Act out the story of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little Mermaid with this set of two topsy-turvy dolls. One doll features the Little Mermaid herself, in both mermaid and human forms. The other doll features the Sea Witch and the Prince. Make an extra mermaid/girl doll with different coloring to represent the mermaid’s rival and one of her sisters!

Every young lady of fashion needs a cloak to keep her warm whilst she is out riding or visiting friends. This cloak is knit from the top down in one piece, beginning at the center front of the hood and increasing down to the hem. An I-cord drawstring is threaded through a row of eyelets to form the hood and tie.

Knit a cute mob cap for your doll to wear to tea. The cap, which is based on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Pi Shawl formula, begins with a provisional cast on at the center and is knit in the round outward towards the hem. The cap is enlarged using a series of knit front & back increase rows. A row of eyelets is formed using yarn overs, followed by a ruffle. Finally, a crocheted chain or narrow ribbon is threaded through the eyelets to create the perfect fit.

Your doll will be taking tea in style when you knit this elegant three-piece dress and lace collar. The skirt is started with a provisional cast on, then worked flat sideways in order to produce vertical stripes. The flare of the skirt is enhanced with short rows worked along the hem edge. The back seam is grafted, then stitches are picked up along the top edge and worked in the round in a k1, p1 rib to form the casing for the elastic. The skirt is finished by picking up stitches along the hem edge, which are then worked in the round to form the ruffle. Instructions are included for making a simple bumroll to give the proper period silhouette to the skirt.

This pattern fits 18” American Girl dolls. The dress is started at the underarm with a provisional cast on, then worked in the round towards the hem. A series of increases that start at the waist make the skirt flare; a band of garter stitch finishes the hem. The bodice stitches are then picked up, and the ribbed neckline is worked to the top of the shoulders.