Dolly and Me Whimsical Capes | Posh Pooch Designs

Dolly and Me Whimsical Capes 
Crochet Pattern
By Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs

One for Dolly and one For Me

I wrote the pattern,

 the Whimsical Cape Shawl For Ladies

You can find this Free pattern Here

And Was asked if I had one for 

little girls and their American Girl Dolls.

 I didn't so I wrote one.

I have made a video To explain the 

Foundation Double Crochet and 

the V Stitched used in these Patterns.

See This Video on my Youtube Channel at this LINK

Dolly and Me Whimsical Cape Shawl 

Crochet Pattern by Sara Sach

 Please, Add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook: I

Yarn: Bulky yarn (5) 3-4 oz. Child’s Cape, 1 oz. Doll’s Cape

           I used Lion Brand Tweed Stripes/ Popsicle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Double Crochet (dc)

Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)

Skip (sk)

Space (sp)

Sizes: Doll – 18 inch Doll (American Girl Doll)

            Girl - S – 3-5 year old – 20 inches), M-6-8 year old (24 inches)

Pattern written in Small with Medium in parenthesis.

Girl Cape Pattern:

Gauge: 4 dc = 1 inch

Each row is approximately = 1/2 inch

Notes: ch3 counts as the 1^st Dc on the next row.

R: 1 - FDC 63 (66) Turn, ch 3

R: 2 – 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, *ch3, sk 2 dc, dc, ch1, dc in the next dc*

Repeat From * to * across row, ch 3 turn.

R: 3 – 1 dc in the same dc as the ch3, *ch3, dc, ch1,

dc in the ch1 space between the next 2 dc*

Repeat From * to * across row, Turn, ch 3

R: 4 – R: 15 – Repeat R: 3.

Only ch 1 at the end of R: 15

R: 16 – Trim -1 sc in each st and in each ch around, tie off and weave in your ends.

Sew a Button to top right side. No buttonholes are needed, as the space between

 the 1^st 2 dc are perfect for the buttonholes.

Doll Cape Pattern:

Notes: ch2 counts as the 1^st hdc on the next row.

R: 1 - FDC 33, Turn, ch 2

R: 2 – 1 hdc in the same st as ch 2, *ch2, sk 2 dc, hdc, ch1, hdc in the next dc*

Repeat From * to * across row, ch 3 turn.

R: 3 – 1 hdc in the same hdc as the ch2, *ch2, hdc, ch1,

hdc in the ch1 space between the next 2 hdc*

Repeat From * to * across row, Turn, ch 3

R: 4 – R: 6 – Repeat R: 3.

Only ch 1 at the end of R: 6

R: 7 – Trim - 1 sc in each st and in each ch around, tie off and weave in your ends.

Sew a Button to top right side. No buttonholes are needed, as the space between

 the 1^st 2 hdc are perfect for the buttonholes.

 An Instant Download PDF File, 

containing all 3 Crochet Patterns, 

The Ladies, Child's and Doll's 

Whimsical Cape Shawl Crochet Patterns,

 is available in my Ravelry shop at This Link:

3 Whimsical Cape Shawl Crochet Patterns  

American Girl Doll Clothes | Posh Pooch Designs

I decided to make a blog post with all the 

American Girl items I designed for my 

Granddaughter for her birthday.

 And, this way you can find all 

My Crochet Patterns easily.

All the doll patterns are designed for 18 inch dolls, 

like The American Girl Dolls.

 The Child's Crochet Patterns are designed 

For Little Girls 2-8 years old.

They are super easy patterns, and 

made with Red Heart With Love yarn.

No snaps, buttons or tricky closures, 

so they are easy to put on your dolls.

The Name of the Free Crochet Pattern is 

above each picture, and that is the 

link to take you to the pattern.

1. Dolly and Me Spring Beanies

2. Doll Spring Poncho 

 Child's Spring Poncho

3. Simple Dolly Dress

4. Whimsical Cape Shawl - Dolly and Me

I really enjoyed designing these items
 for my granddaughter, 

and I am hoping she will love them.

I am so looking forward to getting some pictures

 of her and her dolls wearing these!

I decided to give my new doll a name.
We are calling her
 "Colorado Sunshine".

Dolly and Me Spring Beanies Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

Dolly and Me Spring Beanies

 Crochet Patterns By Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

Dolly and Me Spring Beanies - 

One For Dolly and One For your little girl!

The Doll beanie is Designed for the 18 inch dolls, 

like The American Girl Dolls.

The Child's Beanie is designed to fit a child 

about 2 to 8 years old.

These beanies were designed for my 

Granddaughter for her birthday.

The yellow dress the doll is wearing in the picture

 is the Simple Doll Dress and the 

Free Crochet Pattern can be found at this link:

 Simple Doll Dress Crochet Pattern

See the Video on my Youtube channel -

Part 1- The Doll Beanie - at this LINK

The Child Size Beanie Hats Crochet Pattern and Video Has Been 

Moved To This LINK

Dolly and Me Spring Beanies Crochet Pattern
 By Sara Sach
Please, ad this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook - H

Yarn - Worsted Weight yarn (4) I Used Red heart With Love

             Bright Pink – C1 (3 oz.)

             Spring Green – C2 (1oz)

             Yellow – C3 – (1 oz.)

              Purple – C4 – (1 oz.)

Yarn needle

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Space (sp)

Skip (sk)

Change (chg)

Size:  Doll Hat -Fits 18 inch dolls like American Girl Dolls

           Child’s hat – fit Child 2 to 8 years old (15 – 16 inches)

Dolly Hat –

Ch3 counts as a st, unless indicated otherwise.

Rounds are joined with a slst.

