Description

Designed to fit the American Girl® and other 18” dolls, this feminine cardigan can be sweet or sporty. It is knit from the bottom up and there are NO side seams. The cardigan features a diamond design edged with a twisted cable (that does NOT require a cable needle) on the front, back and sleeves. The sweater closes in front with buttons set into a knitted band.
View A is waist length and has a delicate knitted lace edging on the collar and hem. It can also be made with a hood edged in the knitted lace as a variation.
View B is a longer version with ribbing at the hem. It has a hood for a more sporty look.
The pattern includes written instructions as well as charts. Whether you choose sweet or sporty, “Diamond Jubilee” is sure to become one of your doll’s favorite cardigans.

Recommended Fabrics:  Light Weight Fingering Yarn

Supplies Needed:
The cardigan is knitted with fingering yarn and the gauge is 8 stitches per inch. See yarn suggestions below.
Fingering weight yarn:
-View A requires 200 yards
-View B (with hood) requires 250 yards.
-Size 1 US circular knitting needles.
-Large tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
-4-6 3 8” buttons.
-Stitch holders.
-Stitch markers.
-Row counter.
GAUGE: 8 stitches=1”