Favorite Barbie Patterns:

Favorite patterns  designed by Patricia  J.Nelson (©1960-1974)   Ones I have enjoyed making for the Doll Rescue Program.

DESIGNED FOR 11 1/2" FASHION DOLL

STRAPLESS JUMPSUIT

1/2 oz. either Red Heart Baby Wintuk, or Caron Baby Dazzle Aire

crochet hook size `C'

GAUGE: 5 sts = 1"

Work entire jumpsuit in back lp of sts only.

Rnd 1: beg. at top edge of bodice ch 24, join with sl st to

form ring. Ch 2, sc in each st, join with sl st to

top of ch 2.

Rnds 2-18: Repeat rnd 1, fasten off.

Rnd 19: Sl st front to back at center to form crotch.

Legs: Ch 2, sc around to sl st, join in top of ch 2.

Rnds 20-28: Repeat rnd 19. Fasten off.

For second leg, join yarn at center crotch. Repeat

rnds 19-28. Fasten off.

Belt: Ch 50, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.

Fasten off.

HALTER DRESS

1/2 oz. either Red Heart Baby Wintuk, or Caron Baby Dazzle Aire

crochet hook size `C'

GAUGE: 5 sts = 1"

Beginning at top edge of bodice, ch 26, join with sl st

to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 1 sc in each ch around, join in top of ch 2.

Rnds 2-12: Repeat rnd 1

Rnd 13: Ch 3, dc in each sc, inc 4 dc evenly.

Rnds 14, 15, 16, 20, 22: Repeat rnd 13.

Rnds 17, 18, 19, 21, 23: Dc in each dc around.

Rnd 24: Dc in each dc, fasten off.

Tie: ch 75, fasten off. Attach tie to top of bodice front

with single knot under first rnd in center, tie in bow.

TWO-PIECE SUIT

1/2 oz. either Red Heart Baby Wintuk, or Caron Baby Dazzle Aire

crochet hook size `C'

GAUGE: 5 sts = 1"

Skirt: work entire skirt in back lp of sts only. Do not

turn work at end of each rnd.

Rnd 1: Ch 22, join with sl st to form ring. Ch 2, sc in each

ch around, sl st in top of ch 3 (I think it means ch 2).

Rnd 2: inc in first sc, (dc in each of next 7 sc, inc in next

sc) twice, dc in next 7 sc, join, ch 3.

Rnd 3: Dc in each dc, join, ch 3.

Rnds 4-12: Repeat rnd 3, fasten off at end of rnd 12.

Jacket: Rnd 1: Starting at lower edge of jacket, ch 30.

Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3, turn.

Rnd 2: working in front lp only, dc in each dc, ch 3, turn.

Rnd 3: Dc in each dc in back lp only, ch 3, turn.

Rnd 4: Repeat rnd 2.

Rnd 5: Repeat rnd 3.

Rnd 6: Working in front lp, dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 6,

sk 3 dc, dc in each of next 9 dc, ch 6, dc in last 7 dc,

ch 3, turn.

Rnd 7: Working in back lp, dc in each of next 5 dc, (sk 1 dc,

dc in next dc) twice, sk 1 dc, dc in each of next 10 dc,

(sk 1 dc, dc in next dc) twice, sk 1 dc, 1 dc in last

7 dc, fasten off.

Sleeves: Join yarn to inside of armhole. Working each rnd in

front lp only, ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join with

sl st in top of ch 3, ch 3, do not turn.

Rnd 2: Dc in each dc, sk last st, join, ch 3.

Rnds 3-4: Repeat rnd 2.

Rnds 5-7: Dc in each dc around, join, ch3. Fasten off.

Repeat pattern for second sleeve.

Edge: At front bottom edge with wrong side facing you, work 3 sc

in each side of dc. Work 2 sc in top corner, sc in each dc

around neck edge, 2 sc in corner, 3 sc in each side of dc

down front edge, fasten off.

skating dress

1 Sport yarn and angora 2 Snaps

1 Size F cro hook 1/4 " elastic 4" long

skirt

sew ends of elastic tog.

rnd 1:work 30sc around elastic. join

rnd 2:ch1, sc in each sc. join

rnd 3:ch1,*sc in next 4sc, 2sc in next sc, rep from * across. join (36sc)

rnd 4:ch1,*sc in next 5sc, 2sc in next sc, rep from * around, join (42sc)

rnd 5:ch1,*sc in next 6sc, 2sc in next sc, rep from * around, join (48sc)

rnd 6:ch1,*sc in next 7sc, 2sc in next sc, rep from * around. join (54sc)

rnd 7-8:ch1, sc in each sc. join

rnd 9:change to angora, ch1, sc in top sc. join fasten off

top:starting at waist, ch26

row 1:dc in 4th st from hook and each st acorss, ch1, turn (24dc)

row 2:sc in each st, ch3, turn

row 3:dc in each st, ch1, turn

row 4:rep row 2. ch3, turn

row 5:dc in next 5sc (2dc in next sc, cdc in next 5sc)3 times, ch1, turn

(27dc)

