Barbie Jumpsuit

There are so many gorgeous jumpsuits around at the moment.  I just love those mid calf sparkly ones, great for the season's parties.  Unfortunately, I couldn't find any suitable sparkly yarn for these so chose a mix of trendy colours instead.  I used Sirdar Snuggly which is a lovely soft yarn and not too thick,  (some budget yarns knit up a lot bigger)   

The suit is knit from the neck down with a back fastening for ease of fit, and a belt.  I've given instructions for a basic model Barbie with variations for Curvy and Tall Fashionistas.  These can be made in the round quite easily.  I made the raspberry suit on 3.75 circular needles using the magic loop method.  Instructions can be found here:

how to knit magic loop

I love my hobby of designing patterns and posting them online.  But I often can’t find anyone who has the time to test my patterns, although I do knit them up a few times myself.  So mistakes can slip by, especially typos when transferring the pattern to my blog.  So, please, please, if you find and errors or have any queries, let me know either by commenting below or contacting me via the contact form.   Thanks

Here's a link for the pattern to download and print.  Unfortunately this doesn't always work with mobile devices, thats why I post the full pattern on this page

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To fit: 12” Regular Barbie, Curvy and Tall Barbie Fashionista dolls

You will need:  approx 20g double knitting yarn  (I used Sirdar Snuggly)

Needles size 3.25 and 3.75mm   (either spns or dpns) 2 small buttons for back fastening, 2 small buttons for front decoration

Tension:  28sts and 32rows over 4 in (stocking stitch) using 3.75 needles

Abbreviations:  See side panel

The pattern fits a regular Barbie with variations for Curvy Barbie in brown and Tall Barbie in green

knit from the top down, rows start at centre back

Using 3.75 single point needles cast on 38sts

Row 1    k2, purl to last 2sts, k2

Row 2    buttonhole (right side) k2tog, yf, k3, kfb, k7, kfb, k8, kfb, k7, kfb, k7 42sts

Row 3    k2, p7, cast off 7sts, p12, cast off 7sts, p5, k2

Row 4    k7, cast on 3sts, k12, cast on 3sts, k9              34sts

Row 5    k2, purl to last 2sts, k2

Row 6    knit                                                  

Row 7 to 14    as rows 5 to 6, making 2^nd buttonhole as before on row 10

Row 15   cast off 2sts, purl to end*                     32sts

For Tall Barbie work 2 extra rows stocking stitch

For Curvy Barbie work 2 extra rows as follows:

Row 16   (kfb, k1) 3 times k to last 6sts, (kfb, k1) 3 times   

Row 17   purl           38sts

Shape back

Row 1     kfb, k to last 2sts, kfb, k1

Row 2     purl

Repeat last 2 rows to 48sts (Curvy Barbie 52sts)

Divide for legs

K24, (Curvy Barbie 26sts) turn, leave remaining sts on a holder

Continue for right leg

** Work 28 rows stocking stitch for shorter legs

I did 28 rows brown set, 18 rows green set and 32 rows rasberry, but check the length on your doll

Cast off.

Left leg

Rejoin yarn to remaining 24sts, (Curvy Barbie 26sts) at centre front, knit to end Continue as right leg from **

For tapered trousers

As trousers above to **

For each leg work 32 rows stocking stitch, dec 1 stitch at each end of 9^th then every 4^th row to 14sts. cast off

For Curvy Barbie dec 1 stitch at each end of 5^th and then every 4^th row to 14sts.

Belt

Using 3.25 spnds cast on 60sts, 

Cast off.  Fasten off ends and press lightly to flatten

To finish

Sew leg and back seams.  Slip stitch under flap of back opening in place.  Sew 2 buttons to match buttonholes at the back

Make loops to keep the belt in place.  With the jumpsuit on the doll, tie belt around doll.  On each side of the waist sew a loop around the belt and secure at the reverse side of the jumpsuit.  

