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Tuesday 27 January 2015

Teddy bear crochet jacket









My crochet teddy dress pattern has been very popular so I thought I'd have a go at a crochet jacket. 
The sleeves are made first then the main body is made in one piece to armholes. The yoke is crocheted across the right front, sleeve, back, sleeve then left front and continued in rows.  I work the dc through the font loops only to made a softer fabric.  


All teddy bears are different sizes - my models are a 14" bear i picked up in a charity shop and  build a bears lil cub is 15" and the bunny is 17".  The pattern is easy to alter to fit your bear - just increase the rows on the sleeves or body.  You could also add an extra decrease row at the neck edge if you want.

I've had a few problems writing this pattern in both sizes so if you find any mistake or typos please leave a message so I can amend it.  



Any Ravelers out there - I would love to see a photo of your project linked to this pattern.





Crochet Pattern

2 sizes to fit 12/14” and 15/17” teddy bears  second size is in red

You will need:  approx 75g (250yds) of double knitting yarn, no 4.5 crochet hook, 2 buttons

Tension:  18dc x 20 rows to 4" using no 4.5 hook

Abbreviations:  this pattern is written using UK terms:  ch: chain, dc: double crochet (US sc) tr: treble (US dc), 


Sleeves (make 2)

No 4.5 hook make 30 (34) ch
Work 2 rows dc       (30 (34) dcs)
Base row:   4ch, (miss 1dc, 1dc in next dc, 1ch, miss 2dc, 3trs in next dc, 1ch) to last 5dc,  miss 1dc, 1dc in next dc, 1ch, miss 2dc, 1tr in last dc
row 1:    2ch, (3tr in next dc, 1ch, miss 1tr, 1dc in next tr, 1ch) rep to last dc, 3tr in dc, 1ch, 1dc in top of 4ch space.  
row 2:    4ch, (miss 1tr, dc in next tr, 1ch, 3tr in dc,1ch, )  rep to last 3 trs, miss 1tr, 1dc in next tr, 1ch, 1tr in top of 2ch

Repeat last 2 rows 2 (3) times then row 1,  (6 (8) pattern rows in total) adjust length here if required, finish on row 1.  Fasten off yarn



Main body

No 4.5 hook make 84 (96)ch
Base row:   1dc in 5th ch from hook, (1ch, miss 2ch, 3tr in next ch, 1ch, miss 2ch, 1dc in next ch) rep to last 2ch, miss 1ch, 1tr in ch (13 (15)shells
row 1:    2ch, (3tr in dc, 1ch, miss 1tr, 1dc in next tr, 1ch) rep to last dc, 3tr in dc, 1ch, 1dc in top of ch
row 2:    4ch, (miss 1tr, dc in next tr, 1ch, 3tr in dc,1ch, )  rep to last 3 trs, miss 1tr, 1dc in next tr, 1ch, 1tr in top of 2ch

Repeat last 2 rows 5 (6) times then row 1,  (12 (14) pattern rows in total) adjust length here if required finish on row 1. Do not fasten off yarn


Yoke

The yoke is worked in dc rows, make 1ch at beg of each row as edge st - does not count in stitch count and work in front loop only for a softer fabric.

1st size only

With right side facing work along right front as follows:
base row:    1ch (does not count in stitch count) (1dc in dc, 1dc in each of next 3trs) 3 times

Continue across top of sleeve:
Miss dc and next 3trs on sleeve, (1dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3trs) 4 times, 1dc in next dc.

Continue across back, 
Miss dc, 3trs, dc 
(1dc in each of next 3trs, 1dc in next dc ) 5 times, 1dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 3trs

Continue across top of second sleeve
Miss dc and next 3trs on sleeve, (1dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3trs) 4 times, 1dc in next dc.

Continue across left front
Miss dc 3trs, dc,
(1dc in dc, 1dc in each of next 3trs, ) 3 times, 1dc in top of ch   ( 80 dcs)
Turn

2nd size only
With right side facing work along right front as follows:

Base row:   1ch (does not count in stitch count) (1dc in dc, 1dc in each of next 3trs) 3 times, 1dc in dc, 1dc in tr

Continue across top of sleeve
Miss dc and next 3trs on sleeve, , (1dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3trs) 5 times, 1dc in next dc. 

Continue across back
Miss 2tr,dc, 2tr
1dc in next tr, (1dc in dc, 1dc in each of next 3trs) 6 times, 1dc iin dc, 1dc in next tr

Continue across top of second sleeve:
Miss dc and next 3trs,  (1dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3trs) 4 times, 1dc in next dc.

