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Wednesday 22 July 2020

Baby doll Angel Top and Pants

A cute little crochet set for a 10/12" baby doll, made in simple crochet stitches using UK terms

For a 14" doll use 50g double knitting yarn and hook size 4.5

The dress is worked in one piece from the neck down with a back fastening for ease of fit.  The leggings are made from the waist down in double crochet with a shell edging.

To Fit:  10/12” 30cm Baby doll

 

You will need:

Top:  30g 4ply yarn, leggings: 25g 4ply yarn 3.5mm crochet hook, 1 small button


Tension: (Gauge) 24sts x 28 rows to 4” in dc using 3.50 hook

Abbreviations:

Ch:    chain    sts:    stitches     Slst: slip stitch

Dc:    double crochet (US single crochet)

htr:    half treble (US half double crochet)

tr:      treble crochet  (US double crochet) 

inc:    2dc in next stitch

shell: 2tr, 1ch, 2tr in same space 

large shell:   3tr, 1ch, 3tr in same space

1ch or 2ch at beg of row is not in stitch count

 

Angel Top

Make 41ch 

Work in front loop only

Row 1   1dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc39   40sts

Row 2   4ch (buttonhole loop), dc to end

Row 3   1ch, dc across row

Row 4   1ch,(dc1, inc, dc1)13 times, dc1 53sts

Row 5   1ch, dc across row

Row 6   1ch, (dc2, inc, dc1) 13 times, dc1 66sts

Row 7   1ch, dc across row

Row 8   1ch, (dc3, inc, dc1) 13 times, dc1 79sts

Row 9-10  1ch, dc across row – increase 1dc at end of last row    80sts     

Round 11 work in both loops    slst in first dc to join into round, 3ch, 1tr, 1ch, 2tr in same stitch, (miss 2dc, 1 shell in next dc, miss 1dc, 1 shell in next dc) 15 times, miss 1 dc, 1 shell in next dc, miss 2dc, slst in top of 3ch   32 shells

 Divide for back and front

Round 12  slst in 1ch space, (3ch, 1tr, 1ch, 2tr) in same space, 1 shell in ch space of next 4 shells, miss 6 shells, 1 shell in ch space of next 10 shells, miss 6 shells, 1 shell in ch space of next 5 shells,  slst in top of 3ch   20 shells 

Round 13  slst in1ch space (3ch, 1tr, 1ch, 2tr) in space, 1 shell in each 1ch space to end, slst in top of 3ch          

Repeat last rounds 5 times

Round 19  slst in1ch space (3ch, 2tr, 1ch, 3tr) in space, 1 large shell in each 1ch space to end, slst in top of 3ch  

Repeat round 19

Fasten off yarn

 To Finish

Fasten off all ends.  Sew on small button to match button loop.

 

 

Leggings

 

Made from the waist down

Make 47 chain

Work in front loop only

1dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each ch     46sts

Next 2 rows     1ch, dc to end

Increase row   1ch, dc1 (dc2, inc) 14 times, dc3    60sts

Begin shaping

Row 1   2ch, htr5, dc50, htr5

Row 2   1ch, dc across

Row 3   2ch htr6, dc48, htr6

Row 4   1ch, inc, dc to last st, inc           62sts

Row 5   2ch htr8, dc46, htr8

Row 6   1ch, inc, dc to last st, inc           64sts

Row 7   2ch htr10, dc44, htr10

Row 8   1ch, inc, dc to last st, inc           66sts

Row 9   2ch htr12, dc42, htr12

Row 10 1ch, inc, dc to last st, inc           68sts

 

Divide for legs

5ch, 1dc in 2nd ch, 1dc in each of next 3ch, dc34, turn    38sts

Continue for right leg    

Work 7 rows dc

Lengthen leg here if you like

 

* Dec row 1ch, (dc2, miss 1dc) 12 times, dc2   26sts

Work 1 row dc, fasten off main yarn, leave a strand for sewing.

