Barbie Christmas Caroler Take Two

This was a lesson in why you need to keep your yarn stash organized. I was sure I had run out of teal that I used for several outfits this holiday season. Instead I had merely misunderstood how I had stored the color. I was thinking teal blue when I stored it and green when I searched. So I thought I was out when it came time to finish this outfit. Thus Barbie ended up with a black cape from some shimmer yarn I had been experimenting with on some other holiday projects. Shortly after finishing the cape I found the teal.

Since the exercise I have most of my yarns in see through plastic bins which has made finding stuff so much easier. I have a few more bins to buy and then all my yarn will be sorted and accessible when I need it. However, a black cape will go with other outfits that Barbie has more than the teal so in the long run I suspect this was not a bad thing.

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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Barbie Christmas Caroler

The two patterns I wanted to complete for Barbie for Christmas were the Santa and the Christmas Caroler outfits. Set one is complete and ready to ship. Set two needs to be finished by Christmas Eve. I need to get Ken finished. I think Kelly and the American Girl Doll will be projects for next year as I need to get started on the duplicates that need to be completed before Christmas Eve.

I am making two of these outfits for two girls who have both participated in our Christmas Eve caroling. I hope that it will remind them now and in years to come of a family tradition. After all Barbie continues to make a great holiday decoration long after her play days are over.

This is another free pattern that can be found on the Holiday blog page listed under Barbie. Many of these pages are listed as multiple page links so I am working on updating my links to match the way they can be reached.

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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Barbie Christmas Sweater Knit

This was another one of Mom's contributions. She knitted this sweater for a relative on my husband's side of the family and I now have it put aside for Christmas. For those interested in the pattern it comes from Nicky Epstein's Knits for Barbie Doll which I believe has recently gone out of print. Check your local library as I borrowed it prior to purchasing for Mom.

I crocheted the pants. The pattern came from a 1986 Annie's Pattern Club book, Fashion Doll Quick and Easy. Joyce Bishop was the designer.

For those looking for free Barbie patterns please see the Barbie Fashion Doll Page for links to free patterns.

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Ken Doll Free Patterns

Ken now has enough of his own free pattern links to earn his own blog page. As always as more patterns are found you can find them here.

Please check out the other blog pages for free Barbie, Kelly, and Skipper Patterns

Barbie Crochet and Sewing

Barbie Knitting

Kelly and Skipper


Ken:

Crochet:

Outfits:

Ken Basic Outfit Patterns

Costumes Historical and Other Ken's have K in front of Title

Ken Tux

Ken Tux Thread

Ken Vest

Character or Historical Costumes:

Ken Baseball Hat

Ken Camelot Heartland Prairie currently not available with Wayback machine

Ken Colonial Outfit

Ken Cowboy


Ken Edwardain Outfit

Ken Egyptian Outfit Page 2

Ken Gypsy

Ken Knight thread

Ken Native American

Ken Prince

Ken Prince 2

Ken Riker from Star Trek

Ken Riverboat Gambler

Ken Sailor

Ken Sports Outfits and Period Costumes

Ken Turn of the Century

Knitting:

Bulky Sweater

Car Coat

Slacks and Cardigan

Sock Yarn Sweater

Striped Polo Shirt

Swim Trunks

Tennis Outfit

Winter Clothes

Sewing:

Molendrix Couple of Ken Outfits Obi Wan, Celebron





I am only starting to find GI Joe Patterns so until there are enough he will be hanging out here with Ken.

GI Joe

Knit:

Pants

Sewing:

Kilt


Check out the Holiday Blogs for more free Barbie and Ken Patterns

Valentine's Day Knit and Crochet

St. Patrick's Day

Easter

Halloween

Patriotic

Graduation

Thanksgiving

Christmas






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Barbie and Fashion Doll Free Knitting Patterns

Barbie has outgrown her original blog page and requires more space. I will be setting up blog pages for Ken and Kelly to make more space on the original page. As always when I find new patterns I will add them here.

The Original Barbie Blog Page with Free Crochet and Sewing Patterns can be found here.