I sewed 2 small buttons on the front bodice for decoration

To knit on double point needles

Use single point needles to shape back then change to dpns

Rounds start at centre back.  Follow pattern working in knit stitches only 

Baby Annabell Festive Dress

While browsing online for ideas, I came across a lovely red and white fairisle knitted baby dress for sale.  As there aren't any babies in my family to knit for, (don't they grow up so fast) I made this for Annabell.  Then I found some bright yellow yarn in my stash so along with cream and a touch of green knitted up the second dress.  Now, as I may have mentioned before, I love knitting socks, especially tiny little socks like these which complete the outfit.

Iv'e given instructions for single point needles, but the dress can easily be adapted to knit in the round.  I knit the yellow dress and socks on 4mm circular needles which worked well

The sleeves are made first, then the dress in one piece to armhole shaping, the pieces are then joined to knit the yoke.  There is a small back opening for ease of fit.

There are two patterns for the socks;  one on spnds and the other dpns.  I found the pattern easier to write this way and avoids confusion.  

The socks are quite short but can easily be lengthened by adding a few more rows or a rib.  

I love my hobby of designing patterns and posting them online.  But I often can’t find anyone who has the time to test my patterns, although I do knit them up a few times myself.  So mistakes can slip by, especially typos when transferring the pattern to my blog.  So, please, please, if you find and errors or have any queries, let me know either by commenting below or contacting me via the contact form.   Thanks

To fit:  14”/36cm Baby Annabell doll

Actual measurements:

Dress:            Chest 14”, sleeve seam 3”, length from shoulder to hem 8”

You will need: 

Dress and socks:  50g red and 10g white dk yarn, 4mm and 3.25 needles, 1 small button

Tension (Gauge):  24sts x 28 rows using 4mm needles in stocking stitch over 10cm 

Abbreviations    

k: knit, p: purl, st(s): stitch(es),  tog: together, garter stitch: every row knit, yf: yarn forward, yb: yarn back, ssk: slip next 2 sts onto right hand needle, insert left hand needle into the front loops of both stitches then knit them together (or use s1,k1,psso) inc: increase by knit into first loop then knit into back loop of same stitch (kfb), m1: pick up loop between sts and knit into back of it.

If knitting in the round reverse stitches on alternate rows.  There is a separate pattern for socks knit in the round. 

Dress

Sleeves

Using 3.25mm needles, and red, cast on 26sts and knit 6 rows garter stitch

Change to 4mm needles and stocking stitch, follow rows 1 to 4 of chart

Fasten off white

Work 14 rows stocking stitch inc 1 stitch at each end of next and following 5^th row    30sts

Cast off 3sts at beginingof next 2 rows

Fasten off yarn and leave 24sts on holder

Front and back

Rows start at centre back

Using 3.25mm needles and red, cast on 120sts and knit 6 rows garter stitch

Change to 4mm needles and stocking stitch, work 2 rows

Follow rows 1 to 15 of chart

Fasten off white

Continue in stocking stitch until work measures 5”

Change to 3.25 needles

Decrease row:    k4, (k2tog) 26 times, k8, (k2tog) 26 times, k4   68sts

knit 6 rows garter stitch

Change to 4mm needles

Divide for armholes

(wrong side facing)  p14, cast off 6sts, p28, cast off 6sts, p14

Join sleeves (right side facing)

Row 1:   K14, knit across 24sts of first sleeve, k28, knit across 24sts of second sleeve, k14   104sts

Row 2:   purl

Shaping

Row 3:   k11, (K2tog, ssk, k22) 3 times, K2tog, ssk, k11                   96sts

Row 4:   p11, (k2, p22) 3 times,, k2, p11

Row 5:   k10, (K2tog, ssk, k20) 3 times, K2tog, ssk, k10                   88sts

Row 6:   p10, (k2, p20) 3 times,, k2, p10

Continue decreasing as set to 72sts ending on a wrong side row

Divide for back opening.  If knitting in the round change to rows here

Row 11: cast on 3sts, k10, (k2tog, skk, k14) 3 times, K2tog, skk, k7     67sts

Row 12: k3, p4, (k2, p14) 3 times, k2, p9, k1

Row 13: change to 3.25 needles:  k5(k2tog, k3) 11 times, k2tog, k5     55 sts

Row 14: buttonhole k2tog, yf, knit to end

Work 2 rows garter stitch,   fasten off red and join white

Knit one row, cast off.

