Crochet doll clothes patterns are a great way to bring a new life to your old dolls. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner, you can make a new wardrobe for your dolls easily.
Crochet doll clothes patterns use the same stitches as other crochet projects, and they are available for dolls of any size, from fashion dolls to 18-inch doll crochet clothes patterns. They are also a great way to use scrap yarn and create a one-of-a-kind doll outfit.
Is It Hard to Crochet Doll Clothes?
Making clothes for dolls is incredibly satisfying and a wonderful way to use up some of your leftover stash of yarn, and it is not too difficult, even for beginner crocheters.
Making doll clothing is a more affordable alternative to purchasing expensive doll clothes. Because of the small scale, doll clothes don’t usually have complicated stitch patterns or colorwork, but you can always embellish them by adding stripes, surface embroidery, buttons, or whatever you like to make them a little fancier.
How to Wash and Care for Crocheted Doll Clothes
Like other crochet projects, you will want to take proper care of your crochet doll clothes so that they last as long as your kids are playing with their dolls and beyond. While the fiber content of the yarn you use to make the clothes has some bearing on how you care for the finished objects, in general it’s a great idea to hand wash crochet doll clothes.
Use cool water and wool wash or baby shampoo. Allow to sit in the soapy water for 10-20 minutes, rinse and press dry. Use a towel to get out any excess water and lie flat to dry.
Notions and Tools Needed to Make Crochet Doll Clothes
In addition to the weight of yarn called for in the pattern and a corresponding size of crochet hook, there are a few other tools you might need to complete your crochet doll clothes pattern.
Stitch markers to mark the end of the round when working a project in rounds
Tapestry needle to weave your yarn ends or do any sewing needed to finish your project
Scissors for cutting excess yarn
All of these crochet doll clothes patterns are suitable for crocheters with minimal experience, but if you need help with any of the terms or techniques, check out our Crochet Fundamentals course. This collection of quick videos will boost your confidence and your skills so your projects come out looking just like the pictures.
40+ Free Crochet Doll Clothes Patterns
These free crochet doll clothes patterns cover a range of dolls and garment types. You’ll find dresses, tops, bottoms, coats, and other accessories, for fashion dolls and 18-inch dolls (crochet American Girl doll clothes patterns). You’re sure to find something to outfit your favorite doll.
Crochet Dress Patterns for Dolls
There’s nothing cuter than a doll in a little handmade dress. These patterns will be done in a flash and you can make them in all sorts of colors with all your leftovers from other projects!
Crochet Clothes and Accessories
Designer: 5 Little Monsters
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Loops and Threads Impeccable
This designer made the crocheted dog, cat, and rabbit and then designed an array of clothes and accessories to go with them. So if you need a new doll to play with you can make these and then give them a whole wardrobe of dresses, tops and bottoms, overalls, and bags.
Crochet Fashion Doll Tank Dress
Designer: Be a Crafter
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
This sweet little dress is mostly made with double crochet stitches. Despite the use of tiny crochet thread, it’s still a fast project and is super cute with the addition of a contrasting chain to use as a belt.
Frilly Sweater Dress
Designer: NyanPon
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
This simple yet cute frilly dress is the perfect size for an American Girl doll. You can also mix and match different colors to your liking for the dress' stripes, or even work it in a solid color if you’d rather.
Amigurumi Doll Dress
Designer: Asmi Handmade
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Patons Astra
This crochet doll dress pattern is worked flat in rows and is easy to customize to fit different sizes of amigurumi. It can be worked with any weight of yarn and you can leave the back open or sew it closed if the toy’s head is small enough for the dress to go on and off over.
Crochet Fashion Doll Tank Dress
Designer: Be a Crafter
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
Your kids would surely have fun dressing up their Barbie dolls in this glamorous crochet tank dress. This fashionable dress uses the V-stitch for the skirt, which adds extra flair and style to the dress.
Crochet Dolls Dress Pattern
Designer: Coffee and Vanilla
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Premier Yarns Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK
This simple baby doll dress pattern uses only basic stitches such as chains, slip stitch and double crochet, making it perfect for beginners. The buttons add an extra touch of cuteness.
Crochet Barbie Tunic and Shoulder Bag
Designer: Handmade by Raine
Yarn weight: (2) Fine
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Bonbons
This elegant crochet tunic for Barbie looks great when paired with pants but can also be worked to a dress length by adding a few more rounds. This pattern also includes a mini granny square bag for your doll.
Strapless Chevron Dress
Designer: Felt Magnet
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
This free crochet Barbie dress pattern is chic and stylish and was specifically designed to fit a Barbie Model Muse body. To give the skirt its volume, the pattern uses chain spaces to start the chevron pattern.
