This traditional child's coat and bonnet is truly a genuine 1950s or earlier style, and this pattern is a delightful miniature version, down to the inverted pleat at the back! The bonnet features a lovely scalloped edging and the whole design is a little gem!

I have scanned and faithfully reproduced the original pattern, but adding modern conversions of needle sizes and measurements. This should easily be completed by a competant knitter, but maybe a challenge for a beginner because of the frequent shapings and the all-over moss stitch (seed stitch).

To fit this design for a bigger or smaller doll, I would try going up a size in needle for each inch taller or down a size for an inch shorter doll! Not guaranteed - but it is a good rule of thumb. Adjust the yarn thickness if necessary.

I am working on digitalising the full range (almost) of the twin clothes from 1950 for a whole decade, but I do have a few gaps in my collection of original magazines, which are now in a very delicate state, being around 70 years old.

I have collected issues of Women's Weekly to share their iconic dolls patterns with the wider knitting world. I have slightly edited the words and formatted the text for modern readers, adding international knitting needle sizes and measurements for international readers. The pictures have been enhanced with modern tools to give a smoother effect.