Most Commonly Used Crochet Doll Patterns for Donation Project

I had a request recently for help finding doll patterns and I realized it would be helpful to have a spot to refer people to and that I could start and update as time went forward.

This is my first go at this based on my current pattern useage for the donation. If I find stuff that is useful I will add it but I as I wrote this up I realize I've evolved from using primarily free stuff to using more paid designer patterns both current and those out of print titles I've had to search out on the used market.

Barbie:

Just be aware with Barbie and family that the sizes change. I will buy new models and donate the old ones when I run out of a supply of a specific doll to donate because I have to adapt the patterns I have to fit each model. One Barbie pattern does not fit all Barbies. I change the patterns each time I adopt a new model. So if you are picking up patterns if possible having a model close to the one you are trying to dress is incredibly helpful.

Clothing:

Mermaid here

With adjustments works for Barbie and Skipper.

Accessories:

Suzies Stuff Sleeping Bag

This will fit all but Chelsea and Stacie if you adjust for height. The teanie beanie is a better option for Chelsea and the beanie fits Stacie better . Pattern here.

Chelsea:

Clothing:

Simply Bluetiful here

Summer Play Set This is not a Chelsea pattern. I have adapted it to fit for the donation project.

The original pattern can be found here. My blog with notes can be found here.

Accessories:

Sleeping Bag from Suzie's Stuff here

Paid Patterns:

Char's Patterns

Mel Garcio Tello Fairy Tale Themed Patterns

Michelle Ratman

This was one of the few designers I found making simple Barbie crochet outfits that were designed for play not display when I was looking to add something simple last year. These are basic designs but they were quick additions to my donation project.

Petite Creative Designs

Stacie:

Clothing:

Polka Dot Skirt and Top Pattern here my changes here

Accessories:

Suzie's Beanie Sleeping Bag Pattern found here

Skipper:

Clothing:

Simply Bluetiful here

Out of Print Patterns that are worth searching and paying for if you can find them

Margarent Funk's Crochet Wardrobe for 11 1/2" Fashion Dolls(Including a complete Wedding Ensemble and Trousseau.)It was published in 1982. No designer fashions here but if you are looking for patterns to build a child's wardrobe this is worth finding.

I've been collecting Annie's Fashion Doll Club Patterns for years and finally aquired a binder that I still don't think is complete but... My focus has always been on items that a child will play with rather than display.

Annie's Fashion Doll Quick and Easy book number 87D20

There's a whole series Annie's produced separate from their Fashion Doll Club and I've been collecting them over the years. However, this is one I keep returnning to when I go to create a wardrobe. The others are beautiful but often more of a time investment.

Baby Dolls:

Previous blog post on Lots to Love 8 inch and Lil Cutesies Patterns here. Clothing:

Darski's Free Pattern List on Crochetville covers multiple sizes of baby dolls

Dresses: Anabelle Linmary Knits here

Hookfully for larger doll here

Hooks and Knives here

Larger Doll Diaper Pattern here

Accessories:

Dolly Moses Basket here My adjustments for 16 inch doll here.

I made these for years but with the need for multiple strands I stopped. However if you are just making a few for family the pattern is amazing.

Feeding Kit I only use the bib these days but it is a cute free kit. Pattern found here.

Suzie's Stuff Small Doll SLeep Sack I use this with 8, 10 and Lil Cutesies with minor modifications for size. Pattern found here.

Suzie's Stuff Larger Doll Sleep Sack I use with 14 and 16 inch baby dolls with modifications pattern found here.

Paid Patterns:

Amy Carrico currently on Ravelry she sometimes is hard to find but I lover her baby doll patterns and I think I have everything she's done in the sizes I donate.

Char Patterns here.

Petite Doll Designs

I have many of her patterns for multiple sizes of baby dolls. I just have to remember to translate from UK to US terms

Out of Print Patterns/Leaflets/Books worth finding to build basic wardrobe

1981 House of White Birches newsprint leaflet Baby Doll Fashions to Crochet by Margaret Funk it pops up from time to time not always expensive as it is all black and white newsprint. I've found some great baby doll stuff to add to the donation here.

Glitter Girl/Wellie Wisher:

ABC Knitting Patterns

All sizes of dolls mixed together most are thread. Despite site name their are lots of crochet patterns.

