A simple crochet pattern using basic stitches for 3 styles of red dress
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| fluffy neckline |
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| peplum dress |
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| frill hem |
I had an odd ball of Patons soft cotton 4ply in a lovely shade of red in my stash. So what else could I made but some little crochet dresses for Barbie. The soft cotton crochets so well and is lovely to work with but any 4ply will do'
Red dresses seem to be very popular this year, they are everywhere!
Let me know if you try this pattern and I would love to hear your comments or see a photo.
Barbie's Red Crochet Dresses
To fit 12” Barbie (the latest model)
Materials: approx 50g, 4ply cotton (or other 4ply yarn)
please note: not suitable for craft crochet thread
Small amount of eyelash yarn for dress with fluffly neckline
Crochet hook no 3.50 (or size to match tension)
Tension: (Gauge) 22sts x 24 rows to 4” over dc (check your tension and use suitable size hook)
Abbreviations:
Dc: double crochet (US single crochet), tr: treble crochet, (US double crochet)
ch: htr: half treble, chain, sl st: slip stitch, inc: increase, beg: beginning
Note: These designs are worked in a continuous round so place a marker at beg of round to keep track of number of rounds.
Work in back loop only as this is needed to make the peplum and ruffle hem. It also gives a softer fabric
Dress with fluffy neckline
Using no 3.50 hook make 30 chain
Rounds 1-16: dc around
Shape waist:
Round 17: dc 7, miss 1 dc, dc14, miss 1dc, dc 7, (28sts)
Round 18: dc 7, miss 1 dc, dc12, miss 1dc, dc 7, (26sts)
Rounds 19 – 22: dc around
Round 23: dc 6, 2dc in next dc, dc 12, 2dc in next dc, dc to end (28sts)
Round 24: dc 7, 2dc in next dc, dc 12, 2dc in next dc, dc to end (30sts)
Rounds 25-28: dc around
Shape armhole:
Round 29: dc 6, make 7 ch, miss 2dc, dc 14, make 7ch,miss 2dc, dc to end
Change to eyelash yarn
Round 30: dc 5, miss next dc, 1 dc in each of 7 ch, miss next dc, dc 5, miss next dc, dc6, miss next dc, dc in each of 7 ch, miss next dc, dc to end of round. Slst in next dc fasten off.
Dress with peplum
Work as fluffy neckline dress to round 24. Place a marker at beg of round 16
Rounds 25:28 1dc in each of next 11dc, 1htr in each of next 3dc, 1slst in each of next 2dc, 1htr in each of next 3dc, 1dc in each of next 11dc.
Fasten off yarn
Peplum
Fold dress wrong sides together at round 16 to show loops, beg at centre back of dress
Using no 3.50 hook work through loops as follows:
Round 1: insert hook through 1st loop and draw yarn through, make 3ch, (2tr in next loop, 1tr in each of next 2 loops) to end. Slst in top of 3ch
Round 2: 3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1tr in each of next 3tr) to end. Slst in top of 3ch
Round 3: 3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1tr in each of next 4tr) to end. Slst in top of 3ch
Fasten off yarn
Dress with ruffle hem
Using no 3.50 hook make 30 chain
Rounds 1-12: dc around, place a marker at round 4
Continue as fluffy neckline dress from round 17 to round 29
Next Round: dc 5, miss next dc, 1 dc in each of 7 ch, miss next dc, dc 5, miss next dc, dc6, miss next dc, dc in each of 7 ch, miss next dc, dc to end of round. Slst in next dc fasten off.
Fasten off yarn
Ruffle hem
Fold dress wrong sides together at round 4 to show loops, beg at centre back of dress
Using no 3.50 hook work rounds through loops as follows:
Round 1: insert hook through 1st loop and draw yarn through, make 3ch, (2tr in next loop, 1tr in next loop) to end. Slst in top of 3ch
Round 2: 3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1tr in each of next 2tr) to end. Slst in top of 3ch
Fasten off yarn
Rejoin yarn to base of dress at centre back, work rounds 1 and 2 as above.
Fasten off yarn
To Finish: sew in all yarn ends.
PDF pattern to download
Another crochet dress for your bears worked in double crochet rows for the bodice and treble crochet clusters for the skirt. The pattern is in two sizes to fit most bears from 12" to 17". All bears are different and this pattern is so easy to adjust to fit - if you want to make the skirt longer just work an extra round of clusters or add a few more dc to the bodice to increase the width.