Ken Patterns

Kelly and Skipper

Knitting for Barbie:

Pattern Sites for Barbie Clothes:

ABC Knitting Patterns

Allcrafts

Bev's Country Cottage

Kiwi Several Knit Patterns

Knitting n Crochet 4 Fun Barbie Outfit

Knitting on the Net

Knitting Patterns

Knitty Chick

Jessica Tromp

Vintage Patterns

Woolworks Pattern Collection no pictures

Rescued from the Wayback Machine:

Grandmother's Dollhouse Scroll Down for Index



Dresses and Outfits:

Bikini

Cruise Outfit

Dress and Stole

Holiday Dress

Lacy Party Dress

Long Skirt and Sweater Set

Marilyn Monroe Dress

Pink dress click for English PDF directions

Party Dress

Prairie Skirt

Rainbow Gown

Rainbow Top

Skating Outfit

Skirt and Shell

Skirt and Top Click for English PDF

Summer Outfit with Skirt

Sundress for Barbie or Skipper Scroll Down

Tube Dress

Zigzag Dress Click for English PDF

Sweaters, Pants, Capes, Ponchos, Pants, Jackets

Craftbits Sweater

Raglan Sweater

Shrug

Shrug

Sweater Basic Pattern

Top Down Seamless Pants

V Neck Sweater

Vintage Coat Pattern

Hats, Socks, Shoes, Undergarments

Barbie Undies

Ragg Hiking Socks

Loom Knitting:

Poncho

Check out the Holiday Blogs for more free Barbie Patterns

Valentine's Day Knit and Crochet

St. Patrick's Day

Easter

Halloween

Patriotic

Graduation

Thanksgiving

Christmas




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Little Barbie on the Prairie

While never a fan of the tv show, I was a huge fan of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House book series as a child. I read the books before the series and our teachers brought the books alive with costumes, plays, and events designed to engage us not just in the stories, but the time period that surrounded the life the family led.

When I saw this pattern online, it was a chance to share with the next generation not only my love of the stories, which I have by making sure each family has a complete set of the books, but to share the fun of engaging in the play that goes along with the stories.




This outfit was challenging because I was substituting Luster Sheen for thread. I played with the gauge and thought I had the correct hook for the project based on the gauge requirements. Unfortunately, the arms are larger than I wanted. For the next one I will use the same hook for the body of the dress but decrease hook size for the arms.

For those looking for the pattern it is an out of print Annie’s Fashion Doll Club Pattern, Prairie Dress FC20-01. From my searches, it appears to be frequently available on most vintage fashion doll pattern resale sites.

If you are looking for free Barbie patterns please see the Barbie Fashion Doll Page for links to free patterns.


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Barbie Pilgrim Outfit

I love sending little packages to celebrate the smaller holidays to the nieces and nephews. It can be challenging to find cute, affordable, fun items. I was excited to find this Pilgrim outfit in the Timeless Fashion Doll Wardrobe, Vol. 1, #495 from Shady Lane. This is a current pattern still available at
Shady Lane. I now only have two more to make before Thanksgiving.




The pattern calls for sports weight yarn, but I think I will try a different brand the next time I attempt this pattern. This was a little heavier than I would have preferred, although I liked the darker color. The shawl pattern worked out nicely and I plan to use that pattern for other doll outfits as well.

After finishing this blog I found free patterns for Barbie and Ken Pilgrim outifts. I still have not mastered crocheting over elastic, but these may be of interest to those who can handle that crocheting skill. Check out the Thanksgiving blog page for those free patterns.

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Fashion Doll Sock Yarn Dress

As I stated in an earlier entry, my journey with doll clothes has led me on a search for fingering yarn and acceptable alternatives. I went to a knitting store and purchased the sock yarn used in the skirt of this dress. The pattern is the same basic pattern as the Peasant Dress I wrote about earlier. However, for the sake of this experiment, and the cost of the yarn, I opted for a summer dress by shortening the skirt and not adding an apron. I left the sleeves off the gown.

This was a wool based sock yarn and I enjoyed working with it although it was more challenging than the acrylic yarns I normally crochet with for doll clothes. It split easily, which was challenging. I learned to work with it as I progressed through the skirt. I liked the look, but the feel is much different from traditional fingering yarn. I have ordered some less expensive brands of sock yarn over the Internet to try on some retired patterns I have purchased recently, so I will have a chance to see how they work. I have also ordered some Lustersheen yarn to see how that works, as well.







I have just about filled the birthday order with this outfit. I am not sure I will have time to complete anything else prior to shipment.

This dress is based on the Polish Peasant Dress in Fashion Doll Wardrobe International 87D10.

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Fashion Doll Shorts and Top

One thing I have discovered working on fashion doll and Barbie clothes is that I end up with other outfits as I work on new patterns. When I started, working on the gauge for the Peasant outfit Barbie ended up with several summer tops and I realized it actually made a cute top pattern. I was looking for an additional birthday gift so I crocheted a pair of shorts that I wrote about recently to give with the new top. I even made an additional top to keep for a Christmas present. The original top unfortunately was a clear indication that the hook and yarn I was using did not match the gauge I was attempting. I ended up increasing the top hook by two sizes and keeping the skirt size as listed for best fit.

