Type
Knitting
Difficulty
beginner
Category
amigurumi
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The goal is to create a beginner-friendly pair of doll pants for a 12-inch (30cm) soft-bodied doll. We will use DK weight yarn to ensure a quick knit that is easy to handle. The design will focus on "Simple Shapes" (cylinders) to match the template logic. We will use a "Knit Flat" approach, as it is most accessible for beginners, creating two leg sections that are then joined to form the torso.
2. **Construction Plan**:
- **Step 1: Legs.** Knit two identical rectangular/tube shapes starting from the cuff.
- **Step 2: Joining.** Combine both legs onto a single needle to create the seat and waist.
- **Step 3: Waistband.** Use ribbing to ensure the pants stay on the doll's soft waist.
- **Step 4: Assembly.** Simple seaming of the inner legs and the back rise.
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- **Ease of Fit**: Soft-bodied dolls often have "chunky" hips. The stitch count is calculated to provide a slight positive ease (approx. 22cm circumference) to allow the pants to slide over fabric bodies easily.
- **Stretch**: A ribbed waistband is essential for dolls, as it accommodates varying stuffing densities.
- **Simplicity**: No complex "short rows" for the seat; we will rely on the fabric's natural stretch.
4. **Final Calculations**:
- **Tension**: 22 sts and 30 rows = 10cm (4") in stocking stitch on 4.0mm needles.
- **Leg circumference**: 24 stitches = approx. 11cm.
- **Total waist/hip**: 48 stitches = approx. 21.8cm.
- **Leg length**: Adjustable, target 8cm for full length.
- **Rise (Crotch to Waist)**: Target 7cm.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: All sections (Materials, Tension, Basic Shapes/Pattern, Construction Tips) are included.
2. **Consistency**: Math verified. 24 sts per leg + 24 sts per leg = 48 sts for the body. This aligns with the 22cm target circumference for a 12" doll.
3. **Constraints**: UK English spelling and metric-first measurements applied. Terminology uses 'tension' and 'stocking stitch'.
4. **Safety**: No complex shaping (increases/decreases) used in the legs to keep it "Beginner" level.
Pattern
# Simple Cylinder Doll Pants
This is a beginner-friendly knitting pattern for a 12-inch (30cm) soft-bodied doll. Following the "Simple Shapes" philosophy, these pants are constructed from two cylinders (legs) joined into one larger cylinder (the body).
### Essential Materials
* **Yarn**: 1 x 50g ball of DK weight yarn (3/Light). Wool, acrylic, or cotton blends work well.
* **Needles**: 4.0mm (UK 8 / US 6) straight knitting needles.
* **Tools**:
* Yarn needle for seaming (tapestry needle).
* Stitch marker or scrap yarn.
* Measuring tape (centimetres preferred).
### Specifications
* **Tension (Gauge)**: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch using 4.0mm needles.
* **Sizing**: To fit a doll with a waist circumference of approx. 20–22cm (8–8.5 inches).
* **Terminology**: UK English.
### Abbreviations
* **k**: knit
* **p**: purl
* **st(s)**: stitch(es)
* **St st**: Stocking stitch (Knit 1 row, Purl 1 row)
* **k1p1 rib**: Knit 1, Purl 1 to end of row.
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### Basic Shape Patterns
#### 1. THE LEGS (Make 2)
The legs are simple cylinders worked flat.
* Cast on 24 sts. [24 sts total]
* **Rows 1-4 (Ribbing)**: *k1, p1; repeat from * to end of row.
* **Row 5**: Knit all sts.
* **Row 6**: Purl all sts.
* Continue in **St st** (Stocking stitch) until the leg measures 8cm (approx. 3.2 inches) from the cast-on edge, ending with a purl row.
* *Math check: 24 sts / 2.2 sts per cm = 10.9cm wide.*
* Cut yarn and leave stitches on a spare needle or stitch holder. Repeat for the second leg, but **do not** cut the yarn on the second leg.
#### 2. THE BODY (Joining the Cylinders)
In this stage, we join the two smaller cylinders into one large one.
* **Joining Row (Right Side)**: Knit across the 24 sts of the second leg, then immediately knit across the 24 sts of the first leg from the holder. [Total 48 sts on needle]
* **Next Row (Wrong Side)**: Purl all 48 sts.
* Continue in **St st** (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) until the body section measures 6cm (approx. 2.4 inches) from the joining row.
* *Math check: 48 sts / 2.2 sts per cm = 21.8cm total circumference.*
#### 3. THE WAISTBAND
* **Next 6 Rows**: *k1, p1; repeat from * to end of row (k1p1 rib).
* **Cast off**: Cast off loosely in ribbing to ensure the waist can stretch over the doll's hips.
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### Construction Tips
* **Work Tightly**: Keep your tension even for a professional look. If the fabric looks holey, try a 3.75mm needle.
* **Invisible Seams**: Use a mattress stitch for seaming. This is the most beginner-friendly way to make hand-knit items look shop-bought.
* **Stitch Markers**: Place a marker at the centre of the joining row to help you align the back seam later.
### Assembly (Seaming)
1. **Inner Leg Seams**: Fold each leg in half lengthwise. Using the yarn needle and a mattress stitch, sew the inner leg seam of Leg 1, starting from the cuff and stopping at the crotch (where the legs joined). Repeat for Leg 2.
2. **Back Rise**: You will now have a "U" shaped opening at the back. Fold the pants so the two outer edges of the body meet at the centre back. Sew from the back waistband down to the crotch, joining into the inner leg seams.
3. **Finishing**: Weave in all loose ends on the inside (wrong side) of the garment.
### Size Adjustments
* **For Larger Dolls (14-16")**: Increase the initial cast-on to 28 sts per leg (56 total for body). Add 2cm to leg length.
* **For Slimmer Dolls**: Work the legs as written but work the body for only 5cm before starting the waistband.
* **Shorts Version**: Follow the pattern but work the leg sections for only 2cm (including ribbing) before joining.
Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk
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