The Knitting Lady

Period Miniature Knitting Patterns

by Lesley Roberts

All patterns cost £3.00

 

Unless otherwise stated you will only need 1 ball of the yarn (colour) required to knit the outfit.

 

ld8

Code: LR1

 

"A Layette for Annie"

 

To fit a 2” doll. For the period 1800 - 1880.

2 balls of Koton Perel 12 or 1 ply yarn, size 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon and 5 buttons.

ld10

Code: LR2

 

"Winter Warmth for Annie"

 

To fit a 2” doll. For the period 1800 - 1880.

2 balls of Koton Perel 12 or 1 ply yarn, size 20 knitting needles, and 2mm silk ribbon.

ld36

Code: LR3

 

"A Layette for Rose"

 

To fit a 2” doll. For the period 1860 - 1915.

2 balls of Koton Perel 12 or 1 ply yarn, size 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon and 4 buttons.

ld37

Code: LR04

 

"An Outing for Rose"

 

To fit a 2” doll. For the period 1860 - 1915.

2 balls of Koton Perel 12 or 1 ply yarn, size 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon and 4 buttons.

ld42

Code: LR5

 

"Elizabeth - a Fashionable Lady of 1800"

 

To fit a 5 1/2" doll.

Koton Perle 12 (2 balls) or 1 ply for gown, Gutermann silk thread for shawl, size 19 knitting needles, 2 buttons and 2mm silk ribbon

ld43

Code: LR6

 

"Charlotte - A Fashionable Lady of 1815"

 

To fit a 5 1/2" doll.

Koton Perle 12 (2 balls white, 1 for hat, 1 for contrast, size 19 knitting needles, 6 buttons and 2mm silk ribbon

 

 

ld57

Code: LR7

 

"James - A Young Boy from 1810"

 

To fit a 3 1/4” doll.

Koton Perle 12 or equivalent, size 20 knitting needles and 8 buttons.

ld73

Code: LR8

 

"Emily - A Little Girl of 1810 - 1825"

 

To fit a 3 1/8” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon and 2 buttons.

ld78

Code: LR9

 

"Jean - A Little Girl for 1930"

 

To fit a 3 1/4 ” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon, shirring elastic and 5 buttons.

ld42

Code: LR10

 

"Outfit for Molly & Jack of the 1930's"

 

To fit a 3 1/4 ” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon, shirring elastic and 1 button.

ld57

Code: LR11

 

"Flora - A Little Girl of 1970 - 1980"

 

To fit a 3 1/4 ” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, shirring elastic and 2 buttons.

ld73

Code: LR12

 

Pram Sets for Mandy & Malcolm - 1950 & 1960"

 

To fit a 2” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 19 and 20 knitting needles, shirring elastic, 2mm silk ribbon and 5 buttons.

 

 

 

 

ld57

Code: LR17

 

"A Christening for Samantha "

 

To fit a 2” doll.

Koton Perle 12 (2 balls), size 20 knitting needles, shirring elastic, 2mm silk ribbon and 2 buttons.

ld73

Code: LR18

 

"Little Treasure"

 

To fit a 2” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, shirring elastic and 2 buttons.

 

 

ld57

Code: LR19

 

"Sunny Days with Lionel - 1920's"

 

To fit a 3 1/4” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles and 6 buttons.

ld73

Code: LR20

 

"May the Edwardian Girl"

 

To fit a 3 1/4” doll.

Koton Perle 12 and sewing thread (or equivalent), size 20 knitting needles, a tiny pom pom for hat and 2 buttons.

ld57

Code: LR21

 

"Soldier, Soldier - late 19th century"

 

To fit 5 3/4" doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 19 knitting needles, and 2 buttons for trousers and 7 for jacket, 2mm ribbon, small piece of card and thin white leather.

ld73

Code: LR22

 

"Twinset and Skirt for Barbara - 1950's"

 

To fit 5 1/2" doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 19 knitting needles, and 6 buttons.

ld57

Code: LR23

 

"Playtime"

 

Koton Perle 12, stuffing , a blunt cocktail stick and size 20 knitting needles for a 1 3/8" doll & 1 1/4" teddy. For smaller toys use size 21 to 24 needles and Gutterman silk thread.

ld73

Code: LR24

 

"Sweet Dreams"

 

Designed for a single or double half tester bed.

