Easy Crochet Doll Pattern FREE (All in one NO SEW)

Want to Crochet a Doll but Don’t Know Where to Start? Or are you just looking for how to crochet an easy doll? Even if you are a beginner or If you are new to crocheting dolls and hate sewing!

Then this FREE crochet Pattern for a BASIC no SEW amigurumi crocheted doll is for you,

These handmade dolls make incredibly thoughtful and personalized crochet gifts that will be cherished for years to come.

The basic doll pattern is super EASY to crochet and its a really quick crochet project. I can crochet a doll in LESS than the time it takes to watch a movie!

Crocheting your own doll Using the BASIC Doll Pattern as a template is a fantastic way to unleash your creativity and design unique characters. Whether you’re crafting a whimsical fairy, a superhero, beautiful ballerina the possibilities for making this crochet doll are endless.

I would love to see your doll creations so remember ot tag me on social meida #lisaauchcrochet

Doll Crochet Pattern Summary

The amigurumi doll does NOT require a magic ring to start! I find it easier to chain 2 and work in the FIRST hook then pull tight ot close.

Some of the images used to show the steps of the pattern are worked in Aran weight yarn. The crocheted doll is made from the feet up. You will crochet the arms first! and if you want to attatch them to the doll as you work I have given instructions on how to do this! Or you can simply attatch arms once finished the doll.

The hair is optional and I have included 2 different ways to make doll hair that I use. Ballerina Bun, and a crocheted cap with attatching yan to it to make hair

The dolls crocheted underwear and dress pattern are included in this pattern on this page.

Doll features- You CAN use any sized mm saftey eyes that you prefer, however I prefer to sew on the eyes and mouth to the crochet dolls I make, especially if gifting to a young child.

Special stitch for NO holes in your Amigurumi

Sc – Single crochet  (USE Yarn UNDER single crochet for a tighter stitch. How do you work yarn under in single crochet for no holes in your amigurumi crocheted doll.

The “yarn under” technique in crochet is a variation of the standard “yarn over” method. It’s often used in amigurumi projects to create tighter and more defined stitches. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

1. Insert the hook into the next stitch.
2. Yarn under: Instead of wrapping the yarn over the hook, bring the yarn under the hook and pull up a loop (you should have 2 loops on the hook).
3. Yarn over: Wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through both loops on the hook.

This method creates a denser and more structured fabric, which is great for projects that need to hold their shape) 

Abbreviations Used in the Doll Pattern: US TERMS

Sc – Single Crochet
BL (blo) – Back Loop only
HDC – working Half Double Crochet in the  Back loops
Rnd(s)  – Round(s)
Sl-st – slip stitch 
inc- increase (ex: 2sc in the next stitch Increases 1 stitch)
dec- decrease (ex: 2sctog in the next stitch Increases 1 stitch)

Notes:Work in continuous rounds (no slip stitch to join).

Arms: You can crochet them first and join them while working the body,(NO SEW)  or sew them onto the doll later once you are finished with the body head and legs

Materials you will require to crochet the doll 

Crochet HOOK size: 4.50 mm crochet hook for the blanket yarn I used 1 x 100 grams of skin color yarn and 25 grams of dress, feet/shoe color – Cheniele Type Yarns – Deals HERE

Gauge: is not important for crocheting the doll, Use relevant crochet hook to yarn you have chosen to use

I have also made this doll in Aran weight (worsted weight yarn) (2 strands held together throughout to make the same doll pattern using a 4.00 mm hook

Tapestry needle and a small amount of yarn or embroidery thread. See Crochet Accessories Best Deals HERE

Polyester stuffing /polyfil Stuffing – See best Deals for stuffing here

I like to use a variety of sizes of mm saftey eyes – Best Deals on saftey eyes HERE

Finished Size of Crochet Doll

DOll measures top of bun to feet approx: 18.5 inches TALL  (blanket Type yarn)

Worsted Weight 2 strands held together = 12 inches

If wanting to use safgtey eyes I usualy put these on the head around 11 Rows from the top of head with 9 sts between

Crochet Doll Pattern STARTS HERE

ARMS

with your chosen yarn and hook size. Chain 2.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in 1st chain.(5sts)
Rnd 2: 2sc,sc  repeat from *to *around (8sts)
Rnd 3: sc around
Rnd 4 TO Rnd 20: sc around (stuff arm lightly here) fasten off here, leaving a long tail
Rnd 22: Folding the arms in HALF and work through these 3 stitches when joining arms to the body when attaching as you go

NOTE: If sewing the arms on please leave enough length here to attach and secure the arms to the body.

