10 Crochet Doll Bed and Blanket Free Patterns
Every doll needs a place to sleep. If your little one tucks her doll in every night, or you just finished an amigurumi and want to give it a cozy home, a crochet doll bed or blanket is a quick and happy make. Most of these use scrap yarn and simple stitches.
Below you will find 10 free patterns that we opened and checked one by one. There are tiny no-sew beds for pocket-size dolls, sleeping bags and afghans for 18-inch dolls, a throw for fashion dolls, and a cradle that doubles as a purse.
Crochet Doll Bed Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in a few colors
- Crochet hook set (2.75 mm to 6.5 mm)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing for pillows and mattresses
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Locking stitch markers
- Small sharp scissors
- Measuring tape to check the fit on your doll
1. Mini Doll Beds
Photo: Sweet Softies
This is the cutest little bed for pocket-size amigurumi dolls. It is made in three parts: a colored blanket worked in a spiral, a white mattress, and a border that joins them. There is no sewing at all, so it is great for beginners. Make a whole set in different colors and use it as a gift box for a small doll.
- Designer: Sweet Softies
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Medium weight (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm for the bed, 6 mm for the blanket
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. 18″ Doll Sleeping Bag and Pillow
Photo: Ambassador Crochet
Perfect for doll sleepovers. The sleeping bag is about 20 inches long and the pillow about 9 inches, so it fits 18-inch dolls well. It is all simple stitches, and the post even includes a folding diagram. A fun fact: the designer’s 12-year-old daughter wrote it as her first pattern, which tells you how friendly it is.
- Designer: Ambassador Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Ripple 18″ Doll Blanket
A soft ripple blanket made with single crochet and chain spaces, a rippled take on the seed stitch. It finishes at about 12 x 16.5 inches, which is just right to tuck an 18-inch doll in. Variegated baby yarn makes the waves pop with no color changes. If you have never tried a ripple, this small size is a nice place to learn.
- Designer: Ambassador Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Doll-Sized Pet Bed
Photo: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
Every doll’s pet needs a bed too. This round basket has doubled sides so it holds its shape, plus a removable stuffed cushion. It measures about 7 inches across, sized for 18-inch dolls and their toy cats and dogs. Cotton yarn makes it firm and sturdy, and it works up in one sitting.
- Designer: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Doll Flower Blanket
Photo: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
A sweet blanket with rows of little flowers in contrast colors on a solid background. It is about 21 x 18 inches, so it covers a doll bed or a stroller nicely. This is a great way to use up leftover bits of cotton yarn, and the flower rows keep it interesting from start to finish.
- Designer: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Doll Summer Meadow Afghan
Photo: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
A classic granny square afghan, made small for dolls. You work in rounds with a set color order and finish with a single crochet border. At about 22 x 22 inches it is big enough for a doll bed or a picnic. If you love granny squares, this one will feel like home.
- Designer: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Chunky Doll Blanket
Photo: The Inspired Wren
Want a doll blanket done in an evening? This one uses super bulky yarn and a big hook. It alternates single and double crochet with back loop stripes, so it is squishy, textured and reversible. It finishes at about 19 x 24 inches. Choose a soft modern color and it looks great in a playroom too.
- Designer: The Inspired Wren
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Super bulky (#6)
- Hook: 10 mm (N/15)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Fashion Doll Snuggle Up with Sleeves
This is a tiny throw with sleeves for 11.5-inch fashion dolls, so she can lounge on the couch and stay warm. It is all single crochet, worked flat, with two little sleeves added at the end. It finishes at 8 x 12 inches and takes only one skein of sport yarn. Kids think it is hilarious.
- Designer: Marianne Forrestal for Red Heart / Yarnspirations
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Light / sport (#3)
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
- Price: Free (PDF download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Crochet Doll Cradle/Purse
Photo: PJ Allen (Pam Sykes)
A doll cradle that is also a purse, so a child can carry her baby doll anywhere. The designer based it on a toy she loved as a girl. You can make an oval or a rounder bag, and there is an optional blanket to go inside. It is a free Ravelry download.
- Designer: PJ Allen (Pam Sykes)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Aran (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I) and 3.75 mm (F)
- Price: Free Ravelry download
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Crocheted Doll Sleeping Bag
Photo: Creative Jewish Mom
A small sleeping bag for little dolls and stuffed animals. It is worked in rounds, then flat, then folded into a pocket and edged with single crochet. Variegated yarn does all the color work for you. At about 18 x 10 cm it is made for small dolls, and you can swatch first to adjust the size.
- Designer: Creative Jewish Mom
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Brand new to crochet? Start with #2, the sleeping bag and pillow. It is all simple stitches and written for beginners.
- Have a tiny amigurumi doll? Make #1, the no-sew mini bed, or #10 for a small sleeping bag.
- Want a quick gift? #7 works up fast in super bulky yarn.
- Love granny squares? Go for #6, the Summer Meadow afghan.
- Making for a fashion doll? #8, the throw with sleeves, is sized just right.
FAQ
What size should a doll blanket be?
For an 18-inch doll, a blanket around 12 x 16 inches covers her body, and 18 to 24 inches works for a full doll bed. Mini amigurumi dolls need only a few inches. Measure your doll from shoulder to toe and add a little extra for tucking in.
What is the best yarn for a crochet doll bed?
Cotton worsted yarn is a great choice for beds and baskets because it is firm and holds its shape. For blankets, soft acrylic or baby yarn feels cozy and washes well. Super bulky yarn is best when you want a blanket done fast.
How do I make a doll bed hold its shape?
Work tight stitches with a smaller hook, double the side walls, or slip a piece of plastic canvas or cardboard into the base. A firm stuffed mattress also helps. Cotton yarn holds its shape better than soft acrylic.
Pick one pattern tonight, grab your scrap yarn, and give your favorite doll a cozy place to rest.