Here is a peek at a doll sweater I just finished for Tonner’s new Patsy doll. It is knit with Knit Pick’s Aloft. Aloft is a very soft lace weight super kid mohair and silk blend yarn. It produces a sweater that’s as light and fluffy as a cloud. This sweater has seed beads knitted in the sweater in a linear art deco design on the front, back and the sleeves. Floral embroidery further embellishes this sweater.
Here are some pictures of the American Girl sweater that I’ve been working on. This Knit Picks Blossom Heather color of wool reminds me of strawberry ice cream. I used pale pink freshwater pearls for the buttons. I always sew the beads onto the sweater with thread shanks so the placket lays smooth underneath the beads.
This first draft turned out ok, but I don’t think I like the neckline and it is a bit snug at the bottom. I am tweaking the pattern and knitting another sweater in the same wool, but in an oyster color. The new one will have a ribbed neckline, long sleeves, and be a bit looser.
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