Row 1 Ch 3, work 15 dc in ring. Join with sl st in 1st dc.
Row 2 Ch 3, dc in same space. Work 2 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st in top of ch 3.
Row 3 Ch 4, 1 dc in same space as chain, ch 3, 2 dc into same space (shell); * skip 3 sts, in next st make (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc—shell); repeat from * 6 times more, join with a slip st to 3rd st of starting ch-4, (8 shells).
Row 4 Ch 2, * over ch-3 space make (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc), ch 2 sc in next space between 2 shells, ch 2, repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, slip st to base of starting ch-2.
Row 5 Slip st along ch-2 and top of first 2 dc and 1 slip st into next space, ch 7, slip st into 4th st from hook (picot), * into same space make 1 dc, ch 3, slip st in top of last dc just made (picot), repeat from * 3 times more, ** over the next ch-3 space make 5 dc with a picot in between, repeat from ** around, join round with a slip st.
Hold one piece on each side of ball and connect the center picots around.
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Stitches used in UK terms
Ch/ch chain
Dc/dc double crochet
Tr/tr treble crochet
Ss/ss slip stitch
Pattern in UK terms. Make two.
Chain 8. Join with ss to form a ring.
1st round: Ch 3, work 15 tr in ring. Join with ss in 1 st tr.
2nd round: Ch 3, tr in same place. Make 2 tr into each st around. Join with ss in top of ch 3.
3rd round: Ch 4, 1 tr in same space as chain, ch 3, 2 tr into same space (shell); * skip 3 sts, in next st make (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr—shell); repeat from * 6 times more, join with a ss to 3rd st of starting ch-4, (8 shells).
4th round: Ch 2, * over ch-3 space make (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr), ch 2 dc in next space between 2 shells, ch 2, repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, ss to base of starting ch-2.
5th round: Slip st along ch-2 and top of first 2 tr and 1 slip st into next space, ch 7, slip st into 4th st from hook (picot), * into same space make 1 tr, ch 3, ss in top of last tr just made (picot), repeat from * 3 times more, ** over the next ch-3 space make 5 tr with a picot in between, repeat from ** around, join round with a ss.
Hold one piece on each side of ball and connect the center picots around.
REQUIREMENTS: THREAD: Bedspread Cotton This is a size 10 thread that is easy to find in one color for the main and a contrasting color for the trim.
CROCHET HOOK: 1-steel No. 7 (1.65 mm)
8-inch (20.32 cm) Character Doll
These were plastic dolls. Amazon and Walmart have the half dolls that you could use to make bed pillow dolls. You might be able to find some of the originals on ebay, or you could make your own dolls or buy the Darice muslin Dolls.
Pattern in US terms.
PANTIES:
Front piece, chain 16 sts, turn; 1 sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining chain st. Ch 1, turn.
2nd row: Make 1 sc in each st. Ch 1, turn.
3rd row: Increase 1 sc at the beginning and end of row.
Repeat these last 2 rows until 7 rows have been completed (21 sc). Work 4 rows even.
Break thread.
Make another piece the same way.
Lacing: With contrasting color make 2 chains, each 75 sts.
Lace the 2 pieces together at the sides.
Should the waist line be a little large, run a piece of thread thru on the first row to fit.
BRA:
Starting at the back, chain 5 sts, turn; 1 sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining ch (4 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Work in sc until the piece measures an inch.
* Now increase 1 st at the beginning of the row, 1 sc in each st to end of row. Ch 1, turn.
Next row: 1 sc in each st across row.
Repeat from * until there are 7 sts.
Work one inch even after last increase.
Decrease 1 st at the same side of increases every other row until 4 sts remain.
Then work one inch even.
Working along top of bra, make 1 sc in each row.
Break thread.
Halter tie: With the contrasting color make a chain of 50 sts.
CAPE:
Starting at neck edge, chain 34 sts, turn; 1 sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining chain. Ch 1, turn.
