The following three photographs show the difference between using smaller needles and finer thread.
I used exactly the same pattern for both sizes.
The difference beingt I used 1mm knitting needles and 70/2 Venne thread for the larger outfit.
For the smaller outfit I used .07mm knitting needles and Madeira Cotona No 80....
The end result was a 25% difference in size.
The only subtle change I would make in the future would be to have 4 rows less on the sleeve length
for the Belly Button Babe.
This is what one has to take into account when changing needles and threads.
I made one mistake in knitting the smaller outfit..... I added two extra rows which I then followed through on both the dress and petticoat instead of undoing the extra rows.
Venne 70/2 and Madeira Catona 80
Gosh, all I can say is WOW!!!!! I am in awe of your talent!
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I just love all the small dolls you have featured in your posts!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
What a big difference Sharon! What thinner tread and smaller needles can do.
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Gracias por el consejo. los faldones son maravillosos.
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