Dressing Up in Miniature Style

As a kid, I wasn't too fond of shopping for new clothes. Now, as an adult, I like it even less. However, making new clothes has turned out to be quite fun — as long as the outfits are doll-sized.

For the white poncho, I used US 3 knitting needles and Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The only modification I made to Joan K's pattern was replacing garter stitch with 2x2 ribbing for the hem and neckline.

For the black sleeveless dress, I used US 1 and 3 needles with South West Trading Company Bamboo yarn. I modified Linda Mary's pattern by first working Row 2 as follows: k6, (kfb, k8) 3x, kfb, k4. Next, after Round 15, I worked 16 rounds in stockinette stitch, followed by 4 rounds in garter stitch. Finally, I omitted the button and wet blocked the finished project. 

Undoubtedly, the pattern I modified the most—3 times for 3 different versions—was designed by Cheryl Niamath. (I'll skip the lengthy details here.) Both the green garter ridge dress and the pink lace dress feature Kollage Yarns Cornucopia, in the colors Fern and Rosebud, respectively. The blue ribbed dress with a white sash features Trendsetter Yarns Merino VI in the color Royal Blue. I used US 7 needles for all 3 dresses. 

The plastic clothes hangers came with the dollhouse, while the metal ones were made by yours truly. To make your own hangers, check out this video:

 Stay tuned for more doll clothes!