Crochet Vintage Doll Ensembles

In my vintage pattern hunts, I came across another 18" doll pattern book. Vintage Doll Ensembles, 870614, was produced by Annie's Attic and published in 1998. I usually try to avoid pattern that use thread. This leaflet has a mixture of yarns that include thread. However, there are a couple of patterns that use sports yarn and a bonnet pattern that I really liked that uses Lustersheen the smallest size I use with any success. After purchasing the pattern, I discovered it includes a cute pair of Mary Jane like shoes made with black sports yarn. I am looking forward to trying those.

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 Christmas Knitted Sweater and Pants

Mom chose to knit the sweater and pants pattern from Fun-to-Knit Doll Clothes in Christmas colors. I am planning on giving this to the child along with the holiday gown for her birthday prior to Christmas so her doll will be ready for Christmas.

I can laugh now, but getting the doll in and out of the clothes for a quick photo shoot was not as easy as one would think. Her hands kept getting stuck in the cuffs of the sweater and like a child she seemed to get tired of all the dressing up and changing of clothing.

It is nice to be able to get all the photographs finished at once and be able to get everything entered, but at times even the doll gets tired of cooperating.

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 Knit Sun Dress

Mom and I have teamed up to dress some dolls this year. Our latest project is a Springfield doll. I got Mom started with the book this pattern comes from for Christmas and just loaded her up with a bunch of in print and out of print knitting and sewing patterns for 18" dolls and Barbie for her birthday and Mother's day. There will be some very well dressed dolls this Christmas. This dress is from the book below. I am anxiously awaiting the sewing projects Mom has cut out is working to assemble. She has promised me a pair of jeans so my doll will be decent when taking sweater and top pictures. I have yet to find a bottoms crochet pattern that does not require crocheting over elastic. While I am determined to learn, Mom and I agree it is best to keep the model modest when posting.




Mom is even heading home with her own Springfield doll to use as a model. We have both realized in working with Barbie the invaluable benefits of having a doll to try on the clothes as you are working on them. As I mentioned in a previous blog about my first dress attempt, if not for having the doll to try the dress on, I would have had no way of knowing the outfit did not fit. As frustrating as it is realizing I had to redo the dress top, it would have been far worse to mail the dress off and have the child not be able to use it.




For those looking for free patterns please check out the free
American Girl and 18" Doll page for crochet, knitting, and sewing links.


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My American Girl and 18" Doll Projects

Barbie has her own page and now that I have started working on American Girl and 18" Doll projects they require a page as well. I am finding it more challenging to find projects that are within my range, but have recently bought elastic to experiment with so I can make more of the crochet patterns. Mom has also been sharing her work with me so I will be featuring some of her knitted and sewing projects here as well.





















Crochet:

Blue Pilgrim Dress

Colonial Girl

Colonial Outfit

Dress

Holiday Dress

Pilgrim Dress

Poncho

Poncho and Black Pants

Poncho and Pink Skirt

Red Dress

Santa

Santa with Holiday Yarn

Sun Dress

Valentine Dress

Loom Knit:

Loom Hat

Loom Hat and Scarf

Mom is kind enough to knit and sew doll projects for family members on my husband's side of the family along with projects for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. I have been documenting Mom's projects with my own.
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Mom's Contributions:

Knit:

Christmas Sweater and Pants

Evening Gown

Redsox Cheerleader

Sundress

Sew:

Bathrobe

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:

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

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American Girl Doll Crochet Sun Dress Crochet

I was still looking for a simple project when I took on my second American Girl outfit. This Sun Dress pattern can be found in the free
American Girl 18" Doll Pattern Links.

I loved variegated colors and decided to do so as an alternative to the suggested pattern colors. I loved the pattern idea of using cotton dish cloth yarn. As I mentioned in a previous blog, I hit several great sales and had stocked up on a variety of colors. I thought it would be fun to try to pattern that utilized the cotton for a dress.




My husband's comment was the doll needed a shirt for underneath the gown. However, other than the lace that I did not add this is pretty much the pattern as described. I do have a white sweater I can add before sending the dress off at Christmas.

The hat was fun to make and looked so cute when it was finished. This will be a great pattern to add to other dresses that need a cute hat, but do not come with one.

I liked the style of the shoes, but have a terrible time keeping them on the doll's feet. I am going to continue to look for a pattern that fits better and then make some different colored shoes to go with the outfits that both Mom and I are making for the various kids who have both Springfield and American Girl dolls.

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American Girl Doll Crochet Dress

I was searching for a very simple dress for my first attempt at an American Girl pattern. My model and the doll owned by the child I am making clothes for is a Springfield doll. I started with the idea that patterns would likely be based on the designer's own crocheting style and the specific dolls they work with and expected adjustments.