row 6:rep row 2, ch3, turn

row 7:dc in next 4sc, ch5, sk 4 sc, dc in next 9sc, ch4, sk 4sc, dc in

next 5sc, ch1, turn

row 8:sc in each st

row 9:change ot angora, ch1, turn, sc in each st. fasten off

attach yarn at one end of starting ch

rnd 1:ch3, dc in each st. join

rnd 2:ch3, dc in each st. join

crotch:slst in next st, ch3, turn

row 1:dc in next 2st. ch3, turn

row 2:dc in each st. fasten offf. sew to center front

sleeves:attach yarn at underarm

rnd 1:ch3, work 10dc evenly spaced around armhole. join

rnd 2:ch1, sc in each st. join

rnd 3:ch3, dc in each st. join

rnd 4, 6, 8:rep rnd 2

rnd 5, 7, 9:rep rnd 3

rnd 10:change to angora, ch1, sc in neach st. join. fasten off

sew on snaps, adjusting to fit.

wedding gown 1

1 Crochet cotton  size 10 bedspread weight ;1 8 x 11" netting;1 Size #7 steel hook ;60 Small pearls;2 Snaps

gauge:8sc=1"3 rows dc and 3 rows sc=1"

dress:ch38

row 1:sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across. ch3, turn (37sc)

row 2:dc in 1st sc, *dc in next sc, 2dc in next sc, rep from * across,

ch1, turn (56dc)

row 3:sc in each st across. ch3, turn

row 4:dc in next 8sc, ch7, sk next 11sc, dc in in next 16sc, ch7, sk next

11sc, dc in next 9 sc, ch1, turn

row 5:rep row 3

row 6:dc in each sc across. ch1, turn

row 7:rep row 3

row 8:*dc in next 2sc, 2dc in next sc, rep from * across end w/dc in last

3sc. ch1, turn

row 9:rep row 3(59sc)

row 10:*dc in next 3sc, dec, rep from * across end w/dc in last 3 sc. ch1,

turn

row 11:rep row 3(48sc)

row 12:*dc in next 2sc, dec, rep from * across end w/dc in last 3sc, ch1,

turn

row 13:rep row 3(37sc)

row 14:*dec, dc in next sc, rep from * across. ch1, turn

row 15:rep row 3(25sc), ch3, turn

row 16:dc in 1st sc, *ch2, 2dc in next sc, rep from * across, ch3 turn

row 17:sh of 2dc, ch2, 2dc in each ch2sp across end w/dc in turning ch,

ch4, turn

row 18-19:sh in each sh across end w/dc in turn ch. ch3, turn

row 20:sh i each sh across. join

row 21-38:slst to ch2sp, ch3, dc, ch2, 2dc in same sp, sh in each sh

around. join

row 39:ch1, sc in same place, *7dc in next sh, sc between next 2sh, rep

from * around end w/slst in 1st sc. fasten off

sleeves:attach thread at underarm, ch1, sc in same sp

row 1:(ch3, sc in armhole)11 times, ch1, dc in 1st sc(12 loops)

row 2-18:*ch3, sc in next loop, rep from * around end w/ch1, dc in dc

row 19:ch1, sc in loop just formed, sc in each loop around, join

row 20-21:ch1, sc in each sc around, join

row 22:ch1, sc in same sp, *ch3, sc in next sc, repp from * around end

w/ch3, slst in 1st sc. fasten off

sew 155 pearls around edge of neck, 11 pearls in v on front of bodice and

1 pearl in center of each scallop of lower edge of dress

veil:ch30, join

row 1:ch1, sc in each st around. join

row 2:ch1, *sc in next 3sc, ch3, slst in sc just made, rep from * around,

join fasten off

sew 1 pearl under each picot, starch

gather narrow edge of net to 1" and sew to back of crown.

ANKLE STRAP SHOES

Materials:

Size 20 crochet thread

Steel crochet hook size 13

Directions:

Make 2

Chain 7

row 1..........Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc across. 3 hdc in last ch. Hdc along back side of chain. 2 hdc in last ch. Sl st in top of 1st st to join. DO NOT TURN.

row 2 - 3.......Ch 2. Hdc around. Join with sl st in top of ch 2.

row 4 - 5.......Ch 2 Hdc in next 4 st. Ch 2. Turn.

row 6..........Hdc across. Do not finish off. Ch 60 after last hdc. Finish off. Weave end in. First tie made.

2nd tie.....Join thread to opposite side of heel. Ch 60 Finish off. Weave end in.

BLOOMERS

Materials:Size 20 crochet cotton      Size 13 steel crochet hook

Directions:   Ch 60. Join to form circle.

Rnd 1........Ch 1. Sc in each ch around. Join. Do NOT turn.

Rnd 2........Ch 4. Dc in 2nd st. *Ch 1, skip next st. Dc in next st*.

Repeat around. Join in 3rd ch of ch 4.

Rnd 3........Ch 2. Hdc in ch 1 space. *Hdc in next dc, hdc in ch 1 space*. Repeat around. Join (57 hdc).

