10 Crochet Doll Accessories Free Patterns
Clothes are only half the fun. Kids love giving their dolls a purse to carry, a bag for a sleepover, or a little hat and tote for the beach. Doll accessories are also some of the quickest things you can crochet, and most of them use just a few yards of yarn.
Here are 10 free crochet doll accessories patterns we checked one by one. You will find purses, totes, a duffle bag, a mini backpack, a shawl, a hair snood and two small sets. Most are for 18-inch dolls, and a few are made for fashion dolls (11.5- to 12-inch).
Crochet Doll Accessories Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight cotton yarn
- Size 10 crochet thread for fashion doll pieces
- Crochet hook set, including small steel hooks
- Mini buttons and tiny snaps
- Yarn needle and sewing needle
- Locking stitch markers
- Small sharp scissors
1. Duffle Bag for 18-Inch Dolls
Photo: Cobbler’s Cabin
A little duffle bag with a button flap and a strap. It is about 5 inches long, which is just right for packing doll pajamas for a sleepover. It uses about an ounce of cotton yarn plus a bit of a contrast color. The designer calls it the perfect traveling companion, and kids agree.
- Designer: Cobbler’s Cabin
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Cotton yarn (Sugar ‘n Cream used), see pattern
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
- Price: Free (also a free PDF on Ravelry)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Neapolitan Purse
Photo: Cobbler’s Cabin
This small purse is made in double crochet with front and back post stitches for a ribbed look. You fold it in half, sew the sides and add a chained handle. It uses only a quarter ounce of cotton, so it is a great scrap project. Try it in pink, brown and cream for a sweet ice cream look.
- Designer: Cobbler’s Cabin
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Cotton yarn (Sugar ‘n Cream used), see pattern
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
- Price: Free (also a free PDF on Ravelry)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Summer Fun Accessories Set
Photo: Cobbler’s Cabin
This set has a hat, a tote and a pair of sandals, all made with household twine for a natural straw look. You can also use size 5 cotton thread. It is a fun way to make a whole beach look for your doll from one pattern.
- Designer: Cobbler’s Cabin
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Medium weight household twine or size 5 cotton thread
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E) and 3.75 mm (F)
- Price: Free (also a free PDF on Ravelry)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Summer Bag
Photo: Crown Country Crochet
This bag is crocheted to look like a woven straw bag, worked in the round in cotton. You can add tassels or pom-poms to dress it up. It fits American Girl-size dolls and other 18-inch dolls and pairs nicely with a sun hat and sundress.
- Designer: Crown Country Crochet
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted cotton (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Hair Snood
Photo: Crown Country Crochet
A snood is a little net that holds long hair at the back of the head. This one has a brown body, a white band and a separate bow sewn to the side. It is worked in continuous rounds with basic stitches. It is a sweet touch for historical outfits and a fun hair accessory for dolls with long hair.
- Designer: Crown Country Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Bunny Purse for Dolls
Photo: TansuluuCraftHaus on CrazyPatterns
This tiny handbag has a bunny face, ears, a flap with a button, and a handle. It is about 9 cm across and fits 12- to 14-inch dolls as well as 18-inch dolls. The page has written steps and lots of photos. A few small notes are in German, but the photos make it easy to follow.
- Designer: TansuluuCraftHaus on CrazyPatterns
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Cotton yarn, see pattern
- Hook: 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Mini Straw Tote
Photo: Joanne Loh, Craft Passion
A small tote with two handles, a loop and a button. It is made with a horizontal-bar single crochet that forms a neat V texture. The designer used raffia, but acrylic works too. At about 4.5 inches wide, it suits larger dolls and stuffed animals, and it also makes a cute little gift bag.
- Designer: Joanne Loh, Craft Passion
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Raffia or acrylic, see pattern
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Mini Backpack for Fashion Dolls
Photo: Hookfully
A little backpack sized for 12-inch fashion dolls. It is a quick beginner project and a good way to use up scrap yarn. If you make it a bit bigger or skip the straps, it also works as a keychain. Pair it with a school outfit for back-to-school play.
- Designer: Hookfully
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Aran / worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Doll Pocket Shawl
Photo: Hookfully
This pocket shawl is a long, narrow wrap made in one color. It finishes at about 11.5 by 2 inches and is sized for 12-inch fashion dolls. It is a beginner pattern, works well with scrap yarn, and is a quick way to add a cozy layer to any outfit.
- Designer: Hookfully
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: DK / light worsted (#3)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Fall and Winter Accessories for Fashion Dolls (11.5-inch)
Photo: Tess and Annie
This set fits Barbie-size dolls and has four pieces: a ruffle scarf, a newsboy cap with a spiral flower, a clutch purse with a strap and a rose, and boots with bows. It is made in size 10 thread for a fine, store-bought look. The designer says the whole set takes about two hours.
- 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 →
Which One Should You Make?
- Brand new to crochet? Start with #7 or #9. Both are simple beginner patterns.
- Planning a doll sleepover? Make the #1 duffle bag to hold pajamas.
- Want a whole look in one go? #3 gives you a hat, tote and sandals, and #10 gives a full fall set for a fashion doll.
- Making a gift for a child who loves animals? The #6 bunny purse is the cutest pick.
- Need a scrap project? #2 uses just a quarter ounce of yarn.
FAQ
What are the easiest doll accessories to crochet?
Small bags, scarves and shawls are the easiest. Most are just a rectangle or a simple round shape with a strap added. The mini tote (#7) and the pocket shawl (#9) are both beginner patterns, and they finish fast.
What yarn should I use for doll purses and bags?
Cotton is the best choice for bags. It is firm, holds its shape and does not get fuzzy with play. For fashion doll accessories, use size 10 crochet thread and a small steel hook so the pieces look to scale.
Can I make these doll accessories bigger or smaller?
Yes. Use thicker yarn and a bigger hook to scale up, or thinner yarn and a smaller hook to scale down. Small bags and shawls are very forgiving because they do not need to fit a body closely.
Pick a bag or two, grab your cotton scraps, and give your doll something new to carry today.