Crochet a “straw” like summer bag for your doll. Add tassels or poms to dress it up if desired. Skill level: Easy, knowledge of basic crochet stitches and working in the round.
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Tan-Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton! 1 skein in Antique Cream
Light Brown-Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton! 1 skein in Antique Gold
Gauge 24 sc over 24 rows=4” square
Stitch Abbreviations
Sc-single crochet
Hdc-half double crochet
Dc-double crochet
Inc-increase
Dec-decrease
Sl st-slip stitch
St-stitch
Ch-chain
Tfl-through the front loop
Tbl-through the back loop
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Directions
Bag Face (make 2)
With tan, ch 3. Sl st to the first ch to create a ring. The face of the bag is worked in continuous rounds.
Row 1. Work 6 sc into the center of the ring. (6 sc)
Row 2. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Row 3. *sc, inc. Repeat from * around. (18 sc)
Row 4. *sc 2, inc. Repeat from * around. (24 sc)
Row 5. *sc 2, inc. Repeat from * around. (32 sc)
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Row 6. *sc 3, inc. Repeat from * around. (40 sc)
Row 7. *sc 4, inc. Repeat from * around. (48 sc)
Row 8. *sc 5, inc. Repeat from * around. (56 sc)
Row 9. *sc 6, inc. Repeat from * around. (64 sc)
Row 10. *sc 7, inc. Repeat from * around. (72 sc)
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Row 11. *sc 8, inc. Repeat from * around. (80 sc)
Row 12. Sc in each st around. (80 sc)
Sl st to the next st. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Set aside.
Bag Base
With tan, ch 51.
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Row 1. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (50 sc)
Row 2-5. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (50 sc)
Row 6. Sc in each st across. (50 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Set aside.
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Straps (make 2)
With light brown, ch 55.
Row 1. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (54 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Finishing
Line the base of the bag up with one of the faces of the bag starting at the tail. Using the tail of the round piece, whipstitch to the base across the entire long edge through the back loops of both pieces. Weave in ends.
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Line up the other face of the bag with the base and using the tail, whipstitch the opposite edge of the base to the bag face through the back loop of the round piece and the chain row of the base.
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Cut 4 strands of tan about 7 inches long and sew the straps to the front of the bag using a cross stitch pattern. Weave in ends. If desired, using the embroidery floss, create 3 small tassels and sew to the bag.
Doll is American Girl Create Your Own, Dress by Farm Girl Petites, Shoes by American Girl.
Crochet your doll a striped summer tank top! Skill level: intermediate, knowledge of basic crochet stitches and color changes. The stripe pattern uses three blue color variations. You can change up the color of the stripe pattern by substituting different tones of other colors for the dark, medium and light blues.
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Royal Blue-Knit Picks Shine 1 skein in French Blue
Light Blue-Knit Picks Shine 1 skein in Sky
Gauge 24 sc over 28 rows=4” square
Stitch Abbreviations
Sc-single crochet
Hdc-half double crochet
Dc-double crochet
Inc-increase
Dec-decrease
Sl st-slip stitch
St-stitch
Ch-chain
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Directions
With navy, ch 73.
Row 1. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 2. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 3. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 4. Sc in each st across. Change to royal blue. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 5. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
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Row 6. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 7. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 8. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 9. Sc in each st across. Change to light blue. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 10. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
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Row 11. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 12. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 13. Sc in each st across. Change to royal blue. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 14. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 15. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
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Row 16. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 17. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 18. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 19. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 20. Sc in each st across. Change to royal blue. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
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Row 21. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 22. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 23. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 24. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 25. Sc in each st across. Change to light blue. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
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Row 26. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 27. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 28. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 29. Sc in each st across. Change to royal blue. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 30. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
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Row 31. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (72 sc)
Row 32. Sc in each st across. (72 sc)
Fasten off.
Turn work. Mark the center 24 sts. You will have 24 sts on either side of the marked center sts as well.
With navy, create a slip knot and pick up the first marked st.
