Materials

The equipment that you need is relatively cheap and available in shops or by mail order. Use the following check list to get you started:

Knitting Needles

Lots of types and sizes. I use size 19 needles for all my patterns. They will need to be bought at a specialist shop, fair or by mail order.

Crochet Hooks

These can be bought at most craft and knitting shops. I tend to use a crochet edging when a knitted one is inappropriate. The most common size that I use is a 0.60.

Thread

I use DMC cotton and Gutermann Silk but there are many other types available in craft shops and by mail order. See the pattern details for a description of what thread has been used.

Patterns

I design and sell my own range of patterns for babies. They can be bought at fairs and by mail order.

Dolls

I have designed and written each pattern with a specific doll in mind. (see Doll Supplier) If you are making an outfit for a different doll, you may need to make adjustments to the number of stitches and/or rows especially around the neck, armholes and chest. Dolls are optional, but are usually made of porcelain with joints at the shoulders and hips.

Tension

Using DMC 100 Cordonnet and knitting in stocking stitch, my tension is approximately 10 rows and 8sts to 1cm.