Seasoned Just Right! – 18” Doll Ensemble (PDF added)

[darski]

Seasoned Just Right! – 18” Doll Ensemble



 

 

The PDF is here:Seasoned Just Right.pdf

 

There are 10 pieces in this group of patterns. The set consists of 4 pants styles and 4 tops to go with them. It also includes one summer sun hat just for fun and a winter hat for warmth.

Winter: long pants and warm ‘Fairisle’ sweater
Spring: Capri pants and colourful top
Summer: shorts and beaded top
Fall: Coveralls and warm sweater
Hats: Warm and cool



















I used Red Heart WW yarn and hooks varied from a 5.mm hook to a 6.5mm hook.


The Pants Variations… I will give the instructions for the various leg styles first and then give the ‘torso portion’ instructions at the end. The Coveralls are made differently so they get their own spot. The pants are made by making the 2 legs that are then joined. Only the Capri’s require that you break off after making both legs.

The legs for each pants type…





Shorts:
With Mauve and 5.5mm hook…Ch 21 and join to form a ring

Rows 1-3: Work dc evenly around. Do not break off after 2nd leg. Go to Torso Instructions.




Capri’s: See note at end of leg pattern

Break off after both legs for this pattern

Row 1: With Mauve and 5.5mm hook…Ch 22, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, join to first dc. (20 dc)
Row 2: dc in each dc.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in same stitch, dc in 9, 2 dc in next dc, dc to end. (22dc)

Rows 4-7: work evenly in dc.

Break off and tidy all ends. Align the two legs with the flaps to the outside. Go to Torso Instructions.

Please note: I think these pants could have been shorter and fit more closely but they looked good when I first made them. You decide if you want to change them . A ch 20 to start might have been better




Long Pants: With Mauve and 5.5mm hook…Ch 20 and join


Work 5 rows evenly in 20 dc. (20 dc)

Row 6: increase by 2 dc (22 dc)

Row 7-8: dc evenly (22 dc)

Go to Torso Instructions.


Torso Instructions for pants…
Your rows begin and end at Centre Front.

T Row 1: Align the two legs and join with 6 sc, ch 1. Begin working in dc around the leg sections, Put the first dc in the same stitch as the sc join.

It might be helpful here to go to the back to Mark out your increase stitches. Put markers in the stitches that are 5 from the Centre Back join on each side.

Dc to your first marker… work [2dc, 1dc, 2dc, 1dc, 2dc]in the five stitches, work 3 TR into the CB join, work [ ] again then continue in dc to beginning of row being sure to put stitch in sc-joined stitch on this side, join. Sorry for the major blunder I have no idea why I said Ch 1 there instead of 1 dc

Row T2-T3: work evenly in dc.

Switch to 5.mm hook if you wish at this point.

Row T4: work evenly in dc

Row T5: work dc but work 1 decrease on each side of back (2 decreases).

Row T6: work a row of sc around an elastic waistband. Join. Break off and tidy all ends.




The Coveralls…Do not break off after 2nd leg.


With Mauve and 5.5mm hook, ch 19 and join.

Row 1: dc in each chain, join.
Row 2: work in dc but increase by one at ‘outside’ edge.( i.e. dc in 9, 2 dc in next)

Row 3: work evenly in dc

Rows 4-10: Repeat Rows 2 and 3. Note that row 10 is an increase row. (24 stitches at row 10)

Torso portion…

T Row 1: Align the two legs and join with 6 sc, ch 1. Begin working in dc around the leg sections, Put the first dc in the same stitch as the sc join.

It might be helpful here to go to the back to Mark out your increase stitches. Put markers in the stitches that are 5 from the Centre Back join on each side.

Dc to your first marker… work [2dc, ch 1 2dc, ch 1, 2dc] in the five stitches, work 3 TR into the CB join, work [ ] again then continue in dc to beginning of row being sure to put stitch in sc-joined stitch on this side, join.

Rows T2-T4: Work evenly in dc.

Flatten the pants and locate the 11th stitch from CF on both sides and place markers.

Pattern Stitch: Button Loop Cluster- this is a FP-Dtr and a dc worked together.

Work Front post stitch around stitch on row T4,
YO 3 times, yo and pull up a lp,(yo and draw through 2 lps on hook) 3 times (2 loops still on hook) YO and begin dc in 11th stitch finish by pulling loop through 3 loops on hook.

Row T5: work in dc with Button loop clusters in the two marked stitches. Join at end of row and break off yarn.