Row 33. Sc in each of the 24 marked sts. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
Row 34. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
Row 35. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
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Row 36. Sc in each st across. Change to royal blue. Ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
Row 37. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
Row 38. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
Left Strap
Row 39. Sc in the next 6 sts, dec. Change to navy. Leave remaining sts unworked. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 40. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
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Row 41. Sc in the next 5 sts, dec. Change to light blue. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 42. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rwo 43. Sc in the next 4 sts, dec. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 44. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 45. Sc in the next 3 sts, dec. Change to royal blue. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
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Row 46. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 47. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 48. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 49. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 50. Sc in each st across. Change to royal blue. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
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Row 51. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 52. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 53. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 54. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 55. Sc in each st across. Change to light blue. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
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Row 56. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 57. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 58. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 59. Sc in each st across. Change to royal blue. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 60. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
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Row 61. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 62. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 63. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 64. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 65. Sc in each st across. (4 sc)
Fasten off.
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Right Strap
With white, create a slip knot and pick up the 8th st from the edge for the strap.
Row 1. Dec, sc in the next 6 sts. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 2. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 3. Dec, sc in the next 5 sts. Change to light blue. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 4. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 5. Dec, sc in the next 4 sts. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
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Row 6. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 7. Dec, sc in the next 3 sts. Change to royal blue. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 8. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 9. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 10. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
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Row 11. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 12. Sc in each st across. Change to royal blue. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 13. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 14. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 15. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
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Row 16. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 17. Sc in each st across. Change to light blue. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 18. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 19. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 20. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
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Row 21. Sc in each st across. Change to royal blue. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 22. Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 23. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 24. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 25. Sc in each st across. Change to white. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
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Row 26. Sc in each st across. Change to navy. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 27. Sc in each st across. (4 sc)
Fasten off.
Finishing
Mark the 7th to the 10th st from the edge on both sides from row 32 of the top.
Fold the strap over and whipstitch to attach for both sides.
Weave in all ends.
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With white, create a slip knot and pick up the first st at the outside edge of the strap. Work a sc border along the edge of the strap, across the neckline and then around the outside edge of the other strap. Fasten off.
With white, create a slip knot and pick up the first st along the inside edge of the arm. Work a sc border along the edge of the arm. Repeat for the other arm. Weave in ends.
Lastly, using the sewing thread and needle, sew on the snap closures along the backside opening.
Doll is American Girl Truly Me 60, shorts by Sew Cute Forever, shoes by American Girl
Pink-Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton Solids 1 skein in Pink Canyon
White-Yarn Bee Must Be Merino 1 skein in White
Gauge 24 sc over 24 rows=4” square
Stitch Abbreviations
Sc-single crochet
Hdc-half double crochet
Dc-double crochet
Inc-increase
Dec-decrease
Sl st-slip stitch
St-stitch
Ch-chain
Tfl-through the front loop
Tbl-through the back loop
Fpdc-front post double crochet
Bpdc-back post double crochet
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Directions
Ch 66. Sl st to the first ch to create a ring. Continue to work in continuous rounds.
Row 1. Sc in each ch around. (66 sc)
Row 2. *sc in the next 2 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (88 sc)
Row 3. *sc in the next 3 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (110 sc)
Row 4. *sc in the next 4 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (132 sc)
Row 5. *sc in the next 5 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (154 sc)
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Row 6-8. Sc in each st around. (154 sc)
Row 9. Sc in the next 23 sts, skip the next 31 sts (for the arm), sc in the next 46 sts, skip the next 31 sts, sc in the next 23 sts. (92 sc)
Row 10-24. Sc in each st around. (92 sc)
Row 25. *sc in the next 2 sts, dec. Repeat from * around. (69 sc)
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Row 26. Hdc in each st around. (69 hdc)
Row 27. *fpdc in the next st, bpdc in the next st. Repeat from * around ending with a fpdc. (69 sts)
Row 28-42. Sc in each st around. (69 sc)
Left Leg
Row 43. Sc in the next 4 sts, skip the next 34 sts (for the other leg), sc tbl in the next st, sc in the next 30 sts. (35 sc)
Row 44-47. Sc in each st around. (35 sc)
Sl st to the next st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Right Leg
Create a slip knot and pick up the 4th st to the left of the center of the other leg on the back.
Row 1. Sc in the next 31 sts, sc tfl of the next st (this is the center st which you worked through the back loop in row 43), sc in the next 3 sts. (35 sc)
Row 2-5. Sc in each st around. (35 sc)
Sl st to the next st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Ruffled Trim
Create a slip knot and pick the center, back st around the neckline of the romper.
