Let’s Fly a Kite

INSTRUCTIONS

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FOR DECORATIVE USE ONLY - NOT A TOY
Not Recommended for Ages 3 & Under

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SPECIAL STITCH: js (jump stitch): Draw up a lp in next st of previous row, below the row you are working - 2 lps now on hook, yo and draw through both lps on hook. Do not work in the current row behind js. This will create the zigzag pattern on dress.

DRESS WITH ATTACHED SLIP

BODICE
Starting at neck edge with white and size G hook (or size required for gauge), ch 17.
ROW 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch across (16 sc). Ch 1, turn.
ROW 2: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in each rem sc to last sc, sc in last sc (30 sc). Ch 1, turn.
ROW 3 (armhole shaping): Working in back lps of sts for this row only (front lps will be used for bodice ruffle), sc in first 4 sc, ch 3, sk next 7 sc (for right armhole- fold skipped sts towards you), sc in next 8 sc, ch 3, sk next 7 sc (for left armhole- fold skipped sts toward you), sc in last 4 sc (16 sc). Ch 1, turn.
ROW 4: Sc in each sc and ch across (22 sc). Ch 1, turn.
ROWS 5-6: Sc in each sc across (22 sc). Ch 1, turn. At end of Row 6, ch 3 (in place of ch 1), turn.

SKIRT
ROW 7: Working in front lp of sts for this row only (back lps will be used for slip), 2 dc in each sc across, join to top of beg ch-3 (to close back opening) (44 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, do not turn. With small safety pin (or contrasting color yarn), mark first unworked lp for start of slip.
RND 8: * Dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around, join (66 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, do not turn.
RND 9: * Dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around, join (88 dc not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, do not turn.
RNDS 10-13: Dc in each dc around, join (88dc). Ch 3, do not turn.
RND 14: Work 2 dc in each dc around, join (176 dc- not counting beg ch 3). Ch 3, do not turn.
RNDS 15-16: Dc in each dc around, join (176 dc). Ch 3, do not turn. At end of Rnd 16, ch 1 (in place of ch 3), do not turn.
RND 17: Sc in each dc around, join to first sc (176 sc). Finish off, weave in ends.

BODICE RUFFLE
With bottom edge of skirt facing you, join white to first unworked lp from Bodice Row 3 at left back opening, ch4.
ROW 1 (wrong side): (Dc, ch 1) in next 3 unworked lps, (dc, ch 1) in top lp only of 7 sc across top of left armhole, (dc, ch 1) in next 8 unworked lps, (dc, ch 1) in top lp only of 7 sc across top right armhole, (dc, ch 1) in next 3 unworked lps, dc in last lp (28 ch 1 sps, 1 ch-4-sp). Ch 1, turn.
ROW 2: (Sc, ch 3) in each ch-1 sp across, sc in ch-4 sp from beg of previous row. Finish off, weave in ends.

SLIP
With neck edge of bodice facing you, fold skirt back over bodice, exposing unworked lps from Skirt Row 7. Join white to first (marked) unworked lp at back opening, ch 3. Remove marker.
RND 1: Dc in same lp as joining, * 2 dc in next lp, dc in next lp; rep from * around to last lp, 2 dc in last lp, join to top of beg ch-3 (33 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, do not turn.
RND 2: * Dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around, join (44 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, do not turn.
RND 3: * Dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around, join (55 dc not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, do not turn.
RNDS 4-6: Dc in each dc around, join (55 dc). Ch 3, do not turn.
RND 7 (ruffle): Working in back lp of sts for this rnd only (front lps rem unworked), 2 dc in each dc around, join (110 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, do not turn.
RND 8-10: Dc in each dc around, join (110 dc). Ch 3, do not turn. At end of Rnd 10, ch 1 (in place of ch 3), do not turn.
RND 11 (edging): (Sc, ch 3) in each dc around, join to first sc (110 ch-3 sps). Do not ch, do not turn.
RND 12: (Sl st, ch 1, sc, ch 4) in first ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 4) in each rem ch-3 sp around, join to first sc (110 ch-4 sps). Finish off, weave in ends. Lower skirt over slip (slip ruffle will show below skirt bottom).

