The best thing about doll clothes is they create a great opportunity to use up my scrap yarn stash. These crochet patterns typically only take 1-2 hours to make and are perfect for "On the go" projects as they fit easily into a small craft bag or purse.
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Stitches / Abbreviations: st(s) - Stitch(es) sl st - slip stitch ch - chain sc - single crochet hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet yo - yarn over Special Stitches: Hdc Foundation Chain - ch 3, yo, insert hook in very first chain & pull up a loop, you'll have 3 loops on your hook. Yo & pull through last loop on hook (this will be your first "chain space". Yo & pull through all 3 loops on hook (this is your first hdc). *Yo, insert hook in chain space, yo, & pull up a loop, yo and pull through last loop on hook (this will be your next chain), yo & pull through all 3 loops on hook (this will be your next hdc).* Repeat from *to* to required stitch count. You can find the photo & video tutorial HERE *If you prefer to work a basic chain, see notes below V Stitch - (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in same stitch 5 Shell - 5 dc in same stitch 7 Shell - 7 dc in same stitch Loop - (sl st, ch 3, sl st) in same stitch or specified stitch as noted Notes: 1. Beginning ch-2 is not counted as a stitch unless otherwise indicated 2. Photos showing stitch placement are at the bottom of the post and referenced as P1, P2, P3 etc 3. When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch of the row before the color change 4. This pattern is worked from the neck down 5. Change color on Round 8 if you want a straight line of color change or on Round 9 for a wavy color change 6. If you prefer to start with a basic chain instead of the foundation, chain 37, turn, hdc in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across for a total of 36 hdc Top SectionRow 1: Hdc Foundation Chain of 36 Row 2: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 4 sts, *V Stitch in next st, hdc in next 8 sts,* repeat from *to* 2x, V Stitch in next st, hdc in remaining 4 sts Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 5 sts, *V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in next 10 sts,* repeat from *to* 2x, V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in remaining 5 sts Row 4: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 6 sts, *V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in next 12 sts,* repeat from *to* 2x, V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in remaining 6 sts Round 5: If you want a different color edging on the sleeves, change colors here. Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 7 sts, *V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in next 14 sts,* repeat from *to* 2x, V Stitch around ch-2 of next V Stitch, hdc in remaining 7 sts, sl st to beginning ch-2 to connect Round 6: This row will create the armholes Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 8 sts, 3 hdc around ch-2 of next V Stitch, ch 4, skip next 16 sts, 3 hdc around ch-2 of next V Stitch,* hdc in next 16 sts, repeat from *to*, hdc in final 8 sts, sl st to beginning ch-2 to connect for skirt Round 7: This round is for the ribbon Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in same st as ch-2, ch 1, skip next st, *2 hdc in next st, ch 1, skip next st,* repeat from *to* around, sl st to beginning ch-2 to connect (52 hdc)  Skirt SectionRound 8: Ch 3, Do Not Turn, sl st in same space as ch-3 (this counts as a loop) (see P1), 5 Shell around next ch-1, (see P2) *Loop around next ch-1, 5 Shell around next ch-1,* repeat from *to* around, sl st around ch-3 of beginning Loop to connect Round 9: Do Not Turn, Lengthen loop on hook to height of sc, (sc, ch 2, 4 dc) around ch-3 of beginning Loop of previous round, sl st between 2nd & 3rd dc of next Shell (see P3), ch 3, sl st between 3rd & 4th dc of same Shell to complete a Loop (This will the the stitch placement of the Loop for the remainder of the pattern), *5 Shell around ch-3 of next Loop, Loop in next Shell,* repeat from *to* around, sl st to top of beginning ch-2 to connect (see P4) (13 Shells, 13 Loops) Round 10: Do Not Turn, Loop in first Shell, Shell around next Loop, *Loop in next Shell, Shell around next Loop,* repeat from *to* around, sl st around ch-3 of beginning Loop to connect (13 Shells, 13 Loops)
Rounds 11-22: Repeat Rounds 9-10 For a longer dress, continue repeating Rounds 9-10 to desired length ending in Round 10 instructions Round 23: Lengthen Loop on hook to height of sc, (sc, ch 2, 6 dc) round Loop, sc in 3rd dc of next Shell, *7 Shell around next Loop, sc in 3rd dc of next Shell,* repeat from *to* around, sl st to beginning ch-2 to connect Fasten off & weave in ends Stitch button to top right back of dress opening and weave ribbon through Round 6 and cut to desired length for bow
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