Sundress Crochet Doll Dress

 Wavy Sundress for an 18-Inch Doll

By Yarnsensation Crochet Dolls

Hello everyone!

My latest design is a doll dress, one of my many designs. I had so much fun crocheting this little dress. Before I go any further, to place the dress on to your doll, slide her feet into the top opening and pull it on to her. I like making it easy to wear, because I prefer to make my dresses for all ages. 

So, I had a design pop in my mind, I basically wrote out the idea first, then I drew a sketch of what I wanted the dress to look like.  I first made the starting chain and kept adjusting it around the doll waist until the fit was perfect. This dress is design to fit loose around the doll.  It is so loose that a shirt can be worn with it for a winter look.

I crochet my designs with ease in mind. I do not like complicated designs that require google search on how to complete it.  My process is writing the pattern as I design the dress. Crazy, right!!💕After this step I have completed the pattern and a dress. Next, I type the pattern and print it. Then I used that pattern to crochet another dress, while making corrections to the pattern and the dress as I go. So the third dress, if I am lucky should be perfect.  I have had to make several dresses before I feel it is okay to share the pattern on YouTube or for purchase.  

I have learned over the years that we all crochet very differently, so please keep that in mind when using my pattern to crochet the design.  Please make adjustments to your hook size if needed.  

The wavy sundress should fit your 18 inch dolls. It fits my American doll and my Springfield Collection doll. Remember feet first, and the armholes are roomy (the pattern allows for adjustments), and as a step in dress it should make the dress easy to put on.

Do you just want to try the sundress for your lovely doll? She will love it.

I hope you enjoy my pattern. 

💗Creating a crochet a Sundress, waved in colors for an 18-inch doll can be a delightful project that combines creativity with practicality. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring your doll is summer-ready with a fashionable and versatile garment.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Choose a medium yarn suitable for summer wear. I used Big Twist, 100% Acrylic.

• Crochet Hook: A size 4.5mm hook.     

  
  
  

• Scissors: For cutting yarn.

• Tapestry Needle: To weave in ends.

• Stitch Markers: For stitch counts

Basic Stitches Used

• Chain Stitch (ch)

• Single Crochet (sc)

• Half Double Crochet (hdc)

• Half Double Crochet (hdc dec)

• Double Crochet (dc)

• Slip Stitch (ss)

Color Change Notes: Do not complete last hdc, while 3 loops on hook (step 1), pull new color through all three loops (step 2), Ch 1, pull other yarn tail to tighten the stitch (step 3), turn, start next row. Carry yarn tail of other color and new color for 8 sts.

Easy Crochet Pattern

Pattern Instructions

Step 1: Create the Waistband and Ties

1. Foundation Chain: Start with a Ch 50

2. Row 1: Work one hdc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. (49).

3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn your work, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, *1 ss in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, repeat from * to last 4 sts, 1 hdc in last 4 sts.

4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn your work, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, *1 ss in next st (ss st), 1 hdc in next 4 sts, repeat from * to last 4 sts, 1 hdc in last 4 sts.

5. Row 4 - 16: Repeat row 3

6. Color Change, see color change notes

7. Row 17 - 18: Repeat row 3

8. Color Change, see color change notes

9. Row 19 - 20: Repeat row 3

10. Row 21: Ch1, turn, *hdc dec in the first 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, ss in the next st, repeat across from * to last 4 sts, 1 hdc dec, 1 hdc in each of the last 2 sts.

11. Row 22: Ch 1. turn, *hdc dec in the first 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, ss in the next st repeat across from *to last 3 sts, 1 hdc dec, 1 hdc in the last st.

12. Row 23: Ch 3, turn, hdc dec in the first 2 sts, Ch 1, *ss in row below, Ch 4, sk next st, hdc dec next 2 sts, Ch 1, repeat from * to last 2 sts, hdc dec in last 2 sts.

13. Row 24: Ch 4, turn, *4 dc in Ch4 space, ss in next st, ss in Ch 4 space, Ch 4, repeat from * to end of row, ss in row below to fasten off.

Step 2: Begin the Top of Dress

Place 1^st set sms, 18 sts from both sides

1. Row 1: Working on right side. Join yarn at 1^st sm st, Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 13 sts across (14 hdc). Ch 1, Turn your work.

2. Row 2 -5: 1 hdc in next 4 sts, ss in the next st, repeat across, 1 hdc in each of the last 4 sts, Ch 1, Turn your work.

Step 3: Creating Shoulders

1. With Row 5 facing right side up. Count over 7 sts from sms, both sides, place 2nd set of sms

2. Round 1: First shoulder, Ch 12 (or preferred chain sts for shoulder), join in 2^nd set of sms, with a sc, 1 sc in next 10 sts, turn to wrong side, fold sides to center

3. Join to the next side, with a sc, 1 sc in next sm (10 sts), Second shoulder, Ch 12 (or preferred chain sts), join with a ss into 1^st of row 5. Fasten off. Weave in yarn tails.

4. Stitch back together, turn dress to wrong side, using tapestry needle whipstitch sides together to complete dress.

Step 4: Finishing Touches

• Weave in Ends: Use the tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends.

• Block the Skirt: Lightly block the skirt if necessary to shape it properly.

Customization Ideas

• Bow: Ch 70, leave a yarn tail for weaving through stitches. Weave Ch between row 1 (top of dress) and row 1 (bottom of dress), make a bow in front of dress.

This crochet wavy sundress is a fun and creative way to dress up your doll for a day at the beach or a summer picnic. Enjoy the process and let your imagination guide you as you customize this adorable accessory!

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