The top in this picture was created using the upper part of the Polish Peasant Dress in Fashion Doll Wardrobe International 87D10. The shorts are from Leisure Arts Hawaiian Honeymoon Fashion Doll Wardrobe, 2132. I am actually considering using the long sleeved shirt to go with a pair of ski pants I have made. I will post a picture and details if I complete that task.

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Fashion Doll Polish Peasant Dress

One of the challenges I faced when I started this pattern was the realization that fingering yarn is not as easy to acquire as it once was in local stores. I have since been experimenting with alternatives and trying to buy equivalents online, but it has been challenging. This gown was made with remnants of yarn purchased at a Church sale. Unfortunately, while I had enough to finish the dress, I had to finish the apron in white. Somehow, it seemed like a realistic solution that might have been made if someone had in fact run out of the required resources. If I can find the right pattern of variegated fingering yarn, I would love to match the original pattern as it makes a pretty outfit. This was fairly close to the look I wanted, just lacked enough yarn.



The pattern used to make this outfit is the Polish Peasant Dress by Frances Morse. It can be found in the out of print Fashion Wardrobe International 87D10, Annie’s Pattern Club, published by Annie’s Attic, 1983.

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Barbie Spring Dress

This was created using the Springtime Sun Dress pattern created by Joyce Bishop. The pattern can be found in Annie's Pattern Club Fashion Doll Quick and Easy, 87D20.

I made two of these for Easter. The one pictured was crocheted using Bernat Satin sport yarn and the other in traditional pink sports yarn. This was one of my more challenging fashion doll projects to date. The yarn choices were interesting. The pink sports yarn presented certain challenges, the Satin others. The Satin slid through some of the tighter areas, but frayed more around the edges. That proved challenging during assembly and presents concerns for wear since these will be used for kids’ toys.

The Ken shorts made with the Satin did not create nearly the same challenges. This was likely because the stitches were much simpler and there were fewer edges requiring finishing. Further research should help me become better acquainted with using the Satin in these projects.

For practice purposes, I think I will create the next few in traditional sports yarn to master the actual technique before adding more challenges to the project.

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Barbie Crochet Easter Outfit

While I did lose a number of digital photographs, with help from the child getting the presents, I was able to take some additional photographs of some of the items I made for Easter. This was an Easter, spring outfit crocheted for a couple of Easter Baskets. Next year I think I would add a hat.

The skirt pattern is from a 1986 Annie's Pattern Club book Fashion Doll Quick and Easy. Joyce Bishop was the designer. The top is actually adapted from the top of another dress pattern found in the book. As I was working on how to make the dress, I started by making some doll tops from the dress pattern to wear with other outfits.

I have learned to check the sizes of the dolls when working with older patterns. Even among current dolls, not all the clothes fit the same and I do have to adapt the patterns to make sure they fit the doll measurements.




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Barbie Fashion Doll Easter

The drive was on to complete Barbie and fashion doll clothing for Easter baskets this year. As I mentioned before not all my digital photographs made the cut. However, I do have a few photographs to share. I will add more if I get the chance.







Mom again came through this better than I. She knitted outfits for the Easter season. I managed to save photographs of one of the Easter baskets I made. The pattern can be found in the freeEaster Links under crochet.

For all my complaints about lost photographs it was fun making finding the vintage pattern books online that use sports yarn. I have not mastered the art of thread crochet and finding books that utilize sports yarn has been a great gift. I managed to complete several dresses, skirts outfits, and short outfits. Even Ken got into the mix with a new pair of shorts. I am still struggling to find sports yarn patterns for him, but have a few I am looking to locate. So even without the pictures to document the efforts, I feel progress has been made.

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Barbie St. Patrick's Day Outfit

I promised to post pictures of the projects that I have been discussing. Unfortunately, my Barbie St. Patrick's Day outfit seemed to have gotten lost in the digital memory. I made a crochet skirt and top with the same top hot for both my nieces. Thinking it was safe, I mailed off the actual outfits.

My Mom knitted this outfit for several relatives and young friends to celebrate the holiday. She gave me one to send to my niece on my husband's side. This picture did survive the digital delete.

The hat was purchased from Michaels for those who are looking.


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Valentines Day Knit and Crochet Resources

It is always nice to have free resources to make for the holidays. I prefer to have options to choose from rather than having to select from a few available patterns. That is why I am always looking for new patterns to add to the list.


