Once upon a time there lived a beautiful princess, the fairest in all the land…. she had long golden hair, and beautiful red lips, but she didn’t have a name. Days past and the people of her kingdom had not been able to think of a name that suited such a beautiful princess.
One day a little girl call Maia came to the kingdom and thought that the name Poppy suited the princess (it was ANZAC day after all), and everyone agreed, it was a beautiful name for a beautiful princess… so from that day forth her name was Princess Poppy!
She’s a lovely simple doll, which Maia has already had much joy from… and Im sure there is a little girl you love who would love to have a princess just like Poppy too!
Simple Crochet Doll Pattern: Princess Poppy
DK weight yarn in white or skin colour
Scrap yarn for dress, bloomers, shoes, socks, hair, eyes and mouth.
3mm and 4mm crochet hook.
Head:
Using the 3mm hook and white yarn make a magic circle and Single Crochet (sc) 8 times into the circle. Do not join (use a stitch marker to mark each round).
Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch around.
Round 2: 2 sc in first stitch sc in next 2 around.
Round 3 – 10: Sc in each stitch around.
Round 11: *Sc 2 together, sc in next 2*, repeat between * and * around.
Round 12: *Sc 2 together, sc next 1*, repeat between * and * around. Stuff head (I use cotton balls to do this).
Round 13: Sc 2 together around until hole is closed, fasten off leave long end.
Legs:
(Make 2) Chain 10, join with a ss. Sc in each stitch around for 25 rounds. Sc 2 together sc in next x 4, fasten off. Sew end together (this is the foot). Lightly stuff or inset a pipe cleaner in matching color.
Arms:
(Make 2) Chain 6, join with ss. Sc in each stitch around for 20 rounds. Fasten off. Sew end together to form hands. Lightly stuff or inset a pipe cleaner in matching color.
Body:
Chain 11 turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each stitch across. Turn ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn chain 1, sc on each st across. Turn and sc around piece working around the outside of the rectangle, continue working in rounds for 18 rounds. Stuff and ss across top to join sides together. Fasten off.
Join head to shoulders (this is the joined seam of body), and attach arms and legs securely. I lightly stuff arms and legs, or alternatively put a (white) pipe cleaner into each arm and leg to allow them to be posed.
Once the doll is assembled, using the yarn you will use for her hair to make a hair cap by crocheting the head for the first 8 rounds.
Sew onto head, then using a crochet hook, pull lengths of yarn through the cap and tie together to secure in place and form hair. Once you are satisfied that the doll has enough hair cut to even length.
Using embroidery thread sew eyes and mouth in place. Add a little pink blush to cheeks for extra cuteness 🙂
Using 4mm hook. Make bodice – working from side to side: Chain 10, turn. Half Double Crochet (Hdc) in second ch – in back loops only – and each ch across, ch 2 turn.
Repeat for 19 rows check against doll. Ch 1 at end of last row and turn and sc into each stitch along long edge. Ch 2 turn.
Make skirt: Row 1: Dc into same st, ch 1, skip 2 stitches and 2dc into next stitch. Repeat across. Ch 2 turn.
Row 2: Dc into same st, 3 dc into each ch 1 space across. 1dc into last stitch.
Row 3: Ch2, dc into first space, then 3dc into each space between clusters across. Ch 2 turn.
Row 4 – 7: Dc into same st. 4dc into each space between clusters across. Ch 2 turn. Repeat this row 4 more times.
Sew back seam of dress together.
Picot edge. Join into a space between two clusters at back. Ch1, 3dc, hdc, sc into space, sc into next stitch, 2dc into next st, sc into next st. *Hdc, 3dc, hdc, sc into space, sc into next stitch, 2dc into next st, sc into next st*, repeat between * and * around dress hem. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Using 4mm hook. Chain 20. Sc into each stitch in a continuous spiral for 5 Rounds.
Round 6, sc in first 10 stitches, ch 3 and join in opposite side, continuing working in rounds for first leg for 7 rounds. Picot edge: 2dc in first stitch, ss in next around. Fasten off. Join on opposite leg sc into every stitch around leg (including across the ch 3) for 7 rounds. Picot edge: 2dc in first stitch, ss in next around. Fasten off.
Shoes and socks (make 2):
Round 1: With contrasting yarn and 4mm hook, Ch 7 join with a ss.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2sc in next sticth, sc in next, 2sc in next, sc in next, 2sc in next, sc in last stitch.
Round 3 – 5: Sc in each st around.
