Crochet Mini Me Doll Toy

Crochet Mini Me Doll Toy is an adorable creation that brings joy and nostalgia to people of all ages! These charming little dolls, carefully crafted with love and attention to detail, make the perfect companion for children and adults alike. With their soft and cuddly design, they offer comfort and playfulness, making them a delightful addition to any toy collection or a heartfelt gift for a loved one. Whether you're looking for a unique handmade toy or a charming décor piece, these Crochet Mini Me Doll Toys are sure to bring smiles and warmth wherever they go.

The Pattern

Hair Cap
Repeat pattern for the head up to round 8 or 9 to desired head coverage. Fasten off leaving a long tail and sew onto the head.

Body
Ch 4, sl st (or magic ring)
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring, do not join
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (16 sts)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*, rep from * to * around (24 sts)
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 7: *1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep from * to * around (56 sts)
Rnd 8-15: 1 sc in each st around
Rnd 16: *1 sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (48 sts)
Rnd 17: *1 sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (40 sts)
Rnd 18: *1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, *, rep from * to * around (32 sts)]
Rnd 19-22: 1 sc in each st around (32 sts)
Rnd 23: *1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 24: *1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st*, rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 25-32: 1 sc in each st around (48 sts)
Rnd 33: *1 sc in next st, sc2tog, *, rep from * to * around
Rnd 34: *1 sc in next st, sc2tog, *, rep from * to * around
Rnd 35-38: 1 sc in each st around (21 sts)
Fasten off, stuff and sew on to head

Arms-Make 2
Ch 4, sl st (or magic ring)
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring, do not join
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (16 sts)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*, rep from * to * around (24 sts)
Rnd 4-8: 1 sc in each st around (24 sts)
Rnd 9: sc2tog (dec) every st, (12 sc)
Rnd 10-21: 1 sc in each st around (12 sc)
sl st, fasten off
Stuff and sew to body

Legs – make 2
Ch 4, sl st (or magic ring)
Rnd 1: 10 sc in ring, do not join
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (20 sts)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*, rep from * to * around (30 sts)
Rnd 4-8: 1 sc in each st around (30 sc)
Rnd 9: 2togsc (dec) every st, (15 sc)
Rnd 10-23: 1 sc in each st around (15 sc)
sl st, fasten off
Stuff and sew to body

Hair

I attach the hair for my dolls in many different ways but for this doll, I chose a thin black yarn and a variegated black and metal yarn. I wrapped the yarn from both skeins around a book a bunch of times and then cut it at the bottom to get the strands the length I needed. I attached it using the tassel method often used for adding fringe on finished crochet pieces.

The dress
I don’t have a pattern for the dress because it’s a one of a kind, off the top of my head design but this is how I worked:

The top part of the dress was made in rows in that shiny, variegated yarn. I made a chain around the top part of the body, under the arms, and went all the way around but didn’t join. I did one row of single crochet and then a round of the star stitch (the star stitch is completed with 2 rows). I crocheted a few rows of half double crochet and did some decreases in the mid area. I did a few more rows and then did some increase rows in single crochet. I increased by placing 3 single crochet in each stitch. At this point, I stopped crocheting in rows and joined my sides and started crocheting in the round. I alternated single crochet rows with double crochet rows. This made the skirt poof out. I only did a few rounds of this to about midway of the bottom half of the doll. It was a short skirt that didn’t cover the bottom part of the body. I cut and fastened off the yarn.

The next part was a bit tricky. I used the same thin, black yarn I used for the hair and attached it under (inside) the dress about four rows up from the bottom. I crocheted half double crochet rounds until got the length I wanted (to about mid leg), did a round in the back post to create an edge and crocheted the same amount of rounds as I had already done. I did this because I folded the skirt and attached it on the inside of the skirt where I originally started. I only did this because I realized the skirt was very see through with just one layer so I made the skirt double the length I wanted it to be and then folded it and sewed it on the inside. It was a bit tricky to do it but it worked out fine. If I had gone with a thicker yarn, I would have only needed one layer and would have fastened off at mid leg.

I then attached the same black yarn to the top of the dress and did a few rows of single crochet from one arm to the other. I decreased on the edges leading to the top to fit around the arms. I added straps from the front to the back and added buttons to the back of the dress.