2nd row: Working in sc increase 1 st in every 5th st across row. Ch 1, turn.
3rd row: 1 sc in each st across row.
Repeat these last two rows once more. Ch 1, turn.
6th row: Pull up a loop in each of the first 2 sts, work off as 1 st (a decrease), 1 sc in each st to within the last 2 sts, make a decrease as before. Ch 1, turn.
7th-8th-9th rows: Repeat 7th row.
Break thread.
With the contrasting color, make a chain st of 20 sts (this is for a tie); now work along the decrease side of cape as follows: * 1 sc in next st, ch 3, repeat from * all around cape to other corner of starting chain, make a chain of 20 sts for 2nd tie. Break thread.
SKIRT:
Starting at the waist line, using the main color, work as the first 5 rows on cape.
6th row: Increase 1 st in every 4th st across row. Join this round.
Now work every round in sc, stitch for stitch until the piece measures 2 inches in all.
Break thread.
Tie in contrasting color and make 1 row of trim as on the cape, omitting the first and last chain 20.
Beading at waist line:
Tie main color at back of skirt waist, ch 4, * skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, repeat from * around top of skirt. Break thread.
Tie: With the contrasting color make a chain of 100.
Pattern in UK terms.
PANTIES:
Front piece, chain 16 sts, turn; 1 dc in 2nd st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining chain st. Ch 1, turn.
2nd row: Make 1 dc in each st. Ch 1, turn.
3rd row: Increase 1 dc at the beginning and end of row.
Repeat these last 2 rows until 7 rows have been completed (21 dc). Work 4 rows even.
Break thread.
Make another piece the same way.
Lacing: With contrasting color make 2 chains, each 75 sts.
Lace the 2 pieces together at the sides.
Should the waist line be a little large, run a piece of thread thru on the first row to fit.
BRA:
Starting at the back, chain 5 sts, turn; 1 dc in 2nd st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining ch (4 sts). Ch 1, turn.
Work in dc until the piece measures an inch.
* Now increase 1 st at the beginning of the row, 1 dc in each st to end of row. Ch 1, turn.
Next row: 1 dc in each st across row.
Repeat from * until there are 7 sts.
Work one inch even after last increase.
Decrease 1 st at the same side of increases every other row until 4 sts remain.
Then work one inch even.
Working along top of bra, make 1 dc in each row.
Break thread.
Halter tie: With the contrasting color make a chain of 50 sts.
CAPE:
Starting at neck edge, chain 34 sts, turn; 1 dc in 2nd st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining chain. Ch 1, turn.
2nd row: Working in dc increase 1 st in every 5th st across row. Ch 1, turn.
3rd row: 1 dc in each st across row.
Repeat these last two rows once more. Ch 1, turn.
6th row: Pull up a loop in each of the first 2 sts, work off as 1 st (a decrease), 1 dc in each st to within the last 2 sts, make a decrease as before. Ch 1, turn.
7th-8th-9th rows: Repeat 7th row.
Break thread.
With the contrasting color, make a chain st of 20 sts (this is for a tie); now work along the decrease side of cape as follows: * 1 dc in next st, ch 3, repeat from * all around cape to other corner of starting chain, make a chain of 20 sts for 2nd tie. Break thread.
SKIRT:
Starting at the waist line, using the main color, work as the first 5 rows on cape.
6th row: Increase 1 st in every 4th st across row. Join this round.
Now work every round in dc, stitch for stitch until the piece measures 5.08 cm in all.
Break thread.
Tie in contrasting color and make 1 row of trim as on the cape, omitting the first and last chain 20.
Beading at waist line:
Tie main color at back of skirt waist, ch 4, * miss 1 st, 1 tr in next st, ch 2, repeat from * around top of skirt. Break thread.
Tie: With the contrasting color make a chain of 100.
