10 Crochet Doll Christmas Outfit Free Patterns
A new holiday outfit for a favorite doll is one of the sweetest gifts you can tuck under the tree. It is small, it is personal, and a child will play with it all winter. Better yet, most doll outfits use only a little yarn, so you can make one in a weekend.
We gathered 10 free crochet doll Christmas outfit patterns and checked each page. There are party dresses, a red hooded cloak, a Santa dress for a fashion doll (11.5-inch), a tiny Santa hat, an elf outfit and even ice skates. Most fit 18-inch dolls, with a few for fashion dolls and 10-inch amigurumi dolls.
Crochet Doll Christmas Outfit Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Red, white and green worsted weight yarn
- Size 10 crochet thread in red and white
- Crochet hooks from 1.75 mm to 3.5 mm
- Small snaps and mini buttons
- Satin ribbon and small pom-pom maker
- Sewing needle and matching thread
- Locking stitch markers
1. Perfect Christmas Dress for 18-Inch Dolls
Photo: ABC Knitting Patterns
This dress is worked top-down with a striped yoke in a contrast color, a shell stitch skirt and puffed sleeves. It closes at the back with snaps and has an optional belt. It is made in size 5 crochet thread, which gives it a fine, dressy look. A few readers noted a count issue in Row 13, so check your stitches there.
- Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Size 5 crochet thread
- Hook: 2.75 mm (C)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Christmas Dress with Tulle Underskirt
Photo: ABC Knitting Patterns
A red holiday party dress worked seamlessly from the top down, with a back opening. A tulle underskirt makes the skirt puff out, and a white satin ribbon belt with a red rose finishes it off. This is the kind of dress a doll wears to a fancy Christmas party. It fits American Girl-size dolls and other 18-inch dolls.
- Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Size 10 crochet thread
- Hook: 1.75 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Scarlet Cloak
Photo: Crown Country Crochet
A bright red cloak with a hood and ribbon ties. The designer made it for winter and Christmas, and it looks lovely over a holiday dress for caroling or a trip to see the lights. It uses worsted yarn and basic stitches plus some seaming, so it is a good step up for an easy crocheter.
- Designer: Crown Country Crochet
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Ruffled Sweater Dress
Photo: Crown Country Crochet
A cozy sweater dress with a ruffled body, long sleeves, snaps at the back and an optional ribbon at the waist. The designer tagged it for doll Christmas crochet, and in red or green it makes a warm holiday dress for Christmas morning. It is worked in worsted yarn, so it is sturdy enough for lots of play.
- Designer: Crown Country Crochet
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Santa Claus Dress for a Fashion Doll (11.5-inch)
Photo: Simona Pusinanti
This red Santa dress fits Barbie-size dolls. It comes with a hat worked in the round and a belt with an embroidered buckle. Take off the hat and belt, and you have a simple cocktail dress for the rest of the year. It is made in fine thread with a small hook, so it is best for crocheters who like detail work.
- Designer: Simona Pusinanti
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Thread (fine cotton)
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free (Ravelry download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Pink Pearl Holiday Gown
Photo: Tess and Annie
An elegant pink gown for fashion dolls, inspired by a dress worn to a Christmas ball in a holiday movie. The crochet top has pearl beads, and the skirt is made from a recycled chiffon skirt. There is also a small crochet fan and a hairpiece. The designer says the top is fairly easy, while the beading and sewing take more care.
- Designer: Tess and Annie
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Size 10 crochet thread
- Hook: 1.8 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Doll Santa Hat
Photo: Hookfully
A tiny red Santa hat with a cream cuff and a pom-pom you can make with a dinner fork. It is worked in the round and finishes about 4 cm high. It is sized for 12-inch fashion dolls or similar amigurumi. It is quick enough to make several as stocking stuffers.
- Designer: Hookfully
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: DK / light worsted (#3)
- Hook: 3.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Festive Christmas Dress and Shawl
Photo: The Loopy Lamb
A red and white dress worked top-down, plus a removable shawl with pom-pom ties inspired by Mrs. Claus. It is made for the designer’s 10.5-inch amigurumi doll, and a full video tutorial is included. This is a sweet one if you crochet your own dolls and want a holiday look for them.
- Designer: The Loopy Lamb
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Christmas Elf Outfit for Amigurumi Dolls
Photo: The Loopy Lamb
A full elf look: shorts with shoulder straps and buttons, a striped shirt with set-in sleeves, a pointy hat with an optional pom-pom, and a bonus pair of shoes. It is made for 10-inch amigurumi dolls and works for boy or girl dolls. It is a fun outfit for a Christmas morning photo.
- Designer: The Loopy Lamb
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Doll Ice Skates
Photo: Cobbler’s Cabin
No winter holiday outfit is complete without skates. These have a blade made from a yarn-covered paper clip and a chain-loop lace. They finish a skating outfit perfectly, and the designer even suggests stuffing one lightly to hang as a Christmas ornament. The sole should be about 3 inches long.
- Designer: Cobbler’s Cabin
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
- Price: Free (also a free PDF on Ravelry)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Short on time before Christmas? Make #7. A tiny Santa hat takes very little time and yarn.
- Want a show-stopping party dress? Try #2 with its tulle underskirt, or #1 for a classic look.
- Need something easy in worsted yarn? #3, the red cloak, is easy and fits over any outfit.
- Dressing a fashion doll (11.5-inch)? Go with #5 for Santa style or #6 for an elegant gown.
- Crocheting your own amigurumi dolls? #8 and #9 come with videos and fit 10-inch dolls.
FAQ
When should I start crocheting a doll Christmas outfit?
Start by early November if you can. Thread dresses take longer than you think, and you may want time to add snaps, ribbon and a matching hat. A quick hat or cloak in worsted yarn can be done in a weekend, even in mid-December.
What yarn is best for doll Christmas dresses?
For a dressy, fine look, use size 10 or size 5 crochet thread with a small steel hook. For cozy, play-friendly outfits, use worsted weight acrylic. Red, white, green and a little gold or silver yarn give a festive look.
Can I make a Christmas outfit from a regular doll pattern?
Yes. Many doll dresses and cloaks turn into holiday outfits just by using red, green or white yarn. Add a satin ribbon belt, small pom-poms, a fuzzy trim or a matching Santa hat, and any simple doll dress feels like Christmas.
Pick one pattern, choose your reds and whites, and give a doll something special to open on Christmas morning.