American Girl Poncho, Pants & Santa Hat

This was one of the crocheted items for the doll donation we made to the Aztec Wishes toy drive. The pattern for the pants and poncho comes from the Abby, Allie and Abigail set available for purchase from Maggie's Crochet. The Santa Hat was made from a free pattern from a website that has disappeared, which I realized when I went to add the link this morning. A warning to all of us to copy the patterns we want when we see them. I have this one stored in plastic in a binder. I have made quite a few for gifts and donations from this pattern. I have to make sure I do not lose it.

I like this set of patterns because the pants and poncho are quick to work up. When I need a quick set for a donation or birthday this set can be done and provides a nice outfit for a gift.

This was a great stash busting project. It met my goal of using up both scraps and yarn I had on hand. The Red Heart Super Saver variegated was and the white on the Santa hat I had picked up at a Church sale. The rest was left overs of Bernat Super Value and Caron One Pounder.


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 Mrs. Claus

Last year I posted about the Santa dress, but I must say after thinking about it the outfit seems more like a Mrs. Claus outfit. The dress is based on Darski’s free Pilgrim outfit found on Crochetville. This has become my go to pattern for American Girl Dolls as I can change it around for different looks and still work it up quickly when I need something that I know I can complete. The dress is made using Caron One Pound yarn. I do not know what brand the white trim is because I keep picking it up at Church sales. I have never had to buy any at the stores.

The Santa hat was also made from free Santa Hat pattern that I have used several times now. The person who asked for the outfit requested that I use red Bernat Happy Holidays yarn instead of the matching Caron for the hat.

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

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

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American Girl Valentine Dress

This dressed is based on the Valentine's dress pattern found in PatternsByJeannine SIGNATURE SERIES: All American Girls - 36 Crochet Patterns for 18 inch Dolls. The hat is based on a free pattern found here.

I now have my second Valentine's package completed. I filled a Valentine's bag for my weekend visitor with the two dresses and a puzzle book. I am pleased I finished the challenge on time.

This was my first experiment with ribbon and it was a fun challenge. A saftey pin proved highly useful in threading the ribbon through the crocheted hat.

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and I have already started on my projects. I am converting a Skipper dress for Barbie with St. Patrick's Day colors. The skirt is almost finished. It remains to see how the top will fit.

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

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

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American Girl Doll Colonial Outfit Crochet

This was the second outfit I made from PatternsByJeannine SIGNATURE SERIES: All American Girls - 36 Crochet Patterns for 18 inch Dolls. This time the outfit looked much more like the original pattern. I have never done quite so much treble crochet before. Like the first pattern however, I did not do it right the first time. However, this time I caught my mistake and was able to fix the skirt pattern as this pattern is a skirt and shirt, not a dress.



I am experimenting with yarn as I do not have the Bernat Satin, but did have some Caron Simply Soft. It seemed to work well. The patterns state sports yarn. However, the pattern actually lists worsted weight thickness by number. Some of the patterns ask for Bernat Satin specifically. I have not actually tried the sports yarn. However, when I made the Valentine's dress I used worsted weight yarn and the waist fit. I suspect if I had used sport's weight yarn that it would have been too small.

The pattern also called for Chenille to make the trim for the dress. I am on a quest to try to use up my stash of yarn. My goal is not to buy more yarn unless I have to in order to finish a project. If I cannot find a substitute, I am giving myself permission to buy. In this case, I used the same white yarn I used for all my holiday trim. I left off the arm trim because it did not look right with this yarn.

I also put a snap on the neckband instead of the tie the pattern suggested. Again, this is about my audience. The child this will be going to will find the snap much easier to manage than the ties suggested in this pattern. Those looking for style may prefer the tie.

I am thinking about making this as a dress. I think the style would work. I am also thinking about using the style of the skirt for a Hello Kitty Valentine outfit. It is amazing how learning a new style can apply to doing something completely different.



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

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

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American Girl Doll Red Dress

My husband bought me PatternsByJeannine SIGNATURE SERIES: All American Girls - 36 Crochet Patterns for 18 inch Dolls after I put it on my Christmas wish list. The reviews were not great, but I wanted a book of crochet patterns for the 18" dolls and there are not many options on the market. I really like this book. The disadvantage of buying the condensed version is that the patterns are black and white. However, you can download pictures of the patterns from her website. I have done that for the two patterns I have worked on so far and it works for me. It was a much better option than the price for the individual colored pattern booklets.

This was supposed to be the Valentine's Dress. As often happens as I start reading patterns from someone I have not worked with before I realized I made a mistake. What was supposed to be a flowing skirt was straight. However, I liked the more modern look and decided I would keep this outfit and try the Valentine's outfit again later. I added a top to the hat so when I make the Valentine's dress the child will have two different doll hats and this one goes better with this outfit.

