PREMISE
I love crocheting and sewing outfits for Tiffany, my Barbie doll.
I often create them without a pattern, but sometimes I remember to write down the steps as I go.
That’s the case with this one.
The latest doll pattern I released was an elegant strapless dress, called Abie dress. Check out the picture!
You can find the pattern at this link.
PATTERN INFORMATION
The pattern in this page is totally free, but it’s intellectual property of Elendipity.
You can use it and, of course, you can sell the final products you create, but you cannot sell the pattern or any alteration of the pattern.
It would be nice also if you could credit Elendipity (as pattern creator) whenever you create it, share it and/or sell it.
Feel free to tag me on my Instagram if you create it, I would love to see your works!!
HOW TO
The Abie Shrug is crocheted as a single piece, working from the top down.
Rows are worked with increases to shape the shrug to fit the doll’s neck and shoulders.
The shrug is closed with a mini button added to the front
It’s crucial to have the specified gauge (see below) to ensure the correct size.
MATERIAL
I used:
- Crochet Hook: 2 mm
- Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4, colour n. 59 (Dark Red) – about 6 gr (Yarn weight: 2/3 ply or superfine)
- 1 mini button (4 mm diameter)
- Yarn scissors or thread snips
- Darning needle
- Optional, but recommended: Stitch Markers
You can find the Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 at this link, if you want to find any yarn substitution you can use the website yarnsub.com.
TERMS
Here below the list of the stitches (US terms) that you are going to use for this project.
- CH = Chain
- SC = Single Crochet
- INC = Increase (2 Single Crochet in the same stitch)
- sk = Skip
- st/sts = Stitch / Stitches
- Number in brackets, at the end of each round, indicates the total stitches for the round.
- Instruction between * … * means you have to repeat what is between the asterisks by the times indicated after the second asterisk.
- Instruction between ( … ) means you have to do all the stitches in the brackets in the same stitch.
- You will always find the acronym of the stitch and a number close to it; if the number is before the name of the stitch, it means that you will have to repeat those stitches in the same space. For example: 5 SC = 5 Single Crochet in the same stitch / SC 5 = 5 Single Crochet in the next 5 stitches
GAUGE
The Gauge to reach 10 cm x 10 cm (or 4″ x 4″) is:
28 st x 26 rows
The Gauge is done with Single Crochet (US terms).
SIZE
This is made for a standard Barbie doll.
Shall we start?
Let’s go!!
START
CH 31
- R1
Starting from 2nd CH from the hook, do SC 1, * INC, SC 2 * x 9, INC, SC 1, CH 1, turn (40)
TIP: I would recommend to work this first row in the back bump of the chain for a neater finishing, but it’s optional, you can work as normal if you prefer it or if you are a beginner.
- R2
SC 40, CH 1, turn (40)
- R3
SC 2, * INC, SC 3 * x 9, INC, SC 1, CH 1, turn (50)
- R4
SC 50 , CH 1, turn (50)
- R5
SC 2, * INC, SC 4 * x 9, INC, SC 2, CH 1, turn (60)
- R6
In this row you will create the armholes.
If you’re using Stitch Markers, this is how you place them: place st marker on the 9th st, sk 12 st, place st marker on 13th st, count 18 st and place st marker on 18th st, sk 12 st and place st marker on 13th st, 9 stitches left.
Now you will do SC 9, CH 1, sk12 st, join with a SC on the next st marker, SC 17, CH 1, sk12 st, join with a SC on next st marker, SC 8, CH 1, turn (38 counting the chains)
Fold sleeves towards myself
- R7
SC 9, SC 1 in the previous 1 CH, SC 18, SC 1 in the previous 1 CH, SC 9, CH 1, turn (38)
- R8
SC 38, CH 1, turn (38)
- R9
SC 38 (38)
Fasten off
BORDER
You can use the same colours, as I did, or a contrast colour.
Join yarn from bottom corner of front right panel (RIGHT SIDE).
SC 9 in all the sides of the rows, then CH 3 to create the button hole, then SC 2 in the same stitch where you did the last of the 9 SC (to create the corner), 29 sc and then 3 sc in the last one (to create the other corner), then again 8 in the sides and then bottom (36), last one 2 in the same st (again to create the last corner) and close with a SS on first st.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Sew in the little button on the left side of the shrug.
Congratulations!
Now your Abie shrug is finished! I made Tiffany also a strapless dress (Abie Dress) to wear with her dress.
You can find the Dress Free Pattern at this link.
I hope you enjoyed this Free Pattern 
I have other many patterns available that you can find at this link.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any explanation for the pattern – you can comment below or write me at info@elendipity-com.stackstaging.com.
I also offer crochet lessons (both in person or online) if you need some help with crochet creations and reading patterns. You find all the info for the classes at this link.
Feel free to tag me on my Instagram if you create it, I would love to see your works!6
Happy Crocheting!
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Hi, I’m Eleonora. I grew up in Milan and have been living in London since 2019. I left a corporate career to turn my lifelong passion for crafts into a full-time creative business. Creating with my hands has always been part of who I am – from crochet to sewing, from small handmade projects to full garments. I also have a soft spot for animals, especially cats. I started crocheting at a young age and later taught myself how to sew through books and online tutorials. Over time, I began experimenting with different techniques, patterns, and materials, discovering just how powerful and calming handmade creativity can be. That journey led me to share my knowledge online, first through YouTube and later through classes, patterns, and workshops. Today, I’m a crochet and embroidery teacher, helping others learn at their own pace and find confidence through making.
