11.5" Fashion Doll Crochet Shell Short Pattern

Pattern Name:   Barbie Shell Shorts Pattern

Yarn/Thread size used:  Size 10 Thread                

Hook Size Used: US-7

Yarn Used: I used Artiste Crochet Thread in Salmon 129.

Abbreviations Used:

ch = Chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

st = stitch

Directions:

Row 1:  ch 35, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and the next 33 chs, ch 1, turn (34sc)

Row 2-4: sc in all, ch 1, turn. (34sc)

Row 5: Shells

Row 5: [sc in 1^st sc, skip 1 sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip 1 sc] repeat [ ] across row to last sc, 3dc in last sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 6: sc in 1^st sc, [ 5 dc in sc, sc in 3^rd dc of each shell] repeat [ ] 8 times, join to 1^st sc, ch 3, turn.

Row 7: 2dc in 1^st sc, [sc in 3^rd dc, 5dc in sc] repeat [ ] 7 times, 2dc in last sc, join to top of ch 3, ch 1, turn.

Row 8: Repeat row 6

Row 9: Repeat row 7

Row 10: Repeat Row 6 but don’t ch 1 or turn after joining.

Row 11: ch 4, join to 4^th sc (opposite side), ch 1, turn, sc in 4 chs, slip stitch into sc, ch 3, 2dc in same st as ch 3, [sc in 3^rd dc, 5dc in next sc] repeat [ ] 4 times, sc in back loop of 2^nd sc,, skip 1 sc, 2dc in back loop of next sc, join to top of ch 3, ch 1, turn.

Row 12

Row 12: sc in 1^st dc, [5dc in sc, sc in 3^rd dc] repeat [ ] 5 times, join to 1^st sc, ch 3, turn.

Row 13: 2dc in 1^st dc, [sc in 3^rd dc, 5 dc in sc] repeat [ ] 4 times, join to top of ch 3, ch 1, turn.

Row 14: repeat row 12 except don’t ch 3 after joining, instead tie off.

Other leg:

Row 11: join to back sc, ch 3, 2dc in same st, [sc in 3^rd dc, 5dc in next sc] repeat [ ] 4 times, join to top of ch 3, ch 1, turn.

Working Other Leg

Row 12-14: Repeat Rows 12-14 of the above directions. 

Finishing:

Weave in all ends.  Sew a small snap to top of shorts.

11.5" Fashion Doll Crochet Dress with Pleated Bodice Pattern

This is an easy dress to make and looks great under a jacket. This is my one of my first patterns. To purchase this dress, please visit my etsy store at KJDollFashions.

This dress is made using a 7 hook (1.65mm) and Size 10 Crochet thread. I used Artiste brand in a pink color.

Abbreviations used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochetsc2tog = single crochet two stitches together

Front Bodice
1: ch 6, sc in 2^nd and next 4, ch 1, turn.
2-20: work in back loops only, sc in all, ch 1, turn
21: (Skip 1 side sc, sc in 1 side sc) across, ch 1, sc in 5 chs, ch 1, (Skip 1 side sc, sc in 1 side sc) across, ch 1, join to next sc, tie off.

Back Bodices (Make 2)
1: ch 15, sc in 2^nd and all others, ch 1, turn (14)
2-3: sc in all, Ch 1, turn. (14)
4: sc in all, tie off.
Attach at sides to front bodice using a whip stitch in the bottom 3 sc of the Front bodice.

Dress:
Join to back bodice on right side, ch 1, (38)
1-2: sc in all, ch 1, turn
3:  sc -10, sc2tog, sc-14, sc2tog, sc-10, ch 1, turn
4: Sc in all, ch 1, turn  (36)
5: sc-10, sc2tog, sc-12, sc2tog, sc-10, ch 1, turn
6-9: sc in all, ch 1, turn (34)
10: sc-5, 2sc-1, sc-22, 2sc-1, sc-5, ch 1, turn
11:  sc in all, ch 1, turn (36)
12:  sc-4, 2sc-1, sc-5, 2sc-1, sc-14, 2sc-1, sc-5, 2sc-1, sc-4, ch 1, turn
13-14: sc in all, ch 1, turn (40)
15: sc-7, 2sc-1, sc-7, 2sc-1, sc-7, 2s-1, sc-7, 2sc-1, sc-7, ch 1, turn
16: sc in all, ch 1, turn (44)
17: sc-6, 2sc-1, sc-6, 2sc-1, sc-16, 2sc-1, sc-6, 2sc-1, sc-6, ch 1, turn
18-23: sc in all, ch 1, turn (48)
24: sc in all, join to 2nd sc of row 20, ch 1, turn
25: sc in all, join to 1st sc, ch 1, turn
26: sc -8, sc2tog, sc-20, sc2tog, sc-12, join, ch 1, turn
27-28: sc in all, join, ch 1, turn
29: sc – 8, sc2tog, sc-8, sc2tog, sc-8, sc2tog, sc-8, sc2tog, sc-2, join, ch 1, turn
30-39: sc in all, Join, Ch 1, turn
40: sc in all, join, tie off.
 
Straps: (Make 2)
1: ch 11, sc in 2^nd and all others, ch 1, turn
2: sc in all, tie off.
Attach straps using a whip stitch to the side of each front bodice.  Then whip stitch other end to the 5th sc of each back bodice. 

Finishing:
Attach 3 small snaps down the back flap and your dress is finished.