Adorable Black Crochet Doll with Blue Dress

by Crafts Ideas 04/06/2025

This black crochet doll with a blue dress is a delightful handmade toy, perfect for gifting or decorating a child’s room. Its intricate details and soft yarn make it a unique piece that stands out in any amigurumi collection.

Handcrafted Crochet Doll with Beautiful Curls and Style

Whether for play or as a collector’s item, this curly-haired crochet doll brings charm and personality. The vibrant blue outfit and expressive eyes add to its irresistible appeal.

Pattern Here

Finished Size:

Approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall

Materials:

Yarn (100% cotton or acrylic recommended):
- Skin: Dark brown
- Hair: Black
- Dress & shoes: Bright blue
- Bow: Blue (same or slightly lighter shade)
- Embroidery thread: Black and pink (for eyes and smile)
2.5 mm or 3.0 mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Stitch marker
Yarn needle
Safety eyes (10 mm)
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):

MR – Magic Ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in 1 stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
st(s) – stitch(es)

Body & Head (worked in one piece from bottom up):

Legs (make 2):

With dark brown yarn:

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3-20: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. Fasten off first leg, do not fasten off second.

Join Legs & Make Body:

Ch 3, attach to first leg with sc, sc around both legs and chain (30)
22–35. Sc around (30)
dec x6, sc 18 (24)
37–39. Sc around (24)
Switch to light blue for dress base.
BLO – sc around (24)
Sc around (24)
Fasten off body and stuff.

Head:

Continue from neck or reattach dark brown:

inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
7–17. sc around (42)
Insert safety eyes between rows 11–12, 8 stitches apart.
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
Fasten off, close hole, and weave in end.

Hair (Black Yarn):

Create hair cap:
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8–10: sc around (42)
Curly strands: attach yarn to cap, then make:
ch 20, 2 sc in each ch back – repeat across cap (20–30 strands)
Sew hair cap on head.

Bow (Blue Yarn):

Ch 18
Row 1–4: sc across (17)
Fasten off, pinch center and wrap with yarn several times to form bow. Sew to hair.

Dress (Blue Yarn):

Attach blue yarn to FLO row of dress base.

R1: (sc, inc) around (36)
R2: sc around (36)
R3: (2 sc, inc) around (48)
R4–5: sc around
R6: (3 sc, inc) around (60)
R7–8: sc around
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Shoes (Blue Yarn):

With blue yarn:

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–5: sc around
Switch to black yarn for soles:
BLO – sc around
dec x6, sc 6 (12)
Fasten off and sew to legs.

Arms (Make 2):

With dark brown:

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–15: sc around (12)
Lightly stuff. Flatten top and sew to sides of body.

Face Details:

Embroider eyelashes and smile with black thread
Use a bit of pink yarn or blush for cheeks