Knitted cardigan for 18" doll
	I found this charming pattern for a knitted doll's sweater in the May, 1904 issue of 'The Modern Priscilla'. It features a 'pouch front', made with short rows, to give the "pigeon-breasted" look that was so fashionable in 1904! The construction of the sweater is interesting: you knit the back, then 'over the shoulders' and down each front, then pick up and knit the sleeves. I have adapted the directions for today's knitters, but also include the original instructions for 'adventurous' knitters (note: the original instructions are pretty vague!)
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