Continue across left front
Miss 2tr, dc, 2tr
1dc in tr,(1dc in dc, 1dc in each of next 3trs, ) 3 times, 1dc in top of ch    (98 dcs)  turn
next row:    dc7, (miss 1dc, dc11) 7 times, miss 1dc, dc6    (90dcs)
next row:     dc across row


Both sizes

row 1:  dc 5  (miss 1dc, dc9 ) 7 (8) times, miss 1dc, dc4   (72 81 dcs)
row 2 and alternative rows: dc across row
row 3:  dc 4 (miss 1dc, dc8 ) 7 (8) times, miss 1dc, dc4    (64 72 dcs)
row 5:  dc 4  (miss 1dc, dc7 ) 7 (8) times, miss 1dc, dc3   (56 63 dcs)
row 7:  dc 3 (miss 1dc, dc6) 7 (8) times, miss 1dc, dc3     (48 54 dcs)
row 9:  dc 3 (miss 1dc, dc5) 7 (8) times, miss 1dc, dc2     (40 45 dcs)

Work 2 rows of dc down left front, along hem and up right front, working a 2ch buttonhole at beg of yoke and at neck edge on first row.

Sew up sleeve seams and underarms. Sew on buttons to match buttonholes. Neaten ends

Sunday 21 September 2014

Barbie in red - crochet dresses


A simple crochet pattern using basic stitches for 3 styles of red dress

fluffy neckline
peplum dress
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

Sunday 1 June 2014

Barbie crochet shorts and cropped top

This shorts and cropped top design was inspired by shopping with my granddaughters in Topshop. 

The pattern is worked in  continuous rounds through the back loop only for a softer fabric.  It was a bit tricky writing down the instructions for the shorts  but I put in some photos that should help.  If you have any problems with the pattern please let me know. 

I used Patons soft cotton 4ply as I have a stash of various colours to use up, but any 4ply should work.  Check your tension as yarns can differ in thickness and can make a bit difference with such a small garment. 

I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment if you try the pattern.



Barbie crochet shorts and cropped top

To fit: 12" Barbie (the latest model)
Materials: 25g  4ply yarn will make both items, Crochet hook no 3.5
Tension: (Gauge) 24sts 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) ch: chain, slst: slip stitch, inc: increase, rnd/s: round/s
dec1dc: insert hook into next dc pull through yarn, insert hook into next dc pull through yarn, yarn over hook and pull all sts off 
Notes:
  • This item is a close fit so any differences in yarn weight will make a smaller or larger garment. Cotton thread is not suitable.
  • Work through the back loop only for a softer fabric
  • Place a marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of number of rounds

Shorts

Right leg
Using no 3.5 hook, make 20ch
Join into a round by making dc in first ch then work in continuous rounds

Rnds 1:3: dc all around
Pull yarn through and fasten off. leave a long enough tail for sewing seam

Left leg

As right leg ,  Don’t fasten off yarn,

Body



Position of legs before next round
 

 


work body of shorts across both legs as follows:

Rnd 1:  1dc in next 9dc,of left leg, miss 1dc, continue across to right leg, miss 1dc, 1dc in next 18dc, miss 1dc, continue across to left leg, miss 1dc, 1dc in next 9dc. (36dcs)

After Rnd 1







Rnd 2: 1dc in next 8dc, dec1dc, 1dc in next 16dc, dec1dc, 1dc in next 8dc (34dcs)


Rnd 3: 1dc in next 7dc, dec1dc, 1dc in next 15dc, dec1dc, 1dc in next 8dc (32dcs)

Rnd 4: 1dc in next 7dc, dec1dc, 1dc in next 14dc, dec1dc, 1dc in next 7dc (30dcs)


Rnd 5: dc all around


Rnd 6: dec1dc, 1dc in next 13dc, dec1dc, dc to end (28dcs)


Rnd 7: dec1dc, 1dc in next 12dc, dec1dc, dc to end (26dcs)


Rnd 8: dc all around

Pull yarn through and fasten off

 
 

Top


Using 3.5 hook make 28ch

Join into a round by making dc in first ch then work in continuous rounds

Rnd 1:6:  dc all around

Rnd 7:    1dc in each of next 6dc, make 9ch, miss 2dc, 1dc in each of next 12dc, make 9ch, miss 2dc, dc to end


Rnd 8:    1dc in each of next 4dc, dec1dc, 1 dc in each of 9ch, dec1dc, 1dc in each of next 8dc, dec1dc, 1dc in each of next 9ch, dec1dc, dc to end

Slst in next dc, pull yarn though and fasten off.