Size 19 knitting needles. For drapes, curtains and edgings - Gutterman silk or equivalent, 2mm silk ribbon. Bedspread (3 balls, cushion and rug - Koton Perle 12.

ld57

Code: LR25

 

"Susan's Wedding - Victorian wedding dress"

 

Size 19 and 20 needles, DMC Broder Machine No 30 and 50 or Empress Mills No 50 and 60, 2mm silk ribbon and 4 buttons.

ld73

Code: LR26

 

"Lloyd's Cosy Little World"

 

To fit a 1 1/2” doll.

Gutterman silk thread for outfit, covers and Koton Perle 12 (2 balls) for moses basket, size 18 and 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon and 6 buttons.

ld73

Code:LR27

 

"Frederick a County Gentleman"

 

Koton Perle 12, size 19 and 20 knitting needles, fine crochet hook, tiny feather and 17 buttons. For cravat - Gutterman silk thread.

 

 

 

 

 

ld73

Code: LR28

 

"Grandma Eleanor comes to Tea - 1910's"

 

Size 19 and 20 knitting needles and 7 buttons. Skirt & Jacket - Koton Perle 12, For blouse, hat, bag & gloves - Gutterman silk thread.

ld57

Code: LR29

 

"Heather in her Sunday Best"

 

To fit a 3 1/8” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, shirring elastic and 4 buttons.

ld73

Code: LR30

 

"A Layette for David"

 

To fit a 1 1/2” doll.

Gutterman silk thread (2 reels) or equivalent, size 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon and 8 buttons.

ld57

Code: LR31

 

"A Summer Wardrobe for Alice - 1920's onwards"

 

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon and 6 buttons.

 

 

 

 

ld73

Code: LR32

 

"Four Traditional Bedspreads"

 

Koton Perle 12 (2 - 4 balls depending on size and style), size 18 and 20 knitting needles.

ld57

Code:LR33

 

"The Toy Box"

 

Two size 19 double ended knitting needles, Koton Perle 12 and stranded cotton for toy features.

ld73

Code: LR34

 

"A Christening Layette for Ivy and Violet "

 

To fit a 2” doll.

Size 19 and 20 knitting needles, DMC Broder Machine No 30 and 50 or Empress Mills No 50 and 60, 3m of 2mm silk ribbon.

ld57

Code: LR35

 

"Martin the Sportsman - 1920's onwards"

 

Koton Perle 12, size 19 and 20 knitting needles. For socks - Gutterman silk thread.

 

 

 

 

 

ld73

Code: LR36

 

"Rocky and Nicky "

 

Koton Perle 12, size 19 knitting needles and 6 buttons.

ld57

Code: LR37

 

"Clifford and Margaret children of the 1920's -

1930's"

 

To fit a 3 1/8” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 18 and 20 knitting needles and 6 buttons. For girls outfit - 2 white pom poms.

 

 

 

ld73

Code: LR38

 

"Mabel the Flapper - 1920's lady"

 

To fit a 3 1/4” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 19 knitting needles, fine crochet hook and 4 buttons.

ld57

Code: LR39

 

"Walter and Lillian - 1/24th couple of the late Victorian to Edwardian period"

 

Size 20 knitting needles, Gutterman silk thread or equivalent, 2mm silk ribbon for cravat, 4 buttons.

ld73

Code: LR40

 

"Florence and Harold - children of 1913 "

 

To fit a 3 1/8” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, shirring elastic, 2mm silk ribbon and 8 buttons.

ld57

Code: LR41

 

"A Layette for Kay"

 

To fit a 2” doll.

Size 20 knitting needles, DMC Broder Machine No 30 or Empress Mills No 50, 2mm silk ribbon, 3 buttons


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ld73

Code: LR42

 

"A Chanel Suit for Frances"

 

To fit a 5 1/2” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 19 knitting needles and 6 buttons.

ld57

Code: LR43

 

"Dick and Dinah"

 

To fit a 4” doll.

Koton Perle 12 (2 balls of main colour), size 20 knitting needles, 4mm silk ribbon, shirring elastic and 8 buttons. Guttermann silk thread for stockings.

ld73

Code: LR44

 

"Time for Tea - Grandma's favourite teacosy collection"

 

2 size 18, 19 knitting needles and size 20 double ended needles. Koton Perle 12 and Gutterman silk thread for the lacy cosy.


 

ld57

Code: LR45

 

"Lacy Household Linen"

 

Size 20 knitting needles, DMC Broder Machine No 30 and 50 or Empress Mills No 50 and 60.