Front and back Bibs…
The bibs are worked over 20 stitches on the front and back. On the front, you have the Button Loop Clusters to mark your area… now isn’t that convenient
Attach yarn as indicated and ch 3, Work dc dec in next, dc to last 3 stitches, work another dec, dc in last stitch.

Row 2: work decreases as for row 1.

Rows 3-5: hdc dec in first and last stitch, dc for the rest..

For front break off yarn and tidy all ends. For the back, begin straps.

Strap: work sc in 1st stitch, hdc in next 2 st. ch 1 and turn.

Work as many rows of 3 hdc as you need to make your strap reach to the front comfortably. I would recommend that you measure your straps with a top under it.

Last row… ch 6 tightly and attach to other end with a sc. Break off and tidy all ends.

Make a second strap at the other edge the same way.

Add buttons to front bib and at sides near the Button Loop Clusters.




The tops…

The ‘Fairisle’ sweater…




Only one button loop is included in the instructions but remember to work some form of closure or plan to buy soft Velcro ™.

WW yarn in 3 colours and 5.5mm hook

With white, chain21



Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across (20hdc0

Row 2: sc in ea hdc

Row 3: work 2 FPsc in each sc. (40 FPsc)

Row 4: Hdc in every stitch

Row 5: ch 5 – button loop -> skip if you wish<-
Hdc in 6, ch1, hdc in 8, ch1,hdc in 12, ch1, hdc in 8, ch1, hdc in6. Either Secure white and don’t break off or just Break off if you prefer that.

Row 6: with mauve, hdc in 6, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 8, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 12, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 8, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 6. Secure mauve but DNBO.

Row 7: with purple … hdc in 7, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 10, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 114, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 10, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 7. Break off purple.
Row 8: pick up mauve again… hdc in 8, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 12, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 16, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 12, [hdc, ch1, hdc] in ch1 space, hdc in 8. Break off mauve.

Row 9: with White…hdc up to and into the 1st ch1 space, ch1, skip to next ch1 space, hdc up to and into the next ch1 space, ch1, skip to next ch1 space, hdc in next ch1 space and to end. Sets the bodice and sleeves apart.

Row 10: hdc in each hdc and ch1 space across

Row 11-12: work evenly in hdc

Row 13: work in hdc but work 4 increases… one in each back section and 2 in the front.

Row 14-15: work evenly

Row 16: hdc in 1, FPdc in next across the row.

Row 17: hdc in 1, BPdc in next across the row.

Sleeves: attach yarn in underarm and work around the sleeve opening. I use sc in the underarm and hdc for the rest for at least 3 rows. You may need to decrease occasionally to make a nicely formed sleeve.

Make the sleeves as long as you wish and finish with FP/BP ribbing if you like that look.



The Spring Pullover…



When spring does finally come we like our clothing to reflect the wonderful flowers that are springing up around us and this top does that. Use any colours you have on hand to go with your main colour.

The top is worked in two rows of each colour. The instructions will not tell you to change colours each time though.



This top was an attempt to make a real pullover that could be pulled over the head of our girls without buttons in the back. It did that and it looks cute but the idea needs more development I think

With white and 5.5mm hook… ch 40 and join without twisting.
Row 1: ch1, hdc in same stitch, *ch1, sk1, hdc in next* to end of row and join.

Row 2: work a sc in every hdc and ch1 space across row. Join and break off. 40 sc)

Divide now for armholes… you have 40 stitches and you will not use 2 of those to leave the openings. 38/2 = 19 stitches for front and back.

Divide out 19 stitches for front and back with those 1 stitch gaps between them

Front Rows 3-8: remembering to change colours after every two rows, work evenly over the 19 stitches.

Back Rows 3-8… as for Front rows.

Begin working in about the Centre Back of your top… you decide which side is the back

Row 9: Hdc across back, ch1, hdc across front, ch1 hdc to beginning and join.

Rows 10 – 14: continue working evenly in hdc changing colours as needed. Break off and tidy all ends. Create a fine cord to tie through ch1 mesh of first row to bring neckline in to body.

The Beaded Summer top…


This is a fussy project and you will have to decide if it is worth the effort to get it made…

It begins with the triangle motif that you see. The strands for the beading were just my starting tails: I figured it was easier to use them than to try to tuck them into the motif.

Before I give the instructions, I will show the pics of this bottom portion in development so you can see what was done…










The motif…

With mauve: Ch3, 2dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch1, 3dc in 3rd ch from hook. Shell formed… secure mauve.