Edging

Rejoin yarn to centre back of base of top, right side facing.

3ch, 2trs in same space, (miss 1ch, 1dc in next ch, miss 1ch, 3trs in next ch) repeat around base of top (approx 8 clusters) Pull yarn through and fasten off.


To finish


Sew  seam of shorts. Neaten all ends.

 

 

Monday 26 May 2014

Barbie Crochet Nautical Dress


I've improvised my crochet dress pattern to make this blue and white crochet dress for Barbie.  The pattern uses 4ply yarn - I used Patons 4ply soft cotton, but any 4ply would work.  The bodice is made first in dc, from the waist to neckline, then the skirt is added from the waist to the hem.  The pattern is very easy, worked in continuous rounds and all you need to know is how to 
do double crochet, treble crochet and slip stitch.   

As the dress has no back opening and crochet is quite open be very careful when dressing barbie that her feet and hands dont catch the threads.

If you make the dress please let me know if you find any typos or other mistakes so I can amend the pattern.  And I would love to hear your comments.






Barbie Nautical theme Crochet dress


To fit: 12” Barbie (the latest model)
Materials: 25g 4ply yarn in blue, white and scrap of red ( I used Paton’s Soft Cotton 4ply)
Crochet hook no 3.5 and 3.00(or size to match tension)
Tension: (Gauge) 24sts 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) ch: chain, slst: slip stitch, inc: increase


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.
Work through the back loop only for a softer fabric
The dress is worked in rounds, place a marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of number of rounds
 

Bodice  


Using no 3.5 hook and blue yarn, make 26ch
Rounds 1:2: dc all around
Round 3:4:   change to white yarn, dc all around
Round 5:      change to blue yarn, dc all around
Rounds 6:8: rep last 3 rounds
Round 9:     change to white yarn, 1dc in each of next 6dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 12dc, 2dc in next dc, dc to end (28dc)
Round 10:   dc all around
Round 11:   using blue, dc all around
Round 12:   change to white yarn, dc all around
Round 13:   1dc in each of next 6dc, make 8ch, miss 2dc, 1dc in each of next 12dc, make 8ch, miss 2dc, dc to end.
Round 14:   using red yarn 1dc in each of next 4dc, miss 1dc, 1dc in each of next 8ch, miss 1dc, 1dc in each of next 10dc, miss 1dc, 1dc in each of next 8ch, miss 1dc, dc to end.  Pull yarn through and fasten off.

Skirt  


using no 3.5 hook, rejoin blue yarn to base of bodice and work as follows:
Round 1:   3ch (counts as 1st tr) (2tr in next st, 1tr in next st) repeat to end slst in top of 3ch (38trs)
Rounds 2:3:  3ch, 1tr in each tr around, slst in top of 3ch,
Round 4:      2ch, 1dc in each tr around, slst in top of 2ch
Round 5:      2ch, 1dc in each dc around, slst in top of 2ch
Round 6:      3ch, (2tr in next dc, 1tr in each of next 2dc) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch
Round 7:8:   3ch, 1tr in each tr around, slst in top of 3ch,

To finish - Pull yarn through and neaten all ends.


Motif
Using no 3hook make 3ch, work 6dc in 3rd ch from hook. Pull yarn through and fasten off
Sew motif on neckline as on photo


PDF pattern download


Thursday 24 April 2014

Teddy bear crochet dress

Lovely summer crochet dresses for 15" bears - great for build a bears.  This is an easy crochet pattern using only double crochet and treble crochet (UK) and using less than 100g double knitting yarn.  The pattern is for 3 styles of dress:  A basic style, a two colour dress which I made using a budget speckled yarn and a sparkly yarn.  The princess dress is again made with budget yarn and l shoestring ribbon. All patterns are made using rows for the bodice and rounds for the skirts, with a centre back opening. 
The model is my 15" build a bear cub.



If you try the patterns please leave me  a comment.















