DIY your own Blythe doll clothes with this free knitting pattern for a knitted cape. Using fluffy mohair/silk yarn makes this Knitted Cape for Blythe dolls romantic and delicate. The cape features a ribbed collar, buttonholes, eyelets for threading a ribbon tie, and is finished off with a pretty bobbled hem.
Materials
- One x 25g ball of Debbie Bliss Angel (76% Mohair, 24% Silk) in colour of your choice (I used #19 – Rose)
- One pair of 2.75mm (US 2) knitting needles
- Two x 5-7mm (~ ¼“) buttons
- Length of 3-4mm (~ ¼“) ribbon
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge
Use the published gauge of the yarn used to choose substitute yarns:
- Debbie Bliss Angel yarn: 18sts = 4” (10cm) using 5mm (US 8) needles OR 24sts using 3.25mm (US 3) needles
Skill Level
Intermediate
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Knitted Cape for Blythe Dolls Knitting Instructions
MB (make bobble): [(p1, yo) twice, p1] in next st, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, ssk, k1, k2tog, turn, p3tog
Cast on 42 sts.
Row 1, 3, 5, 7: *k2, p2; rep from * to end
Row 2, 4, 6, 8: *p2, k2; rep from * to end
Row 9 [decrease and eyelets]: *p2, yo, (p2tog) twice, p1, yo, (p2tog) twice, p3, yo, (p2tog) twice, yo, (p2tog) twice, yo, p2, (p2tog) twice, yo, p2, (p2tog) twice, p1, yo, p1, (p2tog) twice, yo, p2 (36sts)
Row 10: k1, p to last st, k1
Row 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4
Row 12 [buttonhole]: k1, p1, yo, p2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, yo, k10, yo, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, p3, k1 (44 sts)
Row 14: k1, p3, k3, yo, k1, yo, k7, yo, k1, yo, k12, yo, k1, yo, k7, yo, k1, yo, k3, p3, k1 (52 sts)
Row 16 [buttonhole]: k1, p1, yo, p2tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, k9, yo, k1, yo, k14, yo, k1, yo, k9, yo, k1, yo, k4, p3, k1 (60 sts)
Row 18: k1, p3, k5, yo, k1, yo, k11, yo, k1, yo, k16, yo, k1, yo, k11, yo, k1, yo, k5, p3, k1 (68 sts)
Row 20: k1, p3, k6, yo, k1, yo, k13, yo, k1, yo, k18, yo, k1, yo, k13, yo, k1, yo, k6, p3, k1 (76 sts)
Row 22: k1, p3, k7, yo, k1, yo, k15, yo, k1, yo, k20, yo, k1, yo, k15, yo, k1, yo, k7, p3, k1 (84 sts)
Row 24: k1, p3, k8, yo, k1, yo, k17, yo, k1, yo, k22, yo, k1, yo, k17, yo, k1, yo, k8, p3, k1 (92 sts)
Row 26: k1, p3, k9, yo, k1, yo, k19, yo, k1, yo, k24, yo, k1, yo, k19, yo, k1, yo, k9, p3, k1 (100 sts)
Row 28: k1, p3, k10, yo, k1, yo, k21, yo, k1, yo, k26, yo, k1, yo, k21, yo, k1, yo, k10, p3, k1 (108 sts)
Row 29: k to end
Row 30 (RS): k2, p1, k1, *MB, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end
Row 31: *p1, k1; rep from * to end
Row 32: *p1, k1; rep from * to end
Bind off (WS facing).
Ribbon Tie
Thread ribbon through eyelet holes to make a pretty tie. Sew on buttons to correspond with buttonholes.
Blocking
You shouldn’t need to block your cape.
Copyright
This design is the copyright of Tracey Marsden. You can sell handmade, finished items based on this pattern however mass production of finished items is not permitted. The pattern itself is not to be sold. Please let me know if you do sell items based on the pattern and I will try to promote your store. Likewise, please acknowledge and link to me as the pattern source. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
This pattern was originally published on my previous blog, www.blythetoday.com, on 31 January 2013.
Abbreviations
BO = Bind off. Knit two stitches as normal and lift the first stitch over the second. Continue until only one stitch remains on the RH needle. Cut thread and slip through remaining stitch.
CO = Cast on
K = Knit
K2tog = knit 2 stitches together
MB (make bobble): [(p1, yo) twice, p1] in next st, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, ssk, k1, k2tog, turn, p3tog
P = Purl
P2tog = purl 2 stitches together
YO = Wrap the yarn over the RH needle
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DIY Blythe Doll Clothes
The article discusses a knitting pattern for a knitted cape for Blythe dolls. Blythe dolls are a type of fashion doll known for their large heads and eyes. The article provides instructions on how to knit a cape for these dolls using fluffy mohair/silk yarn. The cape features a ribbed collar, buttonholes, eyelets for threading a ribbon tie, and a bobbled hem.
Materials
To make the knitted cape, you will need the following materials:
- One x 25g ball of Debbie Bliss Angel yarn (76% Mohair, 24% Silk) in the color of your choice.
- One pair of 2.75mm (US 2) knitting needles.
- Two x 5-7mm (~ ¼“) buttons.
- A length of 3-4mm (~ ¼“) ribbon.
- A tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge
The gauge of the yarn used determines the size of the finished product. The article suggests using the published gauge of the Debbie Bliss Angel yarn to choose substitute yarns. For example, the gauge for Debbie Bliss Angel yarn is 18 stitches = 4” (10cm) using 5mm (US 8) needles or 24 stitches using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.
Skill Level
The article states that the skill level required for this knitting pattern is intermediate.
Knitting Instructions
The article provides the knitting instructions for the Blythe doll cape. It includes abbreviations such as BO (bind off), CO (cast on), K (knit), K2tog (knit 2 stitches together), MB (make bobble), P (purl), P2tog (purl 2 stitches together), and YO (wrap the yarn over the RH needle). The instructions are divided into rows and specify the stitches to be made in each row.
Ribbon Tie and Blocking
After completing the knitting, the article suggests threading a ribbon through the eyelet holes to make a pretty tie. It also mentions that blocking the cape may not be necessary.
Copyright
The article states that the design of the knitted cape is the copyright of Tracey Marsden. While handmade, finished items based on the pattern can be sold, mass production of finished items is not permitted. The pattern itself is not to be sold. The article also encourages acknowledging and linking to Tracey Marsden as the pattern source.
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