The 70's fashion is back with fringes, granny squares and floppy hats, great for Barbie and friends to wear at festivals. The set includes, dress, hat, fringed top, shorts, granny square top and bag. Some items are made in continuous rounds and others in rows. Note where the pattern says to work through back or front loops. The shorts have 2 sizes, one for regular Barbie and the larger size for Curvy Barbie.
This pattern has been tested but mistakes and typos can often slip by when transferring the pattern to my blog so if you find and errors or have any queries, let me know in the comments below. Thanks
To fit: 12” Barbie and Barbie Fashionista dolls
You will need: Dress and hat: 25g 4ply yarn in main, 10g contrast.
Other items: approx. 10g
Crochet hook no 3.00 and 3.50 (or size
to match tension).
Tension: (Gauge) 20sts 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), htr: half tr, ch: chain, slst:
slip stitch, rnd/s: round/rounds
Notes:
This dress is a close fit so any differences in yarn weight will make a
smaller or larger garment. Cotton thread
is not suitable.
Place a
marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of number of rounds
Dress
Bodice (make 2)
Made in rows
Using no 3.00 hook make 8ch
Row
1 1dc in second ch from hook, dc2, 2dc in next ch, dc3 8sts
Row
2 1ch, dc1, miss next dc, dc4, miss next dc, dc1 6sts
Row
3 1ch, dc1, miss next dc, dc2, miss next dc,
dc1 4sts
Row
4 1ch, dc1, miss next dc, dc2 3sts
Row
5 1ch, dc1 miss next dc dc1 2sts
Row
6 1ch miss next dc, dc1.
Leave a length of yarn approx 23”(60cm)
for straps
Pull yarn through and fasten off
Join pieces
Using 3.5 hook make 7ch, dc7 across the
chain at bottom edge of first bodice, dc7 across the chain at bottom edge of
second bodice dc7, make 7ch, dc into first ch to join into round.
Work in back loop only and continuous rounds , work 3 rounds dc 28sts
Do not fasten
off yarn
Skirt
For stripes work 2 rows main and 1 row
contrast, ending in contrast
Work in back loop only throughout in
continuous rounds
Rnd
1 miss next dc, dc1,
(3dc in next st, dc2) 8 times, 3dc
in next st, dc1
Rnd
2 miss next dc, dc1 (3dc in next dc, dc2, miss next dc, dc1) 8 times, 3dc in next dc, dc2
Rnd
3 miss
next dc, dc1 (3dc in next dc, dc1, miss
next dc, dc1, miss next dc, dc1) 8 times, 3dc in next dc, dc1, miss next dc,
dc1
Repeat last
round to length required ending with a contrast row for striped dress
For longer length dress repeat round 3 8 times (11 rnds in total), begin increasing as follows:
Rnd 1 dc2 (3dc in next dc, dc2, miss next dc, dc2) 8 times, 3dc in
next dc, dc2, miss next dc
Rnd 2 dc3, (3dc in next dc, dc2, miss next dc, dc3) 8 times, 3dc
in next dc, dc2 miss next dc,
Rnd 3 dc1, miss next dc, dc2 (3dc in next dc, dc2, miss next dc, dc1, miss next dc,
dc2) 8 times, 3dc in next dc, dc2, miss next dc
Repeat last
row to length required ending with a contrast row for striped dress
Neck edging
Using 3mm hook and main fasten yarn at
top centre back, work 6dc across back, 5dc
up left side of bodice 3dc in centre st, 5dc down centre, 5dc up right side,
3dc in centre st, 5dc down right side, 6dc across back. Pull yarn through and fasten off. (Check
the fit on your doll and adjust the number of dcs if necessary)
Make straps
3mm hook make 25ch with length of yarn
left at top of bodice. Pull yarn through and fasten off. Neaten
all ends
Granny square top
Granny square
Rnd 1 3.
5 hook, and yarn A make 2ch, dc8 into second ch, slst in first dc to form into
round. Pull yarn through and fasten off.
Rnd 2 join
yarn B, 2ch, 1htr, 1ch, 2htr into first dc, (miss next dc, 1ch, 2htr 1ch 2htr
in next dc) 3 times,1ch, slst into top of 2ch. Pull yarn through and fasten
off.
Rnd 3 join yarn C in next 1ch space, 2ch, 1htr, 1ch, 2htr into same space, 1ch, 2htr in next 1ch space,(1ch, 2htr 1ch 2htr in next 1ch space, 1ch, 2htr, into next 1ch space) 3 times, 1ch slip st into top of 2ch. Pull yarn through and fasten off.
Back and straps
The first round is dcs
around the granny square which also includes the straps and continues on to
left back. Then the right back is
completed.
Using 3.5 hook join main colour yarn
into next corner 1ch (in the chain not the chain space) work through back loops
only
1ch, 2dc in same space, (1dc in each
of next 2dc, dc1 in ch) 2 times, 1dc in each of next 2dc, 2dc in ch,
make 14ch, 1dc in second ch from hook,
dc12,(first strap)
(1dc in each of next 2dc, miss ch) 2
times, 1dc in each of next 2dc
make 14ch, 1dc in second ch from hook,
dc12,(second strap)
dc2 in ch, (1dc in each of next
2dc, dc1 in ch) 2 times, 1dc in each of next 2dc, 2dc in ch, (1dc in each of
next 2dc, dc1 in ch) 2 times, 1dc in each of next 2dc, slst in top of first dc.
