AG Western Gear-Free Crochet Pattern
AG Western Gear-Hat, Vest and Backpack
Yippee Ki Yay! Western style hat, vest and backpack for the American Girl or similar 18 inch doll.
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Skill Level: Easy
Supplies: size E/4/3.5mm and F/5/3.75mm crochet hook, 4½ oz Red Heart Eco Cotton (denim), yarn needle, 2-5/8″ buttons
Stitches Used: slst (slip stitch), sc (single crochet), scdec (decrease single crochet), dc (double crochet), dcdec (decrease double crochet),
Gauge: with F hook, 4 sc = 1”, 4 sc rows = 1”.
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Directions-Cowboy Hat-E hook
Rnd. 1: ch6, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3sc in next ch, working in back loops of ch, sc in next 4 ch, join with slst to beginning sc, ch1, do not turn in this or following rnds. 12sc
Rnd. 2: sc in first sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2sc in next sc, join with slst to beginning sc, ch1. 16sc
Rnd. 3: sc in first sc, 2sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, 2sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2sc in next 2 sc, join with slst to beginning sc, ch1. 24sc
Rnd. 4: sc in each sc around, increase evenly by 4 sc, do not join (in this or following rnds), mark beginning sc. 28sc
Rnds. 5-10: repeat rnd. 4. 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52sc
Rnd. 11: sc in each sc. 52sc
Rnds. 12-13: repeat rnd. 11. 52sc
Rnd. 14: repeat rnd. 4. 56sc
Rnds. 15-18: repeat rnd. 11. 56sc
Rnd. 19: *sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc*, repeat from *to* around. 84sc
Rnds. 20-21: repeat rnd. 11. 84sc
Rnd. 22: sc in each sc, join with slst to beginning sc, ch1, turn. 84sc
Rnd. 23: slst in each sc around, fasten off. 84slst
With finger, dent top of hat as shown, roll sides, tack in place if necessary, pull front and back of hat down.
Directions-Backpack-back pouch
Rnd. 1: ch13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch1, turn. 12sc
Rnd. 2: sc in each sc, ch1, turn. 12sc
Repeat rnd. 2 for 8”. 12sc
Rnd. 3: scdec in over first 2 sc, sc in next 8 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, ch1, turn. 10sc
Rnd. 4: repeat rnd. 2. 10sc
Rnd. 5: scdec over first 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, ch1, turn. 8sc
Rnd. 6: repeat rnd. 2. 8sc
Rnd. 7: scdec over first 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, ch1, turn. 6sc
Rnd. 8: repeat rnd 2. 6sc
Rnd. 9: scdec over first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, ch6, turn. 4sc
Rnd. 10: skip first 2 sc, slst in next sc, fasten off.
Directions-front pouch
Rnd. 1: ch13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch1, turn. 12sc
Rnd. 2: sc in each sc, ch1, turn. 12sc
Repeat rnd. 2 until pouch measures 5”, fasten off.
Assembly
Fold large pouch as shown in picture, starting at bottom of pouch, working through both thickness, sc up side, continue to sc around single layer of pouch top, working 6 sc in ch- 6 loop, sc down top, working through both thickness, sc to bottom of pouch, fasten off.
Fold small pouch as shown, starting at bottom, working through both thickness, sc up side, continue to work sc in single layer, up side and around top (work 3 sc in outside corners), work sc down side of pouch to bottom, fasten off.
Place small pouch on top of large pouch as shown, starting at bottom and working through both thickness, slst in each sc, continue to slst in each sc around top, working down side through both thickness, slst in eac sc, working across bottom of pouch and through both thickness, sc in each st on bottom, join to beginning st, ch 35 (strap), slst through all thickness at top of third pouch, ch 1, turn.
Rnd. 2: Work 40 sc in ch-35 loop, join to first sc on bottom of backpack, ch1, turn.
Rnd. 3: work 40 sc over previous row, join with slst to beginning st of previous row, fasten off.
2nd strap-attach thread with slst to opposite side of backpack at top of third pouch, ch35, slst through all thickness at bottom of backpack.
