Easy Knitted Stylish Dress for Barbie — Simple Pattern & How-To

This simple knitted dress is a quick, stylish project for Barbie or similarly sized dolls. The pattern uses basic stitches and finishes with a decorative braid or rosebud—perfect for beginners and experienced knitters who want a charming doll outfit.

Dress for Barbie doll or similar.

Materials:

• Double knit yarn
• 4 mm needles
• Braid or rosebud trim to embellish

Pattern:

1. Cast on 60 stitches.
2. Knit 3 rows.
3. Next row: knit 4, purl 2 — repeat to end of row.
4. Next row: knit 2, purl 4 — repeat to end of row.
5. Repeat the last two rows until the work measures 10 cm.
6. Next row: k3 tog across row (you will have 20 stitches).
7. Work 13 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).
8. Cast off.
9. Sew side seam.
10. Decorate with braid or rosebuds as desired.

Notes: Keep tension even so the dress fits the doll smoothly. Adjust the length by knitting more or fewer rows before the decrease row if a longer or shorter dress is wanted.