REQUIREMENTS: YARN: 1-ball 3-ply Angora (approx. 55 yds) NEEDLES: 1-pr. No. 2 Single Pointed CROCHET HOOK: No. 3 (3.25mm) 8-inch Character Doll These were plastic dolls. Amazon and Walmart have the half dolls that you could use to make bed pillow dolls. You might be able to find some of the originals on ebay, or you could make your own dolls or buy the Darice muslin Dolls.
CAPE: Using the angora and No. 2 needles, cast on 18 sts, purl 1 row.
2nd row: * K 2, yarn over, repeat from * across row, ending with k 2. Purl across next row, purling the yarn over also. K 1 row, p 1 row.
Next row: * k 1, increase 1 st in next st, repeat from * across row ending with k 2. Work 5 rows even.
Next row: * K 2, increase 1 st in next st; repeat from * across row, ending with k 2. Work 5 rows even. Bind off all sts loosely. Using the bone hook, make 1 row of sc around cape.
BONNET: Cast on 30 sts and work in stockinette stitch for 17 rows. Bind off 10 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Work in stockinette stitch on the remaining 10 sts for an inch. Bind off. Sew bound off 10-sts to sides of the one inch piece. Make 1 row of s c across edge of bonnet.
MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN,” Art. A.64: 2 balls of No.1 White; or
Clark’s O.N.T. Mercerized Bedspread Cotton, Art. B.504: 2 balls of White; or
J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Pearl Cotton, Art. A. or B.19, Size 5: 10 balls of NO.1 White.
Steel Crochet Hook NO.7. (1.65 mm)
36 seed pearls … 1 1/2 yards white satin ribbon, 1/4 inch wide … 1/2 yard of white organdy, 36 inches wide … 2 tiny snap fasteners … A piece of fine white veiling . . . Small flowers . . . A piece of white binding . . . A doll 7 1/2 inches tall, chest 4 1/2 inches.
GAUGE: 1 shell pattern makes 1 inch; 2 shell rows make 1 inch.
SKIRT … Starting at waist, ch 49.
1st row: Dc in 7th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn.
2nd row: 4 dc in first sp, * dc in next dc, 4 dc in next sp. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in 3rd ch of turning chain. Ch 4, turn.
3rd row: In first dc make dc, ch 1 and dc (shell made); * ch 3, skip 1 dc, in next dc make (dc, ch 1) twice and dc. Repeat from * across, ending with shell in top of turning chain. Ch I, turn.
4th row: Be in first sp, * ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 3, skip next sp, sc in next sp. Repeat from * across. Turn.
5th row: Sl st in first sp, ch 4, shell in same sp, * ch 3, skip next sp, shell in next sp. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn.
6th row: Repeat 4th row, ending with sc in last sp, ch 3, sl st in first sc made.
Now work in rnds:
1st rd: Sl st in first sp, ch 4, shell in same sp, work in shell pattern around, ending with ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4.
2nd rd: Sl st in first sp, sc in same sp, ch 3, sc in next sp and work in pattern around, ending with ch 3, sl st in first sc.
Repeat 1st and 2nd rnds alternately until 13 rnds have been completed. Break off at end of 13th rnd.
Now work in short rows across back as follows:
1st row: Mark off 8 shells on each side of center back. Attach thread to first sp of first shell marked and work in pattern across to last shell marked. Turn.
2nd row: Shell in first sp. * ch 3, skip next sp, shell in next sp. Repeat from * across, ending with shell in last sp. Turn.
3rd row: Sl st across first shell and next sp to first· sp of next shell, sc in same sp as last sl st, work in pattern across to within last shell. Turn.
Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately until 2 shells remain. Turn.
Now work around entire skirt as follows:
1st rnd: Sc in first sp, ch 3, sc in next sp, ch 3, skip next sp, sc in next sp, ch 3, sc in next sp, *ch 3, sc in first sp of next free shell, ch 3, sc in next sp. Repeat from * around entire skirt. Join.
2nd rnd: Sl. st in first sp. shell in same sp, * ch 3. Skip next sp, shell in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.