To fit: 15”/38cm Teddy Bear

Tension: 18sts x 20 rows over 4" dc using no 4 hook 
Abbreviations: Ch, chain, dc: double crochet (US single crochet), tr: treble crochet, (US double crochet), htr: half treble, ch: chain, sl st: slip stitch, dec: decrease
dec1dc: insert hook into next dc pull through yarn, insert hook into next dc pull through yarn, yarn over hook and pull all sts off, tog: together





Notes:

Work in back loop only when working rounds, front loop only in rows - unless otherwise stated
When working double crochet rows, make one chain at beginning of row as an edge stitch - do not count this in stitch count.
When working rounds place a marker at beg of rounds to keep track of number of rounds

Sundress 



Materials:
100g double knit yarn, Crochet hooks size 4mm and 4.5mm (or size to match tension)
Two small buttons

Bodice worked in rows
Using no 4 hook make 65ch
Next row: 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in each chain to end (64dc)
Work 9 rows dc

Armhole shaping

Row 1: 1dc in each of next 12dc, make 18ch, miss next 8dc, 1dc in each of next 24dc, make 18ch, miss next 8dc, 1dc in each of next 12dcs
Row 2: 1dc in each of next 10dc, *dec1dc, 1dc in each of next 18ch, dec1dc, **1dc in each of next 20dc, rep from * to **, 1dc in each of next 10dc
Row 3: 1dc in each of next 9dc,*(dec1dc) 2 times, 1dc in each of next 14dc, (dec1dc) 2 times,** 1dc in each of next 18dc, rep from * to **, 1dc in each of next 9dc
Row 4: 1dc in each of next 8dc,*(dec1dc) 2 times, 1dc in each of next 12dc, (dec1dc) 2 times,** 1dc in each of next 16dc, rep from * to **, 1dc in each of next 8dc

fasten off yarn

Skirt (worked in rounds)
Using no 4.50 hook join yarn to base of bodice with right side facing.

Base round: 3ch, 1tr in same sp, (1tr, in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st) rep to end of round. Sl st in top of 3ch at beg of round, (84trs)
Next round: 3ch, 1tr in same sp, (1tr, in each of next 3tr, 2tr in next tr) rep to end of round. Sl st in top of 3ch at beg of round, (104trs)
Next round: 3ch, 1tr in same sp, 1tr, in each tr around
Rep last round 4 times (or length required).
Next round: 3 ch, 1tr in same sp, work 2tr in each tr to end of round. Fasten off.

To Finish
Work a row of dc along centre right back edge making 2ch buttonholes at neck edge and 1” from waist edge
Sew 2 small buttons at back to correspond with buttonholes.Fasten off ends. _____________________________________________________________________


Dress with contrast trim 



Materials: 100g double knit yarn, 20g contrast yarn
Crochet hooks size 4mm and 4.5mm (or size to match tension) Two small buttons 

Work bodice as sundress in main colour

Skirt (worked in rounds)

Using no 4.50 hook join contrast yarn to base of bodice with right side facing.
Round 1: 2ch (counts as 1dc), work 1dc in each st, slst to top of 2ch to form a round. (64dcs)
Round 2: using main colour, 3ch, 1tr in same sp, (1tr, in next 2dc, 2tr in next dc) rep to end of round. Sl st in top of 3ch at beg of round, (86trs)
Round 3: using contrast colour, work 2ch, 1dc in each tr, sl st to top of 2ch
Round 4: using main colour, 3ch, 1tr in same sp, (1tr, in each of next 3dc, 2tr in next dc) rep to end of round. Sl st in top of 3ch at beg of round, (107trs)
Rep last 2 rounds 2 times, then round 3 once, (or length required)
Next round: using main colour, 3ch, 1tr in same sp, work 2tr in each dc to end of round. Fasten off.

Neck edging: using 4mm hook and contrast work 54dcs evenly around neck edge. Fasten off yarn

Armhole edging: using 4mm hook and contrast work 30dcs evenly around armhole edge.
Change to main colour , sl st in next 8dc, 1dc in dc, (2tr in next dc)12 times, 1dc in next dc. Sl st in next 8dc. Fasten off

To finish  As sundress 




 Purple Princess dress

  Materials:  100g purple double knit yarn, 50g pink double knit yarn, Crochet hooks size 4mm and 4.5mm (or size to match tension), Two small pink buttons, ½ metre 5mm purple ribbon 

