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Summer in the Hamptons Dress for 18-inch Dolls

Featuring a trendy, sporty look, this is the perfect active summer dress for your American Girl Doll. Check it out!

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.

Daisy Fields Top

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Tiara Sweater

Sizes: 5-6 years

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Nordic pattern, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Daisy Fields Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Raglan, Top-Down.

Daisy Fields Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Sage Coast Top

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, V-neck.

Together Forever Top

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Top-Down.

Falling Sand Sweater

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in several strands of yarn.

Falling Sand Cardigan

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in several strands of yarn.

Proserpina Dress

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Sand Valley Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Double neck, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Split sides, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Winter Weekend Sweater for Boys

Sizes 2 - 12 years.

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Double neck, In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Plum Love Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Double neck, In-the-round, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Plum Love Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Double neck, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Short Sleeves, Top-Down.

Beach Lines Sweater

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Diagonal Shoulder, Double neck, In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Lilac Dreams Dress for 18-inch Doll

If you're a fan of custom knits for your American Girl style dolls, check out this Spring-themed outfit from ABC Knitting Patterns!

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.

Koglen Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Intarsia, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Ruffled Baby Dress

Sizes: 3 months - 8 years

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Top Down Baby Jacket With Hood

Sizes: 6-24 months

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Pink Paradise Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Sommervind Sweater

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Top-Down Seamless Dress

Elegant seamless knitted dress

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.

Sand Notes Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Sand Notes Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Perfectly Peach Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Moss stitch, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Perfectly Peach Jacket

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Moss stitch, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.

Kid’s Vintage Cape

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, Seamless, Top-Down.

Square Tunic

This free knitting pattern uses Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Marled Top-Down Turtleneck

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Top-Down Raglan Pullover

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.

Long Trek Raglan Pullover

A free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Quilting Bee Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Quilting Bee Cardigan

This free knitting pattern uses Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Spring Carnival Socks

This free knitting pattern uses Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Sprinkles On Top Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Short Rows, Top-Down.

Dipped Baby Pullover

Sizes: 6-24 months

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Rainbow Yoke Baby Sweater

Sizes 6-24 months

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Round Yoke, Stripes, Top-Down.

Wren Baby Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Red Sunrise Sweater

Free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Slip Stitch, Top-Down.

Red Sunrise Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Raglan, Seamless, Split sides, Top-Down.

Top Down Raglan Baby Pullover

Sizes: 6-24 months

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked as One Piece.

Running Circles Sweater

Sizes 2 - 12 years.

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Running Circles Cardigan

Sizes 2 - 12 years.

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Lace pattern, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Land Sailor Sweater

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, Stripes, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Oatfield Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Saddle Shoulder, Top-Down.

Marina Del Rey Socks

A free knitting pattern using Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Stockinette Stitch, Stripes, Top-Down.

Little Cloud Blue Sweater

Sizes 2 – 12 years.

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Little Cloud Blue Cardigan

Sizes 2 – 12 years

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Raglan, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Sand Diamond Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.

Sand Diamond Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Lace pattern, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.

Easter Promenade Socks

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, I-Cord, Nordic pattern, Seamless, Top-Down.

Top-Down Raglan Summer Lace Cardigan

Women's short-sleeve lace button-down cardigan

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Lace, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Sailor Stripes Baby Cardigan

A free knitting pattern using DK-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.

Malibu Vest

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: I-Cord, Lace, Seamless, Top-Down, V-neck.

Cinnamon Swirls Sweater

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Diagonal Shoulder, In-the-round, Top-Down.

Oxford Pullover

With its bold color blocks and traditional construction, this sweater makes a loud fashion statement!

Free knitting pattern using Aran-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Intarsia, Short Rows, Top-Down.

The Twist & Tight Headband



Free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Bottom-Up, Cuff-to-cuff, In-the-round, Moebius, Top-Down.

Winter Weekend Sweater for Men

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Moss stitch, Raglan, Seamless, Top-Down.

Waterway Sweater for Men

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Diagonal Shoulder, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Rose Leaves Sweater



This free knitting pattern uses Super Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Balloon Sleeve, Crew Neck, In-the-round, Loose fit, Top-Down.

Autumn Sea Sweater

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Split sides, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Bitchin' Skirt

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamless, Top-Down.

Best Sunday Baby Dress

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down.

Rugby Socks



Free knitting pattern using Light Fingering-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Rib, Top-Down.

Good Girl Sweater (for Pets)

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Top-Down.

Frosted Links Socks

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Top-Down.

Seasons Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Seamless, Stripes, Top-Down, V-neck.

Braided Branches Socks

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Top-Down.

Balancing Act Socks

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Seamless, Top-Down.

Moon Mist Cardigan

Free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Raglan, Seamless, Split sides, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Moon Mist Sweater

A free knitting pattern. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Split sides, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down, Worked in 2 strands of yarn.

Misty Day Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Raglan, Seamless, Stockinette Stitch, Top-Down.

Autumn Reflections Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Autumn Reflections Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Colorwork, Round Yoke, Seamless, Top-Down.

Spill the Beans Cardigan

Free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Buttons, Cable, Raglan, Top-Down.

Spill the Beans Sweater

A free knitting pattern using Sport-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, In-the-round, Raglan, Top-Down.

Nord Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Round Yoke, Stranded, Top-Down.

Skift Jacket

This free knitting pattern uses Bulky-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Cable, Drop Sleeve, I-Cord, Seamless, Shawl Collar, Top-Down.

Precipitate Sweater

Free knitting pattern using Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: 3-Quarter Sleeve, Oversized fit, Seamless, Top-Down.

Forest Trails Sweater

This free knitting pattern uses Lace-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: In-the-round, Moss stitch, Raglan, Split sides, Top-Down, Worked in several strands of yarn.
















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