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

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

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American Girl Doll Santa with Holiday Yarn

I finished the second American Girl Doll Santa Dress based on Darski's free Pilgrim Dress. You can find the links to the patterns for the dress and hat at my original posting about the dress here.

I have had the toughest time finding the holiday metallic yarns this year. I looked for them before and after Thanksgiving and they were not yet out at the stores, I was searching. Then I got busy and had other yarn I needed so I did not check online when I was ordering the other yarn I needed figuring I could find the holiday yarn locally saving the additional shipping. Well I did find some of the silver red and green yarn. I really wanted the color metals. Perhaps I will find an online after holiday sale. Although some of the places I looked last minute were already out.

I made the second American Girl hat with the Red/Silver and the White/Silver Bernat Holiday Yarn. I made Darski's Holiday gown with the Green/Silver and White/Silver Bernat Holiday. I found it a bit harder on the fingers than expected. I did like the second Santa hat, although I would make the hat a bit smaller next time. The pattern works up almost too small with Red Heart. The pattern is rather large when I followed it as is with the pattern as written. However, it is a cute design.

I would like to locate the Red/Red to try to make next year’s outfits. None of the girls has just one doll. I also would like to put aside some to donate for next year which means starting early.

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

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

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American Girl Holiday Dress

This is my first attempt at Darski's Green Christmas pattern. This one did not make the Christmas box I sent out, but will be going to one of my Christmas Eve visitors. I am thinking about making a second one for a St. Patrick's box. After all, a fancy green dress for St. Patrick's Day is not unheard of for these dolls. Perhaps by then I will have tracked down the green/green metallic. If not the green/silver, it will be for the outfit.

I learned new skills and am still perfecting them because of making this dress. It is one of the things I love about crocheting. There is always something new to learn. I have not perfected the techniques, but finishing the gown was an achievement I am feeling pride in this holiday season.


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

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

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American Girl Doll Poncho and Skirt

This skirt pattern is also from Maggie's Crochet Abby, Allie and Annie 18" Doll Outfits Pattern. I learned to do that pleated look which has since come in handy on several projects including the poncho and a snowman toilet paper cover I hope to complete once all my Christmas obligations are completed. The pants, poncho, and skirt are on there way in a Christmas box. I rushed to get the photographs taken and stored so I could post them later.

I never could have completed any of these three items last Christmas and with all the crazy Christmas rush it makes me feel good to stop and realize that is progress. It is important to realize that no matter how much I cannot yet do, I never would have completed any of these projects last year. It has been a year of learning and growth and I am thrilled about that achievment.


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

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

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American Girl Doll Poncho and Pants

Back in November I wrote about making another poncho from Maggie's Crochet Abby, Allie and Annie 18" Doll Outfits Pattern. I donated that poncho and kept working on the patterns in the book. I really like the pants pattern. Do to the Christmas rush I was only able to complete the black pair, but I would like to make some in a few colors and then a few to put away in the donation box I hope to start once the holiday rush is over. The poncho pattern is also one I plan to put in the donation box for next year. My skills were limited last year. However, by the end of the year I was finally making outfits. Therefore, my hope is if I start early, I will have some clothes ready for both children's charities and the Church sales, along with my regular family gifts.

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

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

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American Girl Doll Santa Crochet

I wanted to make a Santa outfit for the two girls I make Springfield and American Girl Doll clothes for as Christmas presents. Locating a free Santa hat pattern gave me hope for the project. However, I did not find a free pattern for a dress and did not want to experiment with trying to download a purchased pattern as our printer only recently has come back to our network. I started thinking about alternatives after finishing the last of the Pilgrim outfits.

I am new to crocheting in general and even newer to doll clothes making. People who have done this for decades surround me. Therefore, I do understand my level immaturity when it comes to the process.

I wanted a pattern I knew I could have success with and complete. Darski’s free Pilgrim outfit had proven to be a wonderful pattern that I could follow and fit as promised when I was done crocheting it. Crocheting the Pilgrim pattern in red seemed a solution to making a Santa dress. After playing with a Barbie Santa pattern, I decided to experiment with adding some white trim. The yarn was a great find at a Christmas Church sale. I would not normally have purchased the yarn because I had no idea if it would work for this type of project. When I looked after the fact in our local craft stores, the yarn is generally $5-6 per skein. However, at the expensive price of $.50 per skein one can take afford to experiment.

The free Santa Hat pattern was a wonderful find. I had never used the popcorn stitch and the author did a wonderful job explaining it. I worked on this Thanksgiving Day. I have trouble just sitting still with nothing in my hands. This project was a great way to keep my hands engaged. That being said, I pulled the popcorn section out four or five times as I lacked the concentration needed to follow that section of the pattern. I think I will make the second one in a more focused environment.