Rnd 4-7......Ch 2. Hdc in each st around. Join

First leg:

Rnd 8........Ch 2. Hdc in next 28 st. Ch 5. Join with sl st in top of ch 2.

Rnd 9........Ch 2. Hdc in each st and ch around. Join

Rnd 10-17...Ch 2. Hdc in each st around. Join.

Rnd 18.......Ch 4. Sk 1st st. Dc in next st. *Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next*. Repeat around. Join.

Rnd 19.......Ch 4. Sc in 1st dc. *Ch 3, sc in next dc*. Repeat around.

Join. Fasten off.

Second Leg

Rnd 8........Join thread with sl st at one side of crotch. Ch 2. Hdc around to ch 5 of first leg. Work 5 hdc in back side of ch 5 (1 in each ch). Join.

Rnd 9-19....Work as for first leg.

Tie:..........Ch enough to go around doll at waist and allow for tying a a bow.

Finish ends and weave through rnd 2.

WEDDING DRESS 2

MATERIALS: 600 yards crochet cotton, size 10 ;300 yards, crochet cotton, size 30 ;size 7 steel crochet hook ; size 10 steel crochet hook ;embroidery flos or beads, if desired.

BODICE:

Front: Using size 10 thread and size 7 hook, chain 22

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc across (20 sc). Ch 1. Turn.

Row 2: *Sc in next 5 st, 2 sc in next*. Repeat across. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 3-4: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 5: *Sc in first 3 st, 2 sc in next st*. Repeat across. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 6: *Sc in first 2 st, 2 sc in next*. Repeat 4 times. Sc in remainder of row. ch 1. turn.

Row 7-8: *Sc in first 4 st, 2 sc innext st*. Repeat across. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 9: Sc in first 6 st, 2 sc in next. Sc in next 2 st. 2 sc in next. Sc in next 12 st. 2 sc in next. *Sc innext 5 st, 2 sc in next* 5 times. Sc in last st. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 10: Sc across. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 11: Sc in 1st 3 st. Dec (sc 2 st together). *Sc in next 2 st. Dec*. Repeat across. Ch 1. turn.

Row 12: Sc in first 6 st. Dec. *Sc in next 4 st. Dec* 5 times. Sc in next 6 st. Dec. Sc in next 6 st. Ch 1. Turn.

BACK:

Row 1: Sc in 1st 7 st of bodice row 12. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 2-3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 4-8: Sc in 1st 3 st. Ch 1. Turn. Fasten off after row 8.

Repeat rows 1-8 for opposite side.

FRONT STRAP:

Row 1: Sc to within 2 sc from opposite side. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 2: *Sc in first 5 st, dec* across. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 3: Sc across. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 4-7: Sc in 1st 3 st. Ch 1. Turn. Fasten off.

Repeat rows 1-7 for opposite side.

Sew front and back straps together.

SLEEVES:

Using size 30 crochet cotton and size 10 hook, join thread to bottom of armhole formed by sewing the front and back together.

Rnd 1: Ch 1. Sc evenly around armhole. Join.

Rnd 2: Ch 2. Turn. *Sc, ch 1, dc* (V st) in 2nd st. *Skip 1 st, V st in next st*. Repeat around. Should have 10 V sts. Join. Ch 2. Do NOT Turn.

Rnd 3-10: V st in each ch 1 space around. Join to top of ch 2. Do not turn. Ch 1.

Rnd 11: V st in same st as same 2 (counts as 1 inc V st). 1 V st in each ch 1 space around. Join. Ch 2.

Rnd 12: V st in each ch 1 space around. Join. Ch 2.

Rnd 13-16: Repeat rows 11 & 12 alternately.

Rnd 17: *4 sc in 1st ch 1 space. Sl st in next ch 1 space*. Repeat around. Fasten off.

Repeat for other sleeve.

BODICE NECK TRIM:

Using size 30 crochet thread and size 10 hook, join at back top corner so that you will be working with the right side facing you. Ch 1.

Row 1. Work 4 dc in the first st. Sl st in next st. Continue around, easing around inside corners to lay flat. Finish off.

SKIRT:

This makes a very full, flowing skirt. To decrease the fullness, change row 1 as given inside [ ].

Using size 10 crochet cotton and size 7 hook, join thread to bottom corner of bodice. Ch 2.

Row 1: V st in each chain of base chain of bodice [1 dc in each chain]. Ch 2. Turn.

Row 2: Sc, dc, sc in each dc across. Ch 2. Turn.

Row 3: V st in secod st. *Skip 1 st, V st*. Repeat across. Ch 2. Turn.

Row 4: V st in each ch 1 space across. Ch 2. Turn.

Rnd 5-20 Repeat row 4. Join ends of each row, starting with row 5, with a sl st in the top of the ch 2.

Rnd 21. Ch 7. *3 dc between 1st and 2nd V st. Ch 4. *Repeat round to last space. 2 sc. Join to 3rd ch of ch 7. Fasten off.

Sew snaps/or velcro fasteners  where needed on back of bodice.

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