Crochet Barbie Rug

Create a delightful and feminine crochet rug that's perfect for a little girl's bedroom or playroom. You can also add a ruffle or a border of dainty flowers to give it a feminine touch. To make it extra special, add a personalized message or the child's name in a decorative font. The end result will be a beautiful and cozy rug that's sure to bring joy and delight to any little girl's heart.

Skill: Easy

Size: About 8″ round.

Materials: Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread: Blue – 75 yds Pink – 75 yds

Crochet Hook: Size E-4 (3.50 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: Rnds 1-3 = 1″

Notes:– Entire rug is worked holding 2 strands of thread together as one.

RUG

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, using 1 strand Blue and 1 strand Pink held together, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 1, 18 dc in ring; join with sl st to first dc. (18 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 dc in each dc around; join. (36 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 2 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc] around; join. (48 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 3 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc] around; join. (60 dc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 4 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc] around; join. (72 dc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 5 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc] around; join. (84 dc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 6 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc] around; join. (96 dc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 7 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc] around; join. (108 dc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 8 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc] around; join. (120 dc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 9 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 9 dc] around; join. (132 dc)

Rnd 11: Ch 1, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 10 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 10 dc] around; join. (144 dc)

Rnd 12: Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch 2), skip next dc, [dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next dc] around; join with sl st to first dc. (72 dc and 72 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 13: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in same sp, 3 dc in next sp, 2 dc in next sp, [3 dc in next 2 sps, 2 dc in next sp] around; join. (192 dc) Finish off and weave in ends.