Row 1. Sc in each ch st around. (66 sc)
Row 2. (sc tfl, sc tbl) in each st around. (132 sc)
Row 3. *sc in the next st, inc. Repeat from * around. (198 sc)
Row 4-10. Sc in each st around. (198 sc)
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Change to white.
Row 11. *sl st in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, sl st in the next st. Repeat from * around. (264 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Doll is American Girl Kira, Sandals by Silly Monkey
This hat is inspired by Addy’s boater hat from her summer collection. It sits just atop the doll’s hair and you can add some elastic to the sides of the hat to wrap around the chin if desired. The hat is simple and quick to make using basic crochet stitches.
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Row 1. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next 2 ch, 2 sc in the last ch, rotate and work down the opposite side of the chain, sc in the first 3 ch, 2 sc in the last ch. (10 sc)
Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Place marker at the first st of each row.
Row 2. Work 2 sc in each st around. (20 sc)
Row 3. Inc, sc in the next 6 sts, inc, sc in the next 2 sts, inc, sc in the next 6 sts, inc, sc in the last 2 sts. (24 sc)
Row 4. Inc, sc in the next 8 sts, inc, sc in the next 2 sts, inc, sc in the next 8 sts, inc, sc in the next 2 sts. (28 sc)
Row 5. Sc in the next st, inc, sc in the next 10 sts, inc, sc in the next 2 sts, inc, sc in the next 10 sts, inc, sc in the last st. (32 sc)
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Row 6. *sc in the next st, inc. Repeat from * around. (48 sc)
Row 7. *sc in the next 5 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (56 sc)
Row 8. *sc in the next 6 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (64 sc)
Row 9. *sc in the next 7 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (72 sc)
Row 10. Sc in each st around. (72 sc)
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Row 11. Sc through the back loop only in each st around. (72 sc)
Row 12-14. Sc in each st around. (72 sc)
Row 15. Work this row through the front loop only, *sc in the next 8 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (80 sc)
Row 16. *sc in the next 9 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (88 sc)
Row 17. *sc in the next 10 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (96 sc)
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Row 18. *sc in the next 11 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (104 sc)
Row 19. *sc in the next 12 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (112 sc)
Row 20. Sc in each st around. (112 sc)
Sl st to the next st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Ribbon & Bow
With the ribbon, cut it the width of the circumference of the top of the brim of the hat. With the hot glue, glue the ribbon with the overlap in the center front of the hat. Cut another strand about 8” long. Tie in a bow and trim the edges. Hot glue the bow over the overlapping ribbon on the front, center of the hat.
Doll is American Girl Addy, Dress and Shoes are by American Girl
Whether you have a well loved and played with doll with an ink stain or have purchased a secondhand doll online with the stain spot cleverly hidden in the photos, it is incredibly simple to remove the spot!
What you will need:
10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Cream
Plastic Cling Wrap
Old Towels
Sunny, Warm Day Outside
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The first time I tried this process, I had some green leggings that I purchased online and the stitching was also a dark green thread. I had them on my Blaire doll for about 2 months and when I removed them, Blaire had dark green zig zap marks up and down her lovely pale legs. I tried using a magic eraser first and it did not remove the spots at all and so I turned to the internet for help. It was absolutely mesmerizing after a day of the treatment all the lines had almost entirely disappeared. After 2 days they were gone completely.
I purchased a lovely Pleasant Company Just Like You 8 doll online and she had several stains on her legs, feet and a small spot on her face.
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If the doll is older or purchased secondhand, start by pulling up the hair and cleaning the skin with a mixture of baking soda and water until it is paste-like. Scrub the skin and wipe off residue with a damp rag. If you merely have a clothing dye transfer stain on an otherwise clean doll you may not need to clean the doll first.
With the 10% benzoyl peroxide cream, apply a generous amount to the stained areas. The cream can be any brand. I have used this one I purchased online as well as another brand I purchased at the grocery store. It is important that it has the 10% benzoyl peroxide. I had stains on both the front and the back of the doll, so I started with all areas on the front.
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Once the cream is applied, wrap the treated areas with the plastic cling wrap. This keeps the cream from drying out in the sun.
