Crochet Dress for Barbies
Crochet Dress for Barbies
Hello, dear readers! How are you all feeling today? Welcome to our lovely blog, Handmade Learning Here. Today, we’re excited to bring you a delightful and fun pattern. I remember hearing that, in the past, many mothers and grandmothers would make beautiful crochet clothes for their daughters’ dolls. The dresses were enchanting and gave the dolls more outfit options than what came in their original packaging.
Today, we’re diving into the enchanting world of crochet, specifically focusing on crafting adorable dresses for dolls. Whether you’re a seasoned crochet artist or a beginner, this guide will help you create beautiful, handmade dresses that will add a touch of charm to any doll’s wardrobe.
Well, even with all the existing options nowadays, nothing beats a beautiful handmade piece to make your daughter’s dolls even more beautiful. We’ve brought this special pattern that’s very easy to make, and you can create as many as you want in a single day. It’s a pattern that doesn’t require many crochet techniques beyond the basics, making it easily doable by any beginner.
Why Crochet Doll Dresses?
Crocheting doll dresses is a delightful and rewarding project. Not only does it allow you to practice and refine your crochet skills, but it also gives you the chance to create something unique and special. Handmade doll dresses can be customized in countless ways, from the choice of yarn and colors to the intricate patterns and embellishments you add.
So, if you want to learn how to make this beautiful piece, join us as we follow the magnificent pattern we’ve brought for you, dear reader. I hope you enjoy it and share the results you achieve. Also, don’t forget to share this lovely article with your friends so they, too, can make beautiful dresses for their daughters’ or granddaughters’ dolls.
So… Let’s to the Crochet Dress for Barbies pattern:
Materials:
- No. 10 Cotton in Peach and Black
- 1.75mm Hook
- 3 Tiny Buttons
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
DC – double crochet
CH – chain
TRCL – treble cluster
SLST – slip stitch
DTR – double treble
Shell – 2dtr,2ch,2dtr
Lshell – 2dtr,5ch,2dtr
SP – space
Rep – repeat
Crochet Dress for Barbies – Pattern Instructions
TOP SKIRT
Rnd 1: Chain 40 + 4 (44 chains total).
Rnd 2: In the 5th chain from the hook, make 3 treble crochet stitches (trcl). Chain 9.
*Make 4 treble crochet stitches (trcl), then chain 9. Repeat from * across the row. Turn your work.
Rnd 3: *Make 6 double crochets (dc), then chain 2 (ch2), and make 6 double crochets all in the same 9-chain loop. Repeat this across the row, and then join with a slip stitch (slst) to the beginning stitch.
Rnd 4: Slip stitch into the chain-2 space. Make a shell (usually a group of double crochets) into the chain-2 space. Chain 7, then make another shell into the chain-2 space. Slip stitch to join the round.
Rnd 5: Shell in Shell: In the space of the shell from the previous row, make a shell stitch.
Repeat: *Make 3 chain stitches, then make 1 double crochet stitch in the chain space, make 3 chain stitches again, and make another 1 double crochet stitch in the same chain space. Repeat from *. Slip stitch to the beginning to finish the round.
Rnd 6: In the same stitch as the previous round, make a shell .
*Chain 4 (4ch), make 1 double crochet (1dc) in the space created by 3 chains (3ch sp). Chain 2 (2ch), make another double crochet (1dc) in the same space (3ch sp). Chain 4 (4ch), then make another shell in the same space (3ch sp).* Slip stitch (slst) to join the round.
Rnd 7: In the space from the previous round, work a shell (which means doing some stitches in the same spot). After that, chain 5, make 1 double crochet (dc) in the 3-chain space, chain 5, and make another shell. Slip stitch to join the round.
Rnd 8: In the shell space, make 12 double treble crochet (dtr), chain 2, make 2 double treble crochet clusters (working around the center double crochet and into the chain space on either side), chain 2. Slip stitch to join the round.
Rnd 9: Skip the first double treble crochet (dtr). Work 1 dtr and 1 chain in each dtr around, but skip the last dtr. (There should be no chain space between the groups of dtr.)
Rnd 10: Repeat Round 9, but use 2 chains instead of 1 chain between each dtr.
Rnd 11: Repeat Round 10, but use 3 chains instead of 2 chains between each dtr.
Rnd 12: In each 3-chain space, work 4 double crochet (dc). Chain 5 to make a loop. Repeat by working 4 dc in each 3-chain space and 5-chain loops. Slip stitch to join the round.
Finish off your work by cutting the yarn and securing it.
UNDERSKIRT
Working on the opposite side of the starting chain of the overskirt:
Row 1: Make 1 double crochet (dc) in each stitch across the row.
Row 2: Make 1 double treble crochet (dtr) in each dc across the row.
Row 3: Make 1 dtr in each dtr across the row.
Row 4: Make 1 dtr in the next 3 stitches, then make 2 dtr in the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row.
Row 5: Make 1 dtr in each dtr across the row. Slip stitch (slst) to join.
Round 6: Make 1 dtr in each dtr around. Slst to join.
Round 7: Repeat Row 4. Slst to join.
Round 8: Repeat Row 5. Slst to join.
Round 9: Repeat Row 4. Slst to join.
Round 10: Make 1 dtr, then 2 dtr in the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the round. Slst to join.
Round 11: Make 1 dtr in each stitch around. Slst to join.
Finish: Fasten off your work.
TOP
Row 1: With the right side facing you and using peach yarn, make 1 treble crochet (tr) stitch between each treble crochet stitch on the first row of the skirt. You should have 42 stitches.
Row 2: Work 2 tr stitches together (tr2tog), then make 1 tr stitch in each of the next stitches until you have 2 stitches left. Work 2 tr stitches together again. You should now have 40 stitches.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2. You should have 38 stitches.
Rows 4-8: Make 1 tr stitch in each stitch across the row.
Row 9: Work a double crochet (dc) in the next 7 tr stitches. Chain 13, skip 4 stitches, dc in the next 14 tr stitches, chain 13, skip 4 stitches, and dc in the next 7 tr stitches.
Row 10: Chain 3, make 1 tr stitch in the next 5 tr stitches, then work 3 tr stitches together (3trtog). In the same chain space, make 1 tr stitch in each chain stitch up to the last chain, then work 3 tr stitches together again using the last chain stitch. Skip 2 stitches, then make 1 tr stitch, chain 2, and make 1 tr stitch in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, and repeat twice. Work 3 tr stitches together (3trtog) in the same chain space, make 1 tr stitch in each chain stitch, work 3 tr stitches together again at the end of the chain, and then make 1 tr stitch to the end of the row.
Finishing: Turn the work sideways and make 2 tr stitches into the end of each row. Work around the entire back opening, ending at the top. Finish off and sew in all loose ends. Sew on buttons to complete.
Isn’t it a beautiful Crochet Dress for Barbies pattern? That’s why you should start right now and make these lovely crochet doll dresses.
If you’d like to access this beautiful pattern in PDF format, we’ve made it available here for you to print:
I’d also like to share a video tutorial for another crochet dress for barbies option so you can learn a different style. This pattern is developed by the Angel knits too YouTube channel, and you can watch it below.
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