Skip the limited selection and high price tags at the store and make your own crochet doll dress instead. In this article, we’ve rounded up 10 fantastic and absolutely free crochet patterns that will show you just how quick and easy it is to crochet a doll dress.
Whether you’re dressing up American Girl dolls, Barbie dolls, or any other favorite mini companions, we’ve got you covered. These patterns cater to a variety of doll sizes and styles, offering a range of options for your creative expression.
As an added bonus, many of the featured designers have even more crochet doll dress patterns to choose from. So if you like their style, be sure to check out their other designs too!
So, grab your crochet hooks and let’s get started on transforming your dolls’ closets into a miniature fashion paradise.
1. American Girl Little Flamenco Dress
This crochet doll dress pattern is sure to come in handy if you or your little one has an American Girl doll. These 18 inch dolls are very popular, so chances are that you know someone who has one.
Designer: Patricia Klonoski
Click here for the free pattern!
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2. Fashion Doll Bow Tie Dress
Barbie dolls have been around for a while now, but I expect that there will be a surge in popularity after the success of the Barbie movie. Whip up this pretty crochet doll dress to get Barbie ready for a day out on the town.
Designer: Be a Crafter
Click here for the free pattern!
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3. Ribbed Dress for My 1st Barbie
Barbie has a larger size doll called My First Barbie that measures 13.5 inches. This ribbed crochet doll dress is a great place to start making doll clothes because it’s very easy and straightforward.
Designer: Vicki Johnson
Click here for the free pattern!
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4. Barbie Aloha Dress and Bag
Granny takes a vacay with this stunning granny square halter dress that’s downright tropical. The free crochet doll dress pattern also comes with a matching purse design!
Designer: Handmade by Raine
Click here for the free pattern!
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5. American Girl Doll Independence Day Dress
Crochet a doll dress or a top with this patriotic pattern. The dress features a round yoke on top of a decorative striped skirt. Switch up the colors for different occasions.
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Click here for the free pattern!
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6. Curvy Barbie Flutter Sleeve Bodycon Dress
Here is a crochet doll dress pattern for yet another type of Barbie – the curvy Barbie. This dress design is here to impress with super cute flutter sleeves.
Designer: Dez Alyxander for Felt Magnet
Click here for the free pattern!
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7. Off Shoulder Dress
This next crochet doll dress design is made to fit Ever After High or Monster High dolls. The casual off the shoulder style is perfect for casual and fancy occasions alike.
Designer: Every Doll is Perfect
Click here for the free pattern!
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8. Barbie’s Sundress and Bag
Why stop at just making a crochet doll dress when you can make a matching purse too? Barbie will be ready for anything when you dress her in this charming sundress ensemble.
Designer: Linmary Knits
Click here for the free pattern!
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9. Carrot Dress
I had a hard time finding a pattern to crochet a doll dress for those short and chubby baby dolls that are made to look like actual babies but I think this one would do the trick! The pattern for the bunny itself is also free and there is a bear version too.
Designer: Amigurumi to Go
Click here for the free pattern!
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10. 3 Row Ruffle Barbie Dress
It looks like Barbie wins the popularity contest for most patterns for a crochet doll dress. That’s probably because designs like this lovely ruffled dress are so quick to make and use very little yarn. Talk about a win-win!
Designer: Mama that Makes
Click here for the free pattern!
Crochet a doll dress today and let your doll put her best foot forward. Choose your favorite crochet doll dress, start working on it now, and you can easily have it done in a jiffy! Before you start, though, drop a comment below to let us know which crochet doll dress pattern you picked.
Happy Crocheting!
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