amazing crochet skirt

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Thinty

By Inna Aleksandrova

I have had a long-term dream of making matching outfits for my daughters and their dolls. Finally, the inspiration came along with the idea of this colorful flowery skirt. Fresh spring color combinations, flowers, buttons and the design name have been chosen by my girls. I used a high quality cotton blend that looks awesome in the Cable Rib pattern, and it creates a durable and slightly stretchy fabric while perfectly holding its shape - exactly what is needed for an active and curious girl. The doll gets a share of the fame too - her skirt matches perfectly and can be adjusted for any standard 16-18 inch doll.

Size

3 [4, 5, 6, 7] years
Shown in size 3 years and on 15" Bamboletta Doll.

Finished Measurements

Waist: 21 [21½, 22, 22½, 23] inches
Length: 9½ [10½, 11½, 12½, 13½] inches

Materials

1 ball of contrasting color yarn of similar gauge for cord, trim and flower.
Schulana Supercotton, [70% Cotton, 30% Elastic; 98 yards/89 meters per 1.75 ounce/50 gram ball];

#055 Green; 5 balls

Recommended needle sizes

US #9/5.5mm 16 inch circular needle
Additional circular needle US #9/5.5mm) or smaller to hold the ruffle
Crochet hook size G/6 (4 mm)

Notions

Stitch marker
Darning needle
Elastic ribbon
1 fancy button (optional)
6 beads (optional)

Gauge

18 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in St st

Pattern Notes

This ruffled skirt is worked from bottom up in one piece on circular needles. Two layers of ruffles are created by simple cables. The main body of the skirt is worked in Stockinette stitch and decorated with eyelet row, a cord and white crochet flower.
Since all girls are created differently, choose the actual waist measurement rather than age. 
Optional elastic ribbon could be inserted for better fit. A smaller version with just one ruffle fits American Girl®, Bitty Twin®, Götz® dolls and Bamboletta® dolls, as well as other 16-18 inch tall dolls.
RT: K2tog leaving sts on LH needle, insert RH needle from front between 2 sts just knitted together and k first st again, then slip both sts from needle together.
Cable Rib pattern (worked in the round)
Rnds 1 and 2: *K2, p2; repeat from * around.
Rnd 3: *RT, p2; repeat from * around.
Rnds 4-6: *K2, p2; repeat from * around.
Rnds 7-14: Repeat Rnds 3-6 twice.

Skills Required

Knitting in the round, cables, eyelet, i-cord or crochet chain, crochet flower (optional)

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INSTRUCTIONS

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