The model is my granddaughters Build a Bear 17" bunny wearing the larger size
This is build a bear Li'l Cub wearing the smaller size.
Teddy Bear crochet dress and headband pattern
To fit: 12/13" and 15/17" Bear (larger sizes are in brackets)
Actual measurements: 1st size: chest 14", length from shoulder to hem 8.5"
2nd size: chest 17", length from shoulder to hem 10"
Tension: 18 sts x 20 rows to 4” over dc using no 4 hook
Materials: 100g double knit yarn, small amount of contrast, Hooks size 4.00mm and 4.50mm (or size to match tension)
Abbreviations: Ch, chain, dc: double crochet (US single crochet), tr: treble crochet, (US double crochet), ch: chain, slst: slip stitch, dec: decrease, m1dc: miss 1dc
Notes:
When working the clusters, work through both loops.
When working double crochet rows work in the front loop only and make one chain at beginning of row as an edge stitch - do not count this in stitch count.
Dress
Bodice
worked in rows (see note above)
Back
Using no 4 hook and main colour make 31 (37) chain
Next row: 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end (30 (36)dc)
Work 4 (5) rows dc
Armhole shaping
Next row: slst over next 3 (4)dc, 1dc in each of next 24 (28) dc, turn
Continue on 24 (28)dc as follows:
Next row: m1dc, 1dc in each of next 21 (25) dc, m1dc, 1dc in next dc
(22 (26)dc)
Next row: dc across
Next row: m1dc, 1dc in each of next 19 (23) dc, m1dc, 1dc in next dc*
(20 (24)dc)
2nd size only: m1dc, 1dc in each of next 21 dc, m1dc, 1dc in next dc (22dc)
Both sizes: Next row: dc across
Next row: m1dc, 1dc in each of next 17 (19) dc, m1dc, 1dc in next dc
18 (20) dc)
Pull yarn through and fasten off
Front
Work as back to *
2nd size only: m1dc, 1dc in each of next 21 dc, m1dc, 1dc in next dc (22dc)
Next row: (buttonhole row) 1dc in each of next 2dc, 1ch, m1dc, 1dc in each of next 14 (16) dc, m1dc, 1ch, 1dc in each of next 2dc
Next row: m1dc, 1dc in next 17dc, m1dc, 1dc in next dc (18 (20)dc)
Pull yarn through and fasten off
Sew side seams of bodice
Skirt
worked in rounds
Using no 4.00 hook join contrast yarn to base of bodice at centre back with right side facinG
Round 1: 2ch, work 1dc in each chain around. Slst to top of 2ch at beg of round
Round 2: 2ch, work 1dc in each dc around. Slst to top of 2ch at beg of round
Change to main colour
Round 3: 2ch, work 1dc in each dc around. Slst to top of 2ch at beg of round
Change to 4.50 hook and continue in main colour
Round 4: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 2tr in same dc, (miss 1 dc, 3tr in next dc) to end, slst in top of 3ch 30 (35) clusters
Round 5: slst into next tr, 3ch, 2tr in same tr, (3tr into middle tr of next cluster) repeat to end
Round 6: Repeat last round 1 (2) times
3 (4) rounds of 30 (35) clusters
Round 7 (8): Change to contrast and work dc around
Rep from round 2 to round 7(8) once,
(approx 43 (54) clusters on last round)
Pull yarn through and fasten off
Straps
Using no 4.00 hook and main colour, make
24ch, Work 3 rows dc
pull yarn through and fasten off. (leave a trail for sewing)
To Finish
Using no 4.00 hook and contrast, work a round of dc around top edge of bodice.
Sew straps in place at back of bodice keeping in line with armholes. Check length of straps over your bear’s shoulder, to ensure a good fit, then sew on buttons.
Neaten ends.
Headband
Using no 4.00 hook and main, make 54 ch (check around bear’s head for good fit)
Work 3rounds dc
Pull yarn through and fasten off.
Motif
Using no 4.00 hook and contrast made 3ch
Work 6dc in 3rd ch from hook, slst in top of 1st dc
(3ch, 2tr in same dc, slst in next dc) around. Fasten off
To Finish
Sew motif on headband
Neaten ends.
