Crochet Dress and Bag Pattern for 12” Barbie Dolls

You’ll Need

25g 4ply yarn in main and contrast, (Patons Soft Cotton 4ply);

Crochet hook 3.5.

Size

12” Barbie (the latest model) and most fashion dolls.

Note

Any 4 ply yarn would do. Crochet cotton is not suitable as it’s too thin.

Stitches Control

24sts x 26 rows to 4” over dc.

Instructions

Work bodice as crochet dress.

Skirt

As crochet dress but, after each treble round, work a round of dcs in contrast. Finish skirt hem by working (1dc, 1ch) in contrast around. Using contrast work (1dc, 1ch) around neck edge.

Bag

Work through both loops to create a firm texture.

Using no 3 hook and main colour, make 12 chain.

Work 1dc in each ch, then continue along the bottom side of ch to make 24dc.

Rounds 1-5

Work 5 rounds dc;

Round 6

Using contrast, work 3 rounds dc;

Round 19

Miss 1 dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, 13 chain, miss 7 dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, miss 1 dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, 13 chain, miss 7 dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc.

Motif (Make One in Each Colour)

Using no 3 hook, make 4 chains, sl st in the first ch to make a loop.

Work 6 dc in loop, fasten off.

Finishing

Sew seam. Fasten off ends. Attach motifs to the front of the bag as shown in the photo.