10 Crochet Princess Doll Free Patterns
Every little girl seems to go through a princess phase, and a handmade princess doll is a gift she will remember. With a long gown and a tiny crown, even a simple crochet doll looks royal. You can also turn any doll you already made into a princess with the right dress and crown.
Below are 10 free crochet princess doll patterns. There are original amigurumi princesses, a winter princess with a cape, ball gowns for 18-inch dolls, and three doll-size crowns to finish the look. We skipped licensed characters, so every design here is the designer’s own.
Crochet Princess Doll Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted or DK yarn in skin, hair and gown colors
- Crochet hook set (2.5 mm to 4.5 mm)
- Steel crochet hooks for thread (1.5 mm)
- Gold or metallic yarn for crowns
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Small snaps and pearl beads for gowns
- Yarn needle with a big eye
1. Winter Princess Lily Doll
Photo: Lily Sugar’n Cream / Yarnspirations
This 13-inch doll is dressed for a winter ball. Her outfit has a sleeveless evening gown, a crown, opera gloves, a snowflake applique and a cape. She is made with Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton, and the pattern is a free PDF download with no sign-up. She is rated intermediate, so she is a good project once you have made a doll or two.
- Designer: Lily Sugar’n Cream / Yarnspirations
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton (see pattern)
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Princess Poppy
Photo: Janette / The Green Dragonfly
Poppy is a simple princess doll with a granny-style skirt, bloomers, shoes, socks, a cardigan and a crown. Her face is embroidered, so she is a nice choice for younger kids. The designer used DK yarn and says she is about 30 cm (12 inches) tall. Read the comments on the page too, since readers shared a few helpful notes on the dress.
- Designer: Janette / The Green Dragonfly
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 3 mm and 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Princess in Pink
Photo: Jaclyn Bartelt / The Crochet Queen Designs
This little princess has golden hair, a white shawl, a pink skirt and light pink bows and trim. She is only about 4 inches tall and can stand on her own. The designer says she takes about three hours, which makes her a fast party favor or a cute shelf doll. She uses 12 mm safety eyes and one hook.
- Designer: Jaclyn Bartelt / The Crochet Queen Designs
- Skill level: Easy–Intermediate
- Yarn: worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Red, White and Blue Princess
Photo: Jaclyn Bartelt / The Crochet Queen Designs
This patriotic princess has brown hair with bangs and curls, a striped red, white and blue body, a white shoulder wrap and a red bow. She is a fun make for the Fourth of July or any summer party. Like the Princess in Pink, she uses worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook, so you can make both from the same supplies.
- Designer: Jaclyn Bartelt / The Crochet Queen Designs
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Princess Dress for 18-Inch Doll
Photo: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
This princess dress takes its style from early 1800s fashion. It has a lacy mesh overskirt over a white underskirt, lace ruffles on the sleeves, and pearl details at the neck, sleeves and back. It is made in DK yarn for 18-inch dolls and fits American Girl-size dolls. A beautiful way to turn a play doll into royalty.
- Designer: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Elegant Ball Dress for 18-Inch Doll
Photo: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
This royal blue ball dress is worked from the top down. It has a fitted yoke, a full textured skirt with a scalloped hem, white lace trim and a satin bow at the back. It closes with snaps. It is made in crochet thread, so it looks fine and delicate, but the pattern is rated easy. Perfect for a princess party or display.
- Designer: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: crochet thread
- Hook: 1.5 mm steel
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Cocktail and Ball Dresses for 18-Inch Doll
Photo: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
You get two dresses in one pattern: a knee-length cocktail dress and a long ball gown with a ribbon belt. Both are seamless and worked from the top down with a round yoke and a flared skirt. They are made in size 10 cotton thread. Make the ball gown in a soft pastel and your 18-inch doll is ready for the royal ball.
- Designer: Elaine Phillips / ABC Knitting Patterns
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: size 10 crochet thread
- Hook: 1.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Princess Crown (Doll Size and Up)
Photo: Ira Rott
Every princess needs a crown. This beginner pattern comes in nine sizes, from a doll size for a 12 to 13-inch head all the way up to adult. That means you can make a matching crown for a big doll and her little owner. It uses chain, slip stitch, single and double crochet, and it is a free Ravelry download.
- Designer: Ira Rott
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: aran (#4)
- Hook: 4.25 mm (G)
- Price: Free Ravelry download
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Crochet Mini Crown by Crafting Happiness
Photo: Ariana Wimsett / Crafting Happiness
This little crown is about 3.5 cm tall and 5 cm across, made for amigurumi dolls. It is worked in the round with a picot round that forms the points. The designer says DK makes it smaller and bulky makes it bigger, so you can fit it to your doll. It is a great way to use up gold or yellow scraps, and there is a video too.
- Designer: Ariana Wimsett / Crafting Happiness
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: aran/worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Mini Crown for Amigurumi by The Cosy Stitch
This quick crown uses only a little yarn and is sewn to the top of a doll’s or plush’s head. It is worked in joined rounds with single crochet, half double crochet and slip stitches. You can change the starting chain to make five, six or seven points. Add it to any doll on this list, or to a doll you already made.
- Designer: The Cosy Stitch
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Want a full princess doll? Start with #2, Princess Poppy, or #1, the Winter Princess Lily Doll.
- Need a quick party favor? Try #3, Princess in Pink. She is only about 4 inches tall.
- Dressing an 18-inch doll? Pick #5 for a lacy princess dress or #6 for a royal blue ball dress.
- Want matching crowns for a doll and a child? Make #8. It comes in a doll size and kids’ sizes.
- Already have a doll? Add #9 or #10, a tiny crown, and she is a princess in minutes.
FAQ
How do I make any crochet doll look like a princess?
Start with a long, full skirt in a soft color, then add a crown. A mini crown in gold or yellow yarn sews right onto the head. Little touches help too: pearl beads, a satin ribbon sash, lace trim on the sleeves, or a short cape. You can turn almost any doll base into a princess this way.
What yarn works best for doll ball gowns?
For small amigurumi princesses, worsted or DK cotton gives neat stitches. For 18-inch doll gowns, many designers use crochet thread or DK yarn because thinner yarn drapes better and looks more like real fabric. Thread gowns take longer, but the result looks very delicate and fancy.
Can I crochet a princess doll that looks like a movie character?
You can make one for your own child at home, but character designs belong to the companies that own them, so selling those dolls can cause problems. That is why this list sticks to original princess designs. Pick your own colors and hairstyle and you will have a one-of-a-kind princess.
Pick a princess, a gown and a crown, and make a doll fit for a royal tea party.