Crochet a beautiful lace dress for a doll

Hand-made things give their owners a lot of warmth. Many needlewomen crochet clothes, jewelry, and toys from yarn. It is better to start learning this skill with small items, and then gradually move on to larger ones. Even a beginner knitter can crochet a beautiful and stylish dress for a doll.

What yarn and tools are best to choose?

It is necessary to prepare tools and suitable yarn of excellent quality and beautiful shades in advance. To knit doll clothes, you will need a very thin hook. No. 1 or No. 2 will be ideal.

Types of yarn differ from each other in composition and properties:

1. Stretch cotton contains 2% lycra. It stretches well and is ideal for knitting doll clothes.
2. Polyester microfiber is a high-quality synthetic material.
3. The yarn, which is 55% cotton and 45% polyacrylic, is soft and durable enough. It can be used to knit not only toy clothes, but also toys themselves, such as the Tilda doll.
4. Mercerized cotton 100%. It produces a smooth, strong, slightly shiny fabric. When working with such material, do not tighten the loops too tightly.
5. Textured yarns. Cotton grass is very common, consisting of 65% cotton and 35% polyamide. You can knit fluffy toys from it: a bunny, a bear, a cat, a dog. But only experienced needlewomen can handle such yarn.
6. 100% wool yarn is also great for knitting fluffy animals.
7. Terry (textured) yarn 85% polyamide and 15% cotton. The thread is very delicate and soft, but beginners will not cope with such material.

The thread should be thin and smooth. Beginner knitters are best off working with melange yarn. Iris and linen yarn are suitable for knitting a doll dress, as they are easy to create openwork patterns from. With the right yarn, you can make knitted toys and clothes for your doll with your own hands.

Description of the process of knitting a dress for a toy with a crochet hook

A detailed knitting algorithm can be found in the instructions for each dress. As a rule, you need to start with air loops, and knit the following rows with double and single crochets. You can add complex combinations and make beautiful patterns.

Conventional symbols in knitting patterns

On knitting patterns, all types of loops are marked with the corresponding symbol. Before starting work, you need to learn these symbols:

1. VP - air loop;
2. SP - connecting loop;
3. ССН — double crochet;
4. SC - single crochet;
5. С2Н - double crochet;
6. *…* repeat from * to *.
7. Pr - increase (2 sc in one loop);
8. KA - amigurumi ring.

These are the basic elements of knitting. All other symbols are best seen in the picture with explanations.

Crochet Dresses for Dolls

On the Internet you can find many original lessons on knitting a dress for a doll with a crochet hook, diagrams and descriptions. For beginner needlewomen, there are several master classes on knitting such outfits. Each MK contains a detailed description of the manufacturing process and diagrams.

Fancy Dress for Barbie Crochet

Barbie doll is a favorite of several generations of girls. You can knit many amazingly beautiful outfits for her. You will need acrylic yarn 438 m long and 100 g in weight, as well as a hook No. 1.5 and a button.

Master class for beginners:

1. Weave 39 air loops. In the 6th loop knit 1 CCH.
2. Make 5 dc + 2 ch. Then skip 6 loops, cast on 12 dc + 3 ch and skip 6 loops again. At the end make 5 dc.
3. Cast on 5 dc, then add 3 dc to each VP from the previous row. After that, make 12 dc and another 3 dc on each VP. At the end, tie 5 dc. There should be 28 dc in total.
4. Repeat the same in rows 4–6.
5. In the 7th row, dial 4 VP, after them skip the loop. Then 1 CCH + 1 VP. Repeat this until the end of the row.
6. Whole row: 1 VP + 28 CCH.
7. In each loop of the previous row, knit 2 DC. In total, you should get 56 DC.
8. Just like the 7th row, you need to knit from the 10th to the 17th row.
9. In row 18 there will be changes: in the first two VP of the previous row weave 1 CCH, and then add 3 VP. Continue to the end and secure the thread.
10. Sew on a button and insert satin ribbon into the holes.

Lantern dress for Paola Reina

The Paola Reina doll is very childlike. She is famous for her luxurious hair and cute baby face. "Lantern" is a tight fitted dress to the knees.

Measurements from Paola Reina doll:

• Head circumference: 21.5 cm.
• Length from one shoulder to the other - 7 cm.
• Arm circumference: 6 cm.
• Armhole height: 3.5 cm.
• Chest circumference: 14 cm.
• Waist circumference - 13 cm.
• Hip circumference: 17 cm.
• Shoulder length - 1.5 cm.
• Back length to waist - 6 cm.
• Length from waist to knee - 10 cm.
• Height - 34 cm.

You need to prepare hook No. 1.5 and cotton yarn (250 m, 50 g).