BODICE … Starting at back, ch 12.
1st row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in
each ch across. Ch 3, turn.
2nd to 14th rows incl: Skip first dc, dc in each dc across, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn. Break off at end of 14th row.
SLEEVE … Attach thread to end dc on 12th row, ch 11, turn, skip next 3 rows, sl st in end dc of next row. Ch 3, turn.
1st rnd: Dc in each ch (too of sleeve) and make 4 dc in end dc of each of next 3 rows between ch-11. Join.
2nd md: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, 2 dc in each of next 10 dc. dc in each remaining dc around. Join.
3rd md: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join.
4th and 5th mds: Ch 3, * skio 1 dc, dc in next de. Repeat from * around. Join.
6th to 9th rnds incl: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join. Break off at end of 9th rnd.
Attach thread to other side and complete other sleeve to correspond. Sew 2 snap fasteners to back.
PANTIES … Starting at waist make a chain long enough to reach around doll’s waist. Join, being careful not to twist. 1st rnd: Ch 3, dc in each ch around. Join. 2nd, 3rd and 4th rnds: Ch 3. dc in each dc around. Join. Fold in half, having starting chain at center back, ch 4. sl st in corresponding dc at center front to form crotch. Break off.
TIARA . . . Starting at bottom. ch 40. Join. being careful not to twist.
1st rod: Sc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from * around. Join (20 loops).
2nd rnd: Sl st to center of first loop, sc in same loop, * 5 dc in next loop, sc in next loop. Repeat . from * around. Join and break off.
Sew a seed pearl to center dc of each point. Sew veiling to Tiara. String remaining pearls for neck!
PETTICOAT .. Cut a piece of organdy 10 x 16 inches, gather across long side to reach around doll’s waist. Sew up back seam leaving 2 1/2 inch opening. Sew up backing around top of petticoat and opening. Sew a hook and eye to back. Cut bottom of petticoat to correspond with bottom of skirt and train. Roll a narrow he around.
Work in sc using 3 strands at one time. Ch 3 and work 6 sc in 1st ch, do not join rows. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Rows. Increase in every other st. 5th Row. Increase in every 5th st and work 1 row even. 7th & 8th Rows. Repeat 5th row and work 1 row even. 10th & 11th Rows. Increase in every 6th st, break thread. Work a second section, do not break thread. Crochet the 2 sections together with a row of sc leaving a small opening, fill and complete joining.
Materials: Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn size 4 You will need two colors, a background color (blank in the chart) and a pattern color (X in the chart) for a Fair Island design.
Plastic shot glasses from the Dollar Tree. (24 for $1)
Size 4 US (3.5 mm) needles
Knit Instructions:
Cast on 28 sts with background color.
Beginning with the background color, Work in K1, P1 ribbing 2 rows.
Knit 1 row.
Purl 1 row.
Start pattern on right side Follow the chart below. For me, the x were the green, and the empty ones were white.
Start at the top, the first row is a knit row from the right
The second is a purl row from the left
The third is a knit row from the right
The last is a purl row from the left.
Cut the green thread.
If you are knitting in the round, then just follow all rows from the left.
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Knit 1 row.
Purl 1 row.
Start decreases
knit 2 tog across.
purl 2 tog across.
Cut thread leaving a long strand. Weave the thread though the stitches and pull tight to close the top.
Sew the seam closed along the edge. Place cover on plastic shot glass. Lace a piece of yarn along the bottom and pull snug so it holds the bell cover in place.
So we should be able to use any size 10/bedspread cotton thread.
1yard narrow velvet ribbon.
The original pattern did not include a list of stitches used, so I included them.
I also did my best to change the pattern into UK crochet terms and include both.
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16-18-20-inch Doll in US Terms
Steel crochet hooks No. 7 and No. 2.
GAUGE: 2 shells make 12 inches; 4 rows of shells make 12 inches.
