Step into a world of vintage charm with this Amigurumi Raggedy Ann Doll crochet pattern! With her iconic red yarn hair, button eyes, and sweet stitched smile, Raggedy Ann brings timeless warmth and nostalgia to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt gift, recreating a childhood memory, or simply love dolls with personality and history, this classic character is sure to tug at your heartstrings—one loop at a time. 🧶❤️👧
Designed for detail and delight, this pattern invites you to explore textured hair, layered clothing, and expressive features that make Raggedy Ann truly special. Customize her dress with your favorite colors, add embroidered accents, or pair her with a matching Raggedy Andy for double the fun. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade storybook scene, this Raggedy Ann Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade nostalgia, one stitch at a time! 💖✨🪡

🎀 Amigurumi Raggedy Ann Doll Crochet Pattern
Add a classic touch to your handmade doll collection with this sweet amigurumi Raggedy Ann! With her red yarn hair, blue dress, white apron, and charming striped socks, she’s full of vintage whimsy. Perfect for gifting or as a nostalgic keepsake!
Pattern Details 📋
Skill Level: Intermediate ⭐⭐⭐
Finished Size: Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall 📏
Hook Size: 2.5 mm (US B/1 or C/2) 🪝
Materials Needed 🛍️
Yarn Requirements (DK Weight) 🧶
- Beige/Skin Tone: 50g (approx. 130m)
- Red: 45g (approx. 120m) – for hair, stripes, and details ❤️
- Light Blue: 40g (approx. 105m) – for dress and headband 💙
- White: 35g (approx. 90m) – for apron, collar, socks, and shoe details 🤍
- Black: 15g (approx. 40m) – for shoes and eyes 🖤
- Pink: Small amount for cheeks (optional) 💗
Other Supplies 🎨
- 2.5 mm crochet hook 🪝
- Fiberfill stuffing (approximately 100g) ☁️
- Yarn needle for sewing 🪡
- Stitch marker 📍
- 10mm safety eyes (or black yarn for embroidered eyes) 👀
- Embroidery thread in black and red 🧵
- Scissors ✂️
- Pins for assembly 📌
Abbreviations (US Terms) 📝
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in next stitch)
- dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- BLO – back loops only
- FLO – front loops only
- sl st – slip stitch
- FO – fasten off
Pattern Instructions 👩🎨
Head 👤
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42) 8–16. sc around (42) – 9 rounds
- (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff head firmly. 🧠
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close opening. Set aside.
Ears (Make 2) 👂
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
FO, leaving long tail for sewing. Don’t stuff. Flatten and sew to sides of head between rounds 12–14, with about 8 stitches between them.
Facial Features 😊
Eyes: Attach 10mm safety eyes between rounds 13–14 with approximately 7 stitches between them. Alternatively, embroider large round eyes with black yarn. 👀
Eyebrows: Using red embroidery thread, create small curved arches above each eye (upside-down U shapes).
Nose: Using red yarn, embroider a small triangle between and slightly below the eyes (pointing downward). 🔺
Mouth: Embroider a curved smile with black embroidery thread below the nose. 😊
Cheeks: Using pink yarn or embroidery thread, create circular blush patches on each cheek with satin stitch or French knots. 💗
Hair Cap 💇♀️
With red yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42) 8–10. sc around (42) – 3 rounds
FO, leaving long tail for sewing.
Hair Strands ❤️
Cut approximately 120–150 pieces of red yarn, each 18 cm long. Using a latch hook method or loop technique, attach 3–4 strands per stitch around the entire hair cap to create thick, voluminous hair.
To attach: Fold strand(s) in half, insert hook through stitch, pull loop through, then pull ends through the loop and tighten. 🔄
Gather hair into two even sections on either side of the head and tie tightly with red yarn to create pigtails. Trim ends to desired length (approximately 4–5 cm from tie). ✂️
Headband 🎀
With light blue yarn:
Ch 44 (or length to fit around head)
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (43) 2–3. ch 1, turn, sc across (43) – 2 rows
Switch to red yarn:
- ch 1, turn, sc across (43)
Switch back to light blue:
- ch 1, turn, sc across (43)
FO, leaving long tail. Sew ends together to form a band and position across top of head, just behind the hairline.
