Crochet dolls are not just toys; they are handmade masterpieces filled with love and creativity. The art of crocheting gives life to these charming dolls, each stitch carefully crafted to bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether it's a whimsical fairy, a cuddly animal, or a mini-me replica, crochet dolls have a way of capturing the imagination and sparking joy. They make wonderful gifts for both children and adults, with their unique personalities and attention to detail making them truly special companions. So next time you see a crochet doll, remember the hands that crafted it with care and the heart that infused it with warmth.
This is a quick and easy pattern to follow I whipped up one of these little gals in just a few hours. I used satin finish yarn (but really any yarn that is not chunky or worsted weight should work) plus I used 3.25 hook.
Pattern Abbreviations
ch~chain
sc~single crochet
hdc~half double crochet
dc~double crochet
sl st~slip stitch
sk st~skip stitch
invdec~invisible decrease
fo~fasten off
Leg (Make 2)
Ch2
7sc in second ch from hook
2sc in each sc around
Do 25 sc around
Sc,sc,sc,dec (x8)
Do 120sc around
Fo and leave a long tail to attach the leg to the body of your doll later.
Arm (Make 2)
Ch2
6sc in second ch from hook
Do 110 sc around
Fo and leave a long tail to attach the arm to the body of your doll later.
Head & Body
Ch2
7sc in second ch from hook
2sc in each st around, then place on a stitch marker and move up every rd for the rest of the pattern
Sc, 2sc in next stitch around
Sc, sc, 2sc in next stitch around
Sc, sc, sc, 2sc in next stitch around
Then do 3 rounds of sc around
Sc, sc, sc, dec around
Sc around
Sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, dec around
Sc, sc, sc, sc, dec around
Attach eyes and embroider mouth at this point
Sc, sc, sc, dec around
Sc, sc, dec around
Sc to center of the back of your ami, then switch to the colour of your choice for the top.
Sc around
Sc, 2sc in next stitch
Do 2 rounds of sc around
Sc, sc, sc, 2sc in each st (around) then sc in last 2 stitches
Do 2 rounds of sc around
Sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc in next st, sc in last st
Sc around
Sc, sc, sc, 2sc in next st, sc in last st
Do 2 rounds of sc around
Sc to the middle of the back of your ami, then switch to the colour of your choice for the skirt
Do 2 rounds of sc around
Sc, sc, sc, sc, dec around, sc in last st
Sc around
Sc, sc, sc, dec around, sl st in last st, leave a long tail to sew your doll closed.
Stuff your doll with fiber filling and then hold the doll in front of you and close the bottom of the doll flat across….then sew thru both the front and back this will close the doll and make a nice seam. Attach limbs….add hair and decorate…..maybe add a ruffle to her skirt a scarf or a turtle neck!