REPEAT for 2nd ARM

Dolls LEGS  (MAKE 2)

Starting in the SHOE colour

Rnd 1: CH2, work 7 sc into the 2nd chain from hook (7sts) 
Rnd 2: 2Sc in each stitch around (14sts)
Rnd 3:  Sc in each stitch around (14sts)
Rnd4: Sc in each stitch around (14sts)
Rnd 5:Sc in each stitch around (14sts)Change to Skin colour HERE
Rnd 6 to Rnd 24: Sc in each stitch around (14sts) FASTEN OFF 1st leg ONLY

Make 2nd leg as above. Do NOT fasten off the 2nd leg, continue working to join the legs together

Rnd 25: Holding the 2 legs together, join the 1st leg where your LAST st of the FIRST  to the next st of the second and work a single crochet in next st around you will ONLY work 13 sts of each leg, to join  (26sts)  

Leaving the unworked st from each leg  (2 sts will meet in the MIDDLE and unworked these get stitched closed later ) use the length of yarn from the FIRST leg to close the gap!

BODY 

Continue working in a continuous round. Use a stitch marker to help you keep track of your rounds

Rnd 25 to Rnd 32: sc in each stitch around  (26ts) 
Rnd 33: 2sc together, sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog, sc to end of round (24sts)
Rnd 34: sc in each stitch around (24ts) 
Rnd 35: 2sc together, sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog, sc to end of round (22 sts) 
Rnd 36: sc in each stitch around (22 sts)
Rnd 37: 2sc together, sc in next 9 sts, sc2tog, sc to end of round (20sts) 
Rnd 38: sc in each stitch around (20 sts)

Start stuffing the BODY HERE :

When placing the ARMS Make sure the Doll is facing center front and PIN the Arms onto the BODY over 3 sts at the opposite sides of each other. USE the long tails to thread back and forth to make the join nice and neat.

Rnd 39: sc in each st around,Joining the ARMS as you Go (If you are unsure of this step then you can just sew the arms into position once the head is made. ( You will now have 7 sts for the BACK and 7 sts for the FRONT, 3 sts for each arm.)

Rnd 40:  *2sc together* Repeat around (10 sts) STUFF neck tightly here to ensure you dont have a doll with a wobbly head

Dolls NECK

Rnd 41:  sc in each st around (10sts) 
Rnd 42: 2sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in the next st, sc to the end of the round (12sts) 
Rnd 43: *2sc in nxt st * Repeat around (24sts)
Rnd 44: sc in each st around (24sts)
Rnd 45: 2sc in next st, sc in next  2 sts, 2sc  in next st, sc to end  (32sts)
Rnd 46: 2sc in next st, sc in next  7sts, 2sc  in next st, sc to end  (36sts)
Rnd 47: 2sc in next st, sc in next  8sts, 2sc  in next st, sc to end (40sts)
Rnd 48 to Rnd 54:  sc in each st around (40 sts)Place eyes here on Rnd 52/rnd53 with 8sts apart
Rnd 55: sc2tog, sc in the next 8sts repeat from * to around 
Rnd 56: 2sctg sc in the nxt 7 st repeat from * to around
Rnd 57:  2sctg sc in the nxt 6 st repeat from * to around 
Rnd 58:  *2sctg sc in the nxt 5 st * repeat from * to around  (24sts)
Rnd 59:  *2sctg sc in the nxt 4 st * repeat from * to around  (20sts)
Rnd60 :  *2sctg sc in the nxt 3 st * repeat from * to around  (18sts)
Rnd 61:  *2sctg sc in the nxt  2st * repeat from * to around  (14 sts)
Rnd62: *2sctg sc in the nxt st * repeat from * to around (10sts)

Fasten off and use your hook to weave the tail through the remaining back loops of stitches and pull to close. Fasten off and weave in ends

All in One Piece Ballerina BUN  Hair cap for Crochet Doll

In the chosen color for hair same hook and yarn weight you made the doll in

Rnd 1: single crochet in 2nd chain from hook, and then work a further 10 sc into the same space.
Rnd 2: 2sc into each stitch around, (20)
Rnd 3: sc in each stitch around (20)
Rnd 4: sc in each stitch around (20)
Rnd 5: 2cstog, Repeat **around (10)
Rnd 6: 2sc into each stitch around (20)
Rnd 7: Working in BACK LOOPS from here on in, *2hdc, HDC* Repeat ** around. (30sts) 
Rnd 8: BL-HDC in next 4 sts, 2BL-HDC in next st, Repeat around (36)
Rnd 9: BL-HDC in next 5 sts, 2BL-HDC in next st Repeat around (42)
Rnd10 to Rnd 13: BL HDC  in each stitch around
Rnd 14: Slst in FIRST STITCH,BL- HDC in each stitch around around work sc in last st, TURN 
Rnd15: Chain1, SC INTO the next st,  Working in FRONT LOOPS ONLY. Fl-HDC in Each stitch around until last 2 stitches, Sc in next and slip stitch into the last stitch.

