves) or 4 inches (Long sleeves). 4. Knit 3 rounds of Garter stitch. 5. Bind off. Repeat for the second sleeve. ### 8. FINISHING * Weave in all ends. * Sew 2 buttons onto the back placket opposite the buttonholes. * Block lightly to smooth the raglan lines.
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