 

 

 

ld73

Code: LR46

 

"Maria's Wedding - 1920's (inspired by the late Queen Mother"

 

Size 20 knitting needles, Gutterman silk thread or DMC Broder Machine No 30 or Empress Mills No 50, DMC80 for the veil, 4mm silk ribbon and 6 buttons.

ld57

Code: LR47

 

"Jessica and Daniel"

 

To fit a 3 1/4” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, 4mm silk ribbon and 11 buttons.

ld73

Code: LR48

 

"Doreen with Sally in her Carrycot"

 

TTo fit a 3 1/4” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles (double ended required for Sally), shirring elastic and 4 buttons. Guttermann silk thread for Sally.

ld57

Code: LR49

 

"Ellen a Little Girl of the 1920's"

 

To fit a 3 1/8” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, fine crochet hook, 2mm silk ribbon, shirring elastic and 6 buttons. Guttermann silk thread for socks and shoes.

ld73

Code: LR50

 

"Laura a Victorian Lady"

 

To fit a 5 1/2” doll.

Koton Perle 12 (2 balls petticoat, 2 balls main colour for dress and 1 in contrast), 4 size 19 and 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon, shirring elastic and 7 buttons. Guttermann silk thread or equivalent for mittens and lace.

ld57

Code: LR51

 

"Rachael an Edwardian Girl"

 

To fit a 4” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon, shirring elastic and 8 buttons. DMC Broder Machine No 30 or Empress Mills No 50 for pinafore and drawers, Guttermann silk thread for stockings.

ld73

Code: LR52

 

"Harriet a Lady of 1910"

 

To fit a 5 1/2” doll.

Koton Perle 12 (coat/hat/muff 2 balls, skirt, jumper 1 ball), size 19 knitting needles, small feather and 21 buttons.

ld57

Code: LR53

 

"Maud a Little Victorian Girl"

 

To fit a 3 1/4” doll.

Koton Perle 12, size 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon, shirring elastic and 5 buttons.

ld73

Code: LR54

 

"Three 24th Scale Edwardian children"

 

To fit a 1 1/2” doll.

Gutterman silk thread (or Venne Colcotton 70/2), size 20 knitting needles and 6 beads for buttons.

ld57

Code: LR55

 

"3 Wedding Dresses 1/24th Scale"

 

DMC Broder Machine No 50 or Empress Mills No 60 or Gutterman silk thread, size 20 knitting needles, 2mm silk ribbon and beads for buttons.

ld73

Code: LR56

 

"Kitchen Essentials"

 

There are 15 items.

Size 18, 19 and 20 knitting needles, Koton Perle 12 and Gutterman silk thread or equivalent for curtains.

ld57

Code: LR57

 

"Three Curtains, Three Styles"

 

Gutterman silk thread or DMC Broder Machine No 50 or Empress Mills 60, size 18 knitting needles.

ld73

Code: LR58

 

"Stockings and Garters"

 

Stockings without seams require 4 size 20 double ended knitting needles, others require size 20 knitting needles, Gutterman silk thread or DMC Broder Machine No 30 and 50 or Empress Mills No 50 and 60 and 2mm silk ribbon for garters.

 

 

 

ld57

Code: LR59

 

"Lampshades"

 

In 3 sizes and 3 patterns.

Gutterman silk thread, size 20 knitting needles and a small piece of perspex or acetate.

ld73

Code: LR60

 

"Jackie the Bridesmaid"

 

To fit a 3 1/4” doll.

Gutterman silk thread (2 reels) (or Venne Colcotton 70/2), size 20 knitting needles, shirring elastic, 2mm silk ribbon and 4 buttons.

ld57

Code: LR61

 

"Karen the Bridesmaid or Tudor Maid"

 

To fit a 3 1/4” doll.

Gutterman silk thread (or Venne Colcotton 70/2), size 20 knitting needles, shirring elastic, 2mm silk ribbon, 3/8" bead and 4 buttons.

ld73

Code: LR62

 

"A Christening Layette for Dinah"

 

To fit a 2” baby.

DMC Broder Machine No 30 and 50 or Empress Mills No 50 and 60, 8 buttons and 2m of narrow ribbon.

ld57

Code: LR63

 

"Roger & Lynn - 1/24th scale "

 

To fit a 1 3/4” doll.

Gutterman silk thread (or Venne Colcotton 70/2) and size 20 knitting needles.

ld73

Code: LR64

 

"A Homely Touch"

 

5 different styles of cushions and a chair back. Cushions: Koton Perle 12 or equivalent. Chair Back: Gutterman silk thread or equivalent.

 

 

 

ld73

LR65

 

"Valerie a Little Girl of the 1930's"

 

To fit a 3 1/4” doll.

Koton Perle 12 (1 ball of each of 2 contrast colours), plus green for leaves, size 20 knitting needles, shirring elastic and 6 buttons.