Crochet four cruise-themed outfits for 18-inch dolls. Includes dresses, hats, and sandals. Perfect for American Girl dolls.

Caribbean Cruise Crochet Outfits for 18-Inch Dolls

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Get your 18-inch doll ready for a shipboard adventure with Caribbean Cruise for 18-Inch Dolls. This pattern collection includes four detailed outfits perfect for American Girl dolls or any similar-sized dolls. Each outfit is designed with sport, baby, or DK weight yarn, bringing style and fun to your doll’s wardrobe.

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Disclaimer: I received a copy of this pattern to review from Shady Lane Original Crochet Designs. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.


Crochet four cruise-themed outfits for 18-inch dolls. Includes dresses, hats, and sandals. Perfect for American Girl dolls.

ePattern: Caribbean Cruise for 18-Inch Dolls
Designer: Carol Hegar
Available from: Shady Lane Original Crochet Designs
Current Price (*subject to change): *$9.95 USD

Stylish Doll Crochet Outfits for Caribbean Adventures

This month, Shady Lane Original Crochet Designs has given me a copy of her Caribbean Cruise for 18-Inch Dolls ePattern to review and a second copy to giveaway to one of my readers! This electronic booklet includes 17 pages of written instructions to make Caribbean Cruise themed crochet doll clothes for 18-inch dolls.

Read my review for more details about this pattern, and don’t forget to enter here for a chance to win your own copy of the Caribbean Cruise for 18-Inch Dolls.

18-inch Doll Clothes Crochet Patterns

CALYPSO

  • Yarns: Baby/Sport/DK Weight Yarn [3]
  • Crochet Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
  • Gauge with F hook: 5 sc and 5 sc rows = 1 inch
  • Gauge with F hook: 5 dc and 2.5 dc rows = 1 inch
  • Includes: Dress, Head Scarf, Sandals and Shawl
  • Written instructions are found on pages 3-7.

FUN ON DECK

  • Yarns: Baby/Sport/DK Weight Yarn [3]
  • Crochet Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
  • Gauge with F hook: 5 sc and 5 sc rows = 1 inch
  • Gauge with F hook: 5 dc and 2.5 dc rows = 1 inch
  • Includes: Dress, Capri Pants, Hat and Sandals
  • Written instructions are found on pages 8-11.

SWIM SUIT

  • Yarns: Baby/Sport/DK Weight Yarn [3]
  • Crochet Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
  • Gauge with F hook: 5 sc and 5 sc rows = 1 inch
  • Gauge with F hook: 5 dc and 2.5 dc rows = 1 inch
  • Includes: Bathing Suit, Sunhat and Sandals
  • Written instructions are found on pages 12-15.

HALTER TOP MAXI DRESS

  • Yarns: Baby/Sport/DK Weight Yarn [3]
  • Crochet Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
  • Gauge with F hook: 5 sc and 5 sc rows = 1 inch
  • Gauge with F hook: 5 dc and 2.5 dc rows = 1 inch
  • Includes: Dress and shawl
  • Written instructions are found on pages 16-17.

The patterns are written in US Crochet terms.

The stitches used for these projects:

  • beg – beginning
  • ch – chain
  • dc – double crochet
  • hdc – half double crochet
  • lp(s) – loop(s)
  • sc – single crochet
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • tog – together
  • tr – treble
  • yo – yarn over

You will also be asked to single crochet stitches together (decreases), half double crochet stitches together and double crochet stitches together. There is a note that when you are making color changes to do so on the last yarn over of the last stitch.

Caribbean Cruise for 18-Inch Dolls, #216. Your 18 inch doll such as American Girl, Springfield or similarly sized dolls will be outfitted for shipboard adventure in these four crocheted outfits, made from sport, baby or DK weight yarn:

  1. Calypso:  Dress, Head Scarf, Sandals, Shawl.
  2. Fun on Deck:  Polka dot and stripes tunic dress, capris, hat and sandals.
  3. Swim Suit:  Suit, “straw” hat and matching sandals.
  4. Halter Top Maxi Dress:  Dress and shawl.
Carol Hegar, Shadylane Original Crochet Designs

If you would like to get your own copy today, you can use this coupon to receive 15% off: OOMB and the coupon can be used on any of the patterns on her site.

Add a touch of adventure to your doll’s wardrobe with the crochet doll clothes patterns included in Caribbean Cruise for 18-Inch Dolls. Whether your 18-inch doll is enjoying a casual day on deck, or is lazing by the pool these patterns provide a variety of clothing options for her adventures. Grab your yarn and start crocheting these playful outfits today!

Happy crocheting!

If you were not the lucky winner of the giveaway and you would like to purchase your own copy of the Caribbean Cruise for 18-Inch Dolls, you can get it directly from Carol’s site. Be sure to use this coupon code for 15% off (for a limited time!) any of her patterns from her shop! 

Browse her patterns here. Coupon Code: OOMB

Please note: refunds will not be given for incorrectly applied, or the failure to remember to apply the coupon code before purchase. Please double check and message us if you have questions about using the coupon code. We are happy to help resolve issues that arise before you complete a purchase! Thank you for your understanding, Rhondda

I’d like to thank Carol Hegar for providing me with the review copy of the Caribbean Cruise for 18-Inch Dolls and for the giveaway copy for my readers!

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  1. My favorite is the slumber party outfits on ShadyLane. Good Luck to All!