Crochet Tutorial: Pink Cleaning Maid Doll – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant amigurumi maid doll is designed with a sweet vintage look, a full pink and black dress, a scalloped bonnet, long dark hair, and tiny cleaning accessories. It has the charm of a handmade collectible doll, boutique amigurumi gift, and heirloom-style crochet figure for display.

The finished set is perfect for readers who love crochet doll pattern projects, cute maid doll decor, handmade nursery shelf pieces, and artisan-style amigurumi toys. The watering can, flower pot, broom, and dustpan add a storybook feel that fits beautifully with gift shopping and handmade doll inspiration.

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Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn in light beige, soft pink, black, dark gray, brown, tan, mint, leaf green, flower pink, yellow, and a small amount of off-white
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the full doll and most accessories
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for tiny details if desired
• Black safety eyes, 8 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Straight pins for placement
• Thin craft wire for broom handle support if desired
• Small piece of cardboard or plastic canvas for the dress base if you want extra firmness

Finished Size

Using the yarn and hook above, the doll is approximately 12 to 13 inches tall from the soles of the shoes to the top of the bonnet. The accessories are scaled to match the image: a small watering can, a tiny flower pot, a slim broom, and a shallow dustpan.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• inc = 2 sc in 1 stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is worked mostly in continuous rounds unless another method is stated.
• Use a stitch marker and move it at the end of every round.
• Stuff the doll firmly but evenly. Do not overstuff the neck or the arms.
• The body is built from the legs upward. The head is crocheted separately, then sewn on.
• The dress is made as part of the body, then layered with apron and ruffle details.
• Hair is made with attached strands and a shaped front fringe to match the photo.
• The bonnet is a separate piece and decorated with spiral roses.

Color Planning

The doll in the image uses a soft, balanced palette. The skin is a pale warm beige. The dress combines soft pink and black, with pink as the dominant bodice and layered skirt accent. The hair is a dark charcoal gray. Shoes are black with white straps.

Accessories use light beige, tan, brown, mint, leaf green, yellow, and flower pink. Keeping the colors clean and slightly muted will help the final result match the image closely. Cotton yarn is recommended because it gives crisp stitch definition and helps the doll stand neatly.

Legs and Shoes

Make 2

Shoe Sole in Black

1. Ch 7.
2. Round 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side, sc 4, inc in last st. (14)
3. Round 2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. (20)
4. Round 3: sc around in BLO. (20)
5. Round 4: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. (16)
6. Round 5: sc 5, dec 3 times, sc 5. (13)

Shoe Upper and Foot

1. Change to black if needed and sc around 1 round evenly. (13)
2. Round 7: sc 4, dec 2 times, sc 5. (11)
3. Round 8: sc around. (11)
4. Round 9: Change to light beige. Work in BLO, sc around. (11)
5. Round 10: sc around. Stuff toe lightly. (11)
6. Round 11: sc 3, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 2. (13)
7. Round 12: sc around. (13)
8. Round 13: sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 3. (15)
9. Round 14: sc around. (15)
10. Round 15: sc 5, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 4. (17)
11. Rounds 16-22: sc around for 7 rounds. (17)

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Stuff the foot and lower leg firmly. The lower legs in the photo are slim and straight, so keep the shape narrow. Make the second leg the same, but do not fasten off after the second leg because the body will be joined from there.

White Shoe Strap

With off-white or white, make a short strip for each shoe. Ch 5, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 4. Sew across the upper front of each shoe to create the neat Mary Jane strap shown in the image.

Joining the Legs and Lower Body

1. Place both legs facing forward.
2. On second leg, ch 4 and join to first leg with sc.
3. Round 1: sc around first leg 17, sc 4 across chain, sc around second leg 17, sc 4 on opposite side of chain. (42)
4. Round 2: sc around. (42)
5. Round 3: sc 17, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 17, dec, sc 4, dec. (38)
6. Round 4: sc around. (38)
7. Round 5: sc 8, dec, sc 9, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 8. (35)
8. Round 6: sc around. (35)

The hip area in the image is small because the full skirt begins quickly. Do not widen the natural waist too much. The doll’s body under the dress is compact, allowing the skirt and apron to create the main volume.

Torso and Bodice

1. Round 7: Change to soft pink. In BLO, sc around. (35)
2. Round 8: sc around. (35)
3. Round 9: sc 5, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 9. (32)
4. Round 10: sc around. (32)
5. Round 11: sc 6, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 7. (29)
6. Round 12: sc around. (29)
7. Round 13: sc 5, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 6. (26)
8. Round 14: sc around. (26)
9. Round 15: sc 4, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 6. (23)
10. Round 16: sc around. (23)

The bodice should now look gently fitted. Stuff the torso well, especially near the waist, but keep the upper chest slightly softer. This helps the shoulders curve naturally once the arms are attached and gives the front dress panel a smooth, elegant look.