I have at least one more of these to make before Christmas Day. This one needs to be packed and shipped across country. I am trying to work out a plan for a Christmas Caroler outfit. If not this year, then next year is always a possibility.

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

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

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American Girl Doll Bathrobe

This is the last of the items Mom sent me for my niece. The bathrobe was part of our sewing project we began last summer. I cut it out and Mom took it home to assemble and mail back to me.

Even if I complete nothing else before Christmas she should have a very well dressed doll. I have been asked to donate some American Girl items so I think I will be looming another hat and crocheting another poncho as I have a longer lead time on mailing the Christmas gifts than I do on the donation. My Mom will be sending 18" doll clothes for her great grandaughter's Springfield dolls so she should have plenty to wear. I still would like to complete a few more outfits of my own to add, though.

The Barbie and American Girl Doll 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

Additional Doll Patterns also Available on the Holiday Blogs:

Patriotic

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Halloween Page



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American Girl and 18 Inch Doll Knitted Free Patterns

As has happened with so many of my blog pages, the American Girl page has outgrown its space and needs more room. I have moved the knitting links here and may soon need to provide crochet with its own page. This is not a bad thing for those who like the free patterns.

See the American Girl Crochet and Sewing Page for those free patterns.

Knit:

American Girl 18" Doll Pattern Sites:

ABC Knitting

Allcrafts

Bella Online

Jessica Tromp

Knitting on the Net

Knitting Pattern Central

Knitty Chick

Outfits:

Bathing Suit

Chevron Skirt

Classic Suit

Dell's Drawstring Raglan Summer Dress

Drawstring Raglan Summer Dress

Dress

Dresses Scroll Down

Empire Waist Lace Dress

Evening Dress

Eyelet Hem Skirt

Fair Skies Jumper

Fairy Tale Skirt and Blouse

Lacy Flouncy Skirt

Julie's Jeans

Julie's Smock

Lace Dress

Olivia Dress, Jacket and Hat

Pleated Jumper

Leotard Scroll Down for Knitted Directions

Night in October

Nurse Redcross Historical from Redheart

Overalls

Nannybird Blog Spot Knit Skirt Pattern

Raglan Banded Dress

Snow Princess

Southern Belle Dress

Summer Lace Dress

Summer Outfit

Suit with Godet Skirt

Sundress

Vintage Cartigan and Skirt Beret

Sweaters, Capes, Pants, Stoles:

Alma Mater Sweater Pattern

Basic Sweater

Cable Aran Sweater

Cable Waist Vest

Cape

Cape with Fun Fir Trim

Cardigan

Cardigan Cable Aran

Cardigan Skirt Beret

Cardigan and Skirt

Cardigan Boxy

Cardigan Free Download

Cardigan Knitting on the Net

Cardigan Two Color

Cardigan V-Neck

Classic Sweater and Skirt

Chevron Jacket

Dolly and Me Sweater

Easy Pullover

Edelweiss Austrian Jacket

Fairy Tale Jacket

Garter Strip Stripe Shawl

Hoodie

Kirsten's Bolero

Kirsten's Poncho

Knitting on the Net Poncho

Overcoat

Poncho

Poncho and Hat

Prayer Shawl

Raglan Top and Kerchief

Round Yoke Dress

Ruffle Shawl

Sarah's Shawl Maggie's Rags

Shawl Triangle Lace

Shawl Triangle

Shawl Triangle, Hat, and Bag

Shrug

Shrug Fun Fur

Shrug Scroll Down for 18" pattern

Sweater

Sweater and Hat

Sweater Berroco

Sweaters Pullover and Cardigan Downloads on same link

Striped Poncho

Turtleneck Dress

Western Vest and Skirt

Winter Coat

Hats, Shoes, Socks, Scarves, Mittens and Coats:

Basic Socks

Beret

Coat, Hat, and Muff with Fun Fur

Beret

Fingerless Mittens

Fingerless Mitts

Hat

Hat and Muff

Hat, Headscarf and Bag

Hat Winter

Hat Winter 2

Kirsten's Swedish Hat

Leg Warmers

Liberty Cap

Liberty Jane Winter Accessories Download

Mary Jane Shoes

Mittens 2

Mitts

Mitts Ribbed Fingerless

Mob Cap

Newsboy Cap

Shoes

Sun Visor

Undergarments and Night Clothes:

Nightgown

Panties

Petticoat

Robe

Shell Lace Nightgown/Dress

Underpants

Accessories:

Bag

Loom Knitting:

The blue knifty knitter will make hats for the American Girl doll if you follow the basic hat patterns you see for children. I've experimented with a few.

Leotard

Skating Cape

Short Sleeve Middy Sweater adapted from Teddy pattern uses KISS Loom




Check the Holiday and Special Event Posts for More Free Patterns:

Valentine's

Easter

Graduation

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Christmas

See my American Girl/18" Doll Projects here.





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