Paid:

Adoring Dolls

Char Patterns

Little Bitty Boutique

Petite Creative Designs

18 Inch Dolls:

Clothing:

ABC Knitting

Multiple sized doll crochet patterns despite site name. Most are thread.

Darski's Free Pattern List on Crochetville has extensive list of patterns

Dresses: American Girl Little Flamenco Dress This is one of the most popular patterns for our donation found here.

Dress for Dolly here

Pearly Dress here Princess Look

Tops:

Mock Turtleneck Sweater here

Bottoms: Ribbed Effect Skirt here

Sets:

Teddy Bear Top and SKirt pattern here modifications here

Night Wear:

Bluebell Nightgown here

Outer Wear: Coat and Hat here

Accessories:

Suzies Stuff Sleeping Bag Pattern here

Paid Patterns:

18 Inch Dolls:

Adoring Dolls wide variety of affordable patterns along with frequent sales

Maggie Crochet's Abby, Allie and Annie pattern set. She has many for the 18 inch doll but this is my got to pant set and I've made many of the other items several times. Here

Michelle Ratman

Discovered this designer last year. The designs are pretty easy to follow and very affordable.

Sweet Silver Creations

Lots to Love 10 Inch Baby Doll Sweetly Dress

With this project for the Lots to Love 10 Inch Baby Doll I finished the first skein of yarn from the pile I unearthed in my doll donation area. The yellow is an old skein of Woolworth's yarn and it worked up nicely for these two projects. I added some Herrschners' Baby Yarn as a contrast yarn and for the accessories when the yellow ran out. I used Bernat Baby white for the undies.

I did this in the suggested g hook but I think I'd go with an f hook next year as it was a little large. Again it could be the Woolworth's yarn is just heavier. I would crochet to arms and check as I believe I used Bernat Baby the last time which is a lighter yarn.

Since I used the bonnet for the previous outfit I experimented with a hat using front and back post stitches.

I used the multi-colored yarn for the booties. I wanted a different color anyways since the doll already has yellow booties so running out of the yellow was less of a crisis in this situation.

For my own notes these are the adjustments I make for the booties to get them to fit:

E hook

I keep playinng with the booties but this seems to be the best fit yet.

Complete row 1-3 of the booties.

Row 4: sc in back loops around

Row 5: sc evenly

Row 6: sc reducing 6 times at toe

Row 7: HDC evenly

Follow directions for 8-9

You can find the free pattern set here.

Lots to Love 10 Inch Baby Doll Sweetly Sweater, Pants, Bonnet, and Booties

Every year I target yarn that has been far too long in my stash. This year I found some yarn that had been moved up in my donation storage area that was a mix of yarns.

I decided to start the year by finishing this yarn off because there isn't room in my normal stash for this odd mix of yarns. Some comes from pre-Covid Church sales, some from people looking to rehome yarn when a loved one passed, and other yarn that needed a good home but didn't quite fit the projects I was working on at the time.

The yellow for this project is an old skein of Woolworths yarn. I'm not sure where this came from. I've picked up some old stuff from Church sales, I've also been gifted stuff from people looking to rehome yarn. This was the first skein on top and it seemed like a good target for Darski's free pattern set Sweetly. This will not be the last time you see this yellow. I hope to work through this set until the yellow is gone sending the doll off with a vintage Woolworth's addition to its new wardrobe.

The multi-colored yarn is Baby Worsted 4 from Herrschners.

You can find Darski's free pattern set here. It has a whole set of patterns for the 10 inch Lots to Love doll. I've adapted these for smaller and once for the larger 14 inch baby doll.

Notes:.

Bonnet:

The pattern starts with the bonnet and I started there this time. I used the suggested g hook. I'd likely go for an f next time. Then again it could just be this yarn which I'm not likely to see again.

Sweater:

I had changes listed and I'm wondering if these are actually for the larger doll and I'd forgotten? The numbers worked as written for this doll.

I used an f hook for the sweater. I finished the edgings and closed the top with a button.

Pants:

I always make my pants from top down splitting at crotch and making legs. I've tried the method suggested here for making legs and joining but it is always much more challenging for me than productive.

F hook. Chain 44 to fit waist.

Booties:

E hook

I keep playinng with the booties but this seems to be the best fit yet.

Complete row 1-3 of the booties.

Row 4: sc in back loops around

Row 5: sc evenly

Row 6: sc reducing 6 times at toe

Row 7: HDC evenly

Follow directions for 8-9