Join contrast and work 1 row dc

Next row   work in both loops  

Right side facing, 3ch, miss 1dc (1 shell, miss 2dc) 8 times, 1tr in last dc

Fasten off yarn

 

Left leg

Rejoin yarn to remaining sts, at centre front, rs facing

dc34

5ch, 1dc in 2nd ch, 1dc in each of next 3ch, dc34,    38sts

Work 6 rows dc.

Work as right leg from *

 

To Finish

With right sides together, sew inner leg seams. Turn one leg to right side and place inside the other so right sides are facing to sew back seam. Fasten off all ends

 

Check the pants on your doll for fit and if necessary work a row of dc around the waist to decrease width.  



PDF pattern to download

Monday 4 May 2020

teddy bear top and skirt






This is a simple little top and skirt for a 15" build a bear.  Both are worked in rounds so there's no seaming and use basic crochet stitches.

If you find and errors or have any queries, let me know in the comments below.   Thanks



To fit:       15” Build a bear
Materials:     20g dk for top and 30g dk for skirt, 4mm hook
Tension:   18trs x 10 rows x 4” using 4mm hook
Abbreviations:
Ch:  chain, dc, double crochet (US single crochet), tr/s: treble crochet, (US double crochet), htr: half treble crochet (US half double crochet), slst: slip stitch,


Top



For the striped top begin with main and work alternate rows contrast. 


Using 4mm hook make 64ch
Join into round by slip stitching into first ch,
Rounds begin at centre back
Round 1    2ch (counts as dc) dc1, (dc6, 2dc in each of next 2ch, dc14, 2dc in each of next 2ch, dc6) 2 times, dc2     72sts
Round 2    slst in top of 2ch, 3ch, tr1, (tr7, 2tr in each of next 2dc, tr16, 2tr in each of next 2dc, tr7) 2 times, tr2      80sts
Round 3    slst in top of 3ch, 3ch, tr1, (tr8, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr18, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr8) 2 times, tr2             88sts
Round 4    slst in top of 3ch, 3ch, tr10, 2tr in next tr, 8ch, miss 22trs, 2tr in next tr, tr18, 2tr in next tr, 8ch miss 22trs, 2tr in next tr, tr11
Round 5    slst in top of 3ch, 3ch, tr12, 1tr in each ch, tr22, 1tr in each ch, tr13   64 sts
Work 2 rounds in trs,
Hem
2ch, *miss 1tr, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in next tr, miss 2tr, 1dc in next tr** repeat from * to ** 6 times, miss 1tr, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in next tr, miss tr, 1dc in next tr, repeat from * to ** to end of round  approx.13 shells
Fasten off yarn


Skirt
Using 4mm hook make 52ch, join into round by slip stitching into first ch
Rounds begin at centre back
Round 1    2ch, 1htr in each ch to end, slst in top of 2ch
Round 2    2ch, 1htr in each htr to end, slst in top of 2ch
Round 3    3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1tr in next tr) to end of round   78sts
Round 4    slst in top of 3ch, 3ch, 1tr in each tr to end
Rounds 5 & 6    as round 4
Round 7    slst in top of 3 ch, 3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1tr in each of next 2trs) to end of round   104sts
Work 3 more rounds of trebles adjust length here in you want

Sunday 13 October 2019

Baby Annabell Crochet Jacket and Blanket








I love crochet so here's a little jacket and blanket for Baby Annabell.  Its an easy design made from the top down in double crochet (all my terms are UK) with a simple shell pattern for the skirt.  

The matching blanket is made in shells.  I've done a pram blanket but can easily be made larger.

You will need approx 50g dk yarn for the jacket and 100g for the blanket, hooks size 3.5 and 4mm plus 3 small buttons


PDF pattern to download


Click here for the pattern, then click on download button at top right corner
 

I love my hobby of designing patterns and posting them online.  Thank you to my tester on Ravelry,  but when transferring the pattern to my blog mistakes can slip by.  So, please, if you find and errors or have any queries, let me know in the comments below.   Thanks  




Thursday 5 April 2018

Curvy Barbie crochet shorts and top







I've amended my barbie shorts pattern on this site to fit the lovely Curvy Barbie.  Plus added a new top with a trendy frill across the shoulders.

