July 20, 2013

Pullip Halter Colorblock Dress

Pullip Halter Colorblock Dress w/ Laptop Messenger Bag

I have somewhat neglected to update this blog for the past few months, but I have been adding new patterns in HubPages for Barbie clothes, as well as clothes for other dolls like Sylvanian Families and Pullip dolls. For an updated list of my patterns, just visit the HubPages widget on the right side of this blog.

I have also changed the name of this blog from Barbie Doll Crochet Clothes to Fashion Doll Crochet Clothes to include my growing obsession in making clothes for other dolls.

For the past few months, I have been focusing more on Pullip rather than Barbie, because I am looking for a change in pace when it comes to designing. Not that Barbie is never going to be featured again, but I just wanted to take a break from the typical Barbie doll.

This pattern was specifically designed for a Type 4 Pullip body. For more information on the different types of Pullip body, please visit: Facts about Pullip Dolls.

Materials:
Size 10 crochet cotton thread [in 3 colors - white (W), green (G), light green (LG)]
No. 3 steel hook or size needed to obtain gauge
1 small snap


Gauge:
Gauge is similar to Pullip Beach Hat
*inc = work 2 sc in the indicated stitch*
*dc around/across = work 1 dc in each st around/across*


Pattern:
Top:
Starting from the bottom:
Row 1: With W, ch 27, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (26)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first 11 sc, inc in the next sc, sc in the next 2 sc, inc in the next sc, sc in the last 11 sc, turn. (28)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the first 11 sc, inc in the next sc, sc in the next 4 sc, inc in the next sc, sc in the last 11 sc, turn. (30)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first 11 sc, inc in the next sc, sc in the next 6 sc, inc in the next sc, sc in the last 11 sc, turn. (32)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the first 11 sc, sk 1 sc, *2 dc in the next sc, 3 dc in the next sc, 2 dc in the next sc*, sc2tog, rep from *, sk 1 sc, sc in the last 11 sc, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in the first 10 sc, sk 1 sc, dc in the next 6 sts, sk 1 st, sc in the next sc, sk 1 st, dc in the next 6 sts, sk 1 sc, sc in the last 10 sc, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in the first 13 sts, *ch 26, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across*, sc in the next 7 sts of Row 6, repeat from *, sc in the last 13 sts.
Fasten off.
Working on the skirt:
Row 1: With G, attach thread with sl st in bottom of top, ch 2 (does not count as dc all throughout), dc in the next 2 sts, *2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts*, repeat from * across, turn. (34)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in the first 4 dc, (2 dc in the next dc, dc in the next 4 dc) across, turn. (40)
Row 3: Ch 2, dc across, join w/ sl st in the first dc, do not turn. (40)
Optional: At this point, I fastened off and changed color to achieve the colorblock look.
Row 4: With LG, attach thread with sl st in the first dc, ch 2, dc across, join. (45)
Row 5: Ch 2, (dc in the next 4 dc, 2 dc in the next dc) around, join. (54)
Row 6-7: Repeat Row 3. (54)
Optional: I changed color again after this row back to G.
Row 8-12: With G, repeat Row 3. (54)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Sew in a snap at the top of the bodice. Tie the halter top at the nape of the neck.
Back view of the dress