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 

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

Curvy Barbie crochet shorts and top

I've amended my barbie shorts pattern on this site to fit the lovely Curvy Barbie.  Plus added a new top with a trendy frill across the shoulders.

I used Patons Soft cotton 4ply from my stash but any 4ply would do.  Both the shorts and top can easily be lengthened by adding a few more rows.
I use UK crochet terms for a conversion chart click here
crochet conversion chart

If you have any problems with this pattern please leave a comment below or contact me.

To fit: 12” Curvy Fashionista Barbie

You will need approx;   10g 4ply yarn for shorts and 10g 4ply yarn for top.

Crochet hook no 3.5

Tension: (Gauge) 24sts x 26 rows to 4” over dc using 3.50 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

                  

Shorts

Make 34ch

Rnd 1        dc around

Rnd 2        2dc in next dc, dc32, 2dc in next dc                   36sts

Rnd 3        dc around

Rnd 4        2dc in next dc, dc34, 2dc in next dc                   38sts

Rnd 5        dc around

Rnd 6        2dc in next dc, dc17, (2dc in next dc) 2 times, dc17, 2dc in next dc    42sts

Rnd 7        dc around

Divide for legs

Right leg

Rnd 1        dc 21, place a marker in 1^st dc, 4ch, dc in 1^st dc with marker to join into round for right leg

Rnd 2        dc around working 1dc in each of 4ch   25sts

Rnd 3:       dc to last 2sts, miss 1dc, dc1               24sts

Rnd 4–5:     dc around

Fasten off yarn

Left leg

Rnd 1        4ch, dc in next dc on front of shorts, dc20, dc in 1^st ch to join into round

Rnd 2        dc around working 1 dc in each 4 ch space   25sts

Rnd 3        dc to last 2sts, miss 1dc, dc1                       24sts

Rnd 4–5    dc around  

Fasten off yarn

Work a round of 26dc in waist of shorts.

Sew cast on sts seam together and fasten off all ends

Top

Make 30ch

Work 8 rounds dc - shorten or lengthen here

Shape armholes

Dc6, 5ch, miss 4dc, dc 10, 5ch, miss 4dc, dc 6      22sts

Turn and work in rows:

1ch (doesn’t count as st) dc in back loop only of next 6dc, 1dc in each 5ch, dc10 in back loop only, 1dc in each 5ch, dc in back loop only in next 6dc, slst in top of 1^st dc, to join, turn
frill

3ch, (1tr, 2tr in next tr) to end,  slst in top of 3ch, turn

3ch, (2tr, 2tr in next tr) to end, slst in top of 3ch.  Fasten off yarn

fold last 2 rows to form frill and slip stitch in place at centre back

Fasten off all ends

Curvy and Tall Barbie Fashionista knitted dresses

These fashionista dolls are wonderful, they show that women come in all shapes and sizes and we are all are lovely.  I particulary like the curvy barbie because she is so realistic and who doesn't love pink hair!

So,  I've amended the barbie knitted dress on this site to fit the Barbie Fashionista doll's shape,  tall and curvy.  The patterns are written out separately as there's quite a difference in the sizing.

Both dresses are knit in one piece with a centre back seam, with no fastenings for Tall Barbie.  Pull on styles are difficult to dress on Curvy Barbie so this version has a centre back opening for an easy fit. 
I've used two contrast colours but any colour combination would work.

Both dresses can easily be made in the round, noting that the round begins at centre back. You will need to change to rows for the back opening. 

As always please let me know if you find any mistakes or have a query about this pattern. 

To fit: 12” Barbie Fashionista dolls Tall and curvy
You will need approx 25g double knitting yarn in main and 10g in each contrast
Needles size 3.25 (US 3) small button for curvy Barbie dress
Tension: 26sts and 32 rows over 4 in (stocking stitch) using 3.25 needles

Abbreviations: beg: beginning, sts: stitches, yf: yarn forward, rep: repeat, ss: stocking stitch, sl st, slip stitch, m1: pick up loop between sts and knit into back, 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)

 

Tall Barbie dress

Main Body (work in one piece to armhole)
Using main colour cast on 31sts
Work 2 rows k1 p1 rib
Rows 1-24:   stocking stitch 24 rows
Row 25:        K6, k2tog, k15, k2tog, (29sts)
Row 26:        purl
Row 27:        k6, k2tog, k13, k2tog, k6 (27sts)
Row 28:        purl
Rows 29-30:  Join contrast A, work 2 rows stocking stitch
Rows 31-32: Join contrast B, work 2 rows stocking stitch
Row 33:        K11, m1,k1,m1,k3,m1,k1,m1,k11 (31sts)
Rows 34:36: work 3 rows ss

Armhole shaping
Row 37:        k6, cast off 3sts, k13, cast off 3sts, k6
Row 38:        p6, cast on 7sts, p13, cast on 7sts, p6
Row 39:        k4, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k4    34sts
Row 40:        purl
Cast off

To make up
Sew centre back seam using mattress stitch, fasten off ends

Curvy Barbie dress

Main Body (work in one piece to armhole)
Using main colour cast on 38sts,
Work 2 rows k1 p1 rib, inc 1st at end of last row               (39sts)
Rows 1-22:   stocking stitch 22 rows
Row 23:        K2, ssk, k10, ssk, k7, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k2 (35sts)
Row 24:        purl
Row 25:        K2, ssk, k9, ssk, k5, k2tog, k9, k2tog, k2     (31sts)
Row 26:        purl
Rows 27- 28: 2 rows ss
Rows 29-30:  Join contrast A, work 2 rows stocking stitch
Rows 31:       Join contrast B, cast on 2sts, k2 cast on sts, k14, m1, k3, m1, k14   (35sts)
Row 32:         k2, purl to last 2sts, k2
Rows 33-36:  work 4 rows ss keeping 2 knit sts at each end of purl row