Leave a length of yarn to attach your Hairpiece to the doll head. Add a tiny piece of stuffing ot the bun!

And Sewing through the last Rounds stitches, onto the head of the doll and some of the rows preceding to ensure the hair is fastened securely.

If you would like to crochet the Long haired wig cap for the DOLL.

I crocheted a CIrcle HALF the size of head

Position and SEW onto the head with the bottom of the circle just above the base of the neck and the front sits just over the first few rounds of head. 

Use your hook to pull through the strands onto the head.

I then use several pre-cut lengths of the same colour hair strands I simply wrapped yarn around a book and cut then used my crochet hook to thread and loop through both the cap and the head to secure into place. 

Depending on the style of hair I can use less or more pre cut strands. (It is totally preference to each individual) 

For the RED Doll I worked around the hairline and tied it into bunches at the sides of the head. 

Simple Easy Crochet Dress Pattern for the DOLL 

Ch 25,

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st, ch1, TURN (24)
Row 2: Sc in first 5 sts, ch 2, skip 3, sc in next 8 sts, skip 3, ch2, sc in last 5 sts. Ch1, TURN (22)
Row 3: sc in each stitch including the newly formed sts made by the ch2) continue to to end (22)
Row 4: sc in next 7 sts, 2sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc to end.

(DO NOT TURN, BUT continue working in rounds from now on), slip to join this last st, to the first stitch of the 4th round.  

Join at the end of each round and Ch 1 from now on. 

Work the 1st Stitch of round into the BASE of the Ch from now on. 
Row 5: ch1, sc around, slip st to join (24sts).
Row 6: ch1, sc around, slip st to join (24sts). 
Rnd 7: ch1, sc in next 7 sts, 2sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, 2sc in next st sc to last, slip st to join.(26sts) 
Rnd 8: ch1, sc around, slip st to join. (26sts)
Rnd 9: ch1, sc around, slip st to join.
Rnd 10: ch1, sc around, slip st to join.
Rnd 11: ch1, sc around, slip st to join.
Rnd 12: ch2, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next Repeat ** around slip st to join.
Rnd 13: ch2, * dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next* Repeat ** around slip st to join.
Rnd 14: ch2, * dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next* repeat **around slip st to join. (I finish HERE for Chenille type yarn and work Rnd 16) 
Rnd 15: ch2, *dc in in next st* repeat ** around. slip st to join.
Rnd 16: ch3 slip into next stitch, repeat ** around. (picot) slip st to join.

Easy Crochet Little Dolls Pants

Notes: Do not overcomplicate these! they are so simple to make! Trust the process! and Leave a long tail at end  to be able to see the back seam together   

ch 30,

Row 1: DC in 3rd chain from hook, and DC in each stitch around, C2, TURN  (28) 
Rnd 2 – Rnd 3: DC in each st across, ch2, TURN 
Place a marker on the MIDDLE Stitch of this next round ( you will join the ch4 for crotch here) 
Rnd 4: DC in each st across,  SLIP STITCH TO join last st of row to first stitch of row  and Ch 4 (this is for the crotch)
Join the chain 4 with a sl-st  to the opposite side of work where you placed the MARKER, 
Row 6. Work *sl-st, ch2, sl-st in next stitch *  around each of the 2 legs, 

(Skip over the chain 4 you made to work the second leg hole,  and finish by turning work and working 1 single crochet along the chain 4 and slip into and over  the skipped chain 2 at marker to secure and finish.

Fasten off and sew seam to close. 

If you want to make a chain length to thread through the alternative posts of the first rows double crochets and use to tie in a bow to keep pants in place 

Fasten off all loose ends and weave in ends neatly.

Easy Mouth and EYES! I prefer to SEW on the Eyes and im always asked how to do this

I use BLACK yarn and create a sort of LOVE HEART shape leaving a small piece of the skin colour showing through and then use the ends of the yarn to create eyelashes. (see Pic BelowO

Fasten off and sew seam to close. 

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