Stitches uses in US terms:
Sc/sc……..single crochet
Dc/dc…….double crochet
Hdc………half double crochet
Tr/tr………treble crochet
Starting at neck with No. 7 hook, ch 65 to measure 9 inches.
1st row: 5 tr in 7th ch from hook, * skip 2 ch, in next ch make tr, ch 2 and tr, skip 2 ch, 5 tr in next ch. Repeat from * across, ending with skip 2 ch, tr in last ch. Ch 8, turn.
2nd row: * Holding back last loop of each tr on hook make tr in 5 tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster), ch 9, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 8. Repeat from * across, end-ing with cluster, ch 2, tr in top st of turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
3rd row: 3 hdc in ch-2 sp, make 5 hdc in each loop and 3 hdc in last sp. Change to No. 2 hook, ch 4, turn.
Start of shell rows
4th row: Work only in the back half of dc’s, skip 1st st, (in next st make 3 dc with ch-1 between “shell made” skip 2 sts) 11 times; (shell in next st, skip 1 st) 18 times; (shell in next st, skip 2 sts) 11 times; shell in next st, skip 1 st, dc in next st (41 shells), ch 4, turn.
5th row: Shell in center ch-1 of each shell across. Ch 4, turn. Repeat 5th row until there are 6 rows of shells completed in all. Should end with row 9.
Next row( This should be row 10): Work across 7 shells, skip next 7 shells (sleeve), work across next 13 shells, skip next 7 shells (other sleeve), work across remaining 7 shells. Work straight over these 27 shells until piece measures 6 inches from bottom of yoke or length desired. Fasten off.
LEFT SLEEVE … Attach thread at left underarm and with No. 2 hook work 2 rows of shells same as skirt. Change to No. 7 hook and work sc around, holding in to fit. Work 2 more rows of sc. Fasten off. Sew sleeve seam.
RIGHT SLEEVE … Attach thread and work to correspond with Left Sleeve.
FINISHING…..
Sew back edges of skirt together for 4 inches starting at bottom.
Work a row of sc along back opening.
Then work beading along opposite side of foundation ch as follows: Ch 2, hdc in next ch, * ch 2, 2 hdc in base of 5-tr group, ch 2, 2 hdc in base of 2-tr group. Repeat from * across.
Fasten off. Run ribbon through beading at neck.
40.64-45.72-50.8 cm Doll in UK Terms
Steel crochet hooks; 1.65 mm and 2.20 or 2.25 mm.
TENSION: 2 shells make 30.48 cm; 4 rows of shells make 30.48 cm.
Stitches Used in UK Terms:
Dc/dc…….double crochet
Hdc………half double crochet
Tr/tr………treble crochet
Dtr/dtr……double treble crochet
Starting at neck with 1.65 mm hook, ch 65 to measure 22.86 cm.
1st row: 5 dtr in 7th ch from hook, * miss 2 ch, in next ch make dtr, ch 2 and dtr, miss 2 ch, 5 dtr in next ch. Repeat from * across, ending with miss 2 ch, dtr in last ch. Ch 8, turn.
2nd row: * Holding back last loop of each dtr on hook make dtr in 5 dtr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster), ch 9, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 8. Repeat from * across, ending with cluster, ch 2, dtr in top st of turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
3rd row: 3 htr in ch-2 sp, make 5 htr in each loop and 3 htr in last sp. Change to 2.20 or 2.25 hook, ch 4, turn.
1st shell row.
4th row: Work only in the back half of tr’s, miss 1st st, (in next st make 3 tr with ch-1 between “shell made” miss 2 sts) 11 times; (shell in next st, miss 1 st) 18 times; (shell in next st, miss 2 sts) 11 times; shell in next st, miss 1 st, tr in next st (41 shells), ch 4, turn.
5th row: Shell in center ch-1 of each shell across. Ch 4, turn. Repeat 5th row until there are 6 rows of shells completed in all. Should end with row 9.
