10 Crochet Rag Doll Free Patterns
A rag doll is soft, floppy and made to be hugged. It is not stiff like some amigurumi, so it is great for babies, toddlers and anyone who likes a doll that flops over their arm. Many of these patterns are worked as flat panels or lightly stuffed pieces, so they go fast.
Below you will find 10 free crochet rag doll patterns. There are classic girl dolls in dresses, a no-sew doll, a 20-inch doll with curly hair, and a few animal rag dolls too. Each one has a free written pattern on the designer’s site.
Crochet Rag Doll Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight acrylic or cotton yarn in skin, hair and dress colors
- Crochet hook set (2.5 mm to 6 mm)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Locking stitch markers
- Yarn needle with a big eye
- Embroidery floss for faces
- Sharp small scissors
1. Crochet Ragdoll by Caitlin Van Wyk
Photo: Caitlin Van Wyk / caitlinvanwyk.com
This doll sits halfway between a classic rag doll and an amigurumi. She is only lightly stuffed, so she stays soft and bendy. You work her in single crochet in the round, then add hair, a little dress and embroidered eyes. The designer says yarn choice changes the size, so you can make a tiny one or a bigger one from the same pattern. It is a lovely first rag doll.
- Designer: Caitlin Van Wyk / caitlinvanwyk.com
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 2.5 mm (body and hair), 3.5 mm (dress)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Maggie Raggie and Her Friends
Photo: Kristi Bergin-Smith / The Burgundy Basket
Maggie Raggie is billed as a 2-hour rag doll, so she is a good pick when you need a gift fast. The head and body are worked in one spiral, the ears are little puff stitches, and the dress ends in a sweet scalloped hem. She has a yarn hair cap and an embroidered face. The designer says scrap yarn is fine and gauge does not matter much.
- Designer: Kristi Bergin-Smith / The Burgundy Basket
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: H, I and J (see pattern)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Gracie No-Sew Rag Doll
Photo: Ashley Stallsworth / A Crafty Concept
Gracie was inspired by old fabric rag dolls, but she is crocheted with almost no sewing. Apart from one seam up the back, the arms and legs are joined as you go. She comes with a slip, a strappy dress, shoes, hair buns and a bow. If you hate sewing on limbs, this is the rag doll to try.
- Designer: Ashley Stallsworth / A Crafty Concept
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F), 4 mm (G), 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Lilly Doll
Photo: Candy / Meladora’s Creations
Lilly is a big rag doll, about 20 inches tall, with long curly crocheted hair. Her pink dress has a shell-stitch skirt and straps, and her face is made with felt pieces glued on. The body is a separate free base pattern from the same designer, so you get a full-size doll you can dress again and again.
- Designer: Candy / Meladora’s Creations
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3 mm (hair), 5 mm (H) (dress)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Beach Bum Dolls
Photo: Jillian Hewitt / Spin a Yarn Crochet
These little dolls wear striped swimsuits and have curly hair. They are made in the same flat style as the designer’s rag dolls: a front and a back panel joined together, plus separate arms. You can make a one-piece or two-piece suit and change the colors. At about 7 inches tall, they are a fun summer gift.
- Designer: Jillian Hewitt / Spin a Yarn Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 3.25 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Rag Doll Cat
Photo: SheMakesCrochet / A Stitch Whimsy
This whimsical cat has a striped body, contrast paws and a tail tip. The limbs are worked so you do not have to sew them on. You can add a tulle tutu and a crocheted scarf for extra charm. She stands about 11 inches tall from ears to toes, which makes her a nice size for little hands.
- Designer: SheMakesCrochet / A Stitch Whimsy
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (cat), 5.5 mm (scarf)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Sverre the Ragdoll Lamb
Photo: Ragnhild Hynne Uebler / Yarnhild
Sverre is a soft lamb made mostly with single crochet and bobble stitch, so his body looks woolly. Two body panels and two head panels are joined, and the ears, tail and feet are worked in rounds. The face is embroidered, not made with plastic eyes, which makes him a safer choice for babies. He is about 7.5 inches tall.
- Designer: Ragnhild Hynne Uebler / Yarnhild
- Skill level: Easy (advanced beginner)
- Yarn: Aran / worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (body), 4.5 mm (head and details)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Baby and Me Ragdoll Bears
Photo: Megan Meyer / Left in Knots
This pattern gives you two rag doll teddy bears, one 8 inches and one 12 inches tall. They are made from single crochet panels that are stuffed and sewn together. The designer suggests them as a baby gift with a matching bear for an older brother or sister, which is a really sweet idea.
- Designer: Megan Meyer / Left in Knots
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Elephant Ragdoll
Photo: Stephanie Pokorny / Crochetverse
Need a rag doll in one evening? This gray elephant is worked in super bulky blanket yarn with a big hook, and the designer says it takes 1 to 2 hours. It has pink inner ears, a blue bow and a fringed tail. It is made in flat panels and only lightly stuffed, so it stays floppy and cuddly. It is about 14 inches tall.
- Designer: Stephanie Pokorny / Crochetverse
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Super bulky (#6)
- Hook: 9 mm (N)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Polar Bear Ragdoll
Photo: Anna Nilsson / AnnaVirkpanna
This cozy polar bear is about 42 cm (16.5 inches) long. The head, arms and legs are made in one piece, with separate ears, nose and eyes. The pattern uses puff and popcorn stitches for texture. The English pattern sits below the Swedish one on the same page, so just scroll down.
- Designer: Anna Nilsson / AnnaVirkpanna
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 5 mm (body), 2.5 mm (eyes)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First rag doll ever? Start with #3, Gracie. She is beginner-friendly and has almost no sewing.
- Need a gift by tonight? Try #9, the elephant, or #2, Maggie Raggie. Both are quick.
- Making for a baby? Pick #7, Sverre the lamb. His face is embroidered, with no plastic eyes.
- Want a big doll to dress up? Go for #4, Lilly, at about 20 inches tall.
- Making a set for siblings? #8 gives you a big bear and a small bear in one pattern.
FAQ
What is the difference between a rag doll and an amigurumi doll?
An amigurumi doll is usually stuffed firmly and holds its shape. A crochet rag doll is softer and floppier. Many are made from flat panels joined together, and they use less stuffing. That makes them light, bendy and easy for small children to hold and hug.
What yarn is best for a crochet rag doll?
Most patterns here use worsted weight (#4) acrylic or cotton. Acrylic is soft and machine washable. Cotton gives clean stitch definition. For a baby, choose a soft yarn and embroider the face instead of using safety eyes. Always check the yarn your pattern calls for.
Is a crochet rag doll safe for babies?
It can be, if you skip small parts. Embroider the eyes and nose with yarn, sew every piece on very tightly, and avoid buttons, beads or loose bows. Check the doll often for loose stitches. Always watch babies and toddlers with any handmade toy.
Pick one pattern, grab some soft yarn, and you will have a cuddly rag doll ready to love in no time.