Crochet a Strawberry Princess Doll - Nice Crochet Pattern

Creating Princess Doll a handmade crochet doll brings immense joy to crafters and becomes a treasured keepsake for those who receive them. This comprehensive tutorial will guide you through creating an adorable strawberry-themed doll with vibrant pink curly hair, a charming dress adorned with flower details, and sweet striped stockings. Perfect for intermediate crocheters looking to enhance their amigurumi skills, this project combines simple techniques with delightful details to create a truly special handmade treasure.

Princess Doll Materials You Will Need

Before beginning your crochet journey, gather these essential materials:

For the Doll:

Light skin-toned cotton yarn for the head and body
Bright pink cotton yarn for the hair and dress
White and pink striped or variegated yarn for stockings
Green cotton yarn for leaf details
Light pink yarn for flower accents
Black embroidery thread for facial features
Pink embroidery thread or yarn for cheeks and lips
White embroidery thread for eye details

Tools Required:

Crochet hooks sizes 2.0mm to 3.0mm (adjust as needed for your tension)
Yarn needle for assembly and details
Fiberfill stuffing for body parts
Safety eyes (6-8mm size) or black yarn for embroidered eyes
Scissors
Stitch markers
Wire for hair structure (optional)
Small comb for styling hair curls

Princess Doll Understanding the Basic Techniques

This pattern uses standard amigurumi techniques including:

Magic ring: The foundation for beginning most round pieces
Single crochet (sc): The primary stitch used throughout
Increase (inc): Working two single crochets in one stitch
Decrease (dec): Working two stitches together invisibly
Working in continuous spiral rounds
Surface embroidery for facial features

Each round instruction will conclude with the total stitch count in parentheses to help you track your progress.

Princess Doll Creating Head

The head forms the foundation of your doll’s character and expression:

Round 1: Begin with a magic ring and work 6 single crochets into the ring (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Work 1 single crochet, increase repeat around (18) Round 4: Work 2 single crochets, increase repeat around (24) Round 5: Work 3 single crochets, increase repeat around (30) Round 6: Work 4 single crochets, increase repeat around (36) Round 7: Work 5 single crochets, increase repeat around (42) Round 8: Work 6 single crochets, increase repeat around (48) Round 9: Work 7 single crochets, increase repeat around (54) Rounds 10-16: Single crochet in each stitch around (54) – these even rounds develop the facial structure

Begin decreasing to form the chin area: Round 17: Work 7 single crochets, decrease repeat around (48) Round 18: Work 6 single crochets, decrease repeat around (42) Round 19: Work 5 single crochets, decrease repeat around (36) Round 20: Work 4 single crochets, decrease repeat around (30) Round 21: Work 3 single crochets, decrease repeat around (24) Round 22: Work 2 single crochets, decrease repeat around (18) Round 23: Work 1 single crochet, decrease repeat around (12) Round 24: Decrease around (6)

Stuff the head firmly but not too tightly. Pay particular attention to creating smooth, rounded cheeks while keeping the stuffing evenly distributed.

Princess Doll Crafting the Body

The body should be well-proportioned to match the head:

Shape the waist area: Round 16: Work 3 single crochets, decrease repeat around (24) Rounds 17-18: Single crochet in each stitch around (24)

Create the hips: Round 19: Work 3 single crochets, increase repeat around (30) Rounds 20-25: Single crochet in each stitch around (30)

Close with decreases: Round 26: Work 3 single crochets, decrease repeat around (24) Round 27: Work 2 single crochets, decrease repeat around (18) Round 28: Work 1 single crochet, decrease repeat around (12) Round 29: Decrease around (6)

Stuff the body firmly, with special attention to the neck area where it will join to the head. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Princess Doll Creating the Arms

Make two identical arms:

Round 1: Begin with a magic ring and work 6 single crochets into the ring (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Single crochet in each stitch around (12) Round 4: Work 4 single crochets, decrease repeat around (10) Rounds 5-20: Single crochet in each stitch around (10)

Stuff the arms lightly, with more stuffing at the hand area and less in the upper arm to allow for better positioning. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Princess Doll Shaping the Legs and Shoes

Create the legs with built-in shoes in pink:

Round 1: With pink yarn, begin with a magic ring and work 6 single crochets into the ring (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Work 1 single crochet, increase repeat around (18) Round 4: Working in back loops only, single crochet in each stitch around (18) Rounds 5-6: Single crochet in each stitch around (18)

