Walking the Dog for Dolls - Fall Outfit for 18" Dolls Crochet Pattern Tu...

The birds are congregating together, the trees are starting to turn color, and the air is cool and crisp. That means fall is upon us and it is time to start pulling out those warmer clothes and blankets!



Of course, we cannot forget about the little 18" people in our life either. They need to dress for the season too. That is why I created this tutorial on how to make a fall outfit for your American Girl (or similar style) doll to wear when she goes out to walk her dog.



The pattern is free for downloading at Red Heart Yarn's website. You can find a link to the pattern here http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/walking-dog-dolls. Download the file as a .pdf and you can either view it on your computer screen, tablet, or print it off as a hard copy.



I am making a YouTube video series on how to crochet this pattern in steps. The first week we cover how to crochet the jacket. I made mine using different colors, but I followed the pattern as it was written. (Adding a few of my personal touches such as the two-tone sleeves) :) You can view Part 1 of the Jacket below.







The above video allows you to create the basic structure of the coat along with the collar. Part 2, which you can view below, finishes off the jacket.

Next week, I will show you how to make the wristers. And, we will get to the boots, cap, and of course the cute little puppy later on in September. I am so excited to share this pattern with you and I hope you are able to follow along and make this wonderful outfit for your doll before the snow flies!