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18" Doll Cross-Body Vest Pattern

Updated: Jan 26, 2023

As soon as my younger girls jumped on the 18" doll craze, they needed me to make all the things I could for them. Seeing as the price of the clothes for these dolls was WAY more than a handful of yarn, I was happy to oblige.






I figured why not take on this new adventure with a creative mind and try to think outside of the box. I began designing all these cute accessories, which then lead to building stock for shows and gifts for their dolly friends and so on.


The cross-body design of this vest is perfect for any fashion forward doll. It's super cute, super easy, & designed to fit most 18” Dolls (ie American Girl, My life, etc.).


Now that my little ones have grown out if this doll baby faze, I'm feeling a little sad and nostalgic. As a way for me to relive their little years a bit I decided to edit some of these patterns and give them a touch up. Now I'm sharing this one with all of you.



Here's what you'll need to get started...........


Materials:

Red Heart Super Saver – Dusty Grey(approx. 60 yds)

I(5.25mm) Hook

Scissors

Needle & Thread

4- 1/2” Buttons


Abbreviations(US Terms):

SK = Skip

sts = Stitches

ST = Stitch

SL= Slip Stitch

CH = Chain

SC = Single Crochet

HDC= Half Double Crochet


NOTES: For gauge your piece should measure 7” wide and 1.5” tall at the end of ROW 4. Finished vest should measure 7¼” wide by 12” tall before folding.

To begin CH 26

ROW 1: HDC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in each ST across(25 total)


ROW 2: CH 1(Does not count as a ST) & turn, HDC in the first ST, repeat (SK 1, Place a HDC & a SC in the next ST)11 times, SK 1, HDC in the last ST


ROW 3-16: CH 1(Does not count as a ST) & turn, HDC in the first ST, repeat(Place a HDC and a SC in the next ST, SK 1) 11 times, HDC in the last ST


7” wide and 1.5” tall at the end of ROW 4

For this next section you will be working the front panels individually.


ROW 17: CH 1(Does not count as a ST) & turn, HDC in the first ST, repeat(Place a HDC and a SC in the next ST, SK 1) 3 times, HDC in the next ST. Do not continue on to the end of the row.


ROW 18-35: CH 1(Does not count as a ST) & turn, HDC in the first ST, repeat (Place a HDC and a SC in the next ST, SK 1) 3 times, HDC in the last ST


ROW 36: CH 1(Does not count as a ST) & turn, HDC in each ST across(8 total)

Cut and tie off your yarn



Flip your work over and go back to Row 16. Count over 9 sts from your last ST in ROW 17 and attach your yarn (you will be skipping 8 sts between your front panels.


Repeat Rows 17-36, but DO NOT CH 1 & Turn at the beginning of ROW 17


ROW 37: CH 1(Does not count as a ST) & turn, SC in the first ST, CH2/SK2, SC in the next 2 sts, CH2/SK2, 2SC in the last ST,

Rotate to work down the side, place 1 HDC in the end of each Row,

CH1, rotate to work along the bottom and SC in each CH across,

CH1 Rotate to work up the side and place 1 HDC in the end of each ROW,

Rotate to work along the top and SC in the first ST, CH2/SK2, SC in the next 2 sts, CH2/SK2, SC & SL ST in the last ST, Cut, tie off, and weave in your ends.


Lay your panel right side up and attach your buttons as shown below. (approximately Row 2 and 5 depending on your button size)


*Cross the straps across the front of the body and button on the sides.


If you have any questions about this pattern or any of the other patterns from Regina P Designs, or want to show off your finished projects with this pattern, please join our Facebook group.



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