Crochet:

Crochet Pattern Central


American Girl/18" Doll Valentine's Patterns:

Hearts and Flowers

Sweetheart Set

Barbie Doll Crochet Valentine's Patterns:

Barbie Skirt Pattern

Off the Shoulder Sweetheart Dress thread



Valentine's Crochet:

Kitchen and Home:

Afghans:

Afghan

Be My Valentine

Happy Heart

Heart Afghans

Warm My Heart

Coasters and Doiles:

Frilly Heart Coaster

Heart Coaster

Heart Coaster 2

Heart Doily



Dishcloths, Pot Holders and Towel Tableclothes:

Center of My Heart Dishcloth

Country Heart Dishcloth

Fancy Heart Dishcloth

Heart Pot Holder

Heart Pot Holder

Hearts Go Around Dishcloth

Light Heart Dishcloth

Soul Hearts Dishcloth

Tablecloth

Sugar'n Cream - Valentine Dishcloth

Sweetheart Crochet Dishcloth

Textured Heart Kitchen Set

Valentine Heart Dishcloth

Vintage Dishcloth

Towel Toppers:

Towel Topper

Towel Topper Heart

Other Home and Kitchen Items:

Garland

Heart Bag

Heart Pendant

Heart Picture Frame Crochet Magazine

Stripe Bag

Valentine Earing Holder



Decorations:

Bugs

Ami Heart

Ami Hearts

Amigurumi Hearts

Bear

Bear with Heart

Bear with Heart 2

Bev's Heart Crochet Squares

Box of Chocolates

Box of Chocolates 2

Bunny

Cu-Pig

Envelope

Flying Hearts

Heart Bookmark

Heart Cookies

Heart Magnet

Heart Pin Magnet

Heart Pin and Swag

Heart Shaped Baby Dolls

Heart Square

Heart Square 2

I Love You Dude Character

Learn How to Crochet Patterns

Lily Valentine's Doll

Long Stemmed Roses

Love Birds Lion Brand

Love Bug

Love Bunny

Love Bunny Adaptation

Owl

Sweetheart Bunny

Sweetheart Earrings

Valentine Mouse

Valentine Scarf Naidascrochet



Knit:

American Girl/18" Doll Valentine's Patterns:

Heart Sweater

Sweetheart Cardigan


Barbie Fashion Doll Valentine's Knit Patterns:

Barbie Outfit

Valentine Bag for Barbie

Valentine Heart Dress

Valentine's Knit Patterns:

Kitchen and Home:

Dishcloths:

Baby Hearts Dish Cloth

Dish Cloth

From My Heart to Yours Dish Cloth

Hearts Dish Cloth

I Love You Dish Cloth

Nine-o-Hearts Dish Cloth

Sweetheart Dish Cloth 1

Topsy Turvey Hearts Dish Cloth

Valentine's Dish Cloth

X's and O's Dish Cloth

Pot Holders:

Beginner Heart Pot Holder

Heart Pot Holder

Other Kitchen and Home:

Fun Fur Heart Pillow

Heart Pillow

Socks

Decorations:

Bear Heart Sweater for 6" Bear

Hearts

Knitting on the Net

Love Bug

Loom Knitting:

Double Hearts

Heart

Heart Dish Cloth

Love Birds Scroll Down

Love Bug

Check out these pages for more ideas:

Knit and Crochet Flowers

Knit and Crochet Earrings


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Barbie Crochet and Sewing Free Patterns

Playing with Barbie is a tradition that spans generations. Outfitting Barbie continues to be a challenge met by parents, grandparents, and friends of children who are creative with craft making. Finding free patterns can lessen the expense, so I have been working on collecting Barbie patterns to help crafters use their skills with free patterns. What I liked about this research is Ken is not left out. Just a reminder check out the holiday sections as well. When I find holiday Barbie patterns, I include them in the holiday blogs. Read More...

This blog page has grown since it first started and has needed some reconstruction.

Update: Using Wayback I was able to recover some of the pattern links from the Barbie Boutique site, not all. It does not look as if the pictures are with the patterns. I do hope this library ends up somewhere as there are so many wonderful patterns it is a shame to see them disappear.

The Barbie Boutique Links have gone dead. I noticed them as of February 22, 2012 and am removing them. I am sad to see them go as I have found them to be wonderful not only for Barbie and her family, but as basics for other projects as well. If I find them relisted I will post the links again. Just another reminder to download the patterns that you may want for future reference.




Barbie Free Knitting Patterns can be found here.

