Crochet Patterns: Making Dolls

By Thom W. Conroy, 26th Sep 2010 | Follow this author | RSS Feed | Short URL http://nut.bz/6a2yn_uu/
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Children love handmade crocheted dolls made to their specifications

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Making dolls from free crochet patterns available on the internet can save a parent or crafter a considerable amount of money when compared to the cost of commercially manufactured dolls. Crochet doll patterns present an opportunity to create a doll that is soft, the perfect size, and can be washed frequently to remove germs that will most assuredly accumulate over time. The skill level required to make crochet doll patterns is usually average at best, and the simplicity of most of the free crochet doll patterns allow a crafter to experiment with new modifications to older crochet patterns.

It is always a good idea to read through a crochet pattern before attempting a new project, especially if you are not familiar with the item you are creating. In the realm of crochet doll patterns, it is strongly recommended when possible to let the child choose which doll pattern they like - it's a shame to go through the effort only to discover the child you intended the doll for does not like it. It is also important to take the doll size into consideration compared to the age of the child you are making it for. Here are some beautiful crochet doll patterns that are fairly simple and very fun to make:

Party Girl Doll - This is a very simple and small crochet doll pattern, available at http://www.crochetville.org/fo rum/showthreadphp?t=57162

Witch Doll - This is a neat free crochet pattern of a witch doll that is colorful and about 11 inches tall, available at http://www.crochetsal.com/lilw itch.html

Chiffon Doll - This is a crochet doll pattern for an attractive 20 inch rag style doll, available at http://yarneverywhere.blogspot .com/2006/06/crochet-chiffon-d oll-this-is-basis-for.html

Aman da Jane Doll - This is an amazingly pretty crochet doll pattern that is available at http://www.shifio.co.uk/free/a mandajaneUSA.htm

Bunting Dolls - These are easy to make dolls that come in 6 inch, 8 inch and 11 inch sizes, available at http://members.optusnet.com.au /we2/buntingdoll.html

Amigurumi Doll - This is a free crochet pattern for a 14 inch doll with long legs and neat pig-tails, available at http://stitch.hellooperator.ne t/free-patterns/amigurumi-doll /

Baby's First Doll - This is a super easy crochet doll pattern that is really nice and can be completed fairly quickly, available at http://peanutzmomspatternplace .blogspot.com/2009/01/babys-fi rst-doll.html

Bitty Babies - This is a super cute and simple small doll crochet pattern, available at http://bittersweetblog.wordpre ss.com/2007/07/27/bitty-babies /

Too Cute Dolls - This is a free crochet pattern for a pretty doll about 6 inches tall, designed for intermediate skill level. This free crochet pattern is available at http://www.coatsandclark.com/C rafts/CrochetProjects/BabyChil d/CTAUg06+Too+Cute+Dolls.htm