Next row (This should be row 10): Work across 7 shells, miss next 7 shells (sleeve), work across next 13 shells, miss next 7 shells (other sleeve), work across remaining 7 shells. Work straight over these 27 shells until piece measures 15.24 cm from bottom of yoke or length desired. Fasten off.
LEFT SLEEVE … Attach thread at left underarm and with 2.20 or 2.25 mm hook work 2 rows of shells same as skirt. Change to 1.65 mm hook and work dc around, holding in to fit. Work 2 more rows of dc. Fasten off. Sew sleeve seam.
RIGHT SLEEVE … Attach thread and work to correspond with Left Sleeve.
FINISHING…..
Sew back edges of skirt together for 10.16 cm starting at bottom. Work a row of dc along back opening. Then work beading along opposite side of foundation ch as follows: Ch 2, htr in next ch, * ch 2, 2htr in base of 5-dtr group, ch 2, 2 htr in base of 2-dtr group. Repeat from * across.
YARN: 1-ounce of Pompadour, Nylon, Germantown or Sport Yarn
What was called a sport yarn back then, is now a CYC 2 in the UK a 3 ply and 4 ply in Australia.
The best size 2 I have found is Herrschners afghan yarn. It is thrifty and a joy to work with. https://www.herrschners.com
CROCHET HOOK: 1-bone #3 (2.10 mm)
8-inch Character DolL
These were plastic dolls. Amazon and Walmart have the half dolls that you could use to make bed pillow dolls. You might be able to find some of the originals on ebay, or you could make your own dolls or buy the Darice muslin Dolls.
RIBBON: 2-yards (1.83 m) of narrow satin.
Pattern in US Terms:
DRESS: Starting at the neck edge, make a chain of 18 sts. turn, 1 dc in 4th st from hook, 2 dc in each of the remaining chain sts (30 sts). Ch 3, turn.
2nd row: 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 3 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 12 sts, ch 1, skip 3 sts, 1 dc in next 5 sts, 1 d c in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
3rd and 4th rows: 1 dc in each st across row.
Skirt Part: Continuing on the same piece and pulling up the sts an inch (2.54 cm) long throughout the remainder of the skirt.
1st round: Ch 5, 2 dc in each stitch across row. Join with a slip st to 4th st of ch-5.
2nd round: Ch 5 and repeat 1st round, working through the back loops of the sts on the row below.
3rd round: Ch 5, 1 dc in each st around, working through the back loops of the sts on the row below; join with a slip st.
4th-5th-6th rounds: Repeat 3rd round. Break yarn and fasten off.
SLEEVES: With the right side of the work facing you, tie yarn in at lower end of armhole. Chain 3, and make 13 dc around arm- hole; join round.
Break yarn and fasten off.
Make the other sleeve the same way.
HAT: Chain 23 sts, 1 dc in 3rd st from hook; 2 dc in next 6 sts; pulling up the loops an inch long—make 2 dc in next 7 sts; 2 dc in next 7 sts.
Break yarn, leaving 5 inches (17.78 cm).
Sew up back of bonnet.
PANTIES: Chain 19 sts, 1 dc in 3rd st from hook; 2 dc in each of the remaining chain sts. Ch 3, turn.
2nd and 3rd rows: Make 1 dc in each st across row.
Break yarn, leaving enough to sew with.
Sew panties onto doll .
Break yarn.
Through the center of the crotch, catch the two pieces together.
FINISHING: Run ribbon through at waist line and tie in a bow.
Also make a bow for back of hat.
BOUQUET: Chain 3 sts, join with a slip st to form a ring. Ch 3, make 15 dc into ring.
Join with a slip st.
Break yarn.
Sew in a tiny flower into center and tie onto hand.
Pattern in UK terms:
DRESS: Starting at the neck edge, make a chain of 18 sts. turn, 1 tr in 4th st from hook, 2 tr in each of the remaining chain sts (30 sts). Ch 3, turn.
2nd row: 1 tr in each of the next 5 sts, ch 1, skip 3 sts, 1 tr in each of the next 12 sts, ch 1, skip 3 sts, 1 tr in next 5 sts, 1 tr in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.