Ken Patterns

Kelly and Skipper

Crochet for Barbie:

Pattern Sites with Barbie Sections:

ABC Knitting Crochet Patterns

Allcrafts

Barbie Basics 109 pg PDF Lynne Sears

Barbie Boutique

Barbie Boutique Complete Index


Barbie Links Barbs Craft Books

Bev's Country Cottage

Crochet Pattern Central

Crochetnmore

Donna's Crochet

Knitting n Crocheting 4 Fun and Profit Crocheting Patterns

Knitty Chick

Originals by Gidge

Rescued from the Wayback Machine:

Grandmother's Dollhouse

Dresses and Outfits:

At the Office Dress and Blazer Thread

Ball Gown Crochet Cafe

Bikini

Bikini Thread

Blouson Sundress

Black and White Dress with Lustersheen

Blue Moon Formal Gown

Cute Crochet Gown with Cape

Dotted Delight Thread Dress Pattern

Dress Mini/Long Thread

Dress Worsted Weight

Evening Wear Large Selection

Granny Square Outfit

Granny Square Skirt, Tops, and Accessories

Jasmine Thread

Midnight Gold Gown Thread

Mini-Dress

Party Dress and Shawl

Patriotic Outfits Scroll Down to Bottom of Page

Picnic Dress

Pineapple Dress

Pineapple Fantasy Thread

Pink Shell Skirt and Top Thread for Belly Button Barbie

Princess Thread

Rainbows and Ruffles Dress Baby Yarn

Red Party Dress

Ruffle Dress

Skirt, Top, Hat

Striped Shift

Stroll in the Garden

Sun Dress

Suzie's Stuff Baby Doll PJ's and Nightgown



Hats, Coats, Scarves, and Shoes

Allfreecrafts Barbie Hat

Ankle Strap Shoes

Bags and Purses

Cape and Capelet

Coat and Hat 1970's

Craft Elf Hat and Scarf

Hat and Coat Heartland Prairie

High Top Tennis Shoes

Jean Jacket

Long Gloves

Orble Scarf

Poncho

Purse

Raglan Sleeve Jacket

Sun Hat



Accessories and Other Misc. Items:

Afghan Doll Sized

Allfreecrafts Barbie Hat

Barbie Snuggle

Bedspread

Suzie's Stuff Sleeping Bag

Character or Historical Costumes:

Autumn Shalee Native American Outfit

Ballet Costume

Beauty and the Beast Before After

Bloomers

Camelot Heartland Prairie

Cinderella at the Ball

Cinderella Poor

Colonial Gown

Egyptian Barbie Pattern Page 2

Evening Gown 1950's

Gypsy

Latana Fashion Thread Napoleon Style

Little Mermaid

Mermaid

Native American

Link Currently unavailable through wayback machine

Netherland's Outfit

Link Currently unavailable through wayback machine

Princess

Snow White

Spanish Gown

Turn of the Century Dress

Vintage Creations Dress


Wedding:

Bride

Bride and Bridesmaid

June Bride and Groom

Wedding Dress

Wedding Dress 2

Wedding Dress Turn of the Century Wedding Dress

Wedding Patterns Large Selection includes Ken

Wedding Veil

Royal Wedding Dress

Bed Dolls:

Cotillion Collection Miss April 1992 Bed Doll

Pillow Forms

Crocheted Pillow Form





Sewing for Barbie:

Allcrafts

Arwan, Cinderella, Court Dress

Basic Outfits: Pants, Skirt, Shirt, Skirt, Tops, Dress

Four Free Sewing Patterns

Free Barbie Patterns

Frugal Abundance Variety of Patterns

Janel Patterns

Molendrix Variety of Patterns Mostly Fantasy Characters

PJ's

Sewing for Barbie Part 1

Sewing for Barbie Part 2

Sewing for Barbie Part 3

Sewing Tips

Stays Tutorial Scroll Down

Vintage Dress Pattern and Tutorial

Barbie Furniture/Accessories

Barbie Closet

Canoe

Crochet Chair

Crochet Chair and Footstool

Crochet Couch

Crochet Furniture Patterns Several No pictures

Crochet Plastic Canvas Project

Crochet Table and Chair

Kelly Crochet Air Mattress 8"x 3 1/2" (designed for Ami but would work)

Living Room Furniture

Native American Play Set

No Sew Sofa

Plastic Canvas Chaise Lounge and Table

Plastic Canvas Clothing Hangers

Plastic Canvas Accessories:

Fashion Doll Tote Scroll Down


Visit my Barbie Project Blogs here.

Check out the Holiday Blogs for more free Barbie Patterns

Valentine's Day Knit and Crochet

St. Patrick's Day

Easter

Halloween

Patriotic

Graduation

Thanksgiving

Christmas



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