The pattern I stared with is a free wedding pattern. This pattern and others can be found in the American Girl Free Pattern Links page. I realized my crocheting style or the doll this pattern was originally designed for were not compatible as written. I worked the upper part of the gown as written and the poor doll could not squeeze in. So, I increased the hook size. While the doll could get into the gown, there was a sizeable gap in the back. I increased my chain by eight stitches to accommodate the width of the doll. When making the next doll I would decrease this by at least two chains, as the dress was too large with eight.

I chose green and I shortened the dress because I was looking for a basic doll dress, not a wedding gown and it suited my purposes. It is actually an easy dress for the child to put on and take off. I am thinking about adding sleeves on my next attempt once I have the exact chains nailed down.

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Christmas, Channukah, Winter, and Holiday Crochet, Knit, and Sewing Resources

Christmas and the Holiday Seasons inspire crafters to want to make things to decorate and to give families and friends. I have been locating lots of free patterns for Christmas, Holiday, and Winter themes.



For More Christmas Ornament Patterns on this Site Click Here


Christmas/Winter Patterns

Crochet:

American Girl Doll:

Green Christmas Dress

Perfect Christmas Dress Thread

Santa Hat updated when I found designer's new website

Barbie Fashion Doll Patterns:
Link not available
Barbie Christmas Caroler Page 1 Page 2 (Still haven't located a Wayback location for this pattern)

Barbie Christmas Angel

Barbie Belly Button Doll Christmas Dress Thread

Barbie Fashion Doll Mrs. Claus

Barbie Orble Elf Hat

Barbie Santa Hat

Christmas Scene to Create for Barbie Tree, Fire Place

Ken Christmas Caroler Page 1 and 2 as of 2026



Ken Holiday Tux

Ken Santa Page 1 Page 2

Old World Santa and Mrs. Claus

Christmas Winter Crochet:

Games:

Gingerbread Checkers

Penguin Bowling

Kitchen/Home Items:

Bath:

Christmas Tree Bath Mitt

Dishcloths and Pot Holders:

Candy Cane

Candy Cane Lane

Christmas Flowers Dishcloth

Christmas Lights Dishcloth or Pot Holder

Christmas Star Dishcloth

Christmas Tree Shaped Dishcloth

Christmas Tree Dishcloth and Scrubbie

Christmas Tree Pot Holder

Christmas Wreath Dishcloth

Christmas Wreath Pot Holder and Dishcloth

Gingerbread House Dishcloth

Holiday Hexagon Dishcloth

Holiday Ruffles Dishcloth

Holly Square Dishcloth

Hot Pad

New Year's Dishcloth

Poinsettia Dishcloth

Poinsettia In A Square

Poinsettia Pot Holder

Pot Holder

Santa Dishcloth

Rudolph Dishcloth

Santa Pot Holder

Snowflake Dishcloth

Snowflake Pot Holder

Snowladies Dishcloths

Snowman Dishcloth

Snowman Head Round

Snowman in Square Dishcloth

Tannenbaum Dishcloth

Wreath Dishcloth



Afghans:

Afghan

Austrian Sleigh Robe

Blue and White Snowflake Afghan

Christmas Noel

Christmas Star

Christmas Star 2

Granny's Noel Throw

Holiday Stripes Afghan

Scandivaian Snowflake Afghan

Snowflake Afghan

Tis the Season

Coasters:

Christmas Tree Coaster

Peppermint Coasters

Placemat and Coaster

Poinsettia Coasters

Poinsettia Coaster Thread

Other Kitchen/Home Patterns:

Christmas Tree Towel Topper

Poinsettia Doily

Table Runner

Clothing:

Baby Elf Hat

Baby Santa Hat

Candy Cane Chain Scarf

Santa Cabled Beret

Santa Hat

Santa Hat Child

Snowman Mittens Adult and Child Sizes

Snowflake Scarf

Decorations:

Earrings/Pins:

Christmas Wreath Pin or Fridgie

Wreath Pin Detailed Instructions


Gingerbread:

Gingerbread Boy

Gingerbread Boy and Girl Thread

Gingerbread Garland

Gingerbread Girl

Gingerbread House

Gingerbread House 2

Gingerbread Man

Gingerbread Man 2

Gingerbread Man Scarf Child Size

Gingerbread Man with Santa Hat

Nativity:

Angel Finger Puppet

Holy Family Figures/Puppets

Kings/Wisemen Finger Puppets

Nativity

Nativity Jessica Tromp

Shepherds Finger Puppets

Santa Claus:

Jingles the Jolly Elf

Jolly Santa

Mrs. Claus

Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus

Mrs. Claus

Mrs. Claus 9"