3rd and 4th rows: 1 tr in each st across row.
Skirt Part: Continuing on the same piece and pulling up the sts an inch (2.54 cm) long throughout the remainder of the skirt.
1st round: Ch 5, 2 tr in each stitch across row. Join with a slip st to 4th st of ch-5.
2nd round: Ch 5 and repeat 1st round, working through the back loops of the sts on the row below.
3rd round: Ch 5, 1 tr in each st around, working through the back loops of the sts on the row below; join with a slip st.
4th-5th-6th rounds: Repeat 3rd round. Break yarn and fasten off.
SLEEVES: With the right side of the work facing you, tie yarn in at lower end of armhole. Chain 3, and make 13 tr around arm- hole; join round.
Break yarn and fasten off.
Make the other sleeve the same way.
HAT: Chain 23 sts, 1 tr in 3rd st from hook; 2 tr in next 6 sts; pulling up the loops an inch long—make 2 tr in next 7 sts; 2 tr in next 7 sts.
Break yarn, leaving 5 inches (17.78 cm).
Sew up back of bonnet.
PANTIES: Chain 19 sts, 1 tr in 3rd st from hook; 2 tr in each of the remaining chain sts. Ch 3, turn.
2nd and 3rd rows: Make 1 tr in each st across row.
Break yarn, leaving enough to sew with.
Sew panties onto doll .
Break yarn.
Through the center of the crotch, catch the two pieces together.
FINISHING: Run ribbon through at waist line and tie in a bow.
Also make a bow for back of hat.
BOUQUET: Chain 3 sts, join with a slip st to form a ring. Ch 3, make 15 tr into ring.
Join with a slip st.
Break yarn.
Sew in a tiny flower into center and tie onto hand.
I edited these pattern from my collection of vintage patterns to include information about the original thread and where to buy substitutions, crochet patterns in both US and UK terms, and added UK, US, and Australian yarn names for all my overseas friends.
This a vintage pattern and out of copyright in the US. Please check the copyright rules for other countries to make sure the copyright has expired.
Feel free to use it any way you want. You may edit it, change it, and create items for both personal and business uses.
Feel free to give these away for free, but please do not include my edited portions in any books or pamphlets you offer for sale.
8-inch Character Doll These were plastic dolls. Amazon and Walmart have the half dolls that you could use to make bed pillow dolls. You might be able to find some of the originals on ebay, or you could make your own dolls or buy the Darice muslin Dolls.
Pattern in US Terms
DRESS YOKE: Using the No. 3 (2.10 mm) steel hook and crochet cotton, make a chain of 37 sts, turn; 1 sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each st of chain (36 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Make 1 sc in each st across.
Row 3: Repeat row 2.
Row 4: Work in sc, decreasing 4 sts across row.
Row 5: Work even in sc.
Row 6: Repeat row 4.
Rows 7-8-9-10: Work even in sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11: Beginning of skirt. * Working through the back thread only, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * across row, join with a slip st in top of ch-3. Ch 3.
Round 12: Working through both loops of st, make 2 dc in each st around. Join rd. Ch 3.
Round 13: * 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st; repeat from * around.
Join rd. Ch 3.
Round 14: Repeat 13th rd.
Round 15: * 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts; repeat from * around.
Join rd. Break thread.
Tie in trimming silk and make 1 sc in each st around.
Fasten off.
OVER SKIRT: Tie thread at center back of skirt and working on the front thread of first row, * make 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st; repeat from * around.
Join rd.
2nd rd: Make 2 dc in each st around.
3rd rd: * 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st; repeat from * around.
Join rd.
Break off thread.
in silk and make 1 sc in each st around.
Fasten off.
Shoulder: Counting from back edge of bodice, tie thread in at the 6th st, make 1 sc in next 2 sts, ch 1, turn.
Next row: 1 sc in 2 sts, ch 1, turn.
