#1 double pointed needles Fingering yarn light color (this shows off the popcorn stitches better than a dark color) Markers

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1 Barbie Knitting Pattern Created by Elaine Baker Ladyfingers January, 2013 EVENING GOWN WITH POPCORN SKIRT #1 double pointed needles Fingering yarn light color (this shows off the popcorn stitches better than a dark color) Markers Cast on 56 sts. Knit 2 rows. Place markers to increase: K9, (place marker) PM, K10, PM, K18, PM, K10, PM, K9. 56 sts. Knit across, increasing BEFORE first marker, AFTER second marker, BEFORE third marker, and AFTER fourth marker. 8 sts. increased Purl 1 row. Slipping markers. Knit and increase as established above (purling back on each row with no increase) until stitches are divided as follows: 11(right back), M, 14 (right sleeve), M, 22 (front), M, 14 (left sleeve), M, 11 (left back). Sleeves: K11, remove marker, K 14 sleeve stitches, TURN and purl back on only these 14 sleeve stitches. Leave all other stitches on the needle, to be worked later. Work in stockinette stitch (K1 row, P1 row) on only the 14 sleeve stitches for 6 rows. Next Row: Knit across row, decrease in first and last stitch. 12 sts. Next Row: Knit across row, decrease in first and last stitch. 10 sts. Work in stockinette stitch for 12 rows. Bind off. Leave 8-inch strand to sew sleeve seam. Hold garment, right side facing you, fold completed sleeve down toward you (out of the way). Attach yarn at end of completed sleeve and knit the 22 stitches for the front, remove marker, K 14 sleeve stitches, TURN and purl back on these 14 sleeve stitches. Next Row: Knit across, decrease in first and last stitch. 12 sts, Next row: Knit across, decrease in first and last stitch. 10 sts.

2 Work in stockinette stitch for 12 rows. Bind off. Leave 8-inch strand to sew sleeve seam. Decrease to waistline: Hold garment, right side facing you, fold down completed second sleeve. Attach yarn and knit 11 stitches for the left back. All stitches are now on one needle. 44 sts. Purl across row, purling 2 tog at each underarm. 42 sts. Knit in stockinette stitch for 6 rows, ending with a purl row. Next Row: Knit 11, K2 tog 10 times, Knit sts. Purl across, decrease in first and last stitch. 28 sts. Knit 1 row. Purl across, decrease in first and last stitch. 26 sts. Knit in stockinette stitch for 4 rows or until you reach the waistline. Hold garment up to doll to measure. Place markers to increase for hips: K5, (place marker) PM, K4, PM, K8, PM, K4, PM, K5. 26 sts. Purl 1 row. Knit across, increasing BEFORE first marker, AFTER second marker, BEFORE third marker, and AFTER fourth marker. 4 sts. increased. Purl back, slipping markers. Increase in this manner until there are 42 sts on needle, ending with a purl row, divided as follows: 9, M, 4, M, 16, M, 4, M, 9 42 sts. Mock Popcorn Pattern Skirt: Knit and increase in every stitch across row. 84 sts. Knit across row, increasing one stitch at end of row. 85 sts.. (Pattern worked on odd number of sts.) Row 1 (Right Side): Purl Row 2: (Wrong Side): K1, *P3 tog, Knit-Purl-Knit (KPK) in same st, repeat from * across row, end P3 tog, K1. Row 3: RS Purl. Row 4: WR: K1, *(KPK) in same stitch, P3 tog, repeat from *, end (KPK), K1. Row 5: RS: Purl Work these 5 pattern rows nine times 45 rows. Knit 2 rows. Bind off. Leave a long 18-inch strand to sew back seam. Weave in ends. Sew sleeve

3 seams. Weave in ends. NOTE: When increasing for the Popcorn stitch, some knitters prefer to Knit in front/back/front of each stitch, instead of knit/purl/knit it s your choice. NOTE: This gown can be made short - to the knees, or long - to the floor. Work popcorn pattern rows 5 times for short skirt. NOTE: The Sweetheart Neckline is the basic sheath dress with straps - knit to the hips - then increase and knit the popcorn stitch skirt. NOTE: The short dress was knit with #2 needles and fingering yarn. The long red and white gowns were done with #1 needles.

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