PB079-R At The Hop Crochet PPB079-R At The Hop Crochet Patternattern

The 1950’s are considered by many the greatest time period in American history because the war was over, rock and roll popularity was growing, and the country was growing both economically and socially. The women of this decade produced the fashion of poodle skirts. Make your doll look just like a 50’s diva with this wonderful At the Hop Crochet Pattern. This pattern includes instructions for a wide swing skirt, three appliqués, a petticoat, a headband, a blouse, a sweater, a pair of shoes, and socks.

Original Crochet Designs By: Carol Ballard

Intermediate Skill

Size: To fit 18" Girl Doll

Materials: Crochet Cotton Thread Size 10:
Red or Pink - 600 yd; White - 800 yd; Black - 100 yd.
Small amount Blue (for Poodle & Scottie's Eye)
Light Worsted Weight Yarn :
White - 2 oz, 145 yds (56 g, 130 m)
(Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread and Bernat Softee Baby used in model.)

Additional Materials:
White ½" Buttons - 9 (5 for Sweater; 4 for Blouse)
Red or White ½" Button - 1 (for Skirt)
6" Ponytail Holder (or 6.5" elastic sewn to form ring)
⅛" White Satin Ribbon - 63" long (45" for Petticoat and 18" for Headband).
Yarn and Thread Needles

Crochet Hooks:
Sizes C-2 (2.75 mm) (for double strand thread);
Sizes F-5 (3.75 mm) and G-6 (4.25 mm) - for yarn;
Steel #1 (2.75 mm) and #3 (2.10 mm).

Gauge:
Using 2 strands thread and smaller hook (C-2):
5 dc = 1"; 2 dc rows = 1"