Repeat last row until the piece measures 1¼ inches (3.18 cm).
Break thread leaving 8 inches (20.32 cm) to sew this piece onto front of dress yoke. Leave 10 sts for front neck edge.
Make the other shoulder to correspond.
Frill at neck edge: Tie thread at one side of back, working from the wrong side, make 2 dc in each st across back, up along strap, across front neck edge and down other side to correspond to first shoulder. Break off thread. Tie in trimming silk and make 1 sc in each st around.
Fasten off.
SLEEVES: Tie thread at underarm edge and working from right side of work, make 34 dc around armhole.
Join round.
Break thread.
Tie in trimming silk and make 1 sc in each st around.
Fasten off.
PANTIES: Using the thread, make a chain of 31 sts, turn, 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each of the remaining chain sts (30 sts).
Ch 3, turn.
2nd row: Dc across row, increasing 4 sts across row.
3rd and 4th rows: Repeat row 2.
Join with a slip st.
Last round: Make 1 dc in each st across row.
Break thread leaving 12 inches (30.48 cm).
Fold piece in two and catch together through center, loosely, to form a crotch.
Pattern in UK Terms
DRESS YOKE: Using the No. 3 (2.10 mm) steel hook and crochet cotton, make a chain of 37 sts, turn; 1 dc in 2nd st from hook, 1 dc in each st of chain (36 dc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Make 1 dc in each st across.
Row 3: Repeat row 2.
Row 4: Work in dc, decreasing 4 sts across row.
Row 5: Work even in dc.
Row 6: Repeat row 4.
Rows 7-8-9-10: Work even in dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11: Beginning of skirt. * Working through the back thread only, 1 tr in next st, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * across row, join with a slip st in top of ch-3. Ch 3.
Round 12: Working through both loops of st, make 2 tr in each st around. Join rd. Ch 3.
Round 13: * 2 tr in next st, 1 tr in next st; repeat from * around.
Join rd. Ch 3.
Round 14: Repeat 13th rd.
Round 15: * 2 tr in next st, 1 tr in each of the next 2 sts; repeat from * around.
Join rd. Break thread.
Tie in trimming silk and make 1 dc in each st around.
Fasten off.
OVER SKIRT: Tie thread at center back of skirt and working on the front thread of first row, * make 2 tr in next st, 1 tr in next st; repeat from * around.
Join rd.
2nd rd: Make 2 tr in each st around.
3rd rd: * 2 tr in next st, 1 tr in next st; repeat from * around.
Join rd.
Break off thread.
in silk and make 1 dc in each st around.
Fasten off.
Shoulder: Counting from back edge of bodice, tie thread in at the 6th st, make 1 dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, turn.
Next row: 1 dc in 2 sts, ch 1, turn.
Repeat last row until the piece measures 1¼ inches (3.18 cm).
Break thread leaving 8 inches (20.32 cm) to sew this piece onto front of dress yoke. Leave 10 sts for front neck edge.
Make the other shoulder to correspond.
Frill at neck edge: Tie thread at one side of back, working from the wrong side, make 2 tr in each st across back, up along strap, across front neck edge and down other side to correspond to first shoulder. Break off thread. Tie in trimming silk and make 1 dc in each st around.
Fasten off.
SLEEVES: Tie thread at underarm edge and working from right side of work, make 34 tr around armhole.
Join round.
Break thread.
Tie in trimming silk and make 1 dc in each st around.
Fasten off.
PANTIES: Using the thread, make a chain of 31 sts, turn, 1 dc in 2nd chain from hook and in each of the remaining chain sts (30 sts).
Ch 3, turn.
2nd row: Tr across row, increasing 4 sts across row.
3rd and 4th rows: Repeat row 2.
Join with a slip st.
Last round: Make 1 tr in each st across row.
Break thread leaving 12 inches (30.48 cm).
Fold piece in two and catch together through center, loosely
Beth Bell The Thrifty Crafter 