Free Doll Knitting Patterns

Find 50+ free doll knitting patterns for traditional dolls, rag dolls, tiny dolls, mermaids, character dolls and more. From simple knitted toys to detailed dolls with their own clothes, there are projects for different styles and skill levels.

Use the collections below to find the kind of doll you want to make, or scroll down to browse all the latest free patterns.

For even more handmade toys, explore our complete collection of free toy knitting patterns.

Find a Doll to Knit

Which Doll Should You Knit?

If you’re knitting your first doll, look for simple shaping, familiar stitches and relatively few pieces. Tiny dolls can be quick projects, but small arms, legs and clothes can sometimes make them more fiddly than larger designs.

For a traditional handmade toy, start with the free rag doll knitting patterns. If you want something more unusual, try a topsy-turvy doll or one of the mermaid knitting patterns.

Rag Dolls and Traditional Knitted Dolls

Rag dolls have the soft, handmade look associated with classic knitted toys. This collection includes traditional dolls alongside colourful contemporary characters, tiny babies and dolls with their own knitted outfits.

Browse the free rag doll knitting patterns if this is the style you’re looking for.

Topsy-Turvy Dolls

Topsy-turvy or flip dolls cleverly combine two characters in one reversible toy. Turn the doll over and a second character appears beneath the skirt.

Explore the free topsy-turvy doll knitting patterns for these unusual reversible dolls.

Mermaid and Character Dolls

Not every knitted doll needs to be traditional. You’ll also find mermaids, fairies and other imaginative characters among the patterns below.

Start with the free mermaid knitting patterns, or simply browse the full collection for dolls including Molly the Dolly, Tiny Baby, Dinky Doll, Strawberry Fairy, Emiko Doll and more.

Free Doll Clothes Knitting Patterns

Already have a doll that needs a new wardrobe?

Head to the free doll clothes knitting patterns for dresses, sweaters, hats, skirts and other knitted outfits, including patterns designed for 18-inch dolls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find free doll knitting patterns?

Browse the collection below for more than 50 free doll knitting patterns, including rag dolls, little dolls, mermaids, character dolls and toys with knitted clothes.

Are there easy doll knitting patterns for beginners?

Yes. Look for a doll with basic stitches, simple shaping and straightforward assembly. Check the techniques required by the individual pattern before starting.

Can dolls be knitted on straight needles?

Some knitted dolls are worked flat and seamed together, while others are knitted partly or completely in the round. Check the construction of the individual pattern if you specifically prefer straight needles.

Can I knit clothes for dolls?

Yes. Knitting Bee has a separate collection of free doll clothes knitting patterns, including clothes for 18-inch dolls as well as other doll sizes.

Are there free doll knitting patterns to download?

Some original designers provide their free doll patterns as downloadable PDFs, while others publish the pattern online. Check the original pattern source linked from the individual Knitting Bee pattern page for the format currently available.