Mrs. Claus Small

Santa

Santa Ami

Santa and Rudolph

Santa Bear

Santa Bear 2

Santa's Cookies

Snowmen:

Frosty

His First Snowman

Melting Snowman

Melting Snowman 2

Snow Family

Snowman Lion Brand

Snowman with Shovel

Stockings:

John Deere Tractor Stocking

Santa Christmas Stocking

Snowman, Tree, Santa

Snowman 2 and Reindeer

Trees:

Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree Worsted Weight Yarn

Christmas Tree Donna's Crochet

Tree

Tree Michaels

Tree Small

Wrights

Tree Skirts:

Bev's Cottage Tree Skirt Patterns

Crochet Pattern Central

Crochetville

Granny Square Tree Skirt

Poinsettia Tree Skirt

Round Ripple Crochetville

SmoothFox Star

Tree Skirt

Tree Skirt Crochet Kim

Tree Skirt Lion Brand

General:

Angel Duckie

Candy Cane Reindeer

Christmas Candle

Christmas Chains

Christmas Chick

Christmas Mice

Christmas Pudding

Craftown

Crochet Pattern Central

Houses

Hello Kitty

Jack Frost Doll 9"

Lily Elf

Magnets

Mice Strolling Choir

Mr. and Mrs. Christmas Mouse

Murray the Reindeer

Penguin Ornament

Poinsettia

Purple Kitty Berries and Bows Ornaments

Purple Kitty Holiday Center Piece

Reindeer

Reindeer and Penguin

Santa Wreath

Scrooge Ami

Snowman Pin or Magnet

Stocking

Tote

Vintage Christmas Crochet

Wreath with Bells Lily Sugar and Cream



Knit:

American Girl:

Candy Cane Dress

Christmas Carol Outfit

Kit's Christmas Cape

Kitchen/Home Items:

Choir Singers Scroll Down

12 Days of Christmas Dish cloth
patterns

Christmas Pudding Dishcloth

Christmas Scene Dish Cloth

Christmas Tree Cloth

Christmas Tree Dishcloth 2

Gift Bags

Gingerbread Dish Cloth

Napkin Rings

Reindeer Dishcloth Scroll Down

Santa Dish Cloth

Santa Tea Cosy

Stocking Dish Cloth



Decorations:

Clothing:

Elf Hat Child

Elf Hat 2

Santa Claus Hat

Santa Hat Knit Picks



Nativity:

Nativity Set

Simple Nativity Set



Snowmen:

Jean Greenhowe's Snowman

Knit Picks Snowman

Snowman 1

Snowman 2

Snowman 3

Snowman 4



Stockings:

Dinosaur

Purple Kitty Stocking

Knitted Stocking

Striped Christmas Stocking



Tree Skirts:

Bev's Country Cottage Tree Skirts

Knit Gifts Around the Tree

Round Ripple

Tree Skirt

General:

Angel

Candy Canes

Card Holder

Craft Bits Key Chain

Craft Bits Plum Pudding

Christmas Knitting Projects

Christmas Pudding Pin

Daily Knitter

Garland

Holiday Mice

House and Tree Knitpicks

Icicles

Knitted Christmas Bells

Knitting on the Net

Knitting Pattern Central

Moth Heaven Christmas Ball

Plum Pudding


Trees



Loom Knitting:

Abominable Snowmonster from Rudolph

Candy Canes

Christmas Stocking

Loom Snowman and Angel Finger Puppet same entry

Poinsettia

Santa Doll

Snowman

Snowman Bev's Cottage

Snowman GettinItPegged

Snowman Toilet Paper Cover

Stocking

Stocking

Sewing:

American Girl Patterns:

Santa Hat

Christmas Sewing:

AOK Corral Gingerbread Men

Bev's Country Cottage Tree Skirts

Plush Christmas Mouse



Channukah

Crochet:

Dreidal Ami

Dreidel Softie


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American Girl and 18 Inch Crochet and Sewing Doll Pattern Links

American Girl Dolls and their 18" counterparts are popular with children and adults. Many enjoy making the clothing to share with avid collectors. Finding free and inexpensive resources for the patterns can help increase the selection without breaking the budget.

Many of these blog pages started small and quickly expanded as I found more patterns. The American Girl/18" Doll Page has experienced the same growth and requires additional space. Check out the new American Girl 18" Doll Knitting Page to find free knitting patterns.




