18" Doll Snap Dragon Dress by Kate Wagstaff

18" Doll Snap Dragon Dress

Crochet
May 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4 stitches and 3 rows = 1 inch
in hdc
4.25 mm (G)
180 - 185 yards (165 - 169 m)
18" Doll
US
English
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Materials:
180 yards Caron Simply Soft, Bernat Satin or similar (4ww)
20” Ribbon
½” Button

Hook: Size G 4.25mm (I use Boye crochet hooks)

Gauge: 4 hdc & 3 rows = 1”

Finished Size: 18” generic or American Girl doll size (11.5” chest & 9.5” length)

Skill Level: Easy

Stitch Abbreviations:
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet

Special Stitches:
HDC Foundation Chain:
Video Tutorial: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial

Photo Tutorial: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html

V Stitch (1st 6 rows only): (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in indicated stitch
V Stitch (skirt section only): (dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated stitch
Shell: 4 dc in indicated stitch
5 Shell: 5 dc in indicated stitch

Notes:
This dress is worked from the top down.