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Coat For 20 inch DollA Crochet Pattern by Corrina Christine

A Cute Accessory for the 20 inch Character Doll

Getting started

Materials

▶ Yarn: The Coat is crocheted using worsted weight yarn. You can make the coat in any colour. I used Bernat Super Value (size 4) in colour “Clay” You will need approximately 426 yards of worsted weight yarn to make this coat.

▶ Hooks: The coat is made using a 6.0mm hook. ▶ Yarn Needle ▶ Stitch Markers ▶ Scissors ▶ Clasps or button or velcro tabs (whichever you prefer for attaching to the coat to keep it closed) I used 1/2” snap fasteners for my coat.

Abbreviations:CH - ChainSC - Single Crochet

Video Link:How to Sew the Coat Together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH8-WPCUlpA

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Gauge: 3.5 sts X 4 rows = 1” X 1” using the 6.0mm hook and single crochet stitches

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The design for the coat is simple, each piece of the coat is a rectangle that are then sewn together. There is a back panel, two front panels and two sleeves. If you prefer to knit the coat use the measurements for each rectangle provided.

First Front Panel (measures 15.5” tall (sts) by 5” wide (rows)Row 1: Ch 55 loosely (or using a hook a couple sizes bigger) sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across {54}Rows 2 to 20: ch 1, turn sc in each st across {54}Fasten off and weave in ends.

Second Front Panel (measures 15.5” tall (sts) by 6.25” wide (rows) the second front panel is wider for the overlap at the front of the coat. Row 1: Ch 55 loosely (or using a hook a couple sizes bigger) sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across {54}Rows 2 to 25: ch 1, turn sc in each st across {54}Fasten off and weave in ends.

Back Panel (measures 15.5” tall (sts) by 11” wide (rows)Row 1: Ch 55 loosely (or using a hook a couple sizes bigger) sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across {54}Rows 2 to 44: ch 1, turn sc in each st across {54}Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sleeves (make 2) measures 5.5” tall (sts) by 8” wide (rows)Row 1: Ch 20 loosely (or using a hook a couple sizes bigger) sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across {19}Rows 2 to 31: ch 1, turn sc in each st across {19}Fold so the short sides are touching and sew them together using a single thickness of yarn threaded onto a yarn needle. Weave in ends.

Finishing The Coat

Making the Coat

Lay the doll in the center of the back panel with its feet slightly over the bottom.

Pull the sides of the back panel up to meet the shoulders of the doll and place markers. Make sure the markers are the same number of stitches down from the top of the back panel on each side.

Lay the front panels on top of the back panel lining the edges up. Mark the front panel at the same spot as the back panel.

Place the sleeve to the side of the coat under the marker.

Place another marker at the bottom of the sleeve. The space between the markers will be left unstitched for sewing the sleeve onto.

The portion on the back and front panels above the sleeves is the fold over collar of the coat.

Using a decorative whip stitch sew the back panel and two front panels together on the outside of the coat being sure not to sew the space between the markers for sewing on the sleeves. Lay the pieces flat on top of each other, with a single thickness of yarn threaded onto a yarn needle whip stitch the seam placing the stitches close together to create a cordlike look. Weave in the ends.

Turn the sleeves inside out and sew them onto the inside of the coat. Weave in the ends.

Whipstitch the outer edges of the coat for a little added touch. With a hard bristle brush, vigorously brush the collar on the inside of the coat. This will give it a fuzzy affect.

Video Link: How to Sew the Coat Together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH8-WPCUlpA