Change to pink and sc around for 7 rounds. Fasten off and sew seam at bottom.
Cardigan.
Yep you guessed it, this is another Granny Shrug. You can find out how to make one here (for Princess Poppy you only need to make 3 rounds per piece, using DK yarn and a 4mm hook. Then sew it together across the shoulder and center back). Maia loves that both her and I have one too!
For the crown I used a 3mm hook and some metallic embroidery thread which was rather stiff.
Chain 48. Join with a ss to complete the round and check at this point that it fits easily around doll’s head.
Ch 1 and sc in every stitch around, repeat.
Slip stitch in first 6 stitches. Sc in next 3 stitches. Ch4 sc in same stitch, sc in next stitch, ch6 sc in same stitch, sc in next stitch, chain 4 sc in same stitch, sc in next 3 stitches. Repeat 3 more times, ss in next stitch fasten off. Weave in ends.
And there you have her… Princess Poppy! Enjoy! As always let me know if you find any mistakes or have any questions. Janette xx
Princess Poppy is gorgeous! I love her & luckily have 3 nieces who would love her too 🙂 Thanks for sharing this beautiful pattern.
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What a gorgeous Princess. Have 1 little girl in mind so far, thankyou for sharing the pattern.
Just need to get my motivation, motivated lol. ☺☺☺
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I know a special little girl ( my GD Kadence) who would love her dearly. I think she needs to go on my list of things to make. Thank you for such a sweet pattern!
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I like make dolls, I know you made a beautiful job. Congratulatioms. Dora
My blog is Blue Dreams http://bluedreams8a.blogspot.com/
you are welcome
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Princess Poppy is so so beautiful!!!
Probably with my basic crochet knowledge I can have one soon!!!
Thank you for sharing your tutorial!
Have a lovely weekend, xxx Alessandra
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Thanks for sharing the pattern!! Its a beautiful little princess doll, I think I can try doing it. She will be my first crocheted doll. Your blog is amazing. Peace, love and a lot of crochet time. Gaby
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She’s lovely!!!
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How gorgeous! A beautiful design, and you manage to make it look simple too! thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you very much!
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She’s so beautiful en and lovely! Thank you so much for making this tutorial en sharing it!
With love from Holland.
XXX Talitha
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so cute!!!
have a nice weekend
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Thank-you so much for taking the time to do the tutorial. I am going to make one each for my lovely little neices. Lily. xxx
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This is so cute. Thank you much for sharing. I love it!
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Love this. I will have to make it for my little girl. THANKS!
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Thank you so much for sharing your pattern! You are so clever!! My niece will love your little princess! And maybe I can turn her into a super-hero for my son. With a little cape and short hair. I will see!
Have a wonderful and happy new week! Barbina
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I just love Princess Poppy. I am adding this to my to-do list. You are so creative. Thank you so much for sharing:D
Liz
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merci pour le tutos elle est magnifique cette princess poppy j’ adore tu as de belles miniatures bis Dane
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Such a beautiful doll! Thank you for sharing the pattern. I too am adding her to my to-make list.
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What a cutie pie!!
So darn cute!!
Thank you so much for the tutorial.. My little girl would love that!!
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This is the first crocheted doll I have ever seen that inspires me to make one myself. She is lovely 🙂
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elle est magnifique ta princesse beau travail kiss dane
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thank you so much…♥
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Your doll is so beautiful I LOVE the way you do here hair; what type os yarn is that?
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Hi CJ, I dont know what yarn it is, it was part of a collection I inherited from my mother in law. I can tell you its kind of bobbly and about 8ply Id guess. Sorry I cant be of more help! Janette
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Princess Poppy is beautiful! I am new to crocheting toys and this pretty lady is definitely on my list! Thankyou for your generous pattern!
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What about the dress straps?
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You’re right I didn’t put straps!
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I just checked they are chain 11, and then sc back (sew onto back of dress after second row). Repeat twice! I’ll update the pattern, thanks for letting me know!
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Thanks for responding right away. I appreciate it. I could have figured something out for myself but I thought it would be good if you updated the pattern so other people would know. Thanks for the beautiful doll! I love it.
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Es bella;me gusta mucho
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What us a magic circle I am a beginner .
Thank you,
Mary
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Hi it’s a way if starting off a circle that you can pull tight, here’s a video:
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=WLuSVyKvoUg&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWLuSVyKvoUg&gl=GB
Janettexx
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elle est tip-top.extra modéle.merci pour le partage
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Hi just wondering with the bloomers do i join the chain 20 to make a circle and go round or work around the foundation chain? thanks xxxsuch a beautiful doll!
