How to Make Barbie Doll Afghans

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Barbie Dolls enjoy Afghans made just for them.

Barbie Dolls have been a favorite toy of little girls (and some boys) for half a century. This is a simple Afghan that can be made just the right size for a Barbie Doll. It will delight any little girl and make her stand out with her one of a kind Barbie Doll accessory. Here are the steps to crochet Barbie Doll Afghans.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 Ball of Yarn
  • 1 Crochet Hook
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Instructions

  1. Crocheted Barbie Doll Afghans

    • 1
      Crochet a chain a little longer than a Barbie Doll (about 50).

      Choose a soft light-weight yarn in the color of your choice. Pink in the standard "Barbie" color, but let your imagination run wild. It's an especially fun choice to pick the favorite color of the little girl who'll be receiving the afghan.

    • 2

      Chain 50, or a little longer than a Barbie Doll, of the yarn.

    • 3
      When the Afghan covers the doll similar to a throw, the Afghan is finished

      Counting the chain as the first row, single stitch 15 rows. The afghan should now cover the Barbie Doll with a little extra material on each side of the doll.

    • 4
      A Barbie Doll all snug in her bed under her Afghan lying on her matching pillow.

      Cut the yarn, and tie a knot to prevent the Afghan from unraveling.

Tips & Warnings

  • Make a matching pillow for a cute set!

  • Don't let a child try this project if unsupervised.

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  • Photo Credit Photos by Tammatha R. Conerly

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