Row M2: attach white at beginning side. Work a dc in every dc and [3dc, ch1, 3dc] in the ch 1 space. Break off white.

Row M3: pick up the mauve and work a SC in every DC, [sc, ch1, sc] in the ch1 space and sc in each dc down other side, ch 18. The ch 18 forms the left side of your sweater.

Being careful to keep your chain untwisted, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to the motif. Join to motif with sl st. Sl st to next level and work hdc to end.

Continue it this manner until you get to the top of the motif. work a [sc, ch1, sc] into the ch1 space at the top of the motif and then sc down the side of the motif. Ch 11 to form the right side. Work in hdc as for the left portion. Break off mauve.

Attach white at Centre Back and work evenly in hdc for 2 rows. I have 36 stitches at this point and that determined how many stitches for each part. I wanted to leave 4 open stitches for armholes so 36 – 8 = 28. Divide that in two and you get 14 so the front gets 14 and the backs get 7 each. If you have an extra or are short one… play with it to see what works.

Divide for front and backs -> place markers if you like/need them. (I do J )

Each back part = 7 sts
Front part = 14 sts
Skip for sleeves = 4 each

Back: work evenly in hdc for 4 rows.

You should be at CB at this point and not at the sleeve side.

-> Sc in 3, hdc in 4

-> hdc in 4 for two rows

-> sc in 1 hdc in 3. (this assumes that you are at the sleeve edge when you star the row. You want the sc to be at the armhole side) Break off leaving a long enough tail for sewing your shoulder seam and tucking away your ends.

Front: work evenly in hdc for 5 rows.

hdc in 5, sc in 4, hdc in 5
Work Shoulders…

hdc in 4, ch1 and turn

hdc in 3, sc in 1. break off and tidy ends. This should be at the armhole side

Attach the yarn in the 4th st from end to be worked and mirror the shoulder part you just did.

Attach yarn and make other back to mirror the first back part. Break off leaving a long enough tail for sewing your shoulder.

Sew the shoulder seams and work 2 rows of hdc around the armholes. I work sc in the underarm.

Add bead trims as you wish. Buttons might work for this as well and I love my buttons… oh yeah!

Comfy Autumn Warmth sweater:



This is a rather plain sweater but still has a dash of panache just for fun. The designer V-stitch is lost inside the overalls but we all tend to mix and match all our stuff so yah never know what this might just ‘go with’ another time.

With White WW yarn and 5.5 mm hook ch 23

Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across(22 hdc)

Row 2: sc in ea hdc.
Row 3: work 2 FPsc in each sc.(40)

Row 4: DC in every FPsc.

Row 5: *dc in 2, 2dc in next* across row (56dc)

Divide out sleeve sections…

Row 6: dc in 9, ch1, sk 10, dc in 8 ch1, dc in 18, ch1, sk 10, dc in 9.

Row 7&8: Dc evenly across.

Row 9: dc in 14, Tr in next, ch4 sl st in next st, ch 4, Tr in next, dc to end.

Row 10: SC in each stitch up to the ch 4, sc into top of ch 4, ch3, sc in top of next ch4, sc in each stitch to end.

Tie 2 strands of mauve yarn at throat for trim if you wish.

Sleeves: attach yarn in underarm and work around the sleeve opening. I use sc in the underarm then a couple of hdc next and dc for the top sts for at least 3 rows. You may need to decrease occasionally to make a nicely formed sleeve. Work as many rows as you wish for your sleeves. You may want to add a ribbing stitch to the bottom. I didn’t for this sweater because I had used it on the Winter one.

The Warm hat…



Worked in 3 colours of WW yarn to match Fairisle sweater. This hat is generously made and I did have to thread some elastic thread through the brim section to rein it in but I wanted that generous look for mine. You might want a smaller hook and I think it will still fit.

With Purple and 6.5mm hook.. ch 2

Row 1: 7 hdc in 2nd ch from hook and join.(7)

Row 2: 2 hdc in ea hdc (14)

Row 3: hdc in 1, 2hdc in next across row(21) Break off Purple and attach Mauve

Row 4: hdc in 2, 2 hdc in next across row(28)

Row 5: hdc evenly around (28)

Row 6: hdc in 3, 2 hdc in next. Break off Mauve and attach White. (35)

Row 7: hdc evenly around row

Row 8: hdc in 4, 2 hdc in next (42)

Rows 9-11: hdc evenly around. end with ch1 and turn. (42)

Row 12: work Through Back Loops only evenly around in hdc

Rows 13-14: work evenly in hdc. Break off white and attach purple

Work *sc in 2, long sc in next* around join and break off. Tidy all ends.

