American Girl Doll Two Piece Bathing Suit

As part of the Mary Maxim doll kit, Gracie's Day at the Beach, I got another bathing suit pattern. This one was a two-piece set made from the Seafoam Ultra Mellospun DK used for the dress and bag pattern in the main outfit. I was pleasantly surprised to find this pattern as it is not listed in the description of the kit online. I used the leftover yarn from the dress and the pattern for a beach towel that is part of another pattern set found here, to add to the outfit.

I am pleased I was able to complete a bathing suit for each of the donation dolls without having to repeat a pattern. I had not counted on that when I ordered this kit.

I am also thinking I have discovered an easy underwear pattern. Some of the dresses really do need panties and I have yet to find a simple pattern. This pattern worked up easily and would fill the need for modesty required by some of the outfits.

Barbie and American Girl Doll Free Patterns are listed on my blog at these locations:

Barbie Crochet and Sewing Page

Barbie Knitting Page

Ken Page

Kelly/Skipper Page

American Girl Doll Crochet and Sewing

American Girl Doll Knitting

Doll Blankets and Pillow Patterns

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

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American Girl Doll Bathing Suit

Santa in the form of my DH bought me this pattern for Christmas. You can find the pattern on Ravelry here. I had received the designer's Superhero Costume through a Crochetville wish list and while looking at her store this pattern made my top list of Christmas wishes for my DH. I am working on completing the Superhero, now.

There are several American Girl doll bathing suit patterns on the market. What drew me to this one were the accessories that went with the pattern. I love the ducky floatie, pail, beach ball, and beach towel that come with the pattern. It makes a complete play set for the donation doll I am making. I also liked the fact it used worsted weight yarn. As someone who does not crochet with thread it is challenging that more patterns are requiring thread.

I decided to make this a stash busting project. The pattern uses Lily Sugar 'n Cream and while I love the blue used in the pattern I did not have any on hand. However, I did have a huge ball of red cotton. I decided to go with the red and stick with my stash busting goal. Some of the patterns I plan on making for this donation project require weights of yarn I do not have, which will require yarn purchases. However, where I can I hope to use up yarn I have on hand.

Barbie and American Girl Doll Free Patterns are listed on my blog at these locations:

Barbie Crochet and Sewing Page

Barbie Knitting Page

Ken Page

Kelly/Skipper Page

American Girl Doll Crochet and Sewing

American Girl Doll Knitting

Doll Blankets and Pillow Patterns

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Pictures may not be used without written permission.