To finish

Sew sleeve seam,   Sew back seam to beginning of opening, stitch back flap to underside, sew on button to match buttonhole

Fasten off all ends

Socks

Left sock   knit from toe up

Rows begin at inner leg

Using 4mm needles and red cast on 14sts

Row 1:  k1, m1, k5, m1, k2 m1, k5, m1, k1

Row 2:  purl

Row 3:  k1, m1, k7, m1, k2 m1, k7, m1, k1    (22sts)

Beg with purl row work 9 rows ss*

Instructions for wrap and turn to shape the heel

Knit row   yf, sl st from left hand needle onto right hand needle, yb, sl st back onto left hand needle turn

Purl row   yb, sl st from left hand needle onto right hand needle, yf, sl st back onto left hand needle turn

This will be abbreviated to wrt in the pattern
When wrapping stitches pull the wrapped st firmly to avoid a hole

Shape heel      right side facing

Row 1:  K8, wrt

Row 2:  p5, wrt

Row 3:  k4, wrt

Row 4:  p3 wrt

Row 5:  k4, wrt

Row 6:  p5, wrt

Row 7:  k6, wrt

Row 8:  purl to end

Work 7 rows stocking stitch inc 1 stitch at each end of next and following 4^th row   (26sts)

Wrong side facing - Join in white and work first 2 rows of chart fasten off red

Using white purl one row

Cast off

Right sock

As left sock to *

Shape heel      right side facing

Row 1:   Knit to last 3sts, wrt

Row 2:   p5, wrt

Continue as left sock

Sew toe and side seams.  Fasten of ends

For plain socks omit chart rows and work 3 rows k1, p1 rib

Socks in the round  (both the same)  knit from toe up

Rounds begin at centre back

Using 4mm needles and red cast on 14sts, join into round

Round 1:  k1, m1, k5, m1, k2 m1, k5, m1, k1

Round 2:  knit

Round 3:  k1, m1, k7, m1, k2 m1, k7, m1, k1    (22sts)

Rounds 4 to 9:  knit

Shape heel      

Round 1:   K3, yf, sl st from left hand needle onto right hand needle, yb, sl st back onto left hand needle, turn (wrt)

Round 2:   p6, yb, sl st from left hand needle onto right hand needle, yf, sl st back onto left hand needle turn  (wrt)

Round 3:  k5, wrt

Round 4:  p4, wrt

Round 5:  k5, wrt

Round 6:  p6, wrt

Round 8:  k3   (this should be at the beg of round)

Work 1 round

Next round: k3, m1, k to last 3sts, m1, k3

Work 3 rounds

Next round: k4, m1, k to last 4sts, m1, k4

Work 1 round

Join in white and work first 2 rounds of chart, fasten off white

Work 1 round.   Cast off

Sew toe seam and fasten off all ends

For plain socks omit chart rows and work 3 rounds k1, p1 rib.

Chart

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Barbie fluffy jacket

I love the fluffy jackets that are so popular just now.  I found a small amount of cream fluffy yarn in my stash which was just right for this jacket.

Its a very easy pattern knit in garter stitch throughout (thats every row knit), with the sleeves knit first then the back and front in one piece.  The sleeves are joined in after the armhole shaping to knit the yoke.  There's only one small sleeve seam to sew.