Mini or Long Crochet Fashion Doll Dress
Designer: Crochet n Crafts
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
This lovely dress is held up by a string and fastened at the back. It is classy and ideal for any collection of girls' doll clothes. The short dress is perfect for a day at the beach, while the long dress could be used for a wedding or prom themed playtime when worked in white.
Daisy Sundress
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Thread Size 3
This summer dress is airy and decorated with sunny daisies to match the headband pattern that’s included. Work the dress in a single color or use coordinating hues to give an ombre effect as shown.
American Girl Doll Witch’s Dress
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Thread Size 3
Why wouldn’t your dolls also want to dress up for spooky season? This cute dress has buttons down the back to make it easy to put on and take off. The coordinating hat and cape patterns are shared below.
Doll Jacquard Dress
Designer: Ella Kovalyova, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Berroco Vintage DK
The jacquard crocheting technique is used to create this adorable dress in two colors of yarn. The designer uses a slightly different colorwork technique so there is a detailed photo tutorial in the pattern, as well as links to videos showing how it’s done.
Fashion Doll Flared Strapless Dress
Designer: Be a Crafter
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
The designer was inspired to make a party dress when she made this crochet strapless flared dress pattern for a fashion doll. The V-stitch skirt makes it look extra fancy but it’s not difficult to do.
Crochet Doll Clothes Patterns for Tops
Maybe your doll doesn’t feel like wearing a dress today. Here are some pretty and easy crochet top patterns you can make for them to wear.
Crochet Barbie Top
Designer: Made with Love by Daisy
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
This crochet top is super simple and can be altered to fit any doll. You may also change the lace pattern to use another small lace design, making the possibilities for this pattern endless!
Crochet Sports Croptop
Designer: Badeth’s Hobby
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
For when Barbie is in the mood for exercising and sports, this top is just the right choice. It is also a super versatile design that can fit a curvy Barbie as well.
Crochet Doll Dress Outfit
Designer: Instructables
Yarn weight: (2) Fingering
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Fingering
This is a cute pattern for crocheted doll clothes with an optional headpiece and shoes. Although the top and skirt are two separate pieces, you may combine them to form a single garment.
Red Heart Dollie Cowgirl
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love
This free crochet outfit pattern for an 18 inch doll will appeal to girls who love horses or want to tell stories of their dolls being out west. The full outfit includes a top, skirt, books, hat, and bandana.
Baby Doll Angel Top
Designer: Linmary Knits
Yarn weight: (2) Fingering
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Fingering
This cute little crochet outfit fits a 10 or 12 inch doll. The top is worked from the top down, starting with stitches worked in the front loop only and using shell stitches on the bodice. You can also make it longer to be a dress, or stitch up the coordinating pants to wear with it.
Crochet Bottoms for Dolls
Now that you’ve made some crochet tops for your dolls, it’s time to make some bottoms. While there have been a few bottoms in the patterns already listed, here are some shorts, a skirt, and a fun mermaid tail to crochet for dolls.
Bermuda Shorts Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Felt Magnet
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
These crochet shorts for your Barbie are crocheted from side to side and include a little drawstring at the waist for a good fit. The pattern also comes with a bonus crop top pattern to match as a set.
American Girl Doll Chevron Skirt
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Bernat Handicrafter
This fun skirt is worked with an easy chevron pattern and is a great stash buster. It was first designed as a piece of a figure skating uniform, but it also works well as a casual skirt for your doll or as part of a cheerleader outfit or tennis attire.
Mermaid Tail
Designer: Granny’s Crochet Shoppe
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
All the little dolls in your life need this crocheted mermaid tail! This pattern was created to be worn higher on the doll's body and to resemble a mermaid blanket that you might have made for your girl. But if you want to shorten the tail, you can change the body tube's number of rows or hook size.
Crochet Jacket Patterns for Dolls
Abby’s Poncho
Designer: Pattern Paradise
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Organicon
Check out this matching pair pattern for your little one and her dolly! The poncho includes a drawstring neckline closure to fit a larger size range and grow with your little lady. You can create a set for your favorite little girl and doll in stripes, with multicolored yarn, or in a solid color.
American Girl Doll Witch’s Cloak
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Thread Size 3
This crochet doll witch’s cloak pattern is part of the American Girl Doll witch ensemble (the dress pattern was shared above) and adds a spooky flair to the outfit. This set is perfect for dressing up your little one’s doll for Halloween!
Barbie Raincoat
Designer: Handmade by Raine
Yarn weight: (2) Fingering
Suggested yarn: Schachenmayr Baby Smiles
This stylish raincoat makes a great addition to the doll’s wardrobe and is also a fun project to whip up when you’re looking for an easy project for stash busting. The little hood and button details make this so cute!
Barbie Crochet Circle Jacket
Designer: Kelly Mullan, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Downtown Sock
This easy Barbie crochet jacket shows how to create a flat circle and turn it into a coat. This is extra pretty with a multicolored yarn, but use whatever yarn leftovers you have to make this fashionable topper.