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Cover up the rest of the doll with the towels leaving the treated areas exposed. Use older towels with a neutral color. Lay the doll out in the sun. It was in the mid to upper 60’s this particular day. I have also done this treatment on a day in which the temperature was in the 70’s and it seemed to work quicker so I believe the cooler it is, the longer the treatment will take. The first time I tried to apply the cream to a doll I just did it overnight in the house and the spots were still there in the morning, so the sun is definitely an important factor for drawing out the stain.
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I placed the doll outside at about 10 am and left her until about 6 pm. Once you bring the doll in, remove the cling wrap and carefully rinse off the cream and wipe down the treated areas. The spots should be gone! If the spots are diminished but not entirely gone, you may need to do an additional day of treatment. For this particular doll, the spots on the front of the doll were entirely removed after one day.
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The back of the doll had some dye transfer from dark colored socks. The next day, I repeated the treatment for the backside of the doll.
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The sock lines were a bit more stubborn and I had to repeat the process an additional day before the stains were entirely removed.
This is an incredibly simple process with absolutely amazing results. The willingness to fix up dolls yourself can save you a lot of money when purchasing secondhand dolls and you can restore your childhood dolls to their former glory.
Doll is Pleasant Company Just Like You 8, jumper, hat and shoes are Pleasant Company
Row 1. Dc in the 5th chain from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in the next ch. Repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn. (51 dc)
Row 2. Skip the first dc, *dc in the next ch space, ch 1, skip the next dc. Repeat from * across. Dc in the 4th turning ch. Ch 4, turn. (51 dc)
Row 3-10. Skip the first dc, *dc in the next ch space, ch 1, skip the next dc. Repeat from * across. Dc in the 4th turning ch. Ch 4, turn. (51 dc)
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Row 11. Skip the first dc, (dc in the next ch space, ch 1, skip the next dc) 15 times, dc in the next ch space, ch 74, turn. (16 dc)
Row 12. Dc in the 5th ch from hook, (ch 1, skip 1 chain, dc in the next ch) 35 times, ch 1, *dc in the next ch space, ch 1, skip the next dc. Repeat from * across. Dc in the 4th turning ch. Ch 4, turn. (51 dc)
Row 13-21. Skip the first dc, *dc in the next ch space, ch 1, skip the next dc. Repeat from * across. Dc in the 4th turning ch. Ch 4, turn. (51 dc)
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Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the cover up over in half. Whipstitch the seam on the outer edges for 4” up from the bottom leaving the top open for the arm. Repeat on the other side. Turn right side out so the seam is on the inside.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Fringe
Cut strands of yarn approximately 6” long. I have attached 4 strands on every other row and just 2 strands on the end rows. Take the 2 strands from one end and grab 2 of the 4 strands from 2 rows over and tie them together in an overhand knot. Repeat across. Trim fringe about 1.5” long.
Doll is American Girl Courtney, Swimsuit and Shoes by American Girl
Crochet a beach style bucket hat for your doll’s summer wardrobe. Skill level is easy and is worked using standard crochet stitches. You can add a floral pin for detail or leave the hat as is.
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Hat is worked in the round. You will join at the chain st for each round so place your marker in the top chain stitch.
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Directions
Create a magic ring
Row 1. Ch 1, work 21 sc into the center of the ring. Sl st to the beginning ch 1 to join. (21 sc)
Row 2. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to the beginning ch 1 to join. (42 sc)
Row 3. Ch 2, *dc in the first st, skip the next 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st, skip the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join. (42 sts)
Row 4. Ch 2, *5 dc in the next st, skip the next 2 sts, dc in the next st, skip the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join. (42 sts)
Row 5. Ch 2, *skip the next 2 sts, dc in the next st, skip the next 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join. (42 sts)
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Row 6. Ch 2, *5 dc in the next st, skip the next 2 sts, dc in the next st, skip the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join. (42 sts)
Row 7. Ch 2, *skip the next 2 sts, dc in the next st, skip the next 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join. (42 sts)
Row 8. Ch 2, *5 dc in the next st, skip the next 2 sts, dc in the next st, skip the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2 to join. (42 sts)
Row 9. Ch 1, sc through the front loop only in each st around. Sl st to the beginning ch 1 to join. (42 sc)
Row 10. Ch 1, *sc in the next 6 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the beginning ch 1 to join. (48 sc)
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Row 11. Ch 1, *sc in the next 7 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the beginning ch 1 to join. (54 sc)
Row 12. Ch 1, *sc in the next 8 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the beginning ch 1 to join. (60 sc)
Row 13. Ch 1, *sc in the next 9 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the beginning ch 1 to join. (66 sc)
Row 14. Ch 1, *sc in the next 10 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the beginning ch 1 to join. (72 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Brooch
If desired, create a small pin for the hat. I cut a few small flowers and a leaf from a floral stem and hot glued the pieces to the craft brooch pin. Pin to the side of the hat.