Armhole shaping
Row 37: k9, cast off 3sts, k13, cast off 3sts, k7
Row 38: k2, p5, cast on 7sts, p13, cast on 7sts, p7, k2
Row 39: k7, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k3, yf, k2tog
Row 40: k2, purl to last 2sts, k2
Cast off

To make up
Sew centre back seam using mattress stitch. Sew on small button at back to match buttonhole. Fasten off ends

Crochet dresses for tall and curvy Fashionista Barbie

Several of my visitors have asked for patterns for the new Curvy and Tall Fashionista Barbie dolls, so I've adjusted my most popular crochet dress for the dolls.  i'll have a look at the other Barbie patterns on this site and see if I can amended them to fit the new dolls so watch this space!

The bodice of the dress is made first in dc rounds then the skirt is worked along the bottom hem in trebles.  The tall doll has a longer waist than the original Barbie, but lengthening the torso looked a bit odd so I kept the same and made the skirt longer.  

Curvy Barbie - it was difficult to dress the doll with the original style of pull on dress even though I had added quite a few extra stitches.  For ease of fit I worked the last two rounds of the bodice in rows leaving a small back opening which is shaped a little.  If you prefer omit the shaping and add a small button.

If there are any mistakes in this pattern, or you have any queries please leave a comment below or contact me.


A matching bag can be found here   Crochet bag

Materials: 25g  4ply yarn( I used Patons Soft Cotton 4ply)  Cotton thread isn't suitable as its too fine. For the two colour dress you will also need about 10g of contrast.

Crochet hook no 3.50 (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.

Work through the back loop only for a softer fabric

Tall Barbie

Bodice

work in back loop only)

With 3.5 hook chain 28

Rnds 1:2       dc all around

Rnd 3:           dc6, miss 1 dc, dc14, miss 1 dc, dc6, (26dcs)

Rnds 4:8:      dc all around

Rnd 9:           dc6, 2dc in next dc, dc12, 2dc in next dc, dc to end (28dcs)

Rnds 10:13:  dc all around

Rnd 14:         dc5, 7ch, miss 3dc, dc12, 7ch, miss 3dc, dc5 (work through both loops at each side of 7ch to avoid a loop)

Round 15:     dc4, miss next dc, 1dc in each of 7 ch, miss next dc, dc5, miss next dc, dc4, miss next dc, dc in each of 7ch, miss next dc, dc4

Slst in next dc fasten off.

Skirt 

With 3.5 hook, re-join yarn to base of bodice and work as follows:

Rnd 1:   3ch (counts as 1tr) (2tr in next st, 1tr in next st) repeat to end sl st in top of 3ch (38trs) approx

Rnd 2:   3ch, 1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch,

Rnd 3:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 2tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch

Rnd 4:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch

Rnd 5:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 3tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch

Rnd 6:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch

Rnd 7:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 4tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch

Rnd 8:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch

To make the skirt longer continue in rounds of trs only

To finish - Neaten all ends.

Crochet Dress with contrast trim

Bodice as crochet dress

Skirt

After each treble round, work a round of dc in contrast.  Finish skirt hem using contrast work (1dc, 1ch) around.  Using contrast work (1dc, 1ch) around neck edge.

Curvy Barbie

Bodice

work in back loop only)
With 3.50 hook chain 32

Rnds 1:2    dc all around

Rnd 3:       dc7, miss 1 dc, dc16 miss 1 dc, dc7 (30dcs)

Rnd 4:5:    dc all around

Rnd 6:       dc7, miss 1 dc, dc14 miss 1 dc, dc7 (28dcs)

Rnd 7:13:  dc all around

Change to rows

Row 14:    1ch, dc5, 7ch, miss 3dc, dc12, 7ch, miss 3dc, dc5  (work through both loops at each side of 7ch to avoid a loop)

Row 15:    1ch, miss 1 dc, dc3, miss next dc, 1dc in each of 7 ch, miss next dc, dc5, miss next dc, dc4, miss next dc, dc in each of 7ch, miss next dc, dc2 miss 1dc dc in last dc

fasten off.

Skirt 

With 3.5 hook, re-join yarn to base of bodice and work as follows:

Rnd 1:   3ch (counts as 1tr) (2tr in next st, 1tr in next st) repeat to end sl st in top of 3ch (45trs) approx

Rnd 2:   3ch, 1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch,

Rnd 3:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 2tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch

Rnd 4:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch

Rnd 5:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 3tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch

Rnd 6:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch

Rnd 7:   3ch, (2tr in next tr, 1 tr in each of next 4tr) repeat to end, slst in top of 3ch

Rnd 8:   3ch,1tr in each tr, slst in top of 3ch

To make the skirt longer continue in rounds of trs only

Crochet Dress with contrast trim

Materials: 25g 4ply yarn in main and contrast, (I used Patons Soft Cotton 4ply)

Crochet hook no 3.50 (or size to match tension)

Bodice as crochet dress

Skirt 

After each treble round, work a round of dc in contrast.  Finish skirt hem using contrast work (1dc, 1ch) around.  Using contrast work (1dc, 1ch) around neck edge.