Gwen Doll Sweater

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I’m really fond of Steph Wylie’s patterns for 18” doll sweaters and this one is no exception!  The slipped stitch colorwork pattern is deceptively simple.  It looks like I labored for many hours on this one, but it was actually a pretty simple project.  I also really love the turtleneck collar – I was sure that it would be a pain to stretch over my doll’s head but it’s not bad at all.

I love knitting doll sweaters because I can get by with random bits of yarn I have on hand.  I bought a value pack of Knit Picks Palette yarn many years ago and I discovered that it makes a great yarn choice for doll sweaters!  It’s super affordable and comes in every color you could imagine.  It’s 100% wool so not the most easy-care yarn out there, but doll sweaters don’t need to be washed so it’s perfect!

yarn details

Knit Picks Palette in White and Edamame
Fingering Weight 
100% Wool
Hand Wash / Lay Flat to Dry
$3.99 per 50 gram/ 231 yard ball

project details

pattern: “Gwen” by Steph Wylie ($5.50 on Etsy)
needles: nickel-plated fixed circular needle size 2 (magic loop!)
yarn used: I didn’t keep track, but not much!
duration: September 7 – October 13, 2019