Gibson Girl

Materials

“Star” Pearl Cotton Article 90, size 5, 

3 balls Black or color desired, 2 balls White, steel 6 and 7

Or

DeLuxe” Crochet Cotton Article 346, 

1 ball Black or color desired, 

1 ball White, 
steel 6 and 7

6 inches fine wire

6 tiny White Buttons

½ yd narrow White Ribbon

¼ yd narrow Black Ribbon

1-7 or 8 inch Doll

SKIRT-With Black and No. 7 hook ch 34, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3 to turn all rows (ch 3 counts as 1 d c).

2nd Row-D c in same space, * 1 d c in each of the next 3 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * 6 times, 1 d c in each remaining st. Work 1 row even in d c.

4th Row-D c in same space, * 1 d c in each of the next 4 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * 6 times, 1 d c in each remaining st. Work 1 row even. Continue working in same manner increasing in all even numbered rows always having 1 more st between increasing points, work all odd numbered rows even until there are 14 rows from beginning, cut thread.

RUFFLE-With Black ch 90, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, turn.

Next Row-Ch 3, s c in next s c, repeat from beginning across row, turn.

Next Row-Sl st to opposite side of starting ch, ch 3, d c in same space, 2 d c in each remaining st, ch 3, turn.

Next 3 Rows-1 d c in each d c, ch 3 to turn each row, cut thread.

Sew lower edge of skirt to s c row of ruffle (wrong side).

Sew side edges together as far as 3rd row from upper edge (center back).

BLOUSE-With White and No. 7 hook ch 34, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3 to turn all rows.

2nd Row-Working in front loop of sts only, work 1 d c in each d c.

3rd Row-Working in back loop of sts only, increase 1 d c at the beginning and end of row.

4th Row-Working in front loop of sts only, work same as last row.

All even numbered rows of bodice and sleeves are worked in front loop of sts only and all odd numbered rows are worked in back loop of sts only and will not be referred to again.

Next Row-1 d c in each of the next 6 d c, ch 3, turn. Next 2 Rows-1 d c in each d c, cut thread. With wrong side of 4th row toward you, skip 22 d c of 4th row, attach White in next st, ch 3 and work other side to correspond. With right side of work toward you, skip 4 d c of 4th row, ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 13 d c, ch 3, turn. Work 2 rows even.

Next Row-1 d c in each of the next 3 d c, cut thread, turn.

Skip 6 d c of row before last, attach White in next st, ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 3 sts, cut thread. Sew 4 sts of front and back sections together beginning at armhole.

SLEEVE-With White ch 16, d c in 4th st from hook, 1 d c in each remaining st of ch, ch 3 to turn all rows.

2nd Row-1 d c in each of the next 13 sts,

3rd Row-Working in d c, increase 1 d c at the beginning and end of row. Work 2 rows even.

6th Row-1 d c in next d c, * 1 d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * across row ending row with 1 d c in each of the last 2 sts.

7th Row-1 d c in next d c, 2 d c in next d c, * 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * 5 times, d c in next st, ch 1, turn.

8th Row-Sl st over the next 3 sts, ch 3, 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 2 d c in next st, * 1 d c in each of the next 3 d c, 2 d c in next d c, repeat from * 3 times, 1 d c in each of the next 2 sts, turn.

Next 2 Rows-1 d c in each st.

Next Row-1 d c in each d c keeping last loop of each st on hook, thread over and pull through all sts tightly, cut thread leaving a length, fasten firmly. Sew side of sleeves to decreasing points. Sew sleeves to bodice. Sew bodice to skirt.

COLLAR-With wrong side of work toward you, attach White at 1st row of bodice at back, * ch 4, s c in next row, repeat from * 5 times, then work a row of s c around neck edge only, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row-1 s c in each s c of neck edge, cut thread.

Sew buttons in position. Make a ribbon bow and sew to blouse as illustrated.

PANTIES-With White and No. 6 hook work same as panties for bridesmaid doll.

HAT-With Black and No. 7 hook ch 2, 6 s c in 2nd st from hook, do not join or turn this or following rounds. Place a marker at the beginning of each round.

2nd Round-2 s c in each s c.

3rd Round-1 s c in next s c, 2 s c in next s c, repeat from beginning all around.

4th Round-Working in s c, increase in every 3rd st.

5th Round-Increase in every 4th st.

6th Round-Increase in every 6th st.

7th Round-Increase 4 sts evenly spaced.

8th Round-Working in back loop of sts only, work even. Working in both loops of sts work 3 rounds even.

Next Round-Working in the front loop of sts only, work 2 s c in each s c. Working in both loops of sts, work 2 rounds even, working last round over fine wire, join, cut thread. Cut a cardboard circle to fit top of crown and place inside of hat. Place White ribbon around brim of hat and finish with bow.