Barbie Pattern
Alpaca Knit Dress and Shrug

Spring 2011 fashions feature many lacey knits, so I designed this with a relatively simple lacey look. I chose alpaca fleece because of its soft texture, in my opinion, second only to cashmere.

Barbie Shell and Dress

Materials: 100% Baby Alpaca (Color Mist) from Knit Picks. Use two strands.

Leftover yarn works since so little is required.

Needles – Size 2 U.S.

Gauge: 9 stiches = 1 inches; 10 rows = 1 inch

Directions:

Cast on 35 stiches.

All odd rows: P

Rows 2, and 4: K

Rows 6 and 8: K2tog, K to within last 2 sts, K2tog. (34 sts)

Row 8: Repeat Row 6. (32 sts)

Row 10: K12, inc 1, K6, inc 1, K12. (34 sts)

Row 12: K

Row 14: K12, K2tog, K6, K2tog, K12. (32 sts)

Row 16: K4, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K4, K2tog, K4, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K4. (27 sts)

Row 18: K6, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K6. (23 sts)

Row 20: K6, K2tog, K7, K2tog, K6. (21 sts)

Row 22: K4, inc 1, K3, inc 1, K3, inc 1, K3, inc 1, K4. (25 sts)

Row 24: (K3, inc 1)* 3 times, K1, (inc 1, K3)** 3 times, K3. (31 sts)

Row 26: (K2, inc 1)* 5 times, K1, (inc 1, K2)** 5 times. (41 sts)

Continue stockinette stitch (P 1 row, K 1 row) until dress measures 3 3/4" from start.

End with P row.

"Lace Row": K2, (YO, K2tog)*** 12 times, YO, K3. YO = Yarn over (wrap yarn around needle)

Next Row: P

Second lace row: K1, (YO, K2tog)*** 12 times, YO, K2.

Next rows: P, K, P.

Bind off 41 stitches, leaving about 12" of yarn to use for sewing the back seam.

Block the dress before weaving the back seam.

Sew back seam from bottom to waist.

Crochet 3 button holes along back opening by SC 5, ch 3, sc in next 5, ch 3, SC in next 5, ch 3, and attach to top of opening. Bury yarn.

Sew 3 pearl buttons to finish this soft, stylish sheath.

I hope you enjoyed this Barbie pattern alpaca knit dress.

Below you will find the instructions to make the matching shrug.

Shrug Pattern

Cast on 52 stitches.

Row 1: K

Row 2: P

Row 3: K5, (YO, K2tog) 21 times, K5.

Rows 4-14: Continue in stockinette stitch (P row followed by K row, ending with a K row).

Bind off 15 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. (22 sts)

Rows 17, 19, 21: P2tog, P to last 2 sts, P2tog.

Rows 18, 20, 22: K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog.

Bind off 10 stitches.

Block your shrug. Sew sleeve seams, bury yarn ends.

Your dress and shrug are now complete! The alpaca yarn is so soft and luxurious. I am sure that you will enjoy many Barbie fashion shows featuring this ensemble.

If you enjoyed following this Barbie pattern for the alpace knit creation, you will find more free patterns to knit for many dolls by starting at
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If you want to knit for an American Girl Doll, return from Barbie Pattern Alpaca Knit to American-Girl-Knitted-Doll-Clothes.