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Yes you do, sorry that’s not clear.
J
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What a gorgeous doll pattern, I am going to crotchet this for my granddaughter for Christmas. Thank you so much for sharing this, you are so kind and talented. Viv
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Hi, I enjoyed making your doll! I followed your pattern, but tweaked a lot of it for a gift I made. I pretty much follow the pattern for the body, but shorten the legs and arms; changed the hair, dress style, shoes, shorten the bloomers. Here’s a link to the picture of the doll(yours is much cuter!). 😀 Thanks again for the pattern!
http://yunisunis.deviantart.com/art/Odette-the-Doll-343605661
I also have another question, do I have your permission to sell the dolls I make while still crediting you for the pattern? 🙂
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Wow Odette is just gorgeous! You did an awesome job! Absolutely fine for you to sell them 🙂 Janette xx
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Thank you and thank you for granting me permission. 🙂 I love your patterns. 😀
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Thank you so much for sharing the pattern for this delightful little princess. I know someone who will love having a little princess show up on the doorstep.
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Thank you for sharing this pattern I was wondering is this pattern worked with the thread or regular yarn. Thanks Again
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Hi, I used an 8ply yarn, but so long as you used an appropriate hook you could uses lighter or heavier yarn. J
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She’s beautiful. I love red her hair!
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What a lovely doll! I was wondering where you purchased the metallic string you used in the crown. Thanks!
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What a truly delightful little lady. Love the clever trick with the hair “cap”; very realistic and no “bald patches” showing through ! Thanks for sharing.
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Divinaaa.quisiera esquemas . Gracias
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I just wanted to say a very big thankyou for the Princess Poppy Pattern. She is delightful and I will make one for each of my Grandaughters. I am 72 and have been crocheting for the last 67 years when crochet has been in and out of fashion! I am so glad that it is having a revival. Your sight is a delight with lots of eye candy – every good wish to you from Beth.
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Thanks for your comment Beth, I’m sure I’ll still be crocheting in 60 years too!im glad you like the pattern, I hope the dolls work out well for you 🙂 best wishes, Janette xx
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Thanks so much for the pattern! Its beautiful!! I was wondering on the crown at what point does it make a circle? Do I slip stitch it to the beginning right away to make it a circle or when I am done? And also how did you attach it to the doll? Thanks again!!
Sara
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Hi Sara, I’ve updated the pattern, you should join it after chaining and before continuing on with the rounds… Just check it fits before going on, you want a snug fit. Sorry that wasn’t clear! I didn’t attach it to her head, it comes on and off. J xo
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Great! Thanks so much for the quick reply!!
Sara
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Sorry one more question for you. I am having some trouble with the body directions. I understand the first few lines and I have the chain 11 with the 3 rows of sc but after that do I continue the same pattern for 18 more rows or does it change? I am having trouble understanding the direction to “Turn and sc around piece working around the outside of the rectangle”
Thanks again!
Sara
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Hi Sara, once you have done the first three rows you work in rounds. Not back in forth – this is how you make the body. So first along the long side (11), then along the short side (3) then along the other (long) side (11), and finally back along the short side (3). There are some pics in my caity cat tutorial which might make it easier to understand: https://thegreendragonfly.wordpress.com/2011/10/15/crochet-cat/ Hope that helps! Janette
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Yes, that makes sense now. Thanks so much!!
Sara
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Wow..Such a lovely doll.
Thanks a million .. I wl make and give it to my grandaughter for her birthday.
God bless you for sharing the pattern with a story.
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cute! cute! cute! cuuuuuuttteeeeee
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I’ve made the doll and also the shrug for both the doll and for myself. Everyone loved both of them. I would like to make the shrug again, but when I go to your site it’s not there. Can you tell how I can find it. Thanks. Ceciia
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The link is there in the text next to cardigan, but its here too:
http://www.kootoyoo.com/2010/05/how-to-make-granny-shrug.html
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How many inches tall is the doll? Thanks : )
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Sorry I missed your comment. Shes about 30 cm tall. J
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I don’t understand the body. Can you help?
I love this doll and I’m dying to make her.
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I notice that back in 2012 you said you’d update the pattern to include dress straps, but I had to wade through the comments to find that info 😦 Also for the dress skirt, you state rows 4 – 7, but then say rep 4 more times, so I think you meant 4 – 8 (looking at the photo there are 8 rows under the bodice). Thanks.
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