Kitty Fun Purse and Backpack 18" Doll Clothes Accessory Knitting Pattern

If your doll is a cat lover, she is going to want some of these! This cute backpack and purse feature a cute kitty face that is sure to bring a smile to your face.  Try it in some unconventional colors... how about a turquoise kitty? Two really fun accessories that are a must for your kitty-loving doll’s wardrobe. The backpack is suitable for hiking, traveling or just to take a stroll with friends.  Both the purse and backpack are worked flat with the front and back knit separately and sewn or crocheted together. The purse has an I- cord that is sewn to the inner side of each ear.  Both written and chart given for the kitty motif.  Stitches used: knit, purl, YO, skp and knit 2 together This PDF Knitting Pattern by Marinda Creations is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®.  Recommended Yarn:  Any Light DK (Double knit ) / Weight 3 yarn or even a Sports weight that will give you the appropriate gauge.  Examples used: Purse: Paintbox® Simply DK Vanilla as MC.  Stylecraft® Special DK very small amount of yellow for the nose and black for the whiskers and eyes. For the backpack: Paintbox ® Simply DK Caramel as MC.  Stylecraft ® Special DK very small amount of shrimp for the nose and black for the whiskers and eyes. Supplies Needed: Yarn - Any Light DK (Double knit ) / Weight 3 yarn Examples used: For the purse: about 8 gram for Main Color.  Small amount of yellow for the nose and black for the whiskers and eyes. For the backpack: about 10 gram for Main Color. Very small amount of shrimp for the nose and black for the whiskers and eyes. Other supplies:    • Straight or circular knitting needles sizes US 4 (3.50 mm)    • DPNS size US 4 (3.50 mm) if you are knitting an I - cord    • Buttons x  2     • Bra strap slides or rings x 2    • Row counter or a pencil to tick off the rows as you knit    • Tapestry + ordinary sewing needle    • Small scissors    • Ruler or tape measure GAUGE: Stockinette Stitch US 4 (3.50 mm) needles  13 sts & 18 rows = 2’’ (5 cm) Skill Level:  Intermediate What You Get: One 31 page knitting pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately!  A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available. Download, Print, Knit! *Creating a customer account will ensure that you have the ability to access your purchased (and free) files at any time. For detailed information and answers to the most common questions, be sure to read the Terms of Use and FAQ's related to the doll clothes patterns sold at Pixie Faire. Pixie Faire and the designers featured are not affiliated with American Girl®.