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Ringmaster Doll
A crochet ringmaster costume for a 7-inch boy doll with pants, red coat, sleeves, ascot, and baton, originally published in The Big Top in Crochet.
Materials
- Steel Crochet Hook · No. 7
- Steel Crochet Hook · No. 9
Pattern instructions
Pants
Starting at lower end with White and No. 7 hook, ch 11, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.
1 sc in each sc. Repeat the 2nd row 11 times.
Working in sc, increase 1 sc at beginning of row.
Increase 1 sc at end of row.
Work even.
Increase 1 sc at end of row.
Increase 1 sc at beginning of row.
Increase 1 sc at end of row.
Work even.
Repeat the 17th and 18th rows.
Work even.
Increase 1 sc at end of row.
Work even. Repeat the last 2 rows once.
Decrease 1 sc at beginning of row for crotch.
1 sc in each of the next 16 sc.
Work even.
Decrease 1 sc at beginning of row, then work 6 rows even.
Decrease 1 sc at end of row.
Work even. Repeat the 39th and 40th rows 3 times.
Decrease 1 sc at end of row.
Decrease 1 sc at beginning of row.
Decrease 3 sts evenly spaced, cut thread.
Work another section in same manner. Sew the two outside edges together (curved sides), then sew the two inside edges together to the 29th row (crotch). Work 2 more sections in same manner and sew together same as 1st leg but leave side seam open for 1/2 inch at top. Sew back and front seams. Crochet a row of sc across waistline and place on doll. Sew remainder of side seam or finish with snap fastener.
Straps
With White, ch 12 leaving an end and sew to lower edge of pants leg, sewing at each seam. This goes under the shoe.
Front
With Red and No. 7 hook ch 13, sc in 2nd st from hook, sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.
1 sc in each sc, ch 1 to turn all rows. Repeat the last row 3 times.
1 sc in each sc working 2 sc in last sc.
Work even in sc. Repeat the last 2 rows twice.
Work even.
Sl st in each of the 1st 2 sts, ch 1 and work 1 sc in each of the next 13 sc.
1 sc in each of the 13 sc. Repeat the last row 7 times, cut thread. Work another front in same manner.
Back
With Red and No. 7 hook ch 18, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.
1 sc in each sc. Repeat the last row 3 times.
Increase 1 sc at beginning and end of row, then work 1 row even. Repeat the last 2 rows twice.
Work even.
Sl st in each of the 1st 3 sc for underarm, 1 sc in each of the next 17 sc.
Work even on the 17 sc, cut thread.
Sew 1st 4 sts of last row of back to 1st 4 sts at armhole side of front for shoulder. Sew other shoulder in same manner. Sew side seams.
Sleeves
With Red and No. 7 hook ch 15, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.
1 sc in each sc.
Increase 1 sc at beginning and end of row. Work 3 rows even. Repeat the last 4 rows once.
Work 9 rows even.
Decrease 1 sc at beginning and end of each row, cut thread. Sew side seam to the 1st decreasing row and sew sleeves in position.
Lower Section Of Coat
With Red and No. 7 hook ch 6, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.
1 sc in each of the 1st 4 sc, 3 sc in last sc.
2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each remaining st.
1 sc in each st working 2 sdc in last st (sdc: thread over hook, insert in st, pull loop through, thread over and pull through all loops at one time). Repeat the 3rd and 4th rows 3 times.
2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 14 sts.
1 sc in each sc. Repeat the last row 14 times, cut thread. Work another section in same manner but do not cut thread, ch 1, turn.
1 sc in each sc, pick up 1st section and work 1 sc in each sc of that section having the straight side in center, ch 1, turn.
1 sc in each sc working across both sections, ch 1, turn.
Work even.
Next Row—Decrease 4 sts evenly spaced, then work 1 row even. Repeat the last 2 rows once, then work 1 more row even, cut thread leaving an end. Thread into needle and sew to lower edge of jacket in back.
With Red and No. 9 hook work a row of sc around entire jacket but do not work up center opening at back of jacket, cut thread. Press center front of neck edge down about 1/2 inch to form lapels. Finish with 4 sequins as illustrated for front. If desired use hook and eye for fastening. Sew 2 sequins at back waist line.
Ascot
Using a 6 inch length of ribbon or silk 1 1/2 inches wide, place around neck and tie at front as illustrated.
Baton
Cut a 4 inch length of White covered spool wire, double in half and wind with White thread. If desired, brush baton with glue and cover with tiny sprinkles. Sew a sequin to top of baton.
