Coraline Doll Free Crochet Pattern

Coraline is one of my first doll patterns.
This pattern has been revised and is now easier to make, for the updated and easier pattern click here

The pattern below will no longer will receive pattern support if needed. Please use the revised pattern that comes with a video tutorial.

Copyright 2011 Author: Sharon Ojala - Amigurumi To Go, All rights reserved

How to read the rows: Each row has a sequence as given below. Example: 1sc then 2sc in next st means repeat that sequence 1sc then 2sc in next st followed by 1sc then 2sc in next st over and over to the end of that particular row. The number inside the parentheses ( ~ ) is the number of stitches you should have at the end of that particular row.
It's a good idea to add in a marker at the end of row 2 and move that marker at the end of every row.

This Coraline Pattern has been translated to Russian! See here

st = stitch
sc = single crochet
2tog = 2 stitches together
ch1 = chain one
sl st = slip stitch
f/o = finish off
BLO = back loops only
FLO = front loops only

HEAD:
1) Create a magic circle with 6sc (6)
2) 2sc in each st (12)
3) 1sc, 2sc in next st (18)
4) 1sc in next 2st, 2sc in next st (24)
5) 1sc in next 3st, 2sc in next st (30)
6) 1sc in next 4st, 2sc in next st (36)
7) 1sc in the BLO (36)
8-17) 1sc in each st for 10 rows (36)
18) 1sc in the next 2st then 2tog for 1 row
19+)1sc then 2tog until you are left with 8st
Before the hole gets too small stuff and shape head

NECK:
1-3) 1 sc in each st for 3 rows (8)
4) 2sc in each st (16)
switch to yellow yarn on the last stitch

BODY:
1) 1sc in the next 7st, 2sc in the 8th st. Do this 2 times (18)
2) 1sc in each st (18)
3) 2sc in the 1st st, 1sc in the rest (19)
4-11) 1sc in each st for 8 rows (19)
12) 1sc in each of the next 18 st, 2sc in the last st (20)
13) 1sc in each of the next 19 st, 2sc in the last st (21)
14) 1sc in each of the next 20 st, 2sc in the last st (22)
15-16) 1sc in the FLO for 2 rows. Finish off

Stuff the neck and the upper part of the body firmly, shape as you stuff. Add a pipe cleaner for neck stability

By crocheting in the front loops for the last 2 rows you created a couple edges on the inside as pictured below. This is where you insert the color you will use for the pants. Use the edge that is furthest from you when you look inside

1) Insert and 1sc around for 1 row
2+)In the BLO, crochet 2tog until you close the gap. Should look as pictured below

Now take the bottom edge of the coat and roll it down to expose the area where you will add the legs as pictured below

LEGS:
1) pick up 6 st in a circle (6)
2) 2sc in each (12)
3) 1sc in each (12)
4) 2tog, 1sc in the next 4st, 2tog, 1sc in the last 4st (10)
5) 1sc in each (10)
6) 2tog, 1sc in the next 3st, 2tog, 1sc in the last 3st (8)
7-9) 1sc in each for 3 rows (8)
(switch to yellow on the last stitch)

TOP OF BOOTS:
1) 2sc in the 1st stitch, 1sc in the next 3st, 2sc in the next st, 1sc in the last 3st (10)
2-4) 1sc in each for 3 rows. Finish off

BOTTOM PART OF BOOTS:
1) magic circle (4)
2) 2sc in each st (8)
3-5) 1sc in each st for 3 rows (8)
6) CH1 and turn, 1sc in the next 4st, CH1 and turn, 2tog twice. Finish off.
DO NOT STUFF. Sew to boot as pictured below

Optional: Once you have the boot sewn together, shape the hollow part with your fingers until you are happy with the shape and put in a stitch or 2 to hold that shape together.

Top rim of boot:
Chain a length that will fit around the top of the boot. 1sc in each, finish off and sew to boot.

ARMS:
1) Magic circle 4 (4)
2) 2sc in each (8)
3-5) 1sc in each st for 3 rows (8)
6) 2tog, 1sc in the next 2st, 2tog, 1sc in the last 2st (6)
7-13) 1sc in each st for 7 rows (6)
Do Not Stuff the Arms
switch to skin color on the last st.

HANDS: Now you can either make fingers as I did or make a fingerless hand as pictured. Here is my tutorial on how to crochet doll fingers on youtube if interested ~> how to crochet fingers & a thumb

1) 1sc then 2sc (9)
2) 1sc then 2sc (13)
3+) this is where you go on and make fingers. Might be easier to switch to a smaller hook and make the fingers. Any length you choose.

If not: 1sc then 2tog until you close the gap. Add a thumb if you want to!

To attach the arms thread yard through the inside part of the upper arm as pictured below then continue that thread though the body and on through the inside of the other arm pull it tight and knot off, doing them this way gives you jointed arms!

Yahooo!! You're almost finished, now for the fun part... my favorite part of making dolls. Adding hair and creating a face that gives the doll it's personality!

Now I like to root the hair into my dolls. Coraline has a part to the side of her head so to make this style look it's best I rooted most of it and then lay the rest over the head and sewed it in place as pictured below.

pictured here is another Coraline doll with same hair style

Roll some yarn loosely around your hand then snip through the middle as pictured

Once you have all the yarn you want on the head and you've styled it the way you want it and sewed some of it down there will still be some areas that you'll find as pictured.


I take a chunk as pictured above and run a bead of hot glue along the head and gently drop the hair in place and smooth over it with my hand. I do this around the back too. I like the way the hair stays put when I do it this way. But if you are not good with the glue gun then this is something you shouldn't do but rather just sew it in place

Ok, so for the eyes and mouth, nose and so on, it is all up to the creator. I chose buttons because they look great I think! I glued these in place also. The nose is created by inserting a length of yarn through the back of the head and out through where the nose will be. Use a needle and crochet hook to build and shape the nose. Once you've finished run the tail of the yarn back out through the back of the head and knot off. Hide in the hair. The same goes for the eyebrows and the mouth.

The dragonfly hair clip I made with pipe cleaners and glued in place.

Oh, almost forgot... the button key necklace I made simply by taking a key charm and gluing a button on it! SO cute!!

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