These little outfits work up quickly and make great gifts for kids and toy collectors alike. I designed these to fit Barbie dolls in original and modern sizes, but they would work for other 11" fashion dolls with similar proportions. Both sweaters are knit flat and seamed at the sides; the neckline is made by binding off stitches on one row and casting on the next. I made the sweaters drop-shoulder for simplicity, with the sleeves formed by picking up stitches on either side of the neckline. The Stockinette stitch variation makes a roomy, oversized sweater and A-line skirt, and the ribbed set makes a close-fitting sweater and skirt with a flared hem. The sweaters fit every Barbie body type - Original, Petite, Tall, and Curvy - but I created two size variations for the skirts, Original and Curvy. Both skirts are knit in one piece and seamed.

You can use any kind of light or DK weight yarn, but my favorite for these is Lion Brand Bonbons; one mini skein is enough for a sweater or a skirt, so a pack of Bonbons can make four sets. You can make the sets to match or mix up the colors and styles.

Abbreviations:
CO - cast on
BO - bind off
k - knit
p - purl
st(s) - stitch(es)
rep - repeat
m1 - make one increase
k2tog - knit two together decrease
ssk - slip, slip, knit decrease
pu - pick up
kwise - knitwise
pwise - purlwise
RS - right side
WS - wrong side