I used Patons Soft cotton 4ply from my stash but any 4ply would do.  Both the shorts and top can easily be lengthened by adding a few more rows.
I use UK crochet terms for a conversion chart click here
crochet conversion chart

If you have any problems with this pattern please leave a comment below or contact me.



To fit: 12” Curvy Fashionista Barbie
You will need approx;   10g 4ply yarn for shorts and 10g 4ply yarn for top.
Crochet hook no 3.5
Tension: (Gauge) 24sts x 26 rows to 4” over dc using 3.50 hook
Abbreviations: Dc: double crochet (US single crochet), tr: treble crochet, (US double crochet) ch: chain, slst: slip stitch, inc: increase, rnd/s: round/s

                  

Shorts


Make 34ch
Rnd 1        dc around
Rnd 2        2dc in next dc, dc32, 2dc in next dc                   36sts
Rnd 3        dc around
Rnd 4        2dc in next dc, dc34, 2dc in next dc                   38sts
Rnd 5        dc around
Rnd 6        2dc in next dc, dc17, (2dc in next dc) 2 times, dc17, 2dc in next dc    42sts
Rnd 7        dc around

Divide for legs

Right leg
Rnd 1        dc 21, place a marker in 1st dc, 4ch, dc in 1st dc with marker to join into round for right leg
Rnd 2        dc around working 1dc in each of 4ch   25sts
Rnd 3:       dc to last 2sts, miss 1dc, dc1               24sts
Rnd 4–5:     dc around
Fasten off yarn

Left leg
Rnd 1        4ch, dc in next dc on front of shorts, dc20, dc in 1st ch to join into round
Rnd 2        dc around working 1 dc in each 4 ch space   25sts
Rnd 3        dc to last 2sts, miss 1dc, dc1                       24sts
Rnd 4–5    dc around  
Fasten off yarn

Work a round of 26dc in waist of shorts.
Sew cast on sts seam together and fasten off all ends

Top

Make 30ch
Work 8 rounds dc - shorten or lengthen here

Shape armholes
Dc6, 5ch, miss 4dc, dc 10, 5ch, miss 4dc, dc 6      22sts
Turn and work in rows:

1ch (doesn’t count as st) dc in back loop only of next 6dc, 1dc in each 5ch, dc10 in back loop only, 1dc in each 5ch, dc in back loop only in next 6dc, slst in top of 1st dc, to join, turn
frill
3ch, (1tr, 2tr in next tr) to end,  slst in top of 3ch, turn
3ch, (2tr, 2tr in next tr) to end, slst in top of 3ch.  Fasten off yarn

fold last 2 rows to form frill and slip stitch in place at centre back
Fasten off all ends

Wednesday 4 April 2018

Annabell crochet dress and booties




To fit Baby Annabell doll 14”/36cm
Actual size:  chest 13”, length from shoulder to hem 7”

You will need:  50g main, 10g contrast, 4ply yarn (I used Patons cotton 4ply)
crochet hook no 3.50  1 small button

Tension: (Gauge) 24sts x 28 rows to 4” in dc using 3.50 hook
Abbreviations:
Dc: double crochet (US single crochet), tr: treble crochet, (US double crochet), ch: chain, slst: slip stitch, dc2tog: insert hook into next st, pull yarn through, insert hook into next st,pull yarn through, yarn over hook and pull through both loops,



if you have any problems with this pattern or find any mistakes please let me know either in the comments or by contacting me.  Thanks