The jacket will fit all barbie dolls.  My model is Curvy Fashionista Barbie

The trousers and top can be found on my site here
Trousers and top

Materials:

Approx 20g of fluffy double knitting yarn, (I used Sirdar Snuggly snowflake in cream)

Needles size 4mm, 1 Small button

Tension:  26sts x  32 rows, using 3.75 needles, garter stitch over 4”

 

Sleeves (make 2)

Using 4mm needles cast on 16sts

Work 16 rows gs

Next row:  cast off 2sts at beginning of next 2 rows. (12sts)

Fasten off yarn and leave 12sts on holder

Main Body (worked in one piece to armhole) Top of sleeves are knit in with yoke

Using 4mm needles cast on 40sts

Work 25 rows gs

Next row:  (wrong side) k9, cast off 4sts, k14, cast off 4sts, k to end. do not fasten off yarn

Yoke

With right side facing, slip all sts onto left hand needle in following order:  9sts of left front, 12sts of sleeve, 14sts of back, 12sts of sleeve, then 9sts of right front. (56sts)

The next row begins at the right front, right side facing

Row 1:  k7, (k2tog) 2 times, k8 sts, (k2tog) 2 times, k10, (k2tog) 2 times, k8, k2tog) 2 times, k7   (48sts)

Row 2:  (wrong side) knit

Row 3:  k2tog, yf, (buttonhole) k4, (k2tog) 2 times, k6 sts, (k2tog) 2 times, k8, (k2tog) 2 times, k6, (k2tog) 2 times, k6    (40sts)

Row 4:  knit

Row 5:  k5, (k2tog) 2 times, k4sts, (k2tog) 2 times, k6, (k2tog) 2 times, k4, (k2tog) 2 times, k5    (32sts)

Row 6:  knit

Row 7:  k4, (k2tog) 2 times, k2, (k2tog) 2 times, k4, (k2tog) 2 times, k2, (k2tog) 2 times, k4   (24sts)

Work 12 rows in gs for collar.   Cast off loosely.

To Finish  

Join underarm and sleeve seams and fasten off ends.  Sew small button at front to correspond with buttonhole

Slip stitch centre of collar down at centre back

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Curvy Barbie trousers, shorts and top

More outfits for Curvy Fashionista doll made in 4ply yarn

The trousers have a few styles, cut offs, shorts of any length you want and the current trend of wide mid length trousers that both my granddaughters seem to love.  I've done a rolled hem but feel free to do garter stitch or rib if you prefer

The top can be striped or plain and any length.  I made the white top a bit shorter than the rest - very trendy just now. 

And for good measure I added a skirt.  The block colour sweater looks great with the wide trousers and can be found on this site here

Barbie ribbed sweater

The trousers are made in the round and as Curvy Barbie needs a back fastening for a good fit, the top is made on single pointed needles.  As I've probably mentioned before I'm not a great fan of knitting in the round, (except for socks - I love socks) but must admit its so easy to make these little items this way.  I used circular needles using the magic loop method which work great but use whatever you prefer.

Not everyone uses dpns so I've added a section for those of you who prefer to use single points.

As always please let me know if you find any mistakes or have any problems with this pattern

To fit: 12” Barbie curvy Fashionista dolls
You will need approx 25g 4ply yarn in main for trousers and 10g for top
double pointed needles size 3.25 (US 3) and 3mm , 2 small buttons for top

Tension:  28sts and 36 rows over stocking stitch using 3.25 needles

Abbreviations:

beg: beginning, sts: stitches, yf: yarn forward, rep: repeat, ss: stocking stitch, tog: together, k: knit, p: purl, dec: decrease, ssk: slip next 2sts onto right hand needle, insert left hand needle through front loops and knit both sts off tog.(you can also slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped st over)  kfb: knit into front then back of same st, pfb:  purl into front then back of same st

Trousers

Knit from the waist down

With 3.25 dpns, (or circular needles) cast on 34sts, join into round (rounds start at centre back)

Knit 3 rounds k1, p1 rib

Rnd 1        increase:  k1, (kfb, k2) 5 times, k3, (kfb, k2) 5 times      44sts

Rnd 2         knit

Rnd 3         kfb, k to last 2sts kfb, k1                                              46sts  

Rnds 4-9    rep rounds 2 and 3,  3 times                                         52sts

Rnd 10-11  rep round 3,  2 times                                                   56sts

Divide for legs

Rnd 12       K28, slip next 28sts on holder

Continue for right leg

Join into round by k into first st, rounds now begin at inner leg

*Rnd 13-20 Knit 8 rounds

Rnd 21       K2tog, k to last 2sts, ssk

Rnds 22-24 Knit 3 rounds

Repeat last 4 rounds to 18sts.

