Crib or Moses Basket for a Mini Baby Doll - Free Knitting Pattern

Designed by our resident fashion designer, Stevie, this crib will keep your mini baby doll snug for her shoebox journey and new life beyond.

It was designed to fit the Little Baby Doll from Wilkinsons in the UK (sadly now discontinued).  These sweet dolls measure 6 3/4 - 7 inches (17cm) from head to toe.

If you use this, or any of our patterns, we'd love to see photos of what you make.

Alison used Stevie's pattern to create this lovely version.

KNITTING PATTERN

Use two strands of DK (8 ply, light worsted) yarn on size 7 needles (4.5mm)

BASE

Cast on 25 stitches

Knit one row

Increase one stitch at start of next 4 rows to 29 st

Knit 5 rows

K2 tog at one end for next four rows

Cast off

SIDES (Knit two or baby will fall out)

Cast on 35 stitches

Knit one row

Increase one stitch at start of next 5 rows to 40 st

Knit 10 rows

Cast off

Sew pieces together (squidging where necessary) to make a basket shape.

Finger knit the handles using a double strand of wool.

Make them long enough for a child to carry the crib.

BLANKET

Cast on about 36 stitches and knit until it is long enough.

Both Alison and Steve made a pillow for their baskets.  

Click here for Stevie's new knitting pattern for the mini baby doll.

Click here for Stevie's new sewing pattern for the mini baby doll.