The Sun Hat…






With Pink and 5mm hook ch 4

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, dc in 4th ch from hook* 7 times. (8-dc and 8-ch1 sp)

Row 2: work the dc/ch1 mesh in EVERY dc and ch 1 space from row 1. (16-dc and 16-ch1 sp)

Row 3: sc in every dc and ch1 space. (32 sc)

Flip the piece good side down and

Row 4: work FPsc in 3, 2FPsc in next around.(40sts)

Row 5: Work a dc/ch 1 mesh around the row.


Row 6: you are going to work 2 dc/ch1 around the hat. Work in whatever st you come to to get your pattern as you see in the picture.





Row 7: sc in every dc and ch 1 space.


Row 8: Work 2 FPsc in every sc.

Rows 9-10: Work evenly in dc. Break off and tidy all ends.

Trim as you wish.



Copyright: Darlene Cutler - 2008

I do not have a problem with people/groups using my patterns to make a little extra money by physically making them and selling the items they make.

However, I do not permit the selling of my patterns for money. I have once given permission for a booklet to be made of them for a charitable sale and I may do so again *if I am asked* and if it is for a church, charity or school type group. But first you have to ask.

Furthermore, If you choose to use my patterns as a money maker, I do not permit my images to be used for any advertizing of your work. You must make your own item and photograph that. These images are as much a part of my Web image as a designer as the patterns are and I reserve that use to myself alone.

[darski]

Hey folks... that was a huge file and with all those pics to place in it , I was really challenged to get it in there and to get things in the right places. If you find mistakes or something doesn't seem right please let me know and I will do what I can to fix it. but no promises... boy what a file to work with.

[crs5]

Wow!!!!!! Darski. The outfits are waaaayyyy too darn cute!!!!! Great Job:cheer Thanx for sharing the pattern. I'm definitely copying it.

 

Carol:hook

[craziebunny]

Those are too cute!

[Tampa Doll]

Very cool. You have to have the best dressed doll around.

[gail0483]

I truley love your patterns for the 18'' dolls. These were especially pretty. I have made a few and plan to make them all for my neice who loves to just look at her dolls(thank god), she doesn't play with them. Thank you for sharing!

[boksie]

Very nice! I bought an 18" doll at the local thrift store that I had plans to "recycle" and these would be very nice for her. Thank you.

[grannie]

Thank you for the beautiful shares

[angelfire]

that is an awesome pattern

[Monique39]

Amazing to say the least.. Very nice!

[yarncat]

Quite amazing!

[SHERYL]

Wow - sweet as can be!!!

[grandmalolly]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!! Darski, when do you sleep, girl? With all of the beautiful outfits you have made lately, I can picture you, red-eyed, and hook smokin' working to bring yet another gorgeous and fun outfit to life! Thank you so much for sharing your gift, and your talent with us.

[darski]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!! Darski, when do you sleep, girl? With all of the beautiful outfits you have made lately, I can picture you, red-eyed, and hook smokin' working to bring yet another gorgeous and fun outfit to life! Thank you so much for sharing your gift, and your talent with us.

 

I made the clothes in 3 days. It took me a week to get the notes typed up. OK, that means that it took me a week to get to it

 

It's what I love about doll clothes... it goes so quickly.

[CroJulee]

Wow Darski!! Amazing (as always)!! I just wish I had an 18 inch doll to make those sweet outfits for!!

[Katy_Ravensong]

Wow! Awesome patterns! Gotta put my printer to work now. Thanks bunches.

[misssmaggie]

Cute...very cute !!! Thanks for sharing !!!

[Knit Happens]

...as always, lots of fun and made me smile....super collection

[Michaels Gram]

Darski, what beautiful things you have made, you have quite a talent for crocheting and designing.

[Bejae_60]

WOW! These are way awesome. THANK YOU for the patterns

[mummycrochet]

WOW! Absolutely beautiful. And what a gorgeous choice of colours. Brilliant. Thanks so much for sharing.

[grannie]

Thank you ,beautiful doll clothes

[jleinhauser]

They are wonderful! And you are so generous to share them with others.

You are one talented lady!

 

Jean Leinhauser

http://www.creativepartnersllc.com

[ladyrose]

Great patterns - love your work and the colours too. Can't wait to try the sun hat !

 

Thanks for sharing

[Mel2nsluvsCrochet]

That is just too cute! Thank you for sharing the patterns!