Doll is American Girl Joss, Top by Sew Cute Forever, Shorts and Sandals by Silly Monkey
Repairing “sticky” eye and and retracted lashes is easy to do with items you most likely have around the house. Sticky eye is when the doll’s eye does not open and shut properly. In the left image above, the doll is sitting up and her eye on the left side is still closed while the eye on the right opens properly. Retracted lashes is when the lashes retract up into the eyelid as shown in the right image above.
What you will need:
Repair sticky eye:
Aerosol dust remover spray
Sewing needle (if needed)
Repair retracted lashes:
Craft glue
Toothpick
Tape
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Repairing “Sticky” Eye
Using the aerosol dust remover spray, hold the eye shut and spray up into and around the eye. It could be something as simple as a piece of debris lodged into the eye socket.
After spraying around my doll’s eye thoroughly several times, her eye was still sticky. Since the spray did not work, I took a sewing needle and very carefully inserted the needle in the little gap around the eye and moved it around until I located a tacky substance. Using the sewing needle, I scratched the area up into the eye until I removed the tackiness. Be very cautious not to scratch the eyelid with the sewing needle as it can scratch the paint off.
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After scratching out all the tacky substance, her eye was again able to open and close properly! I purchased this doll secondhand so there is no telling what got in there to cause the eye to stick. If you are unable to find the reason for your doll’s eye sticking after trying the aerosol spray and sewing needle, there may be a more severe issue with the eye itself and it may need replacing or repairing.
The left eye is now repaired and the right eye has the issue with the retracted lashes.
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Repairing Retracted Lashes
Retracted lashes happen when the lashes have retracted up into the eyelid. They appear very short and you can grab the end of them, pull them out and they will spring back up into the eyelid when you let go.
Start by pulling the eyelashes out evenly with the other eye and with the doll laying down, tape the eyelashes to the doll’s face to keep them in place. Using the toothpick, dip it into the glue and place the glue along the edge of the lashes and the eyelid.
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Allow the glue to dry. I removed the tape after about an hour but left the doll laying down with the eye closed overnight for the glue to dry thoroughly.
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Both of the doll’s eyes are now looking and functioning properly.
Doll is American Girl Truly Me 5, sweatshirt by Sew Cute Forever, shorts and shoes by American Girl
Blue-Yarn Bee The Soft Standard 1 skein in Bountiful Blue
Gauge 22 hdc over 16 rows=4” square
Stitch Abbreviations
Sc-single crochet
Hdc-half double crochet
Dc-double crochet
Inc-increase
Dec-decrease
Sl st-slip stitch
St-stitch
Ch-chain
Fpdc-front post double crochet
Bpdc-back post double crochet
Hdc2tog-half double crochet two together
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Directions
Ch 50.
Row 1. Hdc in the third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (48 hdc)
Row 2. *hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * across. Ch 2, turn. (72 hdc)
Row 3. Hdc in the next 9 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 12 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 18 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 12 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 9 sts. Ch 2, turn. (80 hdc)
Row 4. Hdc in the next 10 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 14 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 20 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 14 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 10 sts. Ch 2, turn. (88 hdc)
Row 5. Hdc in the next 11 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 16 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 22 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 16 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 11 sts. Ch 2, turn. (96 hdc)
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Row 6. Hdc in the next 12 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 18 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 24 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 18 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 12 sts. Ch 2, turn. (104 hdc)
Row 7. Hdc in the next 13 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 20 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 26 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 20 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 13 sts. Ch 2, turn. (112 hdc)
Row 8. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (112 sc)
Row 9. Hdc in the next 16 sts, ch 1, skip the next 24 sts, hdc in the next 32 sts, ch 1, skip the next 24 sts, hdc in the next 16 sts. Ch 2, turn. (64 hdc, 2 ch)
Row 10. Hdc in the next 16 sts, hdc through the front loop in the next ch, hdc in the next 32 sts, hdc through the front loop in the next ch, hdc in the next 16 sts. Ch 2, turn. (66 hdc)
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Row 11-20. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (66 hdc)
Row 21. *fpdc in the next post st, bpdc in the next post st. Repeat from * across. Fpdc in the turning ch post. (66 sts)
Rotate and work a sc border along the back left side opening, working 2 sc in the corner.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Sleeves
Create a slip knot and pick up the chain st under the left arm.
