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Vintage patterns for dolls can be great when given a contemporary twist, perhaps by using an unexpected yarn, maybe knitting a guy’s sweater for a girl (even vice versa!), or simply by changing the length. The chunky cream sweater modeled here by Adele was originally designed for vintage Ken, but by making it a little longer and using a softer tone, it becomes an up-to-the-minute winter warmer fit for a 12″ fashion model. For further info, pictures and a knitting pattern, click here. Additional patterns can be found in Techniques.