How to knit:

1. Collect 56 air loops (VP), then 2 air loops for lifting (VP). In the 4th–6th loops from the hook, knit 1 dc. Then make a combination: make 1 VP, and then weave 1 dc into the next 14 loops. Repeat this 3 times. Next — 1 VP + 7 dc. Turn the workpiece over.
2. Make 2 VP, then insert 1 DC into each of the next 6 loops. Then make a “shell” - 1 DC + 1 VP + 1 DC, weave into the arch from the air loop of the previous row. After the “shell”, weave 14 DC. Repeat three times. After that - “shell” + 7 DC + turn.
3. Start with 2 VP. Then make 7 DC. After that, make a combination: "shell" + 16 DC, which is repeated 2 times. The combination is followed by "shell" and 8 DC. Turn over.
4. The row starts with 2 VP, then 8 DC, a combination of "shell" + 18 DC. Repeat this combination 3 times. After it comes another "shell" and 9 DC. Turn.
5. Cast on 2 VP and 9 DC. Then weave 1 DC into the “shell” arch from the previous row. After that, make 5 VP and skip 20 loops. Then again weave 1 DC into the “shell” arch in a different place. Make another 10 DC and turn.
6. Knit 2 VP and 10 DC. Next, weave 1 DC into each loop of the previous row (there should be 5 in total). Then dial 22 DC and again knit 5 DC into each loop of the previous row. Next, knit another 11 DC and turn the dress over.
7. Make 2 VP and pull 1 dc into the next loop. Then the combination: 1 VP + skip 1 loop + 1 dc. Repeat this 25 times. Insert 1 dc into the remaining 2 loops and turn again.
8. Cast on 1 VP and 1 SC. After that, make a complex combination element: skip loop + "tooth" + skip + 1 SC. Repeat this combination 13 times. "Tooth" = 1 VP + 1 DC + 1 VP + 1 DC + 1 VP + 1 DC + 1 VP. There is no need to turn the knitting here.
9. Repeat row 6.
10. Next, using the pattern of the 7th row, weave a dress of the desired length.

Crochet diamond dress for Paola Reina doll

Diamonds are a common knitting pattern that looks stylish and elegant. You will need any thin yarn (acrylic or wool can be used) and a #1.75 hook. The dress is knitted in three stages: the elastic between the top and bottom, the skirt, and the top.

Progress of work:

1. Cast on 16 chain stitches onto the hook.
2. Starting from the second VP, make 15 SC and one air ch. Turn the workpiece over to the other side.
3. Repeat in rows 2 and 3.
4. In the fourth row, make 1 sc. Then tie 13 more sc for the front part of the loop. After that, make a separate sc, add a chain stitch for lifting and turn the product over.
5. Continue knitting in this manner until row 52.
6. In the 53rd row: 15 sc + 1 lifting VP. Turn over.
7. For the 54th, cast on 15 sc.
8. The elastic is ready. Next, knit a skirt from its side part.
9. Cast on 2 air crochets + 3 sc + 2 VP + 2 sc. Repeat these steps 23 times. At the end, make 2 VP + 4 sc, add a lifting air crochet and turn the product over.
10. Knit one sc into the arch of two air loops. Then make 78 sc. Finish the row with a lifting air loop (RL) and turn the dress over again.
11. From the 3rd to the 7th rows of the skirt: 78 sc + chain stitch + turn.
12. Go to the front side. In the 8th row, take a thread of a different color and knit 3 sc. Then perform the combination: 1 sc + 5 single crochets with extended loops. It must be repeated 12 times. The row is secured with 3 sc and 1 VP. Turn inside out.
13. From the 9th to the 13th rows: 78 sc + 1 VP + turn.
14. In the 14th row, you need to return to the main color of the thread and repeat the actions described in the 8th row.
15. Next, the skirt should be knitted by repeating the steps indicated and alternating threads of different colors.
16. The penultimate row of the skirt is made of extended loops.
17. The last row is knitted on the wrong side - 78 sc and fasten the thread.
18. Return to the elastic band and knit the top part of the dress along its other side.
19. Choose a thread of a different color. The first row of the bodice should be on the front side. Rows 1-4 are knitted as follows: 54 SC + 1 air. Turn over to the other side.
20. From the 5th row, return to the main color thread. Cast on 4 sc. Then make 1 sc with an extended loop so that it stretches 4 rows below. Repeat this figure 10 times. Then VP and turn over.
21. Cast on 12 sc and 20 air loops. Then count 5 loops in the previous row and skip them. Next 20 sc + 20 ch. Skip 5 more loops. At the end 12 sc + ch and turn.
22. Make 12 sc. After them come 20 sc, which need to be carried out into the arch of air loops. Next 20 regular sc and 20 sc into the arch. Finally, 12 simple sc, lifting air and turn.
23. Collect 11 regular sc. Then there is a decrease - 2 sc are knitted from one common top. You need to make a combination: 1 decrease + 18 sc. Repeat this three times. Then again make one decrease, 1 sc, an air stitch for lifting and a turn.
24. Strict sequence: 10 sc + decrease + 5 sc + decrease + 4 sc + decrease + 5 sc + decrease + 16 sc + decrease + 5 sc + decrease + 4 sc + decrease + 5 sc + decrease + 10 sc. At the end - VP and turn the product.
25. Another algorithm: 10 sc + decrease + 14 sc + decrease + 16 sc + decrease + 14 sc + decrease + 10 sc. VP and turn.
26. Cast on 9 sc. Next, the combination: decrease + 14 sc. Do it three times. Then do a decrease and 9 sc, and after them - VP + turn.
27. Perform 9 sc + decrease + 12 sc + decrease + 14 sc + decrease + 12 sc + decrease + 9 sc. At the end of the VP and turn over.
28. Make 8 sc. After them, a combination of decrease and 12 sc, which is repeated three times. Then decrease, 8 sc, 1 VP and turn.
29. Final row: 8 sc + decrease + 10 sc + decrease + 12 sc + decrease + 10 sc + decrease + 8 sc. Fasten off the rest of the thread.