Crochet:

Pattern Sites with American Girl and 18" Doll Pattern Links:

Allcrafts

ABC Knitting Crochet Patterns

Bella Online

Crochet Pattern Central

Knitty Chick



Dresses and Outfits:

A Bunny's Tail

American Girl Boa Outfit

Arabella Dress and Bonnet

August Fishnet Dress

Autumn Dress

Ballet Dress

Bathing Suit

Bib Dress

Birthstone

Chef from Redheart

Cocktail Dress with Beads Thread

Chill Out

Complete Outfit Set

Cowgirl from Redheart

Crochet Summer Dress

Crochetnmore Ruffled Skirt

Day at the Opera

Dress

Dress for 18" Doll

Dress with Peter Pan Collar Remember the Day

Empire Waist Dress

Evening Dress With Shawl

Fresh as a Daisy Complete Outfit Dress, Hat, Chocker, Purse

Frilly Sweater Dress

Flared Buttercup Skirt Thread Hat Thread Top Thread

Frilly Edged Doll Dress

Goodnight Gracie Nightgown

Granny Square Winter Outfit

Halter Top

Hockey Outfit

Homage to La Vie en Rose

In the Navy (Looks like it was designed for Nancy 18")

Joyful Joyful

Jumper for 18" Doll

Lace Skirt

Lace Summer Dress

Lacey Celebration Dress

Leotard Scroll Down for Crochet Directions

Love of Lilacs

Mermaid Outfit from Redheart

Miss Bentley

Mock Turtleneck

Nightgown

Nightgown Red Heart

Nightie, Robe, and Slippers

Nurse Redcross Historical from Red Heart

Olivia Skirt, Top, and Hat

Party Dress

Party Time Dress

PJ's

Pink and White Wardrobe variety of patterns

Pride and Prejudice Dress

Princess Dress

Rose Dress

Ruffle Party Dress Thread

Ruffly Bits

Safari

Sailor Dress

Simplicity Dress

Skating Dress

Skating Dress with Fun Fur

Skating Outfit Sonja

Snow Days

Snuggle Up

Spring Dress Bella Bambina

Spring Blizzard

Summertime Frills Redheart

Spring Has Sprung

Summer Dress Thread

Summer Raglan Thread

Sun Dress

Summertime Thrills Redheart

Uptown Girl

Victoria

Wedding Dress Bella Bambina

Whale of a Good Time

Who's There

Winter Accessories

Yoke Skirt only available with Wayback Machine



Sweaters, Stoles, Shrugs, Ponchos, and Pants:

Capris and Top

Capris,Top,and Shoes

Crochetnmore Doll Hoodie

Granny Shawl

Inspiration to Wear Cowel Sweater, Pants, Skirt, Western Sweater

Jeans and Sweater

Just Like Me Shrug

Mock Turtleneck updated link

Pants and Top

Pants Bella Bambina

Poncho Lacy Shells

Poncho Toasty Ties

Shorts

Shrug

Spring Sweater

Summer Cardigan

Summer Top

Sweater Bella Bambina

Sweater Cardigan and Hat

Sweater Sausalito Shell Stitch and Hat

Sweater Tunsisian



Hats, Shoes, Coats, and Scarves:

Boots

Carcoat, Tam, Boots, Culottes, Top

Coat, Hat, Fingerless Gloves, and Dog Walking the Dog Redheart

Cat in the Hat Hat

Christmas Hat

Crochetnmore Hat

Crochetnmore Scarf

Earflap Hat 3 ways includes Panda

Fun Fur Hat and Scarf

Hat Winter Style

Liquid Sunshine Hat, Jacket, Top, Pants

Retro Doll Accessories Hat, Vest, Purse

Shoes

Skates

Slippers

Slouchy Hat

Tam Hat

Winter Hat



Accessories:

Doll Blanket for Beginners

Donna's Crochet Guitar

Duffle Bag

Sleeping Bag













Other:

Plastic Tub Wardrobe Directions Infinite Freedom

Wood Furniture:

Adirondack Chair

Bunk Beds

Canopy Doll Bed

Closet with Washer/Dryer Scroll Down

Farmhouse Bed

Lydia Doll Bed

Picnic Table

Trundle Bed



Sewing Patterns:

Allcrafts

American Doll Outfitters

Bathing Suit

Bedding Tips

Bella Online

Bella Online Dress Making Tips

Bella Online Flower Girl

Bella Online Spring Dress Pattern

Cape made from Santa Hat

Cow Girl Outfit

Dress

Duffel Bag

Pleasant Company Dress Patterns and Accessories



Infinite Freedom

Infinite Freedom Stip Quilt Project

Infinite Freedom Kaela Dress

Messenger Bag made from Recyled Hand Bag

Pants and Socks

Polo Shirt

Susan Kramer Dress Pattern

T-Shirt

Tank Top



Check the Holiday Posts for More Free Patterns:

Valentine's

Easter

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Wedding

See my American Girl/18" Doll Projects here.






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