For the ankle: Round 7: Work 7 single crochets, decrease repeat around (16) Round 8: Work 6 single crochets, decrease repeat around (14)

Switch to striped yarn for stockings: Rounds 9-24: Single crochet in each stitch around (14)

Stuff the legs firmly, especially in the feet to help the doll stand sturdily. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Princess Doll Creating the Strawberry-Themed Dress

The dress is worked from top to bottom:

Round 1: With pink yarn, chain 36 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring Round 2: Single crochet in each chain around (36) Rounds 3-5: Single crochet in each stitch around (36)

Shape the bodice: Round 6: Work 5 single crochets, decrease repeat around (30) Round 7: Work 4 single crochets, decrease repeat around (24) Round 8: Single crochet in each stitch around (24)

Create the skirt with expansions: Round 9: Work 3 single crochets, increase repeat around (30) Round 10: Work 4 single crochets, increase repeat around (36) Round 11: Work 5 single crochets, increase repeat around (42) Round 12: Work 6 single crochets, increase repeat around (48) Round 13: Work 7 single crochets, increase repeat around (54) Round 14: Work 8 single crochets, increase repeat around (60) Rounds 15-18: Single crochet in each stitch around (60)

Add a decorative scalloped edge to the dress by working slip stitch, 3 double crochets, slip stitch into every fourth stitch around the bottom edge.

Crafting the Stunning Curly Hair

The signature curly pink hair gives this doll her distinctive charm:

Create a foundation cap for the hair: Round 1: With pink yarn, begin with a magic ring and work 6 single crochets into the ring (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Work 1 single crochet, increase repeat around (18) Round 4: Work 2 single crochets, increase repeat around (24) Round 5: Work 3 single crochets, increase repeat around (30) Round 6: Work 4 single crochets, increase repeat around (36) Round 7: Work 5 single crochets, increase repeat around (42) Round 8: Work 6 single crochets, increase repeat around (48) Round 9: Work 7 single crochets, increase repeat around (54) Rounds 10-15: Single crochet in each stitch around (54)
For the curls:
- Cut approximately 120-150 strands of pink yarn, each about 25-30cm long
- Fold each strand in half to form a loop
- Using your hook, pull the loop through a stitch on the hair cap
- Draw the ends of the strand through the loop and pull tight
- Attach strands in this manner across the entire cap, working from the bottom edge upward
- For the bangs, attach shorter strands (about 15cm) across the front
Styling the curls:
- Separate each strand into 2-3 thinner strands
- Dampen the hair slightly
- Wind each thin strand around a pencil or thin dowel
- Allow to dry completely
- Gently remove and arrange the curls
Create a strawberry hair accessory:
- For the strawberry: With pink yarn, make a small round shape
- For the leaves: With green yarn, crochet 3-4 small leaf shapes
- Attach to the top of the head for the finishing touch

Facial Features and Finishing Touches

These details bring your doll to life:

Eyes placement:
- Position safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, approximately 6-8 stitches apart
- If embroidering eyes, create large oval shapes with black thread
- Add white highlight stitches for sparkle
- Embroider eyebrows with thin black arches above the eyes
Create the perfect expression:
- Add pink cheek circles using pink thread or yarn
- Embroider a small smile using pink thread
- For eyelashes, make small straight stitches extending from the upper outer corners of the eyes
Assembly:
- Attach the head to the body securely
- Sew arms to the sides of the body around round 6
- Attach legs to the bottom of the body
- Slip the dress onto the doll
- Attach the hair cap to the head
- Sew the small strawberry and leaf accessories to the hair
Optional embellishments:
- Add small flowers around the dress hemline
- Create a strawberry-themed purse as an accessory
- Embroider small details on the shoes

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Care Instructions for Your Strawberry Princess Doll

To maintain your doll’s appearance:

Spot clean with mild soap and water when necessary
Allow to air dry completely
Gently brush hair with a small comb to maintain curls
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading
If safety eyes were used, keep away from very young children

Your strawberry princess doll with beautiful curly pink hair is now complete! This charming creation showcases your crochet skills and makes a delightful gift or keepsake. Each stitch contributes to the personality and character of your unique handmade treasure.

Remember that while following patterns is important, adding your personal creative touches makes your doll truly special. Don’t hesitate to experiment with color variations, hairstyles, or outfit details to create a one-of-a-kind creation that reflects your personal style.

Happy crocheting, and enjoy your beautiful strawberry princess doll!