11 Crochet Baby Doll Free Patterns
A crochet baby doll is one of the sweetest things you can make. It is soft, it is safe to squeeze, and it is often the first doll a toddler really loves. Big sisters and brothers waiting for a new baby love them too.
Below you will find 12 free baby doll patterns that we opened and checked one by one. Some are tiny babies you can finish in an evening, and some are bigger dolls with bottles, bonnets and diapers. Each pattern lists the yarn, hook and skill level so you can pick one fast.
Crochet Baby Doll Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in skin tones and pastels
- Crochet hook set (2.5 mm to 4 mm)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes (or embroidery floss for babies under 3)
- Locking stitch markers
- Yarn needle with a bent tip
- Small sharp scissors
1. Baby Doll Amigurumi
Photo: StringyDingDing
This sitting baby doll comes with everything a little mom needs: a diaper, a pink headband with a bow, and a tiny baby bottle. The head, legs, arms and body are made separately, and you can add plastic washers if you want the limbs to move. The designer says she sits about 10.5 inches tall. It is a little more detailed than most amigurumi, but the steps are clear.
- Designer: StringyDingDing
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Medium weight (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Amigurumi and Waldorf Inspired Baby Doll
Photo: MaryAnne Kochenderfer / Mama Smiles
This doll mixes the round shapes of amigurumi with the soft, simple look of a Waldorf doll. She has a little bobble nose, separate ears, arms and legs, and a dress with a scalloped hem. The designer made hers in cotton, which makes it a good first doll for a baby. Step-by-step photos walk you through each part, and matching overall shorts are on the same blog.
- Designer: MaryAnne Kochenderfer / Mama Smiles
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton
- Hook: Size E
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Crocheted Baby Doll
Photo: Erica Dietz for Fairfield World
The head and body of this baby are made in one continuous piece, so there is less sewing at the end. Arms are added after, and a removable hat with a chain-loop pom-pom tops it off. She has a bobble nose, and the page suggests embroidered eyes if the doll is for a baby or toddler. The same designer also shared a matching bed and bedding set.
- Designer: Erica Dietz for Fairfield World
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted weight
- Hook: G
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Baby Doll Toy and Blanket
Photo: Red Heart / Yarnspirations
This is a set: a baby doll toy plus a little blanket to wrap her in. It is rated easy and made with Red Heart Super Saver, a yarn you can find at almost any craft store. The pattern is a free PDF download with no sign-up. It makes a lovely gift for a child who is about to become a big sibling.
- Designer: Red Heart / Yarnspirations
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Weebee Standard Size Baby Doll
Photo: Laura Tegg
The Weebee is a well-loved free doll base. It is worked from the toes up to the top of the head, with arms worked on as you go or sewn on later. You get defined thumbs, an optional nose and neck shaping, and a hair cap. With the yarns the designer suggests, it stands about 8.5 to 9 inches tall, and the 12-page PDF links to video help.
- Designer: Laura Tegg
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Any gauge (worsted or DK examples given)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Baby with Dummy
Photo: Mariya Kozlova
This little baby comes with a dummy (pacifier), and that small detail makes everyone smile. It is made with fine yarn and a tiny 1.3 mm hook, so the stitches look neat and close. The finished doll is about 8 inches tall. The pattern is an 11-page PDF with photos, which helps a lot with the small parts.
- Designer: Mariya Kozlova
- Skill level: Easy to Intermediate
- Yarn: Fingering / super fine (#1)
- Hook: 1.3 mm
- Price: Free (Ravelry download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Amigurumi Little Baby
Photo: Akinna Stisu
A small cotton baby, about 6 inches tall, from the designer’s “Doll’s ABC” series. The 6-page pattern has step-by-step instructions with photos, and the designer says it is easy enough for beginners. It is written in English and German. This is a great size for a pocket toy or for a doll-house nursery.
- Designer: Akinna Stisu
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Sport weight (#2)
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free (Ravelry download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Bedtime Babies
Photo: Sweet Softies
A tiny 7 cm baby with a bonnet and her own little bed. Each part is made in one piece with no sewing, so it is a quick stash-buster for scrap yarn. Kids love tucking the baby in, and some makers use it as a “worry doll” to keep under the pillow. Make a few in different colors for a party favor.
- Designer: Sweet Softies
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Medium weight (#4)
- Hook: 2.75 mm (doll and bonnet), 4 mm (bed)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Baby Bean Doll
Photo: Sweet Softies
The Baby Bean has a big head and a tiny body, so it reads as a baby right away. The head and upper body are made in one piece, and the legs and lower body in another, so sewing is minimal. It stands about 4.5 inches tall. The same blog has a free diaper and a simple dress to dress your baby bean.
- Designer: 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 →
10. Baby Louis
Photo: Cleoschrochetart
Baby Louis is a written crochet doll pattern with a good rating from the makers who tried it. It uses a small 2.5 mm hook and can be worked in any yarn, so you can size it up or down. Look at the project photos on Ravelry to see how other makers dressed him. The designer notes she wrote it years ago and cannot answer questions, so it suits someone who reads patterns with confidence.
- Designer: Cleoschrochetart
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Any gauge
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Price: Free (Ravelry download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Baby Doll (Video Pattern)
Photo: Márta Sipos
If you learn better by watching, this one is for you. The pattern is a captioned video on the designer’s YouTube channel, HorgoladaDesign, and the Ravelry page links straight to it. You can pause and replay each step as many times as you need. Check the video for yarn and hook choices before you start.
- Designer: Márta Sipos
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free (video)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Brand-new to dolls? Start with #7, the Amigurumi Little Baby. It is small and written with beginners in mind.
- Want a doll that comes with accessories? #1 has a bottle, diaper and bow, and #4 comes with a blanket.
- Making it for a baby or toddler? Go with #2 or #3 and embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.
- Short on time? #8 Bedtime Babies is tiny, no-sew and quick.
- Want a doll you can reuse for many outfits? #5, the Weebee, is a base you can make again and again.
FAQ
What yarn is best for a crochet baby doll?
Cotton or soft acrylic in worsted weight is the most common choice. Cotton shows stitches clearly and holds its shape. Acrylic is softer and easy to wash. For a doll that a baby will chew on, pick a yarn that can go in the washing machine and avoid fuzzy yarns that shed.
Are safety eyes safe for babies?
Safety eyes lock in place, but they can still come loose with a lot of chewing. For children under 3, most designers suggest embroidering the eyes with yarn or floss instead. Pattern #4 in this list suggests the same thing, and it only takes a few extra minutes.
How big is a crochet baby doll?
It depends on the pattern and your yarn. In this list, sizes range from about 7 cm (Bedtime Babies) to about 10 to 12 inches (the Punqa baby). A thicker yarn and bigger hook make a bigger doll, and a thinner yarn makes a smaller one.
Pick one baby, grab your softest yarn, and you will have a new little friend to hug by the end of the week.