This doll bunting pattern was adapted and printed with permission from Sue Thomson who designed a baby bunting for a newborn. Her free crochet pattern can be found here. After re-working the pattern several times, I finally got the right fit for a baby doll that is about 13 inches tall.

I crocheted the doll bunting and added a stocking cap to finish off the outfit. The hat is more of a sleeping cap for this outfit but the crochet pattern can be used for any doll that has a 10-1/2″ head circumference.

Enjoy the free doll bunting pattern below and happy crafting to all!

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Baby Doll Bunting Pattern

Fits a 12-13″ Baby Doll
Bunting measures: 5″ wide between armholes, 6″ sleeve openings,
10″ around at neck and 14″ long

Hook: Metal G (4-4.25 mm) crochet hook

Materials:
2.75 oz – worst weight yarn (Purple Puff used)
Small amount of white yarn for trim
One – 1/4 inch button for back closure

Directions:
Ch 34
Row 1
Dc in 3rd ch from hook. Dc in next 5 sts, (Dc, ch 1, Dc) in next st; Dc in next 6 st, (Dc, ch 1, Dc) in next st; Dc in next 6 st, (Dc, ch 1, Dc) in next st; Dc in next 6 sts, (Dc, ch 1, Dc) in next st and Dc in last 5 sts. Ch 2, turn.

Rows 2-4
*Dc in each st until you come to the ch 1 space, then (Dc, ch 1, Dc) in ch 1 sp. Repeat from * 3 times. Dc in remaining sts. Ch 2, turn.

Row 5 (Sleeves formed)
*Dc in ea st until you come to the ch 1 sp, Dc in ch 1 sp, sk sts until the next ch 1 sp,* Repeat between * then Dc in ea remaining st of row. Ch 2, turn

Row 6-7
Dc in ea st to underneath the armhole, work 2 Dc in st under armhole to provide extra room for sleeve ease. Dc in ea st around to other armhole and work 2 Dc under that armhole to match the other side and then Dc in ea remaining sts. Ch 2, turn.

Row 8
Dc in each st and work 2 Dc in st below each armhole on each side for sleeve ease. Dc in ea remaining st of row. Join with Sl St into beginning Dc st. Don’t turn as you will be working in the round from this point on.

Row 9-23
Ch 2, Dc in sm st and in ea st around. Join with a Sl St into the top of the Ch2 st at beginning.

Continue working in rounds until total of 23 row/rounds completed or the desired length of bunting is reached. FO.

Trim:
Neck:
Using white yarn with RS facing, attach yarn at neck at top right hand side (if you are looking at front), *Ch 3, Dc in sm st, sk next st, and Sl St in next st.* Repeat between * around to other side’s top neck edge. FO.

Bottom Edging:
Using white yarn with RS facing, attach yarn at back center bottom, *Ch 3, Dc in sm st, sk next st, and Sl St in next st.* Repeat between * around to beginning. Join with Sl St to bottom of the first Ch 3. FO.

Sleeve Edging:
Using white yarn with RS facing, attach yarn at underarm, *Ch 3, Dc in sm st, sk next st, and Sl St in next st.* Repeat between * around to beginning. Join with Sl St to bottom of the first Ch 3. FO and repeat for other sleeve edge.

Drawstring:
For drawstring tie, chain about 18 inches long. Sl St in 2nd ch from hook and in ea st back along chain. FO and weave the ends under up the chain. I used a little fray glue to secure the ends. Starting at the center, weave the drawstring tie in and out through every other Dc row and end back at center. Pull up and tie a bow at center front.

Sew button at edge of back opening just below the white trim. I just use a stitch at the edge of the purple for my buttonhole.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Dec – Decrease
Ea – Each
FO – Finish Off
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch

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