Materials: Patons Stretchy Sock yarn and a size 1 hook
-chain 23, sc in second chain from the hook
-continue to sc across, chain 1, turn
-sc for 5 more rows (6 total), remember to chain 1 and turn at the end of each row
-sc in first 4 sts, chain 9, skip next 2 sc, sc in 3rd sc and for the next 9 sts, chain 9, skip 2 sc, sc in last 4 sts (you have started the armholes)
-sc in first 3 sts, decrease 1 stitch, sc in next 7 chains of armhole, decrease 1 stitch, sc in next 9 sts, decrease 1 stitch sc across next 7 chains of second armhole, decrease 1 stitch, sc in last 3 sts
-slip stitch downward, closing the back
-once at the bottom of the shirt, after slip stitching the back closed, you will be working in rounds to create the skirt part of the dress, 2 sc in each st around
-continue now to sc in each stitch for 17 rows
-last row sc, chain 3, skip next sc, around to create a tiny lace look
-slip stitch the last lace loop into the first sc
-finish off
May I ask how you slip stitch downward? Also I don't have any sock yarn...what would you recommend as a substitute?
ReplyDeleteWhen you start off this pattern, you are crocheting the top "shirt" part of the dress, starting from the waist up. You are crocheting this part flat, in rows. Then fold it in half, and just slip stitch the sides together, from the very top to the bottom of the the "shirt" part of the dress. Then your top part of the dress will be in a tube. When you are done with this step, you will then be at the waist of the dress, ready to start the "skirt" part of the dress, working in rounds. Hope that makes sense. If not, let me know! As for sock yarn alternative, I am not sure. You want a thin enough yarn, to where it wont look too bulky on your doll. If you have a yarn you think might work, you could give it a try...if too big, go down a hook size, too small move up a hook size. An easy way to tell before you get too far, maybe just work 1 or 2 rows and wrap it around the doll at its thickest part (probably thighs or waist), and make sure it will slip over that area easily when closed. Again, if that doesnt make sense...let me know!
DeleteThank you so much! Yes that explanation helps!
DeleteGlad I could help!
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