18" Doll Anastasias Ready for Spring Crochet Pattern

Design by: Carol Ballard Skill Level: Intermediate Size: To fit 18" Doll Materials: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn:  White (MC) - 2.5 oz, 122 yd (71 g, 110 m) Size 10 Crochet Thread: Blue (B) - 350 yd; White (W) - 350 yd; Small amount Green - for Leaves; Small amounts of Pink, Peach, Blue - for Flowers Additional Materials: Yarn Needle; Thread Needle 5/8" Buttons - 4 (for Dress) 1/8" Ribbon - 48" long (for Hat and Basket Rims) 1/4" Ribbon - 18" long (for Hat Bow) 1/4" Pearl Buttons - 25 (for Flowers) Small amount Fiberfill (for Basket) Crochet Hooks:  Steel # 1 (2.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. Size F-5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. Gauge: Steel # 1 and Thread:  8 sc = 1", 8 sc rows = 1" F-hook and Yarn:  4 sc = 1", 4 sc rows = 1" Crochet Pattern for Anastasia's Ready for Spring Dress fits eighteen inch American Girl Dolls. In this Crochet Pattern, Anastasia's Ready for Spring and waiting for a little girl to play with her. The pretty blue and white dress is designed by Carol Ballard, and will no doubt bring some spring fever to the little girl that receives this crochet ensemble.  Anastasia's Ready for Spring dress and accessories gives an 18-inch doll a delicate spring look that opens up the options for creative play. Many children find doll play as a relaxing and enjoyable one-on-one time with their favorite toy. Playing with dolls is also stimulating to the imagination and just plain fun. This is the perfect reason to craft this feminine ensemble of dress and accessories as a dressy addition for a doll's wardrobe. Anastasia's Ready for Spring crochet pattern is the perfect outfit for tea time fun or a stroll in the warm spring weather. The lacy crochet pattern includes instructions for the dress, shoes, drawstring purse, hat and flower basket. Dress bodice is worked in solid single crochet stitches and accented with dainty flowers and pearls. The attached skirt is worked in a simple shell design. The basic stitches used in the pattern make this an easy skill level and perfect for someone at a beginner crochet level. Doll crochet patterns are fun to make and give you a taste for crocheting clothing. All items in this pattern set uses a crochet cotton thread in the recommended colors, or mix it up and use colors that fit the little girls personality. The small size of the outfits makes them quick and fun to create. You will have a lot of fun creating this outfit and your little one will have hours of fun playing with this beautiful crochet pattern.