American Girl dolls have captivated the hearts of countless children and collectors alike since their introduction in 1986. These iconic 18-inch dolls have become cherished companions. But what if you could take your experience to a whole new level by dressing them up with doll outfits like these free American Girl doll crochet patterns?
The magic of crochet allows us to transform yarn into intricate designs, bringing to life entire closets full of doll clothes and accessories. And when it comes to American Girl dolls, crochet patterns open up a world of possibilities to dress these beloved dolls in unique ensembles. From cozy sweaters and delicate dresses to trendy hats, scarves, and even tiny handbags, the crochet patterns we are featuring today offer endless opportunities for customization.
So, grab your crochet hook, select your favorite yarns, and join us as we explore the limitless possibilities of American Girl doll crochet patterns. Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey of creativity, where you can fashion exquisite garments and accessories that will make your dolls shine brighter than ever before. Let’s unlock your imagination and bring your dolls to life with the artistry and charm of crochet!
American Girl Little Flamenco Dress
Some of the most popular American Girl doll crochet patterns are for dresses – and for good reason! This shining example features a fitted bodice and a flared skirt. It looks so lively and colorful in the self-striping yarn! The design may look complicated but it only calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Patricia Klonoski
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free simple doll dress pattern!
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Simple Doll Boots or Shoes
Everyone knows that the first thing to go missing among a new doll’s accessories are the shoes. Now you can make a few pairs to spare to match a variety of outfits. The pattern calls for just single and half double crochet stitches, so it’s very beginner friendly. Originally designed for the classic 18″ doll, the designer was happy to note that these cute little boots also work well for the 16″ dolls.
Designer: hooks & sunshine
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
Click here for the free easy pattern!
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Mermaid Doll Outfit
Let your imagination run wild with this enchanting mermaid ensemble. Special stitches for this design include picot stitches for the points of the crown and shell stitches for the “scales” of the tail. There’s even a matching child-size design that you can make called the Mermaid Fantasy Blanket, so you can make a matching set!
Designer: Rebecca J. Venton for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Doll Dress with Buttons
Don’t let the buttons on this design intimidate you. Sewing a button is a useful skill that’s sure to come in handy for more than just this design. Plus, it makes dressing and undressing your doll so much easier. The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches. If you want, you could make a shorter top from this design to pair with a skirt.
Designer: Granny’s Crochet Shoppe
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Baking Chef Doll
This chef doll ensemble is the perfect fuel for the fire of imagination in your young baker-to-be. The detailed crochet pattern includes apron, hat, oven mitts, mixing bowl, cake and pie. Wow, so much good stuff! The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches along with double crochet cluster stitches.
Designer: Rebecca J. Venton for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Simple Slouch Hat
This simple slouch hat design is quick and cute. So much so that you are definitely going to want to make more than one so that you can pair it with a variety of outfits! You’ll be using just single and treble crochet stitches for this design. I bet that you already have the yarn that you need in your stash!
Designer: Patricia Klonoski
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Poncho For You and Me
A cozy oversized poncho is just the thing for the fall and winter months. Just looking at one makes me start craving a pumpkin spice latte! You can make one using just basic crochet stitches – single, half double, and double crochet stitches. The matching set would be a perfect gift for the young doll lover in your life.
Designer: Bernat Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Super Value Solids (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Dollie Cowgirl Partner
Yee-haw! Just like a barbie doll, your American Girl doll can have many different professions. This cute cowgirl pattern comes with instructions for making the hat, boots, vest, skirt and kerchief. The pattern calls for single, double, treble, and double treble crochet stitches. There’s also a matching pattern for a child size cowboy hat.
Designer: Rebecca J. Venton for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Red Heart With Love (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Swimsuit Cover
Many of the American Girl doll crochet patterns out there are for cold weather wearables, so this swimsuit cover-up is a rare find! You can make one in a jiffy using single, half double, and double crochet stitches. It would also be a really cute lightweight cardigan if you added some sleeves. The fringe is optional but I think that it really adds something to the design!
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Ultra Pima (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Summer Bag
I wish that this purse wasn’t doll sized, because it is just so stinking cute that I would love to have it! The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches with some stitches worked through the front loop or through the back loop only. A few skeins of colorful embroidery thread make quick work of the fun tassel embellishments.
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton! (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Floppy Sun Hat
Shield your doll’s porcelain skin from the harsh rays of the sun with this fabulous floppy sun hat. The pattern calls for just single crochet stitches. The embellishment on the brim is just a bit of fake foliage attached with some hot glue. It’s perfect for a pretend outing to the pool!
