11 Crochet Doll Free Patterns
A handmade crochet doll is one of the most special gifts you can make. It can look like a favorite character, a family member or a child’s own little friend, and it will be loved for years.
This list is for crocheters who want to try their first doll or find a new one to make. You will find simple doll bases, a tiny chibi, storybook characters, a mermaid, a no-sew Santa and even a bride and groom. Every pattern is free to read on the designer’s own page.
Crochet Doll Free Patterns
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
What You’ll Need
- Cotton or acrylic yarn in skin tones and bright colors
- Small crochet hooks (2 mm to 5 mm)
- Safety eyes, 7 mm to 12 mm
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needles and embroidery floss
- Pipe cleaners for neck support
1. Amy the Amigurumi Doll
Photo: Stephanie / Grace and Yarn
Amy is a 14-inch doll with a sweet skirt and long yarn hair attached to a crochet cap. The legs and body are one piece, and everything is worked in the round with basic stitches. The designer calls it a great pattern for beginners, so it is a lovely first doll to try.
- Designer: Stephanie / Grace and Yarn
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Beach Bum Doll
Photo: Spin a Yarn Crochet
This 7-inch doll has a fun summer vibe and curly hair that is worked right onto the head panels. The body panels are worked flat and joined, which gives her a soft, slightly flat ragdoll look. You can use safety eyes or embroider them. A cheerful pick for a beach-loving kid.
- Designer: Spin a Yarn Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (Patons Canadiana, Bernat Premium and others)
- Hook: 3.25 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Alice Amigurumi Doll
Photo: Ana Figueiredo / Little Crochet Farm
Alice from Alice in Wonderland comes with her blue dress, white pinafore, hairband and bow. She is about 5 inches tall and worked in the round in cotton with a small hook. The little details make her look like a real storybook character. Pair her with a white rabbit for a sweet gift set.
- Designer: Ana Figueiredo / Little Crochet Farm
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Light worsted cotton
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. No-Sew Chibi Doll Base
Photo: Juli Anne / Once Upon a Cheerio
This tiny doll base is only about 2.4 inches tall. It is worked bottom-up in a spiral, and the arms and legs are popcorn stitches, so nothing needs to be sewn on. Once you know the base, you can dress it up as any character you like. It is perfect for keychains and quick gifts.
- Designer: Juli Anne / Once Upon a Cheerio
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 3.25 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Crochet Mermaid Doll
Photo: Anastasia Dmitrieva (shared on Amigurum)
A 9-inch mermaid with a blue tail, fins and long yarn hair. The head and body are worked as one piece with color changes for the skin, top and tail. Soft baby yarn makes her extra cuddly. The hair is added by pulling yarn pieces through the stitches, so you can make it as long as you like.
- Designer: Anastasia Dmitrieva (shared on Amigurum)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce)
- Hook: 4 mm or 4.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. No-Sew Santa Doll
Photo: Jess Huff
This 14-inch Santa stands on his own and is made with no sewing. The limbs are crocheted separately and joined as you work the body, and a dowel in the neck keeps the head steady. His belt buckle is added with surface slip stitches. A showpiece for your holiday decor.
- Designer: Jess Huff
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4) and 4.5 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Chinese New Year Doll
Photo: Stephanie Lau / All About Ami
This sweet doll wears a red dress with sleeves and has black hair pulled into a bun. She is made from separate pieces in single crochet rounds, with a small 2 mm hook for a neat finish. It is a lovely doll for celebrating Lunar New Year or for kids who love traditional dress.
- Designer: Stephanie Lau / All About Ami
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) and light (#3)
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Masked Superhero Doll
Photo: Pia Thadani / Stitches n Scraps
A 16-inch doll dressed in scrubs, with a removable mask and cap, made to honor healthcare workers. The legs, body, head and arms are worked separately and sewn together. It is a meaningful gift for a nurse or doctor, or for a child who wants to be one.
- Designer: Pia Thadani / Stitches n Scraps
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Baby Bean Doll
Photo: Jade / Sweet Softies
A small 4.5-inch doll base with a round head and tiny i-cord arms. The head and upper body are one piece, and the legs and lower body are another. A folded pipe cleaner in the neck keeps the head from wobbling. Use it as a base and make your own outfits.
- Designer: Jade / Sweet Softies
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 2.75 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Bride and Groom Wedding Amigurumi
Photo: StringyDingDing
This 5-inch bride and groom pair includes a veil, a hair bun and embroidered suit details. They work in single crochet rounds from a magic ring. One reader used them as a wedding cake topper. They make a one-of-a-kind wedding or anniversary gift.
- Designer: StringyDingDing
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Medium weight (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Carter the Betta Merman
Photo: Kati Brown / Hooked by Kati
Carter is a merman inspired by a betta fish, with a 13-inch tail and striped fins made with spike stitches. He is 12 inches tall seated and has a sculpted chest. The head and body are worked top-down, and the arms branch off the body. A fun, colorful challenge for experienced crocheters.
- Designer: Kati Brown / Hooked by Kati
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First doll ever? Start with #1 Amy. The designer made her with beginners in mind.
- Want something tiny and quick? Try #4, the 2.4-inch chibi base, or #9 Baby Bean.
- Hate sewing limbs on? Go with #4 or the no-sew Santa in #6.
- Need a wedding or special-occasion gift? Make #10 or the #8 healthcare hero.
- Ready for a challenge? Pick #11 Carter with his spike-stitch fins.
FAQ
What is the best yarn for crochet dolls?
Cotton and cotton blends give clear stitches and a smooth finish, which is why many doll designers use them. Acrylic worsted is softer, cheaper and comes in lots of skin tones. Whichever you pick, use a hook a bit smaller than the label says so the stuffing does not show.
How do I stop my doll’s head from wobbling?
A heavy head on a thin neck tends to flop. Many designers put a folded pipe cleaner or a small dowel through the neck, like #6 and #9 do. Stuff the neck firmly and sew the head on with several passes around the join.
How do I add hair to a crochet doll?
There are two common ways. You can crochet a cap and attach yarn strands to it, like Amy in #1, or pull cut pieces of yarn straight through the stitches of the head, like the mermaid in #5. Use a crochet hook to pull each strand through and knot it.
Choose the doll that makes you smile, and you will have a handmade friend ready to gift or keep.