Free Crochet Pattern Pj's Bratz Fashion Doll

Here is My Latest Free Pattern:
It is a shortie pajama top & bottom combo that will fit a 12-inch fashion Bratz Doll. Also included are the instructions for her teddy bear friend!
The pattern is on my free patterns site: www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com
I have over 300 free crochet patterns there!
I am tyring to place larger pictures on the site as asked for and am trying to replace the dreaded abbreviation sa with the word same!
Enjoy, Donna

This week's free pattern is a lovely gown for a Large Baby Bratz Doll. The top is boa yarn white the striped skirt uses a sport weight yarn. There is even a bow for her pet cat!

I've always loved the look of these dolls, the big heads and big eyes, plus they can stand on their own. I just never liked what the manufacturer put on them. I guess it is the old lady in me. Dolls just should be cute!

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I love to use the stitch combination of single crochet/double crochet to get a textured stitch.

I've been told it can get confusing when using that alternating stitch in rounds and also for color changing.

As you can see the cute little PENGUINS at the top left has color changes and the sc/dc stitch combination done in rounds.


I've come up with a photo tutorial as well as one on You Tube to help better understand the technique.

If anyone is still in the dark about it just e-mail me and I'll do my best to help you figure it out!

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Free Panties Crochet Pattern For An American Girl Size Doll

This week's free pattern is a pair of PANTIES made to fit an American Girl Doll or like sized doll.

I designed these panties to actually fit the curves of the doll and as you can see by the second picture the panties didn't exactly fit around the waist.

What to do?


Add elastic of course!

I've made a photo tutorial and a video tutorial on how to add the elastic to a finished crochet item. I hope you find them helpful.


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Hello!
Recently I've been accused of purposely scrambling my free patterns making them unreadable and thus not really free.
I find this very up-setting. I assue everyone one of you if you go to: www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com you will find completely free and readable patterns.
I've had my site checked and the only conclusion is that this person's web browser is not compatable with my site. My site works well with: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox web browsers.
I can not guarantee all web browsere will work on my site.
I apologize to any all all this may have caused problems for.
Donna Collinsworth

Free Crochet Pattern Dres & Vest For American Girl Doll

Here is this week's free pattern:

Dress & Vest for American Girl dolls or like sized dolls.

It is a dress that features a ruffle coller and cuffs.

Dress snaps in back.

The vest has yarn threaded through the stitches and then tied into a bow.

The pattern was orginally done using Red Heart Luster Sheen yarns, but you can also work it in most sport weight yarns.

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I call this Decreasing Circles Necklace and I'm sure you can guess why!

all you need is some size 10 crochet thread, size 7 hook and necklace clasp and you're in business!

Click here for the pattern!

I hope you like it!

Keep those crochet hooks busy!

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How To Make Raised Stitches In Crochet

Here is a link to the tutorial on how to make the raised stitches to make this heart sample.

This raised stitch heart tote is a free pattern found here.

It began life as a heart place mat, but I decided it looked too pretty to stay inside the house and I turned it into a tote by adding a bottom and handle. It still make a lovely place mat!

This is a detail photo of a baby afghan I used the stitched on.

This is a 12 month size baby dress with the raised stitches.

I'm beginning to think I need to go beyond a heart when designing. I did a word baby afghan once that was love, hugs, kisses--I'll have to find the photo for that one. I believe that design was sold to a magazine.

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Here is a fairly easy to make necklace.

I call it Gold Coin Necklace.

The Gold thread is DMC metallic thread in size 5. It can be found in the needlework area of most craft stores where the embroidary floss it kept.

Once you have roll into into a ball (to prevent knots) it really is easy to work with.

You can find the pattern HERE

I hope you like it!

I'd love to see any pictures anyone would like to share of a pattern of mine they made!

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I've just tried this new yarn called baby Jacquards floral. (My success at right)

On the skein it shows a small square of it crochet and it looks just like little flowers in between the color stripes.

I've been playing with it and have found I can only get the floral pattern by using a single crochet stitch and crocheting in rows and not rounds.