Row 1. Sl st in the ch st to join, hdc in the same st, hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (25 hdc)
Row 2. *fpdc in the next post st, bpdc in the next post st. Repeat from * across. Fpdc in the turning ch post. (25 sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Turn sleeve inside out and whipstitch the seam together. Weave in ends.
Repeat instructions for the right sleeve.
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Snap Closure
With the sewing thread and needle, sew the snap closures along the back opening edge.
Doll is American Girl Truly Me 60, Shorts by Sew Cute Forever on Etsy, Shoes by Hobby Lobby
Spring is finally here and planting season is among us! Keep your doll’s skin protected from sunburn and looking cute with this crocheted farmer hat. The ridges in the hat give a straw-like appearance and are worked at the end of the hat. Be sure to work through the back loops only as instructed to be able to add the ridges in at the end.
*For the FREE version of this pattern, continue to scroll down this post*
#3 DK Yarn-Knit Picks CotLin 1 skein in Creme Brulee
E (3.5 mm) hook
Row counter
Stitch markers
Scissors
Yarn needle
Gauge 24 sc over 24 rows=4″ square
Stitch Abbreviations
Sc-single crochet
St-stitch
Ch-chain
Sl st-slip stitch
Skill level Easy
Note: Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Place the marker at the beginning of each round.
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Instructions
Ch 3. Sl st to the first chain to create a ring.
Row 1. Work 6 sc into the center of the ring. (6 sc)
Row 2. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Row 3. *sc, inc. Repeat from * around. (18 sc)
Row 4. Work this row through the back loop only. *sc in the next 2 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (24 sc)
Row 5. *sc in the next 3 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (30 sc)
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Row 6. *sc in the next 4 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (36 sc)
Row 7. Work this row through the back loop only. *sc in the next 5 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (42 sc)
Row 8. *sc in the next 6 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (48 sc)
Row 9. *sc in the next 7 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (54 sc)
Row 10. Work this row through the back loop only, *sc in the next 8 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (60 sc)
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Row 11. *sc in the next 9 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (66 sc)
Row 12. *sc in the next 10 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (72 sc)
Row 13. Sc through the back loop only in each st around. (72 sc)
Row 14-15. Sc in each st around. (72 sc)
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Row 16. Sc through the back loop only in each st around. (72 sc)
Row 17-18. Sc in each st around. (72 sc)
Row 19. Sc through the back loop only in each st around. (72 sc)
Row 20-21. Sc in each st around. (72 sc)
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Row 22. Sc through the back loop only in each st around. (72 sc)
Row 23. Work this row through the front loop only. *sc in the next 8 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (80 sc)
Row 24. *sc in the next 9 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (88 sc)
Row 25. Sc through the back loop only in each st around. (88 sc)
Row 26. *sc in the next 10 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (96 sc)
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Row 27. *sc in the next 11 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (104 sc)
Row 28. Sc through the back loop only in each st around. (104 sc)
Row 29. *sc in the next 12 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (112 sc)
Row 30. *sc in the next 13 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (120 sc)
Row 31. Sc through the back loop only in each st around. (120 sc)
Row 32. *sc in the next 14 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (128 sc)
Row 33. *sc in the next 15 sts, inc. Repeat from * around. (136 sc)
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Sl st to the next st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Create a slip knot and working in the opposite direction than the hat was worked, pick up the extra front loop from row 31, starting from the end of the row and working back to the beginning of the row, and work a slip stitch in each extra loop around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Repeat the last step for each extra front loop row, working a slip st around each front loop stitch.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Doll is American Girl Samantha, Overalls by Sew Cute Forever, Shirt and Boots by Silly Monkey