Upper Chest and Neck Base

1. Round 17: sc 3, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 4. (20)
2. Round 18: sc around. (20)
3. Round 19: sc 4, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 3. (17)
4. Round 20: sc around. (17)
5. Round 21: sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 4. (14)
6. Round 22: sc around. (14)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing if desired. Insert a small neck support of tightly rolled stuffing, a cotton swab stem, or another soft support if you like a very stable head attachment.

Arms

Make 2 in Light Beige

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: sc around. (12)
4. Round 4: sc 3, dec 3 times, sc 3. (9)
5. Round 5: sc around. (9)
6. Round 6: sc 2, inc, sc 6. (10)
7. Rounds 7-16: sc around for 10 rounds. (10)
8. Round 17: sc 3, dec, sc 5. (9)
9. Rounds 18-20: sc around. (9)

Flatten the top of each arm and crochet 4 sc through both layers to close. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff only the lower half and middle lightly. The hands in the image are simple rounded ends, with slim forearms and soft shaping.

Pink Sleeve Ruffle for Each Arm

Join soft pink at the upper arm around Round 18. Work in FLO of a chosen round near the top of the arm.

1. Round 1: around the sleeve edge, work rep of 2 hdc in each stitch. This creates a gentle flounce.
2. Fasten off and weave in.

Do not make the ruffles too wide. In the image, the sleeve edging is delicate and sits neatly around the shoulder line without turning into a large puff sleeve.

Head

In Light Beige

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: rep of sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: rep of sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Round 5: rep of sc 3, inc around. (30)
6. Round 6: rep of sc 4, inc around. (36)
7. Round 7: rep of sc 5, inc around. (42)
8. Round 8: rep of sc 6, inc around. (48)
9. Rounds 9-18: sc around for 10 rounds. (48)

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Place safety eyes between Rounds 12 and 13 with about 10 visible stitches between them. The face in the image has a soft, open expression, so avoid placing the eyes too low or too close together.

1. Round 19: rep of sc 6, dec around. (42)
2. Round 20: sc around. (42)
3. Round 21: rep of sc 5, dec around. (36)
4. Round 22: rep of sc 4, dec around. (30)
5. Round 23: rep of sc 3, dec around. (24)

Stuff the head firmly and shape the cheeks with your fingers as you work. The finished head should be large and round, slightly wider than the bodice, which is important for the sweet doll proportion seen in the photo.

1. Round 24: rep of sc 2, dec around. (18)
2. Round 25: rep of sc 1, dec around. (12)
3. Round 26: dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close the opening. Shape the head well with your hands before sewing it to the body. The chin should sit just above the top edge of the bodice, with the face centered straight forward.

Face Details

• Embroider the nose in soft pink or beige between the eyes, one round lower than eye placement.
• Add a tiny horizontal nose with 2 or 3 small stitches.
• Embroider lashes at the outer corners in black thread.
• Add a very small mouth in pale pink under the nose if desired.
• Apply soft blush on the cheeks.

Dress Skirt Base

The skirt is full, smooth, and layered. It sits around the waist and spreads outward with a graceful bell shape. For the best result, work the skirt directly into the front loops left at the waistline where the pink color began.

Main Skirt in Soft Pink

1. Join pink to the FLO left from the waist round.
2. Round 1: inc around evenly to reach 52 sts.
3. Round 2: sc around. (52)
4. Round 3: rep of sc 12, inc around. (56)
5. Round 4: sc around. (56)
6. Round 5: rep of sc 13, inc around. (60)
7. Round 6: sc around. (60)
8. Round 7: rep of sc 14, inc around. (64)
9. Round 8: sc around. (64)
10. Round 9: rep of sc 15, inc around. (68)
11. Round 10: sc around. (68)
12. Round 11: rep of sc 16, inc around. (72)
13. Rounds 12-15: sc around for 4 rounds. (72)

This produces the base pink skirt volume. If you want the doll to stand more dramatically like the photo, insert a soft ring of folded plastic canvas or a lightly padded lining inside the lower skirt. This is optional, but it helps the hem hold its round silhouette.

Lower Black Overskirt Panel

The black panel is attached over the pink skirt and covers most of the front and sides, while a pink ruffle remains visible below. Work this layer separately, then sew it onto the waist and side edges.

