Princess Scarlett

Princess Scarlett Knitted Doll Blankie Toy

What is Being Made

Princess Scarlett is a small blankie toy designed as a cuddly companion for children. The project features a doll with an attached textured blanket, combining both functional comfort and visual appeal. This knitted toy is inspired by vintage doily patterns, making it a charming keepsake that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern toy design.

Craft and Techniques

This project uses knitting as the primary craft technique. The blanket portion is knitted in the round using double-pointed needles, which creates a seamless, circular construction. The designer provides flexibility for crafters who prefer flat knitting by offering alternative instructions: simply cast on 2 extra stitches and work odd rows with knit and purl stitches on even rows, then join the side edge using mattress stitch to form the circle. This adaptability makes the pattern accessible to knitters with different preferences and skill levels.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches combined with strategic increases to create the textured, vintage-inspired design:

• Knit stitch (K): Used throughout even rounds to maintain the fabric structure
• Yarn over (yo): Creates decorative eyelet holes that form the lacy, doily-like texture characteristic of the blanket
• Purl stitch: Incorporated when working flat as an alternative method
• Mattress stitch: Used to join side edges when converting from flat to circular construction

The increase pattern follows a logical progression: Round 1 increases every stitch to 18 stitches, Round 3 increases every 2 stitches to 27 stitches, and Round 5 increases every 3 stitches to 36 stitches, creating an expanding circular blanket with consistent stitch distribution across the double-pointed needles.

Materials and Tools

This intermediate-level project requires DK weight yarn, specifically Wendy Merino DK, which provides a soft, touchable finish appropriate for a toy intended for children. The yardage requirement is approximately 116 meters. Knitters will need 4mm double-pointed needles (dpns) for working in the round, with stitches divided evenly over 3 needles to maintain proper tension and ease of manipulation throughout the circular construction.

Difficulty Level

Princess Scarlett is rated as an intermediate project, suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable working with double-pointed needles and circular construction techniques. The pattern's vintage doily inspiration adds visual interest while remaining achievable for experienced beginners ready to expand their skills.