This crochet doll with brown hair and a pastel outfit radiates warmth and charm. With her detailed vest, headband, and delicate expression, she’s a stunning example of crochet artistry.
A Beautifully Crafted Doll for Crochet Lovers
Designed with love and patience, this doll is perfect for display or gentle play. The soft tones and vintage look make her a treasured keepsake.
Materials:
- Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
- Beige or cream (skin)
- Brown (hair)
- Mint green (dress and shoes)
- Light pink (vest and bow)
- White (accents, optional)
- 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Optional: blush for cheeks
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- BLO – back loop only
- FLO – front loop only
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Legs (make 2):
With beige yarn:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–5: sc around (12)
Switch to mint green (for shoes):
Rounds 6–10: sc around (12)
Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second.
Join Legs and Make Body:
Ch 3 and join legs.
Round 11: sc around both legs and the chain (12 + 3 + 12 + 3 = 30)
Rounds 12–17: sc around (30)
Switch to beige (skin tone):
Round 18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 19: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff as you go.
Round 20: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Head:
Switch to beige yarn.
Round 1: inc x6 (6)
Round 2: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 4: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 5: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 6–14: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, approx. 8–10 stitches apart.
Round 15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 18: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 19: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off and close.
Arms (make 2):
With beige yarn:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–4: sc around (12)
Round 5: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
Rounds 6–13: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to the sides of the body.
Hair Cap:
With brown yarn:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7–13: sc around (36)
Fasten off, sew to the head.
Hair Strands:
Ch 35–45, sc back along chain. Repeat 10–12 times to create ringlets or wavy hair. Attach across the base of the hair cap or stitch directly into the head.
Dress (worked directly on body or separately):
With mint green:
Join yarn at waist.
Round 1: FLO – inc in each st around (24 → 48)
Round 2: (sc, inc) around (72)
Rounds 3–5: sc around (72)
Optional: add picot or shell edging. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ruffle Collar (optional):
Join mint yarn around neckline.
Round 1: sc in each stitch
Round 2: (sc, ch 2, sc) in each st for a ruffled effect.
Vest (separate piece):
With light pink:
Ch 26
Row 1: sc in each ch (25)
Row 2–4: sc across
Fasten off. Fold in half and cut armholes on sides (leave a gap in stitching), then sew to doll or secure with tiny buttons.
Bow Headband:
With pink yarn:
Ch 15
Row 1–3: sc across (14)
Wrap center tightly and sew to form a bow. Attach to a chain of ch 50–60 for a headband. Sew around the head or attach with stitches.
Final Touches:
- Add blush to cheeks
- Embroider eyelashes and small smile
- Optional: small buttons, beads, or embellishments