Barbie’s Red Dress
Does your Barbie need a new red dress? If so, here’s a little number I crocheted using some scrap yarn I had. I’m actually experimenting with this pattern to crochet a Barbie dress using recycled plastic bags. I wanted to test the pattern first using regular worst acrylic yarn to see how it looked as it’s easier to frog with yarn than with plarn.
My first attempt with the pattern resulted in this little red dress for Barbie. The picture is clickable if you want to see an enlarge photo of the dress. I will now attempt another dress using plastic bag yarn with a few minor changes. Anyway I did write up the pattern and wanted to share this free dress pattern with everyone.
Barbie’s Red Dress Pattern
Materials:
1 oz. red acrylic yarn
1 small button
Small amount of ribbon for waist tie
Hook: “G” USA size crochet hook
Ch 13.
Row 1
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st of rnd. (12 Sc)
Row 2
Ch 1, turn. *Sc in next st, then 2 Sc in next st.* Repeat between * across row. (18 Sc)
Row 3
Ch 1, turn. *Sc in next 2 sts, then 2 Sc in next st*. Repeat between * across row. (24 Sc)
Row 4
Ch 1, turn. *Sc in ea of the next 6 sts, then 2 Sc in next st*. Repeat between * across row until the last 3 sts of row. Sc in ea of the last 3 sts. (27 Sc)
Row 5
Ch 1, turn. *Sc in ea of the next 9 sts, then 2 Sc in next st*. Repeat between * and then Sc in the last 7 sts of row. (29 Sc)
Row 6
Ch 1, turn. Work Sc in ea st.
Row 7
Ch 1, turn. Work Sc in ea of the next 5 sts, sk 6 sts, then Sc in the next 7 sts, sk 6 sts, and Sc in last 5 sts.
Row 8
Ch 3, turn. Sk 1st st *Sc in next st, Ch 2, Hdc in next st, Ch 2*. Repeat between * across row. Join with a Sl St to top of Ch 3. (Don’t turn, just continue working in the round at this point.)
Row 9
Ch 2, Sc in sm st as Sl St joining st. Ch 2, *Hdc in Sc of prior row, Ch 2, Sc in Hdc of prior row*. Repeat between * across row. Ch 1 and join with a Sl St to top of Ch 2.
Row 10
*Ch 2, Hdc in Sc, Ch 2, Sc in Hdc, Ch 2*. Repeat between * across row. Join with a Sl St to top of Ch 2.
Row 11
*Ch 2, Sc in Hdc , Ch 2, Hdc in Sc, Ch 2*. Repeat between * across row. Join with a Sl St to top of Ch 2.
Row 12
Repeat Row 10
Row 13
Repeat Row 11
Edging:
*Ch 4, Sc in next st*. Repeat between * across row. Join with a Sl St at base of Ch 4.
Fasten off and weave ends under on inside.
Sew a small button on the back at neckline for a closure. Using a piece of ribbon around waistline, tie a bow at front.
If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.
Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Ea – Each
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Dec – Decrease
Inc – Increase
Rnd – Round
RS – Right Side
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sk – Skip
Sm – Same
St – Stitch
This pattern is copyrighted by Cindy of My Recycled Bags {dot com} and may only be used for private individual use. No commercial sales or use is permitted. Links to this pattern are acceptable. ©2008
Tags: Barbie, free-pattern
October 25, 2008
Cute! Now if I could get the girls to keep clothes on their Barbies!
October 25, 2008
Hi Cindy!!! this is so very beautiful!!! It’s not my age to play with dolls now, but I feel myself falling in love with them again!
October 29, 2008
I love your blog. I too make jewelry box out of cigar boxes and I am all about recycling. Love hot red Barbi dress.
October 29, 2008
I am looking for some idea and stumble upon your posting
decide to wish you Thanks. Eugene
October 31, 2008
My childhood Barbies would have worn that dress! Well, when they weren’t sporting fashionable togas I made them from old handkerchiefs that is.
November 4, 2008
Love this! I make B clothes “EVERY” year for the grandkids. So, I’m always looking for something new. Thank you so much for the pattern. See ya at the ‘Ville.