I cannot believe how hooked I have become on crocheting recently! I have been busy doing Crocheted American Girl Doll Dress projects. I found a pattern HERE, and I altered it slightly. Today I will be sharing my full crocheted American Girl Doll Dress pattern with the alterations I did with you. If you want to see the other dress that I made with this same pattern, you can click HERE.
This project uses a simple double crochet stitch and chain stitch. I am also going to show you how once you know the basics of the pattern, you can alter and vary it to really make the pattern your own.
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Crocheted American Girl Doll Dress Pattern Supplies:
- “I” crochet hook
- #4 worsted weight yarn (any color)
- scissors
- button
Steps:
Row 1: Ch 28.
With the second row, you will be building in the shape of the shoulders of the piece. I have included images after the instructions for the row to help guide you.
Row 2: Starting in the
3rd chain from the hook, work 1 double crochet in each chain for 3 chains.
In the next chain work a
double crochet, chain 2, and a second double crochet.
Work 1 double crochet in
the next 3 chains.
In the next chain work a
double crochet, chain 2, and a second double crochet.
Work 1 double crochet in
the next 9 chains.
In the next chain work a
double crochet, chain 2, and a second double crochet.
Work 1 double crochet in
the next 3 chains.
In the next chain work a
double crochet, chain 2, and a second double crochet.
Work 1 double crochet in
the last 4 chains.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn. 1 dc
in each dc and ch 2 space until the end.
The next row is where you will form the armhole openings on the Crocheted American Girl Doll Dress. I have included several pictures to show this process.
Row 4: Ch 2, turn. dc in
each of the next 5 dc,
Ch 4, do not work the next 5 dc, dc in the following stitch.
This creates the opening for the armhole.
Dc in each stitch for
the next 12 stitches,
ch 4, do not work
the next 5 dc, dc in the following stitch and continue with one double
crochet in every stitch to the end of the row.
Row 5: Ch 2 turn, 1 dc
in each dc. When you get to the chain,
work 4 double crochet around the chain, then continue again with 1 dc in eachdc
Row 6: Ch 2, turn. 1 dc
in each dc until the end.
Row 7: Ch 2, turn. 1 dc
in each dc until the end.
Row 8: Ch 2,
turn. 1 dc in each dc until the end.but at the end of this row, you will join
the dress in a circle. You will do this by joining with a slip stitch to the ch
2 from the beginning of this row.
You will now be working in rounds for the remainder of the dress.
Row 9: Ch 2, do not
turn, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around until the
end. Join with a slip stitch to your ch.
Row 10: Ch 3, alternate
between one double crochet and 2 double crochet in each stitch all the way
around the dress, and join with a slip stitch to your chain.
Row 11- 18: Ch 3, work 1
dc in next stitch and each around, join with a slip stitch to your chain.
Fasten off and weave in ends. The completed Crocheted American Girl Doll Dress skirt has 10 rows. It can be made shorter or longer if you choose. You could also vary this pattern by changing the colors for some of the rows of the skirt to make it striped, or add a ruffle.
Sew a button with your yarn tail to the top of the back of the Crocheted American Girl Doll Dress to fasten. Simply push through the stitches on the other side to secure.
And here is the completed Crocheted American Girl Doll Dress.
Check out some of my other crocheted projects by clicking HERE.
7 Responses
Thanks so much for the pictures. I'm a visual learner so that helps so much.
thank you for including the photos! this helps me so much as I am a visual learner
Ummm, hi. I would like to crochet this pattern for actual baby's and baby dolls, what age do you think this will fit? I am not a parent.
I would find the measurements for an American Girl Doll and see what size child that compares to since this dress was made for that size doll.
I love the step-by-step guide with pictures. However, the dress itself was too small and too short for an 18″ American Girl Doll, and too big for the Wellie Wisher.
Thanks for the comment! I have photos of this dress on my niece’s American Girl doll, so I know it does fit.
What a great pattern. Well written instructions. Thank you.