Summer Bag Crochet Pattern for American Girl and 18″ Dolls

Summer Bag Crochet Pattern for American Girl and 18″ Dolls

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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Materials

  • #4 Worsted Yarn
  • E 3.5 mm hook
  • Row counter
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Embroidery floss (peach, pink & yellow) (optional)
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Yarn

  • 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.

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Sweater Crochet Pattern

Sweater Crochet Pattern

Crochet a simple, basic sweater to add to your doll’s wardrobe.

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Materials

  • #3 DK Yarn
  • E (3.5) mm hook
  • Row counter
  • Stitch markers  
  • Yarn needle
  • Sew on snap closures
  • Sewing thread & needle
  • Scissors

Yarn

  • Cream-Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Color 3718
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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. *fpdc in the next post st, bpdc in the next post st. Repeat from * across. Bpdc in the turning ch post. Ch 2, turn. (48 sts)

Row 3. *hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat from * across. Ch 2, turn. (72 hdc)

Row 4. 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 5. 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)

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Row 6. 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)

Row 7. 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 8. 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 9. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (112 sc)

Row 10. 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)

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Row 11. Hdc in the next 16 sts, hdc through the back loop in the next ch, hdc in the next 32 sts, hdc through the back loop in the next ch, hdc in the next 16 sts. Ch 2, turn. (66 hdc)

Row 12-16. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (66 hdc)

Row 17. *hdc in the next 4 sts, hdc2tog. Repeat from * across. Ch 2, turn. (55 hdc)

Row 18. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (55 hdc)

Row 19. *fpdc in the next post st, bpdc in the next post st. Repeat from * across. Fpdc in the turning ch post. (55 sts)

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Rotate and work a sc border along the back side opening, working 2 sc in the corners.

Create a slip knot and pick up the opposite back opening edge and work a sc border, working 2 sc in the corners.

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 2-12. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (25 sts)

Row 13. *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. 

Repat 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.

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Doll is American Girl Create Your Own, Jeans are Silly Monkey, Shoes are American Girl

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Fall Beanie

Fall Beanie

Free Crochet Pattern for American Girl and 18″ Dolls. Fall is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to break out all your hand made accessories for you and you doll!

What you will need:

  • #3 DK Yarn-Knit Picks Swish 1 skein in Moss
  • E (3.5 mm) hook
  • Row counter
  • Stitch marker
  • 2.5″ diameter fur pom
  • Scissors

Gauge: 20 dc over 10 rows=4″ square

Notes and Tips:

  • Pattern is worked in the round. You will chain 2 at the beginning of each round. Place marker in the second chain which you will join with at the end of the round.

Stitch Abbreviations:

  • Ch-chain
  • Dc-double crochet
  • Sl st-slip stitch
  • fpdc-front post double crochet
  • bpdc-back post double crochet
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Directions

Ch 3. Sl st to the first ch to create a ring.

Row 1. Ch 2, work 10 dc into the center of the ring. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (10 dc)

Row 2. Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (20 dc)

Row 3. Ch 2, *dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (30 dc)

Row 4. Ch 2, *dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (40 dc)

Row 5. Ch 2, *dc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (48 dc)

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Row 6. Ch 2, *dc in the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (56 dc)

Row 7. Ch 2, *dc in the next 6 sts, 2 dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (64 dc)

Row 8-10. Ch 2, dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (64 dc)

Row 11-12. Ch 2, *fpdc in the next 2 sts, bpdc in the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (64 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Sew fur pom to the top of the hat.

Doll is American Girl JLY 61, top by American Girl, jeans by Silly Monkey Doll Stuff, Shoes by Marigold Market

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