✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, garment construction, and strand hair attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–23 cm (8–9 in) tall
🧶 Materials & Yarn Amount
- Skin tone yarn: 100 g (head, body, arms, legs)
- White yarn: 90 g (dress)
- Deep red / burgundy yarn: 100 g (hair strands)
- Small amount pink (optional cheeks)
You’ll also need:
- 2.5–3.0 mm hook
- 8–10 mm safety eyes
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Black thread for lashes
🔤 Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off
👩🦰 Head
With skin tone yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–16: sc around (36)
Insert eyes between R11–12, spaced about 7 stitches apart.
R17: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R18: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R20: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R21: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
👉 The head should remain smooth, round, and slightly oversized.
🧍 Body & Legs (One Piece)
With skin tone yarn:
Legs (Make 2)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–8: sc around (12)
Lightly stuff.
FO first leg, do not cut yarn on second.
Join Legs
Ch 2 and join:
R9: 12 sc, 2 sc in chain, 12 sc, 2 sc in chain (28)
R10–12: sc around (28)
Torso
R13: (2 sc, dec) ×7 (21)
R14–18: sc around (21)
Light stuffing.
FO leaving tail for head attachment.
👉 This creates a slim upper body under the dress.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With skin tone yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–10: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff.
Flatten top and FO.
Attach low on the torso so arms sit slightly downward.
👗 Shoulder Ruffles
With white yarn:
Attach at shoulder.
In same stitch:
(ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st)
Repeat across 3 stitches.
👉 Creates small, delicate sleeve flutters.
👗 Dress Bodice
With white yarn:
Join at torso top.
R1–4: sc around (21)
👗 Skirt (Structured Flare)
R5: (sc 2, inc) ×7 (28)
R6: sc around (28)
R7: (sc 3, inc) ×7 (35)
R8: sc around (35)
R9: (sc 4, inc) ×7 (42)
R10–12: sc around (42)
Hem shaping
R13: BLO sc around (42)
R14: sl st loosely around
FO.
👉 This creates a neat, slightly stiff flared skirt.
💇 Hair (Thick Yarn Strands)
Cut 50–70 strands (12–15 cm each).
Attach:
- Start at crown
- Work outward in rows
- Add dense coverage on sides
- Leave front slightly parted
Let strands fall naturally.
👉 Use thicker yarn for a chunky, textured look.
🪡 Assembly
- Sew head to body
- Attach arms slightly forward
- Add shoulder ruffles
- Attach hair evenly
- Shape skirt outward gently
🌸 Finishing Touches
- Add soft blush on cheeks
- Embroider lashes for expression
- Adjust hair to frame face
- Lightly steam or shape skirt if needed
💛 Final Thoughts
This crochet doll stands out with its soft proportions, textured flowing hair, and elegant flared dress. The combination of a large rounded head, slim body, and structured skirt creates a sweet and balanced silhouette that feels both modern and timeless 💕
Take your time with hair placement and shaping—the small details bring this charming doll to life.
Happy crocheting 🧶✨