American Girl Doll Mini Sundress, Skirt and Top Summer Set

Free Doll Dress, Skirt and Top Crochet Pattern

Materials: Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread size #10, 100% mercerized cotton, 300yd (275 m), Pastels Variegated (PV) - 1 ball
Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread size # 10, 100% mercerized cotton, 350yd (320 m), Golden Yellow - 1 ball (GY),
Small buttons: 1 for the sundress, 3 for the top

Hooks: 1.75 mm and 1.25 mm

Gauge: 28 dc = 4” (10 cm)

Abbreviations and special stitches:
Ch - chain
Dc – double crochet
V-st - dc, ch 2, dc in the same indicated stitch

Skirt and/or Sundress

The skirt and dress are worked in rows, to and fro, with seam on the back.

With 1.75 mm hook, chain 41. Continue with 1.25 mm hook.
Row 1: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in the 4th chain from the hook, dc in the next 2 chains, *ch 1, skip 1 chain, dc in the next chain - repeat 18 times, 1 dc in each of the last 3 chains. Turn.

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in the next dc, ch 1, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip ch-1-space and dc, 5 dc in the next ch-1-space, *ch 2, skip dc and ch-1-space, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip the next ch-1-space and dc, 5 dc in the next ch-1-space - repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, skip dc and ch-1-space, sc in the next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of the last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 3: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in the next dc, *ch 3, skip chain-1 space, sc and ch-2-space, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, V-stitch in the next dc, dc in each of the next 2 dc - repeat from * 5 more times, ch 3, skip chain spaces and sc, 1 dc in each of the last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 4: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in the next dc, *sc under ch-3-space, skip the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, 2 dc under ch-2-space, ch 2, 2 dc under the same ch-2-space, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, skip the next dc - repeat from * 5 more times. Turn.

Row 5: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in the next dc, *skip sc and the next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, 2 dc under ch-2-space, ch 2,  2 dc under the same ch-2-space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, skip the next dc - repeat from * 5 more times, 1 dc in each of the last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 6: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in the next dc, *skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, V-st under 2-ch-space, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, skip the next dc - repeat from * 5 more times, 1 dc in each of the last 2 dc.

The skirt ends at row 6.

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For the sundress, repeat row 6 three more times or to desired length.

To make the shoulder straps for the sundress, find the center of the work along the upper edge. Fasten the thread and crochet 4 sc into 4 stitches of the edge, turn, *ch 1, work sc in each of the 4 sc, turn.  Repeat from * until the strap is 1" long. Fasten it to the back, approx. 4 stitches from the back seam. Make the second strap the same way.


Finishing the skirt:

Sew the back seam. Weave in thread ends. Crochet a chain about 6-8" long for a belt. Insert it in the first eyelet row. Instead of strings you can use a narrow ribbon.

Finishing the sundress:

Sew a button to the upper edge, use a chain-3 of the opposite edge as a button loop. Sew the back up from the hem up to approx. the 5th row.
You can also leave the back seam open and sew more buttons.


Top

The top is worked top-down in one piece. Raglan increases in the first row: (2 dc in the indicated chain, chain 1, 2 dc in the same chain).

With 1.75mm hook chain 36, continue with 1.25mm hook

Yoke

Row 1: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 chains, raglan increase in the next chain, 1 dc in each of the next 10 chains, raglan increase in the next chain, 1 dc in each of the next 6 chains, raglan increase in the next chain, 1 dc in each of the next 10 chains, raglan increase in the next chain, 1 dc in each of the last 3 chains. Turn.

Divide for sleeves and bodice:

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, 1 dc in ch-1-space, ch 3, skip the next 14 dc,1 dc in ch-1-space, 1 dc in each of the next 10 dc, 1 dc in the next ch-1-space, ch 3, skip the next 14 dc, 1 dc in ch-1-space, 1 dc in each of the last 5 dc. Turn.

Row 3: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 5 dc, 1 dc in each chain of the ch-3-space, 1 dc in each of the next 12 dc, 1 dc in each chain of the ch-3-space, 1 dc in each of the 6 dc. Turn.
If you’re making a crop top, you can stop at this point (photo 3). If you want a longer top, repeat row 3 two more times. Fasten and cut thread.

Finishing

Sew button to the edge of the back seam. Use ch 3 of the other edge as button holes.

Enjoy!