This is a crochet pattern for a simple top that fits most mature and slim minis. The dolls pictured are a Lati Blue and a Withdoll JWD and their bust/underbust measurements are 16,5/14 and 17/14,5cm respectively, but because of he tie strings it's a very forgiving fit and will easily work for any somewhat similar doll.
Halterneck top for slim minis.
This pattern uses American crochet terms.
16/1 linen
0,75mm hook
Gauge: 25 stitches and 10 rows in dc = 5x5cm
Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
R = row
Cup (make two of these)
R1 (RS): ch 11. sc into the third chain from the hook. sc 1 in each of the remaining 8 ch.
R2 (WS): ch 2 and turn, this counts as 1 dc. dc in each sc until you reach the ch2 space (tot. 9dc). Into the ch2 space, work (dc2,ch2,dc2). dc in each dc until end of row.
R3 (RS): ch 2 and turn, this counts as 1 dc. dc in each dc until you reach the ch2 space (tot. 11dc). Into the ch2 space, work (dc2,ch2,dc2). dc in each dc until end of row.
R4 (WS): ch 2 and turn, this counts as 1 dc. dc in each dc until you reach the ch2 space (tot. 13dc). Into the ch2 space, work (dc2,ch2,dc2). dc in each dc until end of row. tie off.
Bodice.
R1 (WS): ch 22. sc into top of dc in the corner of the first cup, right where the yarn end is. Work along the bottom edge of the cup, sc 2 into dc bar x 3. sc 1 each into foundation ch and sc at the center of the cup edge. sc 2 into each dc bar x3. sc into top of corner dc. ch 1. Repeat - for second cup. ch 22. (tot 77 stitches).
R2 (RS): ch2 and turn, this counts as 1 dc. ch 1, skip 1, dc 1 repeat until end of row.
R3-5: ch2 and turn, this counts as 1 dc. skip 1, dc 3 into 1, skip 1, dc 1 repeat until end of row.
Picot edge.
R6 (RS): Ch 1 to turn. sc in he first. sc 1, sc1 + ch2 + sc1 into 1, sc1, skip 1 repeat 19 times. sc 1. tie off.
Upper edge and halter ties:
Attach the yarn at the corner of the bodice upper edge, where the yarn end is.
sc in first. ch1, skip 1, sc 1 repeat 10 times. Move to the cup by sc into the second dc, then continue sc in each until you reach the ch space (tot 14 sc).
First halter tie: sc 1 into the ch loop. ch 86, sc into each chain starting in the second ch from the hook. sc 1 into ch space on cup.
sc 14. skip to second dc on next cup. sc 14.
Second halter tie: sc 1 into the ch space. ch 86, sc into each chain starting in the second ch from the hook. sc 1 into ch space on cup.
sc 14. move to back edge by sc into the next dc base (count 11 dc from the end of row to find the right one). ch1, skip 1, sc 1 repeat - 10 times. Tie off.
Chest tie:
ch 200 (or about 40 cm).
Weave in all the ends and block the top.
Blocking:
Soak the garment in water until the linen fibers are fully saturated (leave it in for at least an hour, or so).
Wash out the garment with a mild detergent. This step is optional, but it's a good time to get rid of any grime from handling during making as well as any surplus dye in the yarn that could otherwise stain your doll.
Rinse the garment thoroughly and gently wring it out.
Handle the garment while it is drying. Shape it, smooth it out and generally move it about. This will "break in" the garment and give it a nice drape.
Thread a small charm onto the chest tie. Locate the center front bar of row 2 of the bodice. Pull the ends of the tie through the spaces beside the center bar, on end on each side, so that the charm is centered on the right side at the center front of the bodice. Weave the rest of the tie through the rest of the spaces.
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