10 Mini Crochet Doll Free Patterns
Mini dolls are pure fun to crochet. They use only a little yarn, they fit in a pocket, and you can often finish one in a single evening. They make great keychains, party favors, bag charms and small gifts for kids who like to carry a friend everywhere.
Here are 10 free mini crochet doll patterns, from a 3-inch sitting doll to dolls about 7.5 inches tall. You will find a little witch, a doll with her hands in her pockets, a flower girl, a poseable doll base and more. Each one has a free written pattern online.
Mini Crochet Doll Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Sport, DK or cotton yarn in small amounts
- Small crochet hooks (2 mm to 3.5 mm)
- Small safety eyes (or black embroidery floss)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Mini locking stitch markers
- Yarn needle and fine embroidery needle
- Keychain rings or bag clips
1. Tiny Hand-in-Pocket Doll
Photo: Maggie / Zamiguz
This 6.5-inch doll stands with her hands tucked in her pockets, which gives her a cool, relaxed look. You make the head first, then the legs, body and arms. Her wig is made from super bulky yarn and brushed out for soft, fluffy hair. This used to be a paid pattern and is now free.
- Designer: Maggie / Zamiguz
- Skill level: Easy to Intermediate (advanced beginner to intermediate)
- Yarn: Worsted (#4), super bulky (#6) for the wig
- Hook: 2.75 mm (C), 6 mm (J) for the wig
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Zeena the Mini Witch
Photo: Shama Mohammed / Chai Coffee Crochet
Zeena is about 4.5 inches tall, not counting her pointy hat. She has bangs, long curly hair and a black and purple dress. Her dress and hat come off, which kids love. She is part of a mini doll series, and the designer says she could even become a keychain. Perfect for fall.
- Designer: Shama Mohammed / Chai Coffee Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 2.5 mm or 2.75 mm (see pattern)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Little Lucy
Photo: Jade / Sweet Softies
Lucy is the smallest doll on this list, only 3 inches tall. She sits up on her own and has two pigtails, a flower in her hair and a dress with lace edging. There are no tricky joins, so she is friendly for newer crocheters. Add a ring and she becomes a sweet keychain.
- Designer: Jade / Sweet Softies
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 2.75 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Flower Gal
Photo: Kristina Turner / Tiny Curl
Flower Gal is a little doll who looks like she grew in a garden. Set her in a small terracotta pot or among real flowers for a cute photo. The pattern also includes a matching bee. She is about 7.5 inches tall and made in DK or light worsted yarn.
- Designer: Kristina Turner / Tiny Curl
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK / light worsted (#3)
- Hook: 2.75 mm (C)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Carmen the Mini Doll
Photo: Sara / Little World of Whimsy
Carmen fits in the palm of your hand, at about 4.5 by 2 inches. She wears a bright scarlet dress, and you can change her skin, hair and dress colors. The pattern uses only chain, single crochet and half double crochet, so it is a good pick for beginners.
- Designer: Sara / Little World of Whimsy
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Sport (#2)
- Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Primrose Dolls
Photo: Stephanie Lau / All About Ami
These 6-inch dolls are made with fine crochet thread, so they look delicate and detailed. Their hair is made from thick-and-thin novelty yarn, and they wear sewn fabric dresses and boots. The pattern also covers a bead necklace and a floral crown. A lovely project if you also like to sew.
- Designer: Stephanie Lau / All About Ami
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Super fine crochet thread (#1)
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Mini Juliet
Photo: Ana / Little Crochet Farm
Juliet is a Valentine’s Day doll about 4.5 inches tall. She is part of a Valentine series and pairs with a Romeo doll from the same designer. She is simple and quick to finish, so you could make a pair for someone special or a whole set for class gifts.
- Designer: Ana / Little Crochet Farm
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Fingering or sport cotton (see pattern)
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Nina the Night Doll
Photo: Ana / The Nomad Knot
Nina was made for a little girl who wanted a doll to keep by her bed when traveling. She is about 11 cm (4.3 inches) tall, with a squared head, a moon embroidered on her chest and hair tied up with a tiny crochet scrunchie. The designer says she is fast to make and easy to follow.
- Designer: Ana / The Nomad Knot
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Mini Mimi Doll Base
Photo: Juli Anne / Once Upon a Cheerio
Mini Mimi is a basic doll base you can dress any way you like. Pipe cleaners inside make her neck sturdy and her arms and legs poseable. The free pattern is a crochet-along in five parts: materials, head, arms and legs, body and hair. Start with part 1 and follow the links.
- Designer: Juli Anne / Once Upon a Cheerio
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (Bernat Handicrafter Cotton)
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free (crochet-along) + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Sely the Doll with a Backpack
Photo: Stella Markou
Sely is a school girl doll, about 7.5 inches tall, getting ready for her first day back with her friends. She comes with her own little backpack. She is made with fingering yarn and a 2.5 mm hook for fine details. A sweet back-to-school gift.
- Designer: Stella Markou
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Fingering (#1)
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Price: Free (on the designer’s website, linked from Ravelry)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Brand new to dolls? Start with #5, Carmen. She uses only three basic stitches.
- Want a keychain? Make #3, Little Lucy. At 3 inches she is the tiniest here.
- Want to design your own outfits? Use #9, the Mini Mimi poseable doll base.
- Making a seasonal gift? Try #2 for Halloween or #7 for Valentine’s Day.
- Love fine detail? Pick #6, the Primrose dolls, in fine crochet thread.
FAQ
What size hook do I need for a mini crochet doll?
Most mini dolls use a small hook between 2 mm and 3.25 mm. A small hook makes tight stitches, so the stuffing does not show through. If your yarn label suggests a bigger hook, go down one or two sizes for amigurumi. Check your pattern first.
How long does it take to crochet a mini doll?
Many mini dolls take one to three evenings. A very small doll like Lucy can be done in a few hours. Dolls with separate clothes, long hair or lots of small pieces take longer. Sewing the parts on is often the slowest step.
Are mini crochet dolls safe for small children?
Small dolls can be a choking risk for babies and toddlers. For young kids, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes, sew all parts on tightly, and skip beads or keychain rings. Mini dolls are best for older kids or as decorations.
Pick a pattern, find your smallest hook, and make a mini crochet doll you can carry everywhere.