Body 🧸
Start with beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30) 6–8. sc around (30) – 3 rounds
Switch to light blue yarn:
9–18. sc around (30) – 10 rounds
Stuff body as you go. ☁️
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. 💪
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, leaving long tail for attaching head.
Arms (Make 2) 💪
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12) 3–5. sc around (12) – 3 rounds
- (2 sc, dec) x3 (9) 7–11. sc around (9) – 5 rounds
Switch to light blue yarn:
12–13. sc around (9) – 2 rounds 14. (sc, inc) x4, sc (13) – for puffed sleeve effect 15. sc around (13)
Switch to white yarn:
- BLO: sc around (13) – creates cuff edge
- sc around (13)
FO, leaving long tail. Stuff hand and lower arm lightly (leave upper arm unstuffed for easier sewing). The BLO round creates a nice cuff detail. ✨
Legs (Make 2) 🦵
Start with black yarn (shoes):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- BLO: sc around (18) – creates sole edge 5–6. sc around (18) – 2 rounds
Switch to white yarn:
7–10. sc around (18) – 4 rounds (white sock base) 🧦
Switch to red yarn:
11–12. sc around (18) – 2 rounds (first red stripe) ❤️
Switch to white yarn:
13–14. sc around (18) – 2 rounds
Switch to red yarn:
- sc around (18) – 1 round (second red stripe) ❤️
Switch to white yarn:
16–19. sc around (18) – 4 rounds 20. (sc, dec) x6 (12) – to shape top of leg
FO, leaving long tail. Stuff firmly. ☁️
Shoe Decoration (Make 2) ⚪
With white yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
FO, leaving long tail. Flatten slightly and sew one circle to the top center of each black shoe. 👞
Dress 👗
Start with light blue yarn:
Ch 40, sl st to first ch to form ring (be careful not to twist)
- sc in each ch around (40) 2–4. sc around (40) – 3 rounds
- (3 sc, inc) x10 (50) 6–8. sc around (50) – 3 rounds
- (4 sc, inc) x10 (60) 10–14. sc around (60) – 5 rounds
- FLO: (5 sc, inc) x10 (70) – creates skirt flare 💃 16–18. sc around (70) – 3 rounds
FO and weave in ends.
Apron Bib 🤍
With white yarn:
Ch 13
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 12 (12)
- ch 1, turn, sc across (12)
- ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec (10)
- ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec (8) 5–7. ch 1, turn, sc across (8) – 3 rows
FO, leaving long tail.
Apron Skirt 👗
With white yarn:
Ch 25
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 24 (24)
- ch 1, turn, sc across (24)
- ch 1, turn, inc, sc 22, inc (26)
- ch 1, turn, inc, sc 24, inc (28)
- ch 1, turn, inc, sc 26, inc (30) 6–8. ch 1, turn, sc across (30) – 3 rows
FO, leaving long tail.
Apron Straps (Make 2) ➰
With white yarn:
Ch 32
FO, leaving tail for sewing.
Collar (Peter Pan Style) ✨
With white yarn:
Ch 36 (or length to fit around neck comfortably)
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (35)
- ch 1, turn, sc across (35)
- ch 2, turn, hdc in same st, skip 1 st, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next st – repeat from * across to create scalloped edge
FO, leaving long tail for sewing.
Assembly Instructions 🔧
Step 1: Prepare All Pieces ✅
Ensure all pieces are properly stuffed and loose ends are woven in (except sewing tails).
Step 2: Attach Head to Body 👤
Position head on body opening and whip stitch securely all the way around. Make sure head is centered and faces forward. 🪡
Step 3: Attach Legs 🦵
Position legs at bottom front of body, side by side with toes facing forward. Sew securely through both the body and top of legs, ensuring they’re symmetrical.