Change to rows and work through both
loops continue for left back
Next row
1ch, 1dc in same space, miss 1dc, dc6, miss 1dc, dc1 8sts
Next row 1ch,
dc8
Repeat last row 7 times
(Check the fit on your
doll, the side panel ends at centre back, adjust rows if needed)
Fasten off yarn.
With right side facing, join yarn to
right front in 10th dc from bottom corner (check it matches the left
back)
Next row
1ch, dc in same space, miss 1dc, dc6, miss 1dc, dc1 8sts
Next row
1ch, dc8
Repeat last row 7 times (or to match left back) Fasten off yarn
leaving a strand for sewing seam.
If you prefer, make a
further row with 2 evenly spaced buttonholes (1ch miss dc) and attach small
buttons on other side
Sew centre back seam and straps to
back of bodice. Fasten off all ends
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granny square top before sewing up |
Top with fringe
Work in back loop only throughout in
continuous rounds
Using 3.5 hook make 28ch, join
with a slst into first ch, taking care not to twist, to form a round
Rnd 7 1dc in each of next 5dc, 9ch, miss 3dc, dc4, miss next dc, dc2, miss next dc, dc4, 9ch, miss 3dc, dc5
Rnd 8 1dc in each of next 4dc, miss next dc, 1dc in each of 9ch, miss next dc, dc2 miss next dc, dc2 miss next dc, dc2 miss next dc, 1dc in each of next 9ch, miss next dc, dc to end. Slst in next dc, pull yarn though and fasten off.
Fringe
Cut 28 4” lengths of yarn. hook a length of yarn into each chain of the hem.Neaten all ends and trim fringe.
Shorts
The pattern is for 2 sizes, to fit standard Barbie and in brackets
Curvy Barbie
Worked in continuous rounds through
back loop only
Rnd 1 dc around
Divide for legs
Right legRnd 1 dc 17(21), place a marker in first dc, 4ch, dc in first dc with marker to join into round for right leg
Left leg
Rnd
1 4ch (or
work through initial chain of right leg), dc in next dc on front of shorts,
dc16(20), dc in 1st ch to join into round
Rnd
2 dc around working 1 dc in each 4 ch
space 21(25)sts
Rnd
3-5 dc around
Pull yarn through and fasten off
Work a round of 24(26)dc in waist of
shorts (check for fit on your doll and
adjust number of dcs in necessary)
OR
make 40ch thread through the top of shorts to gather
Sew cast on chain seam together and
fasten off all ends
Hat
Using no 3.5 hook and main colour, make 2ch, 6 dc into second ch from hook
Work in back loop only
Rnd
1 2dc
in each dc to end (12dc)
Rnd 2 (2dc in next dc, 1dc) repeat to end (18dc)
Rnd 3 (2dc in next dc, 2dc) repeat to end (24dc)
Rnd
4 dc around
Rnd 5 (2dc in next dc, 3dc) repeat to end (30dc)
Work 3 more rounds in dc
Rnd
9 dc1, (3dc in next
st, 2dc) 9 times, 3dc in next st,
dc1
(for the smaller hat fasten off yarn
here)
Rnd
10 miss next dc dc1,
(3dc in next st, dc2, miss next dc,
1dc) 9 times, 3dc in next st, dc2
Change to contrast
Rnd 11 miss next dc (3dc in next st, 1dc, miss 1dc, miss 1dc, 1dc) 9 times, 3dc in next st, dc, miss 1dc. Pull yarn through and fasten off.
To finish:
Motifs make 3
3mm hook 2ch, 6dc in first ch, slst in
first dc to form round. Pull yarn
through and fasten off.
Sew onto hat as shown in photo. Use a short piece of yarn and hook between motifs. Trim and ease out strands. Neaten all ends.
Headband
Using 3mm hook make 24ch, check length
around doll’s head for a snug fit.
Either:
Leave the chain and join into a round or join into a round and work a round of dc.
Make a motif as bag, join onto
headband. Stitch or hook a few ends
under the motif, trim and ease out the threads.
Bag
Make 2 granny squares as top. Neaten
ends.
Place each square wrong sides together
Using 3.5 hook (8dc along first edge working through both squares, 3dc corner) 2 times, 8dc along next edge
Make 30ch then slip stitch into other
side to make a strap. Pull yarn through
and fasten off. neaten all ends
A printable PDF pattern is available here for a small fee
Barbie Festival Outfits PDF pattern
What amazing timing. I recently decided to add Barbie to the doll donation. I love having a variety of patterns to try. I especially lover period pieces!! Thank You!!!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome. Happy crocheting
ReplyDeleteI love your patterns! Thank you. Do you have a yarn weight recommendation? I did catch that it's a 4 ply yarn and not to use cotton but I'm not sure what weight (thickness) to use.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Hi
DeleteI don't know what country you're from but the US equivalent of 4ply is sport. I used Scheepjes catona 4ply cotton yarn, there is a huge choice of lovely bright colours. The cotton thread I referred to is the very fine cotton used for craft work.
Hope this helps