Repeat rnds. 2 and 3 of first strap, fasten off.
Sew button to front of pack as shown.
Directions-Vest-F hook
Rnd. 1: ch47, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. 46sc
Rnd. 2: 2sc in first sc, sc in next 44 sc, 2sc in next sc, ch1, turn. 48sc
Rnd. 3: 2sc in first sc, sc in next 46 sc, 2sc in next sc, ch3 (counts as first dc of next rnd), turn. 50sc
Rnd. 4: dcdec over next 2 sc, dc in next 44 sc, dcdec over next 2 sc, dc in last sc, ch1, turn. 48dc
Rnd. 5: scdec over first 2 dc, sc in next 44 dc, scdec over next 2 dc, ch1, turn. 46sc
Rnd. 6: sc in each sc, ch1, turn. 46sc
Rnd. 7: sc in each sc, ch3, turn. 46sc
Rnd. 8: dc in each sc across, ch1, turn. 46dc
Rnd. 9: sc in each dc, ch1, turn. 46sc
Rnd. 10: repeat rnd. 6. 46sc
Rnd. 11: repeat rnd. 7. 46sc
Rnd. 12: dcdec over next 2 sc, dc in next 40 sc, dcdec over next 2 sc, dc in next sc, ch1, turn. 44dc
Rnd. 13: (left front) scdec over first 2 dc, sc in next 6 dc, ch1, turn. 7sc
Rnd. 14: repeat rnd. 6. 7sc
Rnd. 15: scdec over first 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, ch1, turn. 6sc
Rnd. 16: repeat rnd. 6. 6sc
Rnd. 17: scdec over first 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, ch1, turn. 5sc
Rnd. 18: repeat rnd. 6. 5sc
Rnd. 19: scdec over first 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, ch1, turn. 4sc
Rnds. 20-26: repeat rnd. 6, fasten off at end of rnd. 26. 4sc
Rnd. 13: (back) skip next 4 dc on rnd. 12, attach yarn, sc in next 20 dc, ch1, turn. 20sc
Rnds. 14-17: repeat rnds. 6-9. 20sc
Rnds. 18-21: repeat rnds. 6-9. 20sc
Rnd. 22: repeat rnd. 7. 20sc
Rnd. 23: dc in first 4 sc, sc in next 12 sc, dc in next 4 sc, fasten off. 20st
Rnd. 13: (right front) skip next 4 dc on rnd. 12, attach yarn, sc in next 6 dc, scdec over next 2 dc, ch1, turn. 7sc
Rnd. 14: repeat rnd. 6. 7sc
Rnd. 15: sc in first 5 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, ch1, turn. 6sc
Rnd. 16: repeat rnd. 6. 6sc
Rnd. 17: sc in first 4 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, ch1, turn. 5sc
Rnd. 18: repeat rnd. 6. 5sc
Rnd. 19: sc in first 3 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, ch 1, turn. 4sc
Rnds. 20-26: repeat rnd. 6, fasten off at end of rnd. 26.
Assembly:
With right sides facing, sew front to back at shoulder seams, matching stitches.
With right sides facing, attach yarn at bottom left of vest, sc in each st and row around, working 2sc in each dc rnd, join, fasten off. Repeat this for arm openings.
© May, 2010 Pattern may not be reprinted or resold without express written
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February 24, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Is the band and strap on the western hat crochet or was something else used?
Thank You for your help,
Sandy
February 24, 2011 at 4:51 pm
I used an 1/8″ ribbon for the tie. I have also made one using a tie crocheted with thread. Either works very nicely.
March 2, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Thanks, i love your blog, especially the AG patterns. My little sister has a doll that I make clothes for.
March 3, 2011 at 8:13 am
That’s wonderful! Thank you so much.
January 26, 2012 at 7:52 pm
i made the hat and i love it. now im on the vest and im confused, rnd 20-26. i got that, now i need to attach yarn again. rnd 13, skip 4 dc after the strap. i just cant imagine it.
