Cowl Neck Sweater Crochet Pattern for American Girl and 18″ Dolls

Cowl Neck Sweater Crochet Pattern for American Girl and 18″ Dolls

Crochet a sweater for your doll! Skill level: beginner, knowledge of basic and post stitches.

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Materials

  • #3 Light Worsted Yarn
  • 3.00 mm hook
  • Row counter
  • Stitch markers  
  • Yarn needle
  • Sew on snap closures
  • Sewing thread (to match yarn) and needle
  • Scissors
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Yarn

  • Gray-Yarn Bee The Soft Standard 1 skein in Speckled Feather

Gauge 20 hdc over 16 rows=4” square. Be sure to check your gauge to ensure fit. Adjust hook or yarn size if necessary.

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
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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 7-8. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (104 hdc)

Row 9. Hdc in the next 14 sts, ch 1, skip the next 23 sts, hdc in the next 30 sts, ch 1, skip the next 23 sts, hdc in the next 14 sts. Ch 2, turn. (58 hdc, 2 ch)

Row 10. Hdc in the next 14 sts, hdc through the front loop in the next ch, hdc in the next 30 sts, hdc through the front loop in the next ch, hdc in the next 14 sts. Ch 2, turn. (60 hdc)

Row 11-15. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (60 hdc)

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Row 16. *hdc in the next 9 sts, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * across. Ch 2, turn. (66 hdc)

Row 17-18. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (66 hdc)

Row 19. *fpdc in the next st, bpdc in the next st. Repeat from * across working the last bpdc in the turning ch st. Ch 2, turn. (66 sts)

Row 20. *bpdc in the next st, fpdc in the next st. Repeat from * across working the last fpdc in the turning ch st. Ch 2, turn. (66 sts)

Row 21. *fpdc in the next st, bpdc in the next st. Repeat from * across working the last bpdc in the turning ch st. Ch 2, turn. (66 sts)

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Row 22. *bpdc in the next st, fpdc in the next st. Repeat from * across working the last fpdc in the turning ch st. (66 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. 

Sleeves

Create a slip knot and pick up the chain st under the arm for either arm. 

Row 1. Sl st in the ch st to join, hdc in the same st, hdc in the next 23 sts. Ch 2, turn. (24 hdc)

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Row 2-10. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (24 hdc)

Row 11. *fpdc in the next st, bpdc in the st. Repeat from * across. Bpdc in the turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (24 sts)

Row 12. *bpdc in the next post st, fpdc in the next post st. Repeat from * across. Fpdc in the turning ch. (24 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Turn the sleeve inside out and whipstitch the seam together. Weave in ends. 

Repeat instructions for the opposite sleeve. 

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Cowl Neck

Create a slip knot and slip stitch to the first chain st along the neckline to join. 

Row 1. Hdc in the same ch as join and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (48 hdc)

Row 2. *fpdc in the next st, bpdc in the st. Repeat from * across. Bpdc in the turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (48 sts)

Row 3. *bpdc in the next post st, fpdc in the next post st. Repeat from * across. Fpdc in the turning ch. (48 sts)

Row 4. *fpdc in the next st, bpdc in the st. Repeat from * across. Bpdc in the turning ch. (48 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. 

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Border

Create a slip knot and pick up the edge of the back opening and work a sc border along the edge of the rows. Fasten off. 

Create a slip knot and pick up the opposite edge and work a sc border along the edge of the rows. Fasten off. Weave in ends. 

Sew snap closures along the back opening edges. I used 5 closures and placed them about 4 rows apart.

Doll is American Girl Truly Me 103, Jeans are Silly Monkey, Shoes are Marigold Market

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Striped Tank Top Crochet Pattern for American Girl and 18″ Dolls

Striped Tank Top Crochet Pattern for American Girl and 18″ Dolls

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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Materials

  • #2 Sport Yarn
  • 3.0 mm hook
  • Row counter
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • 4 sew on snaps
  • Sewing thread and needle
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Yarn

  • Navy-Knit Picks Shine 1 skein in Sailor
  • White-Knit Picks Shine 1 skein in White
  • 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

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Summer Hat Crochet Pattern for American Girl and 18″ Dolls

Summer Hat Crochet Pattern for American Girl and 18″ Dolls

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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Materials

  • #4 Worsted Yarn
  • E (3.5 mm) hook
  • Row counter
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Black and white gingham print ribbon 3/8” wide
  • Hot glue
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Yarn

  • Tan-I love this Cotton! 1 skein in Taupe

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
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Directions

Ch 5.

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

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Sockor Slippers

Sockor Slippers

Free Crochet Pattern for American Girl and 18″ Dolls. These slippers are inspired by Kirsten’s sockor slippers from her collection. Interestingly, I read that a lady in Sweden hand felted the slippers for American Girl for a decade.

What you will need:

  • #5 Bulky yarn-Knit Picks Wonderfluff 1 skein in Cobblestone Heather
  • F (3.75 mm) hook
  • Stitch marker
  • Yarn needle
  • Row counter
  • Scissors

Gauge: 16 sc over 20 rows=4″ square

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Instructions

Pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Place the marker at the beginning of each round.

Ch 11.

Row 1. Work 2 sc in the second ch from hook, sc in the next 8 chains, 2 sc in the last ch. Rotate and work down the opposite side of the chain row. 2 sc in the first ch on the opposite side (it will be the same chain you just worked in), sc in the next 9 chains. (23 sc)

Row 2. Work 2 sc in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next 3 sts, sc in the next 9 sts. (28 sc)

Row 3. Sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 5 sts, hdc in the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next 5 sts, hdc in the next 5 sts, sc in the next 5 sts. (34 sts)

Row 4. Sc through the back loop in each st around. (34 sc)

Row 5. Sc in each st around. (34 sc)

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Row 6. Sc in the next 17 sts, dec, dec, sc in the next 13 sts. (32 sc)

Row 7. Sc in the next 16 sts, dec, dec, sc in the next 12 sts. (30 sc)

Row 8. Sc in the next 15 sts, dec, dec, sc in the next 11 sts. (28 sc)

Row 9. Sc in the next 14 sts, dec, dec, sc in the next 10 sts. (26 sc)

Row 10-14. Sc in each st around. (26 sc)

Sl st to the next st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Repeat instructions for the second slipper.

Doll is American Girl Kirsten, nightgown, housecoat and bedding are American Girl

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