Bodice Using pink work as sundress

Skirt using purple work as sundress

Sleeves make 2 Beginning at centre of missed dc on bodice armhole, and with right side facing, join purple yarn and work 26 dc all around.
Round 1: 1dc in each of next 4dc, 1htr in each of next 4dc, 1tr in each of next 2dc, 2tr in each of next 6dc, 1tr in each of next 2dc, 1htr in each of next 4dc, 1dc in each of next 4dc (32sts)
Round 2: 1dc in each of next 4dc, 1htr in each of next 4htrs, 1tr in each of next 6trs, (miss 1tr, 1tr in next tr) 2 times 1tr in each of next 6trs, 1htr in each of next 4htrs,1dc in each on next 4dc (30sts)
Round 3: 1dc in each of next 4dc, 1htr in each of next 4htrs, 1tr in each of next 5trs, (miss 1tr, 1tr in next tr) 2 times 1tr in each of next 5trs, 1htr in each of next 4htrs,1dc in each on next 4dc (28sts)
Round 4: 1dc in each of next 4dc, 1htr in each of next 4htrs, 1tr in each of next 4trs, (miss 1tr, 1tr in next tr) 2 times 1tr in each of next 4trs, 1htr in each of next 4htrs,1dc in each on next 4dc (26sts)
Round 5: 1dc in each st around.
Fasten off

Belt

Using no2 hook and pink make (5ch, 1htr into 3rd ch from hook) 20 times, 3ch. Fasten off

To finish


Work a row of dc along centre right back edge making 2ch buttonholes at neck edge and 1” from waist edge
Loosely stitch belt around waist.  Thread ribbon through front bodice as on photo.
Sew small button on other edge to correspond with buttonholes

Finish all ends. 

Wednesday 9 April 2014

Barbie crochet dresses and bag



This green dress is the first crochet pattern I made and published for Barbie.  I've amended the pattern to reduce the number of increases by increasing only on alternate rounds.  


The bodice is made first in dc (US sc) rounds, then the skirt is worked from the base of the bodice in trs (US dc) 

 


To fit:  12” Barbie (the latest model) and most fashions dolls
Materials: 25g 4ply yarn( I used Patons Soft Cotton 4ply), Crochet hook no 3.50 (or size to match tension)
Tip: Any 4 ply yarn would do, I made the dress in some left over sock yarn which was quite interesting.  Crochet cotton is not suitable as its too thin.  

Tension: (Gauge) 24sts x 26 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: chain, slst: slip stitch, inc: increase
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.
Work through the back loop only for a softer fabric

Place a marker at beginning of each round to keep track of rounds

If you find any mistakes or have any queries about this pattern please leave a comment below or contact me.




Dress

 

Bodice
worked in rounds - hook through back loop only
Using no 3.50 hook make 26ch
Rounds 1:2 dc all around
Round 3: 1dc in each of next 6dc, miss 1 dc, 1dc in each of next 12dc, miss 1 dc, 1dc in each of next 6dc, (24dcs)
Round 4:8:   dc all around 

Round 9: 1dc in each of next 5dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 12 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc to end (26dcs)
Round 10:13: dc all around

(work through both loops on either side of 7ch to avoid a loop)
Round 14: 1dc in each of next 5dc, 7ch, miss 2 dc, 1dc in each of next 12dc, 7ch, miss 2dc, dc to end
Round 15: 1dc in each of next 4dc, miss next dc, 1 dc in each of 7 ch, miss next dc, 1dc in each of next 5dc, miss next dc, 1dc in each of next 4dc, miss next dc, dc in each of 7ch, miss next dc, dc to end   Sl st in next dc fasten off.


Skirt

Using no 3.5 hook, rejoin yarn to base of bodice and work in rounds as follows:
Round 1:    3ch (counts as 1 tr) (2tr in next st, 1tr in next st) repeat to end, sl 
st in top of 3ch   (38trs) approx

Round 2:    3ch, 1tr in each tr around,  sl st in top of 3ch
Round 3:    3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 2tr,) repeat to end, slst in 
top of 3ch
Round 4:    3ch, 1tr in each tr around, sl st in top of 3ch
Round 5:    3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 3tr,) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch
Round 6:    3ch, 1tr in each tr around, sl st in top of 3ch
Round 7:    3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 4tr,) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch

To make skirt longer continue in rounds as above following increase on every alternate round.
To finish - Neaten all ends.




Crochet Dress with contrast trim and matching bag



Materials: 25g 4ply yarn in main and contrast, (I used Patons Soft Cotton 4ply)
Crochet hook no 3.50 (or size to match tension)

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 bottom side of ch to make 24dc
Rounds 1: 5: work 5 rounds dc
Round 6: 8: Using contrast, work 3 rounds dc
Round 9: 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 chain, sl st in first ch to make loop
Work 6 dc in loop fasten off

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




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