Step 4: Attach Arms 💪
Position arms at sides of body at shoulder level (approximately round 9–10 of body). Sew securely in place, ensuring arms hang naturally at sides.
Step 5: Add Hair Cap 💇♀️
Sew hair cap to top of head, covering rounds 1–10 of the head. Center it properly with the face.
Step 6: Add Hair Strands ❤️
If not already done, attach hair strands all around the hair cap. Gather hair into two sections on either side of head and tie with red yarn approximately 2–3 cm from the head to create pigtails. Adjust positioning to be symmetrical.
Step 7: Add Headband 🎀
Position headband across the top of head where hair cap meets forehead, over the hair. Sew in place at both sides and the back to secure.
Step 8: Dress the Doll 👗
Slip dress over head and down onto body. The dress should sit at neck level. You can tack it in place with a few stitches at the back neck if desired.
Step 9: Attach Apron 🤍
- Position apron bib on center front of chest, just below the neck
- Sew top edge of apron bib to chest 🪡
- Sew apron skirt to bottom edge of bib with a few gathering stitches to create fullness
- Take one strap from top left corner of bib, cross it over left shoulder, bring across back diagonally, and sew to right bottom of apron/waist area
- Take second strap from top right corner of bib, cross it over right shoulder, bring across back diagonally, and sew to left bottom of apron/waist area (creating an X in back) ✖️
Step 10: Attach Collar ✨
Wrap collar around neck over the dress neckline with scalloped edge facing outward. Overlap ends at back of neck and sew together. The collar should frame the face nicely. 🎀
Step 11: Final Touches 💫
- Check that all pieces are secure ✅
- Trim any excess yarn ends ✂️
- Shape hair pigtails evenly 💇♀️
- Adjust dress and apron positioning 👗
- Ensure doll can sit and stand properly 🧸
Styling Tips 💡
- For extra-full pigtails, add even more hair strands (up to 200 pieces total) ✨
- Tie pigtails with contrasting ribbon for variety 🎀
- Use fabric stiffener on hair if you want the pigtails to hold a specific shape 💪
- Add a tiny apron pocket with a small piece of felt if desired 👛
- Embroider “I love you” on the chest area for an authentic Raggedy Ann touch ❤️
Care Instructions 🧼
- Spot clean only with mild soap and water 💧
- Avoid machine washing as it may damage the doll’s shape 🚫
- Reshape hair and clothing after cleaning ✨
- Store away from direct sunlight to prevent yarn fading ☀️🚫
- Keep away from small children under 3 years if using safety eyes ⚠️
Customization Ideas 🎨
- Make her in different dress colors (pink, yellow, green, or red) 🌈
- Add tiny accessories like a miniature book, basket, or flower bouquet 📚🧺💐
- Create a matching Raggedy Andy doll as a companion 👫
- Make mini versions by using sport weight yarn and a 2.0 mm hook 🧸
- Add embroidered details to the apron like flowers or her name 🌸
Troubleshooting Tips 🔍
If the head wobbles: Add more stuffing or sew through to the body in multiple places for extra security. 💪
If arms don’t hang right: Make sure you didn’t overstuff the upper arm area. It should be flexible. 🤸
If legs splay out: Sew them closer together at the body attachment point. 🦵
If hair looks thin: Add more strands! Don’t be shy—Raggedy Ann is known for her full hair. 💇♀️✨
If dress is too tight: Add more chains to the starting chain (try ch 44 or ch 48). 👗
Final Notes 📝
This Raggedy Ann doll is a labor of love that celebrates a timeless character cherished for over 100 years. Take your time with each step, and don’t worry if your doll has slight variations—that’s what makes handmade creations special! ✨ The entire project takes approximately 10–14 hours depending on your crochet speed and experience level. ⏰
The most time-consuming parts are the hair attachment and the clothing details, but these are what bring the character to life. 💖 Work in good lighting and take breaks as needed. 💡☕
Happy stitching, and enjoy creating this nostalgic treasure! 🧶❤️🎀