Create an adorable warm-weather wardrobe for your favorite doll with these 18-Inch Doll Summer Clothes Crochet Patterns. This coordinating outfit features a pretty shell stitch and includes a cute crop top, comfortable summer shorts, and matching little shoes.
Together, the pieces create a complete handmade outfit that’s perfect for imaginative play and doll lovers.
Free pattern by Rose Hudd from Hookfully
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern is a fun opportunity to practice working the beautiful shell stitch while creating several coordinating doll accessories. The individual pieces are small enough to be satisfying projects, while the finished outfit gives your doll a stylish look that’s perfect for sunny summer adventures.
The three-piece outfit can be made in coordinating colors for a polished look or customized with different shades to create a colorful doll wardrobe.
Mix and match the pieces with other doll clothes and accessories to give an 18-inch doll plenty of outfit options for pretend play.
Whether you’re making a special outfit for a child’s favorite doll, creating a handmade birthday or holiday gift, or simply enjoy crocheting miniature clothing, these 18-Inch Doll Summer Clothes are a fun project to add to your collection. With a pretty shell stitch, coordinating pieces, and plenty of opportunities for color customization, this summer outfit is sure to inspire hours of imaginative play.
Skill Level
Intermediate Crocheter
Gauge
4mm hook – 2” x 2” gauge swatch = 10 rows of 9 sc
4.5mm hook – 2” x 2” gauge swatch = 9 rows of 8 sc
Size
Shorts – Small L11cm x W15cm / Large L12cm x W16cm
Top – Small L7cm x W25cm / Large L8cm x W26cm
Shoes – Small L7cm x W4cm / Large L8cm x W4.5cm
Materials
King Cole pricewise DK
A – Blue: 80 yards
B – White: 42 yards
Total – 122 yards
Supplies
4mm crochet hook for small doll (waist 8″-11″ / hips 11″-12″)
4.5mm crochet hook for large doll (waist 11″-14″ / hips 12″-13″)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
18″ doll
15mm button