DRESS FINISHING
STEP 1: Sew 2 sets silver hooks and eyes to back dress opening: 1 set at top of bodice and 1 set at waist.
STEP 2: Place dress on doll and close back hooks. Place a 24-in. piece of 3/8-in. bright yellow satin ribbon around doll’s waist and tie into a 2-in. bow. Let ends hang down back of skirt. Trim ends on an angle even with bottom of slip ruffle.


KITE
Starting at one end of kite with bright yellow, ch 4.
ROW 1 (right side): Work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook (2 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 2: Dc in first dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in top of ch from beg of previous row (4 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 3: Dc in first 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc and in top of ch from beg of previous row (6 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 4: Dc in first 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in top of ch (9dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 5: Dc in each dc across, 2 dc in top of ch (11 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 6: * Dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * once more, dc in last 3 dc, 2 dc in top of ch (15 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 7: Dc in each dc across, 2 dc in top of ch (17 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 8: * Work 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * once more, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, dc in top of ch (21 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 9: * Dec over next 2 dc (to dec: *yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook; rep from * once more-3 lps now on hook, yo and draw through all 3 lps), dc in next 2 dc: rep from * across to last dc, dec over last dc and top of ch (16 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 10: (Dec over next 2 dc) across, dc in top of ch (9 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 11: * Dec over next 2 dc, dc in next dc; rep from * once more, dec over next 2 dc, dec over last dc, and top of ch (6 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 12: Rep Kite Row 10 (4 dc- not counting beg ch-3). Ch 3, turn.
ROW 13: Sk first dc, (yo, draw up a lp in next st, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook) 3 times, (yo, draw up lp in top of ch, yo, draw through 2 lps) -5 lps now on hook, yo and draw through all 5 lps (1 st ?not counting beg ch-3). Finish off, weave in ends and shape flat. Set kite aside.

BOWS (make 4 each of yellow, red, blue and green)
Starting with first half of bow, * ch 3, (yo, draw up a lp in 3rd ch from hook, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook ) 7 times- 8 lps now on hook, yo and draw through all 8 lps; rep from * once more. Wrong side will be facing you as you work. Finish off, weave in ends.

TAIL
Cut a 57-in. piece of black yarn. Leaving a 2-in. beg length, alternating 1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow and 1 blue bow (keeping the color order the same throughout) and spacing bows approximately 2 in. apart, tie black yarn in double knot around center of each of 16 bows, leaving a 2-in. end (trim end if necessary). Set tail aside.

KITE FINISHING
STEP 1: Cut a 4-1/2-in. and 6-in. piece from a 12-in. dowel rod. Hot glue wrong side of widest row (Row 8) of kite to each end of 4-1/2 in. piece of dowel rod. Hot glue wrong side of top and bottom of kite to each end of 6-in. piece of dowel rod (dowel rod pieces will cross in back of kite).
STEP 2: Make 1 coil near top of 18-in. piece of 18-gauge cloth-covered stem wire. Make 1 coil just above half way point of wire. Using pliers, tightly wind the tip of coiled end around the 2 pieces of dowel rod where they cross. Tightly wind the other end of wire around doll’s left hand (Optional: If kite will not stay in doll’s hand, the wire can be wound around doll’s wrist).
STEP 3: Place a small knot at one end of tail yarn. With sewing needle and black thread, sew this knotted end to bottom point of kite. Starting on doll’s left side and working across the front, loosely drape remainder of kite tail around skirt as far as it will go, sewing center of each bow in place as you work around (see photo). Let black yarn end hang down back of skirt. Trim black yarn end even with bottom of skirt.

HAIR BOWS (make 2)
With yellow, rep kite bows. Remove ribbon bows from doll’s ponytails. Wrap a 6-in. piece of yellow yarn around center of crocheted hair bow and tie once. Wrap ribbon around ponytail, keeping bows on top. Tie yarn ends into a double knot under ponytail and trim slightly. Rep with 2nd bow and other ponytail.

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