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Cast on 23 sts. 1st 3 rows: K 3, rib to last 3 sts, k 3. ABBREVIATIONS Row 4: K 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. dec – decrease psso – pass slip st over k st Row 5: K 4, *inc, place marker, k 1, inc*; rpt from * to * once, k 3, rpt from dp – double point sl – slip (from 1 needle to the other) * to * twice, k 4; 31 sts on needle. inc – increase or increase in next st rib – work in ribbing Row 6: K 3, p to last 3 sts, slipping markers, k 3. k – knit st(s) – stitch(es) Row 7: *K to within 1 st of marker, inc, sl marker, k 1, inc; rpt from * three p – purl tog – together more times, k to end of row; 39 sts on needle. beg – begin or beginning yo – yarn over Rpt rows 6 & 7 till there are 14 sts in front of 1st marker, ending with row 6. * Asterisk – instructions following the asterisk are to be repeated as many Now knit 36 sts, removing markers. (14 sts of left front & 22 sts of left times as indicated. sleeve). Turn & (p 2 tog) 11 times on the 22 sleeve sts. Rib 2 rows on these 11 sts & bind off loosely in ribbing; break yarn. With needle with 14 sts on it, Read to the end of each sentence before starting the row. attach yarn & k 45 (23 sts of back & 22 sts of right sleeve.) Turn & work right sleeve as for left sleeve. With needle with 37 sts on it, k remaining 14 sts TIP (right front), 51 sts on needle. Gently wrap doll's hands in a tiny scrap of foil before dressing in knitwear to avoid catching delicate thumbs and fingers in the yarn. Next row: K 3, p 10, p 2 tog, p 21, p 2 tog, p 10, k 3. Keep 1st and last 3 sts in garter st & work sts between in stockinette st for 11 rows, dec 1 st