Knitting Pattern 99 – Gingerbread Girl Set

Instructions for a really cute gingerbread girl dress set.  The set comprises of a short-length dress, Mary Jane shoes, and a headband with a bow.

To knit this gingerbread man outfit you will need to be able to knit, purl, yarn forward, yarn over needle, pass stitches over, knit 2 stitches together and pick up stitches.

You will need:

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 2.5lb -4lb Prem) Size

150g 4ply yarn in main colour, 100g in contrast colour, oddment for shoes and bow, 8 buttons, 3x stitch holders, 1 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 3-5lb Prem) Size

150g 4ply yarn in main colour, 100g in contrast colour, oddment for shoes and bow, 8 buttons, 1 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” pr 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) size

150g 4ply yarn in main colour, 100g in contrast colour, oddment for shoes and bow, 8 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles or DK yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

20-21” or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

150g DK yarn in main colour, 100g in contrast colour, oddment for shoes and bow, 8 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

150g DK yarn in main colour, 100g in contrast colour, oddment for shoes and bow, 8 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 1 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.