Bobble Hat & Cardigan for a Mini Baby Doll - Free Knitting Pattern

Designed by our resident fashion designer, Stevie, this matching cardigan and hat set 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 these, or any of our patterns, we'd love to see photos of what you make.

This lovely matching set was made by one of our members, Charlotte. You will find the pattern for the child-sized hat and mittens here.

KNITTING PATTERN

Use DK (8 ply, light worsted) yarn on size 8 needles (US size 6, 4mm)

HAT

Cast on 30 stitches

Knit two rows

Stocking stitch 10 rows ( knit one row, purl the next then repeat )

To shape the top :

Knit 4 stitches then k2 tog repeat to end of row - 25 stitches remaining

Purl the next row

Knit 3 stitches then k2 tog repeat to end of row - 20 stitches remaining

Purl the next row

Knit 2 stitches then k2 tog repeat to end of row - 15 stitches remaining

Purl the next row

Knit 1 stitch then k2 tog repeat to end of row - 10 stitches remaining

Purl the next row

k2 tog along row - 5 stitches remaining

Run a thread through the remaining stitches to gather together and fasten off

Sew up hat and finish with a small pompom

Finger knit the straps so the hat can be tied on

CARDIGAN

BACK

Cast on 20 stitches

Knit two rows then stocking stitch 4 rows

Row 7 Knit and k2tog each end

Row 8 Purl

Row 9 Knit

Row 10 Purl

Row 11 Knit and k2tog each end

Row 12 Purl

Row 13 Knit

Row 14 Purl

Row 15 Knit and k2tog each end

Row 16 Purl

Row 17 Knit and k2tog each end

Row 18 Purl

Knit last two rows then cast off

FRONT – make 2

Special Instructions

- one front piece needs to be the mirror image of the other

- always knit the first two stitches on the edge where the cardigan will be buttoned up to make a nice border

Cast on 12 stitches

Knit two rows then stocking stitch 6 rows

Row 9 K2 tog at sleeve side only, knit rest of row

Row 10 Purl

Row 11 K2 tog each end

Row 12 Purl

Row 13 K2 tog each end

Row 14 Purl

Row 15 K2 tog each end – 5 stitches remaining

Row 16 Purl

Row 17 Knit

Row 18 Purl

Knit two rows then cast off

SLEEVE – make 2

Cast on 16 stitches

Knit two rows then stocking stitch 6 rows

Row 9 Knit and k2tog each end

Row 10 Purl

Row 11 Knit and k2tog each end

Row 12 Purl and p2tog each end

Row 13 Knit and k2tog each end

Row 14 Purl and p2tog each end

Row 15 Knit and k2tog each end

Row 16 Purl

Knit last two rows then cast off

Sew up cardigan and add three mini buttons

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

Click here for Clip With Purpose's crochet pattern for a cosy doll blanket.

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