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn: Knit Picks CotLin (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Seashell Summer Skirt
American Girl doll crochet patterns abound for sweaters and dresses, but skirt patterns are harder to find. So you are definitely going to want to check out this pretty lace design! Special stitches include v-stitches and shell stitches. Don’t let the fact that it calls for crochet thread intimidate you. You’ll soon get the hang of it!
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet (Size 3 Thread)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Scarf and Hat
This little sweetie pie is ready to hit the slopes with her new beanie and scarf. The pattern works up in jiffy using double crochet shell stitches. I really like the unique silhouette of the scarf and the matching beanie is just as cute. It would be pretty easy to make a child or adult size scarf in the same way.
Designer: GrandmaKnits
Yarn: Lion Brand Ice Cream (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Striped Sweater
Bold blue and white stripes bring to mind a sunny day at the beach! Who said that sweaters are just for winter? The pattern calls for single and half double crochet stitches along with front and back post stitches. Sew on snaps are used to create the closure on the back. This makes it a lot easier to dress the doll without stretching out the sweater.
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Winter Scarf
A fashionable oversized scarf is the perfect finishing touch on the classic doll outfit of a t-shirt and a pair of jeans. The pattern calls for just single crochet stitches with some stitches worked through the back loops only. Just don’t blame me if you can’t stop making them once you discover how quick and easy they are!
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Sleeveless Wrap Top
Let those shoulders breathe with this cute sleeveless wrap top. The pattern calls for just double crochet stitches. It is crocheted in rows all in one piece. Then it is seamed along the shoulders and one side. If you don’t have any size 10 thread handy, you could probably get away with using a fingering or lace weight yarn instead.
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet (Size 10 Thread)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Back to School Outfit
The fall colors in this ensemble are perfect for back to school time. This free crochet pattern pack includes the cardigan, skirt, and backpack. You’ll be using single and double crochet stitches along with back post double crochet stitches for this design. It may look like it was made using a self-striping yarn, but it’s actually 3 separate skeins.
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet (Size 3 Thread)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Bunny Doll Onesie
A onesie is just the thing for a sleepover or a pajama party. You can make this adorable bunny onesie using single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches. It includes 2 different sizes so it can fit a variety of dolls, including the classic 18″ American Girl doll. My favorite part is the contrasting pink trim on the sleeves, pant legs, and button band.
Designer: Hookfully
Yarn: Stylecraft Special Aran (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Retro Jumpsuit
This blue and purple jumpsuit is a blast from the past. It would be a great choice for a workout or dance outfit for your doll. Special techniques for this design include linked stitches, foundation single crochet stitches, and stitches worked into the front loop or back loop only.
Designer: Teresa Alvarez
Yarn: Scheepjes Catona (Sport Weight #2)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Cozy Cardigan
Everyone needs one of those cozy oversized cardigans that you never want to take off. Make one for your doll using single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with front and back post double crochet stitches. This design is made all in one piece and there’s no sewing involved, yay!
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn: Yarn Bee The Soft Standard (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Payton Pom Pom Hat
A cute beanie is a great go-to for both bad hair days and cold weather. This quick and easy design is a great way to pull an outfit together when made with a complementary color. The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Tennie Belle
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Molly’s Beret
If beanies sound too basic for your doll, why not try a beret instead? This fancy head accessory is effortlessly stylish in lovely lacy granny stitch. The pattern calls for just single and double crochet stitches. It is looking especially adorable here paired with a stylish collard shirt and a pretty plaid dress.
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sport (Sport Weight #2)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Fiesta Shawl
Little accessories like this darling shawl will really bring your doll wardrobe to life. It’s just so much fun to see how many different outfits you can make using these fun American Girl doll crochet patterns! This easy breezy shawl pattern calls for just single and double crochet stitches. Talk about beginner friendly!
Designer: Crown Country Crochet
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Bowtiful Doll’s Dress and Headband
If anyone can pull off a bubblegum pink dress with a giant bow on the front, it’s an American Girl doll. Add the matching bow headband to the equation and you’ve got yourself a recipe for cuteness! The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with v-stitches.
Designer: Hookfully
Yarn: Stylecraft Special Aran (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Chevron Skirt
There’s something so utterly charming about this two color chevron skirt. It would make a great addition to a figure skating ensemble, a cheerleader outfit, or a tennis outfit! Special stitches for this design include post stitches and cluster stitches.
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Crochet Thread Solids (Size 5 Thread)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Go forth and crochet my fashionistas! I hope that you found inspiration aplenty in this round-up of free American Girl doll crochet patterns. Did you have a favorite design from this
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