Type
Knitting
Difficulty
beginner
Category
mittens
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The goal is to create a beginner-friendly, seamless mitten sized specifically for an 18-inch doll (like American Girl). We will use DK weight yarn on US 6 (4.0 mm) needles to create a fabric that is sturdy yet quick to knit. The design will feature a 1x1 ribbed cuff and a simple "make one" increase gusset for the thumb to ensure a realistic fit on the doll's hand.
2. **Construction Plan**: The mittens will be worked in the round from the bottom up. We will use Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) or the Magic Loop method to accommodate the small circumference. The thumb will be worked by placing stitches on waste yarn and finishing it after the main hand is complete.
3. **Quality Assurance**: A common pitfall in doll knitting is the thumb being too tight or the cuff being too long. We have adjusted the stitch count to allow for the doll's "paddle-shaped" hand and kept the thumb gusset short. Instructions will include specific row counts and measurements to ensure symmetry between the left and right mittens.
4. **Final Calculations**:
* **Gauge**: 22 sts and 30 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
* **Circumference**: 3.6" (9 cm) to fit a 3.5" (8.8 cm) doll hand.
* **Total Length**: ~2.5" (6.3 cm).
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: All sections (Materials, Gauge, Instructions) are present.
2. **Consistency**: The cast-on of 20 stitches matches the 3.6" circumference at the specified gauge (20 / 5.5 = 3.63).
3. **Constraints**: Pattern uses DK weight, US size 6 needles, and US terminology as requested.
4. **Safety**: Math for the gusset increases (20 -> 22 -> 24) and subsequent thumb separation (24 - 5 + 1 = 20) is verified for a consistent hand diameter.
Pattern
# Simple Ribbed Doll Mittens **Size**: Fits standard 18-inch dolls (e.g., American Girl). **Difficulty**: Beginner ### Materials * **Yarn**: Approx. 20 yards (18 m) of DK weight yarn. * **Needles**: US 6 (4.0 mm) Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) or 32" circular needle for Magic Loop. * **Notions**: Stitch marker, waste yarn (to hold thumb stitches), tapestry needle. ### Gauge 22 sts and 30 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch worked in the round. *(Technical Note: Approx. 5.5 sts per inch).* ### Abbreviations * **CO**: Cast on * **k**: knit * **p**: purl * **m1r**: make one right (increase) * **m1l**: make one left (increase) * **k2tog**: knit two stitches together (decrease) * **rnd(s)**: round(s) * **st(s)**: stitch(es) --- ### Instructions (Make 2) #### Cuff CO 20 sts. Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of round. **Rnds 1–6**: *k1, p1; repeat from * to end of rnd. *(Cuff should measure approx. 0.75" / 2 cm).* #### Thumb Gusset **Rnd 7**: k1, m1r, k1, m1l, k to end. (22 sts total: 20 base + 2 increased). **Rnd 8**: Knit all sts. **Rnd 9**: k1, m1r, k3, m1l, k to end. (24 sts total: 22 base + 2 increased). **Rnd 10**: Knit all sts. #### Separate Thumb **Rnd 11**: k1. Slip the next 5 sts onto waste yarn. CO 1 st over the gap using the backward loop method. k to end. (20 sts remain on needles). #### Hand **Rnds 12–18**: Knit all sts until piece measures 2" (5 cm) from CO edge, or 0.5" (1.25 cm) less than desired total length. #### Top Decrease **Rnd 19**: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * to end of rnd. (15 sts). **Rnd 20**: Knit all sts. **Rnd 21**: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * to end of rnd. (10 sts). **Rnd 22**: *k2tog; repeat from * to end of rnd. (5 sts). Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) tail. Thread tail through remaining 5 sts, pull tight, and secure to the inside. #### Thumb 1. Transfer the 5 sts from waste yarn onto needles. 2. Join yarn and pick up 1 st from the "bridge" created by the CO stitch in the hand. (6 sts total). 3. **Rnds 1–3**: Knit all sts. 4. **Rnd 4**: *k2tog; repeat from * to end of rnd. (3 sts). Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull tight. ### Finishing Weave in all ends. Block lightly if desired. Repeat for second mitten (the pattern is identical for left and right).
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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