               
Dress is made from the neck down

Dress


Yoke

Make 51 chain. 
Base row   dc in 2nd ch from hook dc to end  (50sts)
Row 1  3ch, tr5, 2tr in each of next 2dc, tr10, 2tr in each of next 2dc, tr10, 2tr in each of next 2dc, tr10, 2tr in each of next 2dc, tr6   (58sts)
Row 2  3ch, tr6, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr12, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr 12, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr12, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr6, 1tr in top of 3ch,     (66sts)
Row 3  3ch, tr7, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr14, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr 14, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr14, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr7, 1tr in top 3ch           ( 74sts)
Row 4  3ch, tr8, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr16, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr 16, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr16, 2tr in each of next 2tr, tr8, 1tr in top of 3ch        (82sts)
Row 5  dc12, 4ch, miss next 18tr, dc22, 4ch, miss next 18tr, dc12, slst in top of first tr to form into round  ( 54sts, including 4ch spaces)

Skirt

Rnd 1   slst to 2nd dc, 3ch, (2tr, 1ch, 3tr) in same space, (miss 2dc, 3tr, 1ch, 3tr in next dc) 3 times, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in 4ch space, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr in next dc, miss 2dc, ) 7 times, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in next dc, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in 4ch space, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr in next dc, miss 2dc) 4 times   Slst to 1ch space    
(18 clusters, 8 at back, 8 at front and 2 underarm)     
Rnd 2   (3ch, 2tr, 1ch, 3tr) in same 1ch space, (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) each 1ch space to end, slst to 1ch space
Repeat round 2   7 times (change length if you want)   Fasten off main colour yarn
Change to contrast and repeat rnd 2
Fasten off yarn

Sleeve edging

Across 18trs left for sleeve;   miss first tr, *(3trs, 1ch, 3trs) in next tr, miss 3trs**, rep from * to ** 4 times


Sew in all ends
Sew back opening to 2 rows before neck.  Sew on small button at neck edge



Booties

Rnd 1   make 10ch, dc in 2ch from hook, dc7, 2dc in last ch, continue working along other side of chain, dc8       (18sts)
Rnd 2   dc1, 2dc in next dc, dc5, 2dc in next dc, dc2, 2dc in next dc, dc5, 2dc in next dc, dc1       (22sts)
Rnd 3   dc1, 2dc in next dc, dc6, 2dc in next dc, dc4, 2dc in next dc, dc6, 2dc in next dc, dc1       (26sts)
Rnd 4   dc1, 2dc in next dc, dc8, 2dc in next dc, dc4, 2dc in next dc, dc8, 2dc in next dc, dc1       (30sts)
Rnd 5   dc1, 2dc in next dc, dc10, 2dc in next dc, dc4, 2dc in next dc, dc10, 2dc in next dc, dc1    (34sts)
Rnd 6-8   working in back loop only from this point work 3 more rounds dc

Shape top

Dc11, dc2tog over next 12dcs, dc 11         (28sts)
Dc around
Dc8, dc2tog over next 8dcs, dc8               (24sts)

Dc 5 more rounds fasten off main colour yarn
Join in contrast
Dc around
Work 5 (3trs, 1ch, 3trs) clusters around with 4dc between Slst to top of first tr to join into round.
Fasten off
sew in all ends

PDF pattern to download

Monday 12 February 2018

Crochet dresses for tall and curvy Fashionista Barbie





Several of my visitors have asked for patterns for the new Curvy and Tall Fashionista Barbie dolls, so I've adjusted my most popular crochet dress for the dolls.  i'll have a look at the other Barbie patterns on this site and see if I can amended them to fit the new dolls so watch this space!

The bodice of the dress is made first in dc rounds then the skirt is worked along the bottom hem in trebles.  The tall doll has a longer waist than the original Barbie, but lengthening the torso looked a bit odd so I kept the same and made the skirt longer.  

Curvy Barbie - it was difficult to dress the doll with the original style of pull on dress even though I had added quite a few extra stitches.  For ease of fit I worked the last two rounds of the bodice in rows leaving a small back opening which is shaped a little.  If you prefer omit the shaping and add a small button.

If there are any mistakes in this pattern, or you have any queries please leave a comment below or contact me.