Knit 3 rounds 

Cast off loosely

Left leg

Rejoin yarn to remaining 28sts at front of trousers

Knit to end and join into a round

Continue as right leg from *

To Finish

Fasten off all ends.  Sew any gaps from the joining of legs

Shorts/straight trousers

As trousers to *

Knit 8 rounds for shorts

Knit 34 rounds for straight trousers

Or length you want allowing 3 rnds for turn up.

For no turn up light press hem to flatten

Finish as trousers

Top

With 3mm single point needles and main, cast on 34sts

Knit 3 rows garter stitch

Change to 3.25 spns

Row 1     change to contrast, buttonhole row, knit to last 2sts, yf, k2tog knit

Row 2     k2, purl to last 2sts, k2

Row 3     using main, knit

Row 4     k2, purl to last 2sts, k2

Row 5     using contrast knit

Row 6     using contrast k2, purl to last 2sts, k2

Row 7-12  following stripe pattern repeat rows 5 and 6,  3 times

Fasten off contrast

Row 13     using main, k8, cast off 3sts, k12 (includes st on right hand needle) cast off 3, k6, yf, k2tog

Row 14     k2, p6, cast on 9sts, p12, cast on 9sts, p6, k2

Row 15     k6, k2tog, k across 9 cast on sts, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k across 9 cast on sts, k2tog, k6

Cast off loosely purlwise.   

Sew on small buttons to match buttonholes

Skirt

Knit from the waist down

With 3.25 dpns, cast on 34sts, join into round (rounds start at centre back)

Knit 3 rounds k1, p1 rib

Inc rnd      (k1, kfb) to end                  51sts

Knit 10 rounds

Inc rnd      (k1, kfb) to last st, k1          76sts

Knit until work measures 3” (or length required)

Knit 4 rounds in garter stitch for hem

Cast off loosely

Fasten off ends

Press hem lightly to flatten

To make on Single pointed needles

Trousers

Knit from the waist down

With 3.25 needles, cast on 34sts, rows begin at centre back

Knit 3 rows k1, p1 rib

Row 1    k1, (kfb, k2) 5 times, k3, (kfb, k2) 5 times             44sts

Row 2    purl

Row 3    kfb, k to last 2sts kfb, k1                                      46sts  

Rows 4-9    rep rounds 2 and 3,  3 times                            52sts

Row 10  pfb, p to last 2sts pfb, p1                                      54sts

Row 11  as row 3                                                              56sts

Divide for legs

Row 12   p28, slip next 28sts on holder

Continue for right leg

*Row 13-20  beg with knit ss 8 rows

Row 21         k1, K2tog, k to last 2sts, ssk, k1

Rows 22-24  beg with purl row, ss 3 rows

Repeat last 4 rows to 18sts.

Knit 3 rows ss

Cast off loosely

Left leg

Rejoin yarn to remaining 28sts at front of trousers wrong side facing

purl to end

Continue as right leg from *

To Finish

Sew legs seams and back seam using mattress stitch

Fasten off all ends

Shorts/straight trousers

As trousers to *

Knit 8 rows for shorts

Knit 34 rows for straight trousers

Or length you want allowing 3 rows for turn up.

For no turn up light press hem to flatten

Finish as trousers

Skirt

Knit from the waist down

With 3.25 needles, cast on 34sts (rows start at centre back)

Knit 3 rows k1, p1 rib

Inc row      (k1, kfb) to end                  51sts

Beg with purl row, work 9 rows ss

Inc row      (k1, kfb) to last st, k1          76sts

Ss until work measures 3” (or length required)

Knit 4 rows in garter stitch for hem

Cast off loosely

sew seam using mattress stitch

Fasten off ends

Press hem lightly to flatten

PDF pattern to download