Susan B. Anderson - Mary, Millie, & Morgan

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Mary, Millie, and Morgan are knitted seamlessly from the top down.

When you knit the last stitch, youre as good as done. Add a simple little face by way of a few embroidery stitches, two beautiful braids, and youve created a doll that will be filled with memories for your beloved little ones. My love of dolls and children and dreams and the pure playfulness of childhood makes this doll set extra dear to me. Thinking about mamas, papas, and grandmas making little sets of wool dolls to keep, cherish, and pass on for generations means more than words can say Enjoy! Susan xo

Susan B. Anderson Finished measurements 9 [23 cm] tall when standing, 6 [15 cm] body circumference, approx 3 [9 cm] arm length, and 4 [11.5 cm] leg length YarnChickadee by Quince & Co (100% American wool; 181yd [166m]/50g

• 1 skein each in the following colorways:

Doll #1 (Millie): Egret 101, Birds Egg 106, Franks Plum 114, Storm 104, Winesap 133, Glacier 105, and Carries Yellow 125 Doll #2 (Mary): Petal 111, Carries Yellow 125, Kumliens Gull 152, Gingerbread 120, Crow 102, and Lupine 116 Doll #3 (Morgan): Twig 119, Iceland 153, Peacock 109, Crow 102, and Winesap 133 Note: Leftover yarn can be used for outfits. Special abbreviationsk1-f/b (knit 1, front and back): Knit into the front loop, then the back loop of next st (1 st increased). ssk (slip, slip, knit): Slip 2 sts one at a time knitwise to the RH needle; return sts to LH needle in turned position and knit them together through the back loops (1 st decreased, leans to the left). k2tog: Knit 2 sts together (1 st decreased, leans to the right). p2tog: Purl 2 sts together (1 st decreased). sl 1: Slip next st purlwise with yarn to wrong side of work. Stockinette Stitch (St st) Knit every round. Backward loop cast on *Wrap yarn around left thumb from front to back and secure in palm with other fingers. Backward loop cast on *Wrap yarn around left thumb from front to back and secure in palm with other fingers.

Insert needle upwards through strand on thumb. Slip loop from thumb onto RH needle, pulling yarn to tighten. Rep from * for desired number of sts. Helpful links For instructions on the long-tail cast on, we like: www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer05/FEATsum05TT.html For instructions on embroidering French knots, see: www.sublimestitching.com/pages/how-to-french-knot For duplicate stitch, we like: www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/FEATfall04TT.html Note The doll is worked seamlessly from the top down, starting at the top of the head. The head is shaped first by increases, then decreases to form the neck. The shoulders and yoke are worked similarly to a top-down sweater by increasing to the underarm.

The arms are held on waste yarn while the body and legs are worked down to the shoes. The arm stitches are then picked up and worked down to the hands.

Head Starting at the top of the head with the selected skin color, smaller dpn, and using the long-tail cast on, CO 9 sts, placing 3 stitches on each of 3 dpns. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place a stitch marker on the first stitch. Rnd 2inc rnd: *K1-f/b; rep from * to end of rnd6 sts per needle, 18 sts total. Rnds 3 and 4: Knit. Rnd 5inc rnd: *K1-f/b; rep from * to end of rnd12 sts per needle, 36 sts total. Rnd 5inc rnd: *K1-f/b; rep from * to end of rnd12 sts per needle, 36 sts total.

Place a stitch marker on stitch from Rnd 5 and leave it there. Knit every round until the head measures 1 [3 cm] below the stitch marker on Rnd 5. Decrease for neckRnd 1dec rnd: *K4, k2tog; rep from *10 sts per needle, 30 sts total. Rnd 2dec rnd: *K3, k2tog; rep from *8 sts per needle, 24 sts total. Rnd 3: Knit. Rnd 5: Knit. Rnd 6dec rnd: *K1, k2tog; rep from *4 sts per needle, 12 sts total. Rnd 7: Knit. Rnd 7: Knit.

At this point, thread the cast-on tail onto a tapestry needle and make small gathering stitches along the cast-on edge to close the hole at the top of the head. Pull the end to the inside and trim. Stuff the head and neck with natural wool roving or fiberfill. Continue stuffing as needed as the doll progresses. Torso Switch to the selected shirt color. Rnd 2: Knit. Rnd 3inc rnd: *K2, k1-f/b; rep from *8 sts per needle, 24 sts total. Rnd 4: Knit. Rnd 5inc rnd: *K1, k1-f/b; rep from *12 sts per needle, 36 sts total. Rnds 6-8: Knit. Rnd 9inc rnd: *K2, k1-f/b; rep from *16 sts per needle, 48 sts total. Rnd 10: Knit. Rnd 11inc rnd: *K3, k1-f/b; rep from *20 sts per needle, 60 sts total. Separate body and armsNext rnd: Needle 1 (N1): K10, place the next 10 sts on waste yarn, then with the backward loop cast on, CO 2 sts12 sts; Needle 2 (N2): Knit 20 sts; Needle 3 (N3): Place the first 10 sts on waste yarn, then with the backward loop cast on, CO 2 sts, k1012 sts (44 sts total).

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