A matching bag can be found here   Crochet bag

Materials: 25g  4ply yarn( I used Patons Soft Cotton 4ply)  Cotton thread isn't suitable as its too fine. For the two colour dress you will also need about 10g of contrast.
Crochet hook no 3.50 (or size to match tension)
Tension: (Gauge) 24sts x 26 rows to 4” over dc using 3.50 hook (check your tension and use suitable size hook)
Abbreviations:
Dc: double crochet (US single crochet), tr: treble crochet, (US double crochet)
ch: chain, slst: slip stitch, inc: increase
Notes:
This dress is a close fit so any differences in yarn weight will make a smaller or
larger garment.
Work through the back loop only for a softer fabric


Tall Barbie


Bodice

work in back loop only)
With 3.5 hook chain 28
Rnds 1:2       dc all around
Rnd 3:           dc6, miss 1 dc, dc14, miss 1 dc, dc6, (26dcs)
Rnds 4:8:      dc all around
Rnd 9:           dc6, 2dc in next dc, dc12, 2dc in next dc, dc to end (28dcs)
Rnds 10:13:  dc all around
Rnd 14:         dc5, 7ch, miss 3dc, dc12, 7ch, miss 3dc, dc5 (work through both loops at each side of 7ch to avoid a loop)
Round 15:     dc4, miss next dc, 1dc in each of 7 ch, miss next dc, dc5, miss next dc, dc4, miss next dc, dc in each of 7ch, miss next dc, dc4
Slst in next dc fasten off.

Skirt 

With 3.5 hook, re-join yarn to base of bodice and work as follows:
Rnd 1:   3ch (counts as 1tr) (2tr in next st, 1tr in next st) repeat to end sl st in top of 3ch (38trs) approx
Rnd 2:   3ch, 1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch,
Rnd 3:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 2tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch
Rnd 4:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch
Rnd 5:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 3tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch
Rnd 6:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch
Rnd 7:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 4tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch
Rnd 8:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch
To make the skirt longer continue in rounds of trs only

To finish - Neaten all ends.

Crochet Dress with contrast trim

Bodice as crochet dress


Skirt

After each treble round, work a round of dc in contrast.  Finish skirt hem using contrast work (1dc, 1ch) around.  Using contrast work (1dc, 1ch) around neck edge.



Curvy Barbie


Bodice

work in back loop only)
With 3.50 hook chain 32
Rnds 1:2    dc all around
Rnd 3:       dc7, miss 1 dc, dc16 miss 1 dc, dc7 (30dcs)
Rnd 4:5:    dc all around
Rnd 6:       dc7, miss 1 dc, dc14 miss 1 dc, dc7 (28dcs)
Rnd 7:13:  dc all around
Change to rows
Row 14:    1ch, dc5, 7ch, miss 3dc, dc12, 7ch, miss 3dc, dc5  (work through both loops at each side of 7ch to avoid a loop)
Row 15:    1ch, miss 1 dc, dc3, miss next dc, 1dc in each of 7 ch, miss next dc, dc5, miss next dc, dc4, miss next dc, dc in each of 7ch, miss next dc, dc2 miss 1dc dc in last dc
fasten off.

Skirt 

With 3.5 hook, re-join yarn to base of bodice and work as follows:
Rnd 1:   3ch (counts as 1tr) (2tr in next st, 1tr in next st) repeat to end sl st in top of 3ch (45trs) approx
Rnd 2:   3ch, 1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch,
Rnd 3:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 2tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch
Rnd 4:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch
Rnd 5:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 3tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch
Rnd 6:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch
Rnd 7:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 4tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch
Rnd 8:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch
To make the skirt longer continue in rounds of trs only



Crochet Dress with contrast trim

Materials: 25g 4ply yarn in main and contrast, (I used Patons Soft Cotton 4ply)
Crochet hook no 3.50 (or size to match tension)

Bodice as crochet dress

Skirt 


After each treble round, work a round of dc in contrast.  Finish skirt hem using contrast work (1dc, 1ch) around.  Using contrast work (1dc, 1ch) around neck edge.