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Easy Little Red Riding Hood Crochet Pattern

by Emila Lorein
Easy Little Red Riding Hood Crochet Pattern

Materials

To create your adorable Little Red Riding Hood doll, you will need the following supplies:

  • Yarn: Medium weight (Worsted) yarn in Red, Cream (or skin tone), White, and a small amount of Black/Brown for details.
  • Crochet Hook: 2.5mm or 3.0mm (depending on your tension).
  • Safety Eyes: 6mm or 8mm black safety eyes.
  • Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill.
  • Tools: Yarn needle, stitch markers, and scissors.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Part 1: The Head

We will start with the head using the cream/skin-toned yarn. Work in continuous rounds (do not join at the end of each round).

  1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring and work 6 single crochet (sc) stitches into it.
  2. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around (12 stitches).
  3. Round 3: Repeat [1 sc, 1 increase] 6 times (18 stitches).
  4. Round 4: Repeat [2 sc, 1 increase] 6 times (24 stitches).
  5. Round 5: Repeat [3 sc, 1 increase] 6 times (30 stitches).
  6. Round 6-10: Work one sc in each stitch around for 5 rounds.
Crocheting the Head

Tip: Insert the safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, leaving a few stitches between them.

  1. Round 11: Repeat [3 sc, 1 decrease] 6 times (24 stitches).
  2. Round 12: Repeat [2 sc, 1 decrease] 6 times (18 stitches).
  3. Round 13: Repeat [1 sc, 1 decrease] 6 times (12 stitches).

Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill before closing the hole.

Part 2: The Body

Continue with the same yarn to create the body.

  1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into it.
  2. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around (12 stitches).
  3. Round 3: Repeat [1 sc, 1 increase] 6 times (18 stitches).
  4. Round 4-8: Work one sc in each stitch around for 5 rounds.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the body to the head.

Part 3: Arms and Legs

Repeat this process for both arms and both legs using the cream yarn.

For the Legs:

  1. Start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into it.
  2. Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 5-6 rounds.
  3. Stuff lightly and fasten off.
Crocheting the Legs

For the Arms:

  1. Start with a magic ring and work 5 sc into it.
  2. Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 4 rounds.
  3. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Part 4: The Red Hood and Cape

Switch to the Red yarn for the most iconic part of the doll!

  1. The Hood: Start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into it.
  2. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch (12 stitches).
  3. Round 3: [1 sc, 1 inc] around (18 stitches).
  4. Round 4: [2 sc, 1 inc] around (24 stitches).
  5. Continue working in rounds until the hood fits comfortably over the doll’s head.
Making the Red Hood

The Cape: From the edge of the hood, work rows of sc or half-double crochet (hdc) to create a rectangle that drapes down the doll’s back. Finish with a simple chain stitch border for a polished look.

Part 5: The Dress

Switch to the White yarn to create the simple dress.

  1. The Skirt: Start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into it.
  2. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch (12 stitches).
  3. Round 3: [1 sc, 1 inc] around (18 stitches).
  4. Round 4: [2 sc, 1 inc] around (24 stitches).
  5. Work several rounds of sc without increasing to create the length of the dress.

Part 6: Final Assembly

Now, it’s time to put everything together!

  • Sew the Head: Attach the head to the body using a yarn needle.
  • Attach Limbs: Sew the arms to the sides of the body and the legs to the bottom.
  • Dress it up: Slip the white dress onto the body and sew it in place.
  • The Finishing Touch: Place the red hood over the head and secure the cape with a small stitch or a ribbon tie.

Your Little Red Riding Hood is now complete and ready for her adventures in the forest!

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