Crochet Doll Designs

Free crochet doll patterns and free doll clothes patterns are what many people are looking for online. They are fun to make up and great to share. The patterns are also a very good seller for your home-based business. I have two daughters and three granddaughters, so there is always a need for new doll clothes.


Because one of my granddaughters collects Cabbage Patch Dolls these patterns became of great interest to me. So I got busy last year and made her an entire new wardrobe for one of those dolls. She was delighted with the sweaters, hats, slippers and blankets.

In the process I made up some new crochet patterns. She was thrilled with her Christmas presents and it gave me another avenue to think about selling. It was very easy on my budget and I developed some great new patterns for a new book.

With the dolls crochet patterns you don't have to be fancy. You can use colors and designs for many changes. I like to make up sweaters and hats the best but booties and blankets are fun too.

Doing the Paper Work

We all have our own way of keeping notes so I will give a quick overall of how I write my patterns. You must develop your pattern and have it typed up in clear directions. Take some pictures and place them throughout your directions. I find people really appreciate this extra touch. Again this doesn't have to be fancy just make your pictures clear and the directions easy to follow. Don't just scribble because you do want it to look professional.

Now if you have a scanner, some of the time you can place the item itself, in the scanner and scan straight from the item. It's all according to the size and color of the item and how good your scanner is.

When you are selling your patterns at stores or craft fairs, be sure to take some completed items and the directions. This is very good for when you go to your shows and bazaars. Many people who go to these shows are not just shopping for a product. They also crochet and will be looking to buy the patterns.

Flea markets and Yard Sale Finds

I found some 18 inch dolls and Cabbage Patch Dolls at the flea markets and yard sales for only a couple of dollars each. I took them home and cleaned them up. I now use them to model my latest doll fashions for the patterns.

Selling patterns is nice because once you create the pattern all the hard work is really done. You can now just sell and resell the same pattern.

Some of the most popular dolls would be the American Girl Doll or 18 inch doll, the Cabbage Patch Dolls and the Barbie Doll or any fashion dolls.