Knit Swimsuit (archived post)
This post (from my former blog "A Yarn About Knitting") was first published on Oct. 21, 2009.
I just completed my first real article of clothing [edited: since beginning knitting in 2005] and my first piece of clothing for a doll. This pink and black beach set was knit with love out of acrylic super soft yarn. Please feel free to replicate and improve it. I'm not addicted to doll knitting [editted: no kidding- I just found over twenty doll outfits that I have knit over the years]. Perhaps when I get all the items on my Christmas to-do list done, I can try some sweaters, bath robes, pants sets, and even footie pajamas [edited: all for dolls]. I'm pretty excited.
The Suit:
I started the swimsuit at the bottom, knitting it in two pieces on size 2 needles. Once past the legs, I joined the two pieces and knit in the round (92 stitches) until the piece was about five inches long (about an inch under the doll's arms). I cast off the back and began shaping the front with decreases on each side. Then, I created the straps, which crisscrossed and buttoned in the back. To finish, I sewed the bottom flaps together. I'm sure that if I was more skilled in this area, I could knit the whole thing in one piece by using a temporary cast on.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvzDIidryjJdAKNn18HubSkXvEk8w9tx54kzIv9zmU28QpM1q9N5quDRNMVST6giVUKRlWSZ8OBIyExri1n_7wr04JOEeVzWaXq1x0R7WiVUCmia7JZ2KAUEJZor4CIWjC8KUTnqHZKF_/s1600/Suit_2.jpg)
The Cover
This piece was knit in a simple lace pattern (yo, k2tog). It's tied on with two i-cord straps, which I attached with a needle.
The Sunglasses:
I bought the glasses at Michael's craft store. I added a piece of elastic to hold them onto the doll's head better.
The Sandals:
Trace the doll's foot onto black craft foam. Cut out four pieces. Knit an i-cord for the strap. Glue the straps to two of the soles and glue another foam shape to each sole, sandwiching the i-cord in between the foam. Punch holes into the soles and add elastic to help the sandals stay on better. Finish with cheery flower buttons.
Jan. 2016 update: Here is a free "bodysuit" pattern which you could use to create your own swimsuit.
I just completed my first real article of clothing [edited: since beginning knitting in 2005] and my first piece of clothing for a doll. This pink and black beach set was knit with love out of acrylic super soft yarn. Please feel free to replicate and improve it. I'm not addicted to doll knitting [editted: no kidding- I just found over twenty doll outfits that I have knit over the years]. Perhaps when I get all the items on my Christmas to-do list done, I can try some sweaters, bath robes, pants sets, and even footie pajamas [edited: all for dolls]. I'm pretty excited.
The Suit:
I started the swimsuit at the bottom, knitting it in two pieces on size 2 needles. Once past the legs, I joined the two pieces and knit in the round (92 stitches) until the piece was about five inches long (about an inch under the doll's arms). I cast off the back and began shaping the front with decreases on each side. Then, I created the straps, which crisscrossed and buttoned in the back. To finish, I sewed the bottom flaps together. I'm sure that if I was more skilled in this area, I could knit the whole thing in one piece by using a temporary cast on.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvzDIidryjJdAKNn18HubSkXvEk8w9tx54kzIv9zmU28QpM1q9N5quDRNMVST6giVUKRlWSZ8OBIyExri1n_7wr04JOEeVzWaXq1x0R7WiVUCmia7JZ2KAUEJZor4CIWjC8KUTnqHZKF_/s1600/Suit_2.jpg)
The Cover
This piece was knit in a simple lace pattern (yo, k2tog). It's tied on with two i-cord straps, which I attached with a needle.
The Sunglasses:
I bought the glasses at Michael's craft store. I added a piece of elastic to hold them onto the doll's head better.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieEFmKcPyQeRMlxnhuRhD_tuy5bQYXozY5jDpIeWBC2OITlrggkUzLskoFBBPYRbnzO3Gu5v0K6YBs7tYS0w-zcm3QQGzNtgTo-A-X9fFeYVGOW0cWdPVpBFDss-KdfHJyyl6K36J1JyUf/s1600/Suit_4.jpg)
Trace the doll's foot onto black craft foam. Cut out four pieces. Knit an i-cord for the strap. Glue the straps to two of the soles and glue another foam shape to each sole, sandwiching the i-cord in between the foam. Punch holes into the soles and add elastic to help the sandals stay on better. Finish with cheery flower buttons.
Jan. 2016 update: Here is a free "bodysuit" pattern which you could use to create your own swimsuit.
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