Has anyone else played with it?

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Slink-A-Saurus!

My latest free pattern that features a slinky in its design.

As you can see, the dinosaur's back is the slinky. His red points are all wond onto the slinky and pushed to its center.

He also features a spiked tail, lower jaw, tiny red button eyes and red feet pads.

Made using Red Heart Super Saver yarns and size H crochet hook.

The pattern is free!

To see more picutres visit HERE!

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New Free Necklace Patterns

I call this first necklace:
Black Rectangles on Gold Chains.



It is 20" long, made using size 10 crochet thread and Lion Metallic yarn. It is a very fast neclace to put together!
You'll find the pattern on my free pattern web site!


This free crochet pattern I call Royal Beaded Crochet Necklace with Chain Strands!







This necklace is entirely crochet. Even the closure is crochet!

I hope you enjoy them both!

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Piano Hot Pad Crochet Pattern

Piano Hot Pad pattern found HERE!
It's 8" X 8-1\2" and made from just three parts.
Quick and easy to make and put together.
Great for the piano lover in your life!


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Toy Organizer Crochet Pattern

Crochet pattern for this toy organizer:

Above this the link for the pattern!

I hope you enjoy it!

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How To Crochet Around a Pop Tab Using a Half Double Crochet






You begin with a base of half double crochet (hdc) stitches.
Yo (yarn over) as you would making another hdc.






Insert the hook through the next stitch.
Place pop tab on hook.





Yo again.






Pull though pop tab and stitch.






Yo and pull through all loops on hook to finish the stitch.








Attached pop tab.




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How To Make a Sewn in Lining for a Crochet Purse

How To Make a Sewn in Lining for a Crochet Purse.















You begin by figuring out the size of the lining you will need. First measure from the inside top to the bottom of the purse. Then measure around the inside circumference of the purse. You will get a measurement something like: 7" X 20". Now add a 1\2" seam allowance to this: 8" X 21". Cut this from the fabric you are going to use as the lining. Sew short ends together, taking the 1\2" seam allowance, forming a tube.








Pin a 1\2" hem around one edge of the lining.

Pin this to inside edge of purse and sew in place.

Turn the purse inside-out and sew a line of basting stitched (long running stitches) to hold the bottom edge of the lining to the bottom of the purse. Turn right side out.

On a piece of cardboard out line the bottom of the purse and cut out.

Lay cardboard on a small piece of batting and trim the batting until only 1\4" extends from the edge all around.

Rep with your lining fabric.

With craft glue, glue the lining to the back of the cardboard using tape to hold it in place until dry.
Once dry, remove the tape and glue the finished bottom the the inside bottom of the purse.

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How To Make a Drop In Lining For a Purse

How to Make a Drop in Lining for a Crochet Purse.


















I call it a drop in lining because it isn't completely sewn into the purse, top and bottom. You can pull it out.

You begin by measuring the depth of the purse (from the inside top edge to the bottom. Then you measure the circumference around the inside of the purse. You will have a measurement something like: 7" X 26".

You now add a 1\2" seem allowance to that measurement, so it's now 8" X 27". Cut that size rectangle from the fabric you will be lining the purse with.



Fold the rectangle in half so that both short end meet. Pin and sew a 1\2" seam.

Make a pattern of the bottom of the purse by drawing around it and then adding 1\2" for seam allowances. Pin the bottom to one long edge of lining. The purse I am lining has a square bottom so I had to be careful pinning around corners.

Bottom completely pinned to bottom lining.

Lining sewn together.

If you wish to add a pocket, now is the time to do it. Decide how big of a pocket you would like, cut two out of fabric, pin wrong sides together and sew leaving a space for turning. Turn pocket to right sides, sew opening closed, pin and sew to lining.

Pin under a 1\2" hem around outer edge of lining--hem is always to the wrong side of what you are making.

Drop the lining into the purse, wrong sides together. Pin in place and then sew lining to purse.

Picture of finished lining in purse.

Lining has been sewn to the purse, but can still be pulled out.

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