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Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern – Knitting and Sewing

The Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern is a simple pattern for a half knit and half sewn Blythe dress, thus the name. It should fit Blythe and similar sized dolls.

Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern

Materials:

  • A small amount of 4ply(fingering weight yarn) for the top section
  • A 9 inch x 3 inch rectangle of fabric for the skirt section.
  • A few fabric snaps for closure (I personally like to use 3)
  • Matching thread to sew it all together

Equipment:

  • 2.75mm(US2) knitting needles
  • Sewing needle or sewing machine

Knitted Top Section

Using 2.75mm (US 2) needles cast on 38 sts
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Perl
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Perl
Row 5 to 8: Knit 4 rows
Row 9: start of sleeves holes: K7, cast off next 6, K 12, cast off next 6, K7 to end
Row 10: P7, M6 by casting on, P12, M6 by casting on, P7 to end. Be careful not to twist the cast on stitches.
Row 11: Knit row
Row 12-15: Regular rib stitch for 4 rows.
Final row: Cast off all stitches.

Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern bodice

Fabric Skirt Section

Iron your fabric flat.
Cut a rectangle of length 3 inches and width 9 inches.
Turn in the bottom and sides of the rectangle to create a neat edge.
I also like to zig-zag stitch the upper edge to reduce fraying later on.

Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern skirt

Use a long gather stitch to gather the top of the rectangle to a length of approx 4 1/2 inches.

Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern gathered

Combining and Finishing

Pin the skirt to the bodice right sides facing one another, sew the skirt to bodice section.

Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern Pinned

Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern WIP

Sew in the trailing yarn tails.
Add ribbons, lace, or other embellishments to suit personal taste.
Attach 3 snaps at back. The first at the top of knitted section.The second at the point where knitted bodice meets fabric skirt. The third should be placed about 1/2 way down the skirt.

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Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern Finished 2 Half and Half Blythe Dress Pattern Finished 4

7 Comments

  1. Alana

    Thank you so much for sharing!! I just love the look of it!!

  2. EllyD

    Cute dress! Thank you for sharing your pattern 🙂

  3. Kate

    Thank you so much for sharing this adorable pattern! Before starting, would you please let me know what size Blythe doll this is for–the 11″, 8″ or
    4 1/2″ (28.5cm, 20cm or 11cm). Again, this dress is really sweet, you are very kind to go take the time to give such good instructions with pictures. Clear and helpful!
    Kate

    • Sinead O'Brien

      Hi Kate
      I’m glad you like it. This pattern is for the full size Blythe of approx 26.5 cm height (aka Neo Blythe).
      I hope this helps.
      Best wishes
      Sinead

  4. Kate

    Thank you so much for the quick response! Again, thank you for sharing such a really nice pattern. You’re the best.
    Kate

  5. Gaye

    I was looking for patterns for the OMG DOLLS and I was able to use your pattern with adjustments. I used a 2m needle and lace weight yarn. I added 4 more rows on the bottom for extra sewing room. It fits not badly.
    Love it.
    Thank you

    • Sinead O'Brien

      Hi Gaye
      Thank you for your very helpful information on how to adjust the pattern to fit an OMG doll.
      Best wishes
      Sinead

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