R: 1 – With C1, Ch 4, 9 dc in the 2^nd ch from the hook, join to the 1^st dc,

Ch3, (10 dc)

R: 2 – 1 dc in the same st as ch3, 2 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3

(20 dc)

R: 3 - 1 dc in the same st as ch3, 1 dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next dc,

join, ch 3 (30 dc)

R: 4 -1 dc in the same st as ch3, 1 dc in the next 2 dc, 2 dc in the next dc,

join, (40 dc)

R: 5 – Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch1) sk the next dc, *1dc in the next dc, ch1, sk 1 dc*

Repeat From * to * around row, join to 3^rd ch of ch4, (20dc, 20 ch1 = 40sts)

R: 6 – ch3, 1 dc in each dc and in each ch1 sp around, join,

R: 7 – Repeat R: 5

R: 8 – 1 sc in each st and in each ch 1 sp around, join (40sc)

R: 9 – Chg to C2, Repeat R: 8 

R: 10 – Repeat R: 8

R: 11 – Chg to C3, Repeat R: 8, tie off, weave in your ends.

Small Flowers – Make 1

With C4, Ch 2, 10 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join with a slst to 1^st sc.

Ch 2, 3 dc, in 1st sc, ch2, sl st in the next sc, ch 2, (1 petal made)

Repeat 5 more times for 6 petals. Tie off, and weave in your end.

Sew onto beanie.

I sure hope my granddaughter loves these items 

I designed for her and her American Girl Doll.

 Once she gets them, I also hope for a picture

 of her and her doll wearing them.

An add Free Instant Download PDF file is 

available in my Ravelry  shop a for $3.50 at this link:

Dolly and Me Spring Beanies Crochet Pattern

Simple Doll Dress For American Girls Dolls | Posh Pooch Designs

Simple Doll Dress

Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach of

 Posh Pooch Designs

Simple Doll Dress From 18 inch Dolls 

like the American Girl Dolls

I have been working on some fun American Girl Doll Items

 for my Grand daughter's Birthday.

And I realized the Doll I use for sizing and modeling is 

undressed. I made a simple doll dress and really liked 

how it turned out. So I am sharing it with you.

Bright Colors!

Be looking for a few more doll items, 

as I have a few more items in mind.

See The Video on my Youtbe Channel at This LINK

Simple Doll Dress Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

Please, add this pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook - G

Yarn - Worsted Weight yarn (4) I Love This yarn – Yellow (1 oz.)

Yarn needle

Decorative Button

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Space (sp)

Skip (sk)

Size:  Fits 18 inch dolls like American Girl Dolls

Gauge: 4 dc = 1 inch

Notes:

Ch3 counts as a dc

R: 1 – Ch 38, 1 dc in the 4^th ch from the hook, 1 dc in the next 3 chs,

*2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next 8 chs*

Repeat From * to * 2 more times

2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next 4 chs, ch 3. turn

R: 2 - 1 dc in the next 5 chs,

*2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch1 sp, 1 dc in the next 12 dc*

Repeat From * to * 2 more times

2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in the next 6 chs, ch 3 turn

R: 3 - 1 dc in the next 7 chs,

*2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch1 sp, 1 dc in the next 16 dc*

Repeat From * to * 2 more times

2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in the next 8 chs, ch 3 turn

R: 4 - 1 dc in the next 9 chs,

*2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch1 sp, 1 dc in the next 20 dc*

Repeat From * to * 2 more times

2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in the next 10 chs, ch 3 turn

R: 5 – Sc in the 1^st 10 dc, 1 sc in the ch1 sp, *ch 4, sk 1 st, sc in the next st*

Repeat from * to * to the next ch1 sp, 1 sc in the ch1 space each in each dc across, (20dc)

and in the next ch 1 sp, 1 sc in the ch1 sp, *ch 4, sk 1 st, sc in the next st*

Repeat from * to * to the next ch1 sp, 1 sc in the ch1 space each in the last 10 dc, 

ch 3 turn.

Fold The Bodice in half and line up the sleeve openings.

R: 6 – 1 dc in the next 10 sts, ch 6, attach to the front of the bodice at ch1 space,

1 dc in each sc across front of dress, ch 6, join to ch 1 space of back of bodice,(20dc)

1 dc in the last 10 dc, ch 3 turn (10 dc, ch 6, 20 dc, ch 6, 10 dc = 52sts)

R: 7 – 1 dc in each dc, and in each ch around, do not turn,

 join to the 1^st dc of this row with a sl st, ch3 (52dc)

R: 8 – 1 dc in each dc, join, ch 3(52dc)

R: 9 - R: 13 – Repeat R: 8

R: 14 – *1 dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the next dc, join, ch 3 (65dc)

R: 15 – Repeat R: 14 (81dc)

R: 16 – sc in the 1^st st,* ch 4, sk the next st, sc in the next st*

Repeat From *to * around hem of skirt, join to 1^st sc with a sl st.

 Tie off weave in your ends.

 Attach a decorative button of choice to the front of the dress.

Back of Dress. Ch 30 and attach the ch to one side of the top of the back of the dress.

Lace it through the other side and tie a bow to keep back of dress closed.

This little Dress for your Dolls can be made in any 

color or colors of yarn, and can be 

embellished with buttons, ribbons,

 appliques, and bows for lots of different looks.

What colors will you make your doll Dress?

If you do make some feel free to post

 a pic to our facebook page at:

Posh Pooch Designs

An Ad Free Instant Download Crochet Pattern

 is available 

in my Ravelry shop for $4.50 at this link:

Simple Doll Dress Crochet Pattern

Sneak Peek of the new Dolly and Me Poncho Set

Coming Soon!