January 27, 2012 at 8:33 am
Once you finish rnd. 26, this completes the first shoulder. Now go back to rnd. 13, skip the next 4 sc (this will create an armhole), attach the yarn in the very next sc, work the following rnds, to rnd. 23. Then you will want to go back to rnd. 13 again, skip the next 4 sc (this creates the 2nd armhole)and complete the following rnds. This will make the vest in one piece, so you will only have to sew at the shoulder seams. Hope this helps.
Carol
October 24, 2012 at 7:31 pm
do you plan to add a pair of cowboy boots?
October 25, 2012 at 7:45 am
These might work……just add a trim to the front for the “cowboy” look……..using wosted weight yarn……
Rnd. 1: with F hook, ch 6, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch, working in open loops of beginning ch, sc in next 4 ch, join to beginning sc, ch 1, do not turn in this and following rnds. 12 sc
Rnd. 2: sc in first sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, sc in next sc, repeat from * once, join to beginning sc, ch 1. 16 sc
Rnd. 3: sc in first sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, sc in next sc, repeat from * once, join to beginning sc, ch 1. 20 sc
Rnd. 4: sc in first sc, *2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc*, sc in next sc, repeat from * once, join to beginning sc, ch 1. 28 sc
Rnd. 5: working in back loops, sc in each sc around, join to beginning sc, ch 1. 28 sc
Rnd. 6: sc in each sc around, join to beginning sc, ch 1. 28 sc
Rnd. 7: repeat rnd. 6. 28 sc
Rnd. 8: sc in first 10 sc, work 1 dec tr over next 8 sc, sc in next 10 sc, join to beginning sc, ch 1. 21 st
Rnd. 9: sc in each st around, do not join, mark beginning sc. 21 sc
Rnds. 10-14: repeat rnd. 9. 21 sc
Rnd. 15: repeat rnd. 6, fasten off. 21 sc
Trim-Top
Rnd. 1: with Carrot, F hook, attach yarn in any sc on back of shoe, ch 1, rsc in each sc around, join to beginning rsc, fasten off, weave in ends. 21 rsc
Trim-Sole
Rnd. 1: with contrasting color, F hook, attach yarn in any open loop on rnd. 5, back of shoe, ch 1, rsc in each sc around, join to beginning rsc, fasten off, weave in ends.
October 26, 2012 at 2:31 pm
thanks so much. you really give this site your best. great job!!!
October 26, 2012 at 3:36 pm
My pleasure!
December 20, 2012 at 9:26 am
On the vest, did you mean to switch between sc & Dc, or is this a mistake?
December 20, 2012 at 3:33 pm
2 rows are worked in sc, then the next row is worked in dc……2 more rows worked in sc, then the next row in dc…….this is done up to row 23…..is this what you mean??? Hope this helps.
December 20, 2012 at 4:05 pm
That’s what I was questioning. Thanks. Next time, you might want to be more explicit about making the back too.
December 21, 2012 at 9:22 am
My pleasure……I’m reviewing all patterns this year to try to make them as quick and easy as possible. Wish me luck!
January 15, 2013 at 1:53 pm
Is this hat and boot pattern made for babies or dolls. I’m trying to make one for a newborn.
January 15, 2013 at 7:11 pm
These are for babies……hope this helps…..the AG pattern is for dolls.
http://cobblerscabin.wordpress.com/happy-hookin/saddle-tramp-chap-free-crochet-pattern/
http://cobblerscabin.wordpress.com/happy-hookin/saddle-tramp-vest-free-crochet-pattern/
http://micheleproducts.wordpress.com/2010/07/12/free-pattern-crocheted-cowboy-booties/
March 16, 2013 at 11:52 pm
round 4 is very confusing to me.. it says increase evenly by 4.. but where and when? Where do I increase by 4?
March 16, 2013 at 11:53 pm
I apologize, round 4 of the hat pattern is where I am confused.. How and when do I increase evenly by 4?
March 17, 2013 at 7:28 am
Thank you for your interest. It really doesn’t matter where you add the increases as long as they are spread out evenly. Since it looks a bit like an oval……You cound do the increases just before and just after the “rounded ends”. This will help to keep the oval shape….Hope this helps.