Tiny dress for LOL doll "Lolka"

Miniature LOL dolls have won the hearts of many children around the world. The abbreviation LOL stands for Lil Outrageous Littles and means "slightly outrageous little ones". "Lolka" is a doll hidden inside a ball. To get it, you need to unfold 6 layers, each of which contains riddles, puzzles and stickers, as well as clothes, shoes and accessories for the doll.

You can crochet a dress for your miniature pet with your own hands. It is not necessary to take measurements. You will need a #1 hook and very thin yarn, such as knitted yarn. Skeins of Yarn Art LILY or Snow White Madame Tricote cotton threads (length 2–2.5 m, weight 30 g) are perfect. The dress should be knitted from top to bottom without tearing the thread.

Master class:

1. Cast on 17 chain stitches and 2 lifting stitches. Next, knit from the third loop from the hook.
2. The second row is knitted with double crochets: 2 pcs. from each VP. Add another air stitch to every third VP.
3. Make 2 connecting loops. After each pair of DC from the previous row, add one air loop.
4. Cast on 3 lifting loops. Then according to the scheme: 6 CCH + 2 VP + 4 CCH + 2 VP. Alternate the elements in this order.
5. Move to the next row using 3 lifting loops. Then alternate 1 CCH and 1 VP. The skirt is ready.
6. Turn the product to the narrow part of the belt and knit the top of the dress. After a row of 17 VP, knit a row of 17 CCH.
7. Next row: 3 DC + 2 VP + 5 DC + 2 VP + 3 DC.
8. The last, topmost row is 17 DC. If desired, you can make a loop for a fastener or button.

Crochet Lily Dress for Paola Reina Doll

The elegant "lily" dress will be a great gift for the favorite of many girls doll Paola Reina. This costume is convenient because it has no fasteners or buttons. You need to crochet the dress in a circle, moving from the top row to the bottom.

Before you start working, you need to prepare everything you need for knitting. In addition to hook No. 2 and yarn ("Maxi" 565 m), you will need elastic thread.

Step by step instructions:

1. Roll the elastic thread into a ring and tie it with 68 single crochet stitches. Close each row with a slip stitch.
2. Make 1 row of double crochet stitches.
3. Another 1 row - without yarn over.
4. Visually divide the ring into 4 parts. In each of the four corners, add 3 loops for lifting. Knit one row with air loops, then skip one column and then make a column with a yarn over. Repeat this 8 times. Then in the corners, dial 2 loops for lifting. Connect the previous row to the next one with the help of a CCH. Alternate loops and columns 8 times.
5. Weave another row of DC. Gather one lifting loop in each corner. Make a chain, alternating DC and air loops. Now the yoke is ready.
6. From the first to the second corner, knit a row of single crochets. Cast on 3 loops for lifting and knit a sc to the third corner, and then to the fourth. Make 3 loops and finish the row with a slip stitch. These are the sleeves.
7. In the 7th row, near the sleeves, knit 4 single crochet stitches. Then knit a row of dc. After every third stitch, 2 air loops. Close the row with a half-dc to the third lifting loop.
8. Rows 7 through 13 are single crochet stitches. Weave an additional stitch in one of the loops of the final row. There should be 51 stitches in total.
9. The skirt begins with the 13th row. All rows will end with connecting loops: one will go into the lifting loop, and the other into the next row. Here you need to knit such a decorative element as "shells": two DC, 2 air loops and again two DC.
10. Three lifting loops and a "tick" (1 DC + 2 VP + 1 DC). Fasten on the gap of the "shell" from the previous row. Fasten another DC with a column on the "shell". Then alternate DC and "tick".
11. Knit the next row with an additional air stitch.
12. 2 dc before the "tick" and the same after. Between the sections before the "tick" and after - 1 air loop (here and further).
13. 2 CCH + “tick” + 2 CCH + 1 VP.
14. Before and after the “tick”, knit 2 columns from one base loop.
15. Then three more rows of 3 CCH + “tick” + 3 CCH + 1 VP.
16. 4 DC + “check mark” + 4 DC + 1 VP. Knit like this for 3–4 more rows.
17. Turn the product inside out and knit 2 rows of sc on the wrong side.
18. Working on the wrong side, weave 1 sc into each dc, and 3 sc into all the “arches”.
19. Turn over to the front side again and knit 1 row of SC. In the hollows, you need to make 1 VP through every 2 columns. At the corners ("peaks"), you need to weave 3 SC into one column.

The dress for the little doll is ready.

A toy dress can be decorated with openwork patterns, frills and other decorative elements. Crocheting is a fascinating activity that develops imagination, taste and fine motor skills. It will be useful for children and teenagers.