Swimsuit Coverup Crochet Pattern
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks CotLin
Here's a simple crochet swimsuit cover up for your American Girl doll when she's ready to hit the pool or the beach. This pattern is easy to follow and great for beginners because it uses basic stitches.
Bunny Onesie Pattern
Designer: Hookfully
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Stylecraft Special Aran
This bunny doll onesie crochet pattern is really adorable. The doll's onesie has buttons up the front and a hood and tail to look like a rabbit. This is the perfect crochet project for your 18-inch doll.
Crochet Doll Poncho
Designer: The Loopy Lamb
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
This poncho pattern is an easy way to change a doll’s look and give them an extra layer when it’s cold outside! It is quick and simple to make since it is made out of one piece with basic stitches.
Crochet Hats and Accessories for Dolls
Finish off your doll’s new wardrobe with some great accessories. From hats to shoes to bags, these little projects add just the right something to your doll’s look (and they’re super fast to make as well!).
Crochet Boater Hat
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
This classic vintage looking pattern is perfect for dressing up your doll for a stroll in the park. It adds a sophisticated touch to her outfit that your child would definitely enjoy.
Summer Sun Hat
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks CotLin
Make this super cute summer hat for your American Girl or any 18 inch doll. It’s worked in rounds in single crochet so it’s a great first hat pattern if you’ve never made one before.
Molly’s Beret
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn weight: (2) Sport
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sport
Crochet a beret for your 18 inch doll! This crochet hat works up super quick and makes an adorable accessory for your kid's doll, whether it’s Molly or any other American Girl.
American Girl Doll Visor
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
In order to keep the sun out of your doll's little eyes, crochet this cute doll sun visor. The pattern is short and simple and has a charted stitch diagram for the visual learners.
American Girl Doll Sunshine Hat
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
Here's another great hat pattern to dress up your dolls! The Sunshine Hat will make you smile with its bright color like the sun and cute little ribbon embellishment. V stitch makes it quick and easy to complete.
American Girl Doll Witch’s Hat
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Thread Size 3
This pointy crochet doll hat is the third and final piece of the Halloween witch ensemble to dress up your doll in time for the spooky season! Make this hat along with the crochet witch's dress and cloak to complete the set.
Winter Cowl Crochet Pattern
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn weight: (5) Chunky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hometown
Check out this crochet design for a winter cowl for American Girl and other 18 inch dolls. With this really simple pattern, you can keep your doll warm and fashionable even during the winter.
Crochet Doll Scarf
Designer: The Loopy Lamb
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Check out this lovely crochet tapestry scarf to add to your collection of doll clothes. This pattern, which is suitable for beginners, comes with both a colorwork chart and a step-by-step video tutorial. If making for a bigger doll, you can just make it longer.
Crochet Doll Sun Hat
Designer: The Loopy Lamb
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
A brand-new sunhat is the great finishing touch to any adorable summer outfit for a doll! To help you in crocheting this project, this pattern includes written instructions and a step-by-step video tutorial.
Madison Messy Bun Hat
Designer: Cream of the Crop Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted
Little girls will be begging you to make this doll hat for them because it is so adorable! For extra cuteness, you can add a bow to the front or back right below the bun opening.
Frog Hat Crochet Pattern
Designer: Cream of the Crop Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
This crochet frog hat is another great hat to make for a doll's outfit! It is designed to fit any 18 inch doll. Your little one will surely love accessorizing her doll with this cute and funky hat!
Amigurumi Doll Shoes Free Pattern
Designer: Free Amigurumi Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
These little shoes are perfect to make for amigurumi dolls. They’re worked from the center of the sole out so you can make them as big or as small as they need to be to fit the feet you’re trying to cover.
Doll Summer Shoes
Designer: Ella Kovalyova, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
These cute crochet doll shoes are made of super fine cotton yarn that look elegant on any 13 inch doll's feet. The pattern includes instructions on how best to make larger shoes to fit an 18-inch doll or a doll of another size.
Granny Square Bag
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
This fashionable crochet bag is made with two classic granny squares of four rounds each. It's super easy and quick to make, you could make a ton of these in a day for your dolls and all their friends.
Sunshine Bag
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread
Here's a simple yet adorable bag that'll add a pop of color to any doll’s outfit! This bag is made with just two circles crocheted together with a strap added to complete the bag. So easy!
Want to Make Your Own Dolls? Try Amigurumi!
While many of these crochet doll clothes patterns were specifically made for fashion dolls or 18-inch dolls, there were other projects made for amigurumi animals and dolls. If that piqued your interest in learning more about crocheting your own toys and dolls, check out our Amigurumi Workshop.
This class will teach you everything you need to know to get started making your own adorable dolls and toys. You’ll learn the basic stitches and techniques used and get skill-building practice patterns you can use as a springboard for your own designs.