1. With black, ch 28.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (27)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 25, inc. (29)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. (29)
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 27, inc. (31)
6. Continue in this way, increasing 1 st at each edge every other row until the top edge curves enough to fit around the front half of the skirt. End with about 39 to 41 sts across.

Once the panel is wide enough, add 4 more rows without increase. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the top edge to the waistline and shape the side edges downward so the pink underlayer remains visible around the bottom.

Pink Trim on Black Skirt

Join pink around the bottom of the black overskirt and work 1 round of sc. Then add a second decorative round of sl st or very tight sc for the narrow pink line seen in the image.

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Bottom Pink Ruffle

Join pink to the bottom edge of the main skirt. This ruffle should extend beyond the black overskirt and be clearly visible all around. Use a shell-style edge for the scalloped finish shown in the photo.

1. Foundation round: sc evenly around the skirt hem.
2. Ruffle round: rep of sl st in next st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st around.

Adjust the stitch spacing if necessary so the scallops sit evenly. The finished ruffle should look full but tidy, not stiff. A slightly loose tension helps the edge curve gently outward and match the soft decorative hem in the image.

Apron

Apron Body in Soft Pink

1. Ch 19.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (18)
3. Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (18)
4. Row 7: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 14, dec. (16)
5. Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across. (16)
6. Row 9: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. (14)
7. Rows 10-12: ch 1, turn, sc across. (14)

The apron should cover the front center of the skirt without reaching too far to the sides. It is slightly gathered visually because of the ruffle edge and the way it sits over the full skirt.

Apron Ruffle

Join pink along the side and bottom edges of the apron, leaving the top edge plain.

1. Round 1: sc evenly around 3 sides.
2. Round 2: rep of 2 hdc in each stitch around 3 sides.

This gives the apron its soft gathered border. Sew the apron at the waist center. The bottom edge should sit above the black overskirt hem so the layers stay visible and balanced.

Apron Ties

• Make 2 long ties in pink: ch 26 for each, then sl st back along the chain.
• Sew one tie to each side of the apron top edge.
• Wrap around the waist and tack in place at the back or tie into a neat bow.

Bodice Frills

The image shows narrow pink ruffles curving from the shoulders toward the chest. These are important because they frame the black bows and create the maid dress style.

Make 2 Pink Frill Straps

1. Ch 18.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 2 hdc in each chain across. This forms a naturally ruffled strip.
3. Fasten off with long tails.

Sew one strap from the upper back shoulder area over the front chest to the waistline. Repeat on the other side. Angle them slightly inward so they frame the center front panel, just like the photo.

Front Black Bows

Make 3

1. With black, ch 9.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (8)
3. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (8)
4. Fasten off.

Wrap black yarn tightly around the center of each rectangle several times to form a bow shape. Sew one bow at upper chest, one at mid-bodice, and one near the waist. The bows in the image are rounded and compact, not wide ribbon bows.

Hair

Main Cap in Dark Gray

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: rep of sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: rep of sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Round 5: rep of sc 3, inc around. (30)
6. Round 6: rep of sc 4, inc around. (36)
7. Round 7: rep of sc 5, inc around. (42)
8. Round 8: rep of sc 6, inc around. (48)
9. Rounds 9-12: sc around. (48)

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Fasten off with a long sewing tail. Sew the cap to the head, placing it low enough in the back to support the long hanging strands. Leave the front edge high enough to keep the forehead open for the fringe.

Front Fringe

Cut several dark gray strands about 9 to 10 inches long. Attach them along the front cap edge using a latch hook method or crochet hook. Make a center fringe section and two side sections.

• The middle fringe should form a thick central bang reaching just above the eyes.
• Two side fringe sections should angle down toward the cheeks.
• Trim slowly and sparingly until the shape matches the image.

Side and Back Hair

Attach more dark gray strands around the cap, especially at the sides and back. Use enough strands to make the hair full. Separate the strands with your fingers and arrange them so they fall in two heavy front side sections and a thicker back section.

The hair in the photo reaches below the waist and curls slightly inward at the ends. To imitate this effect with crochet yarn hair, you can twist grouped strands gently and steam them lightly from a distance. Do not saturate the yarn.

Bonnet

Scalloped Pink Bonnet Base

1. Ch 31.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (30)
3. Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (30)
4. Row 7: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 26, dec. (28)
5. Rows 8-10: ch 1, turn, sc across. (28)

Shape it into a shallow curved band that fits over the crown and top sides of the head. Sew the short ends slightly inward if needed to curve the piece. The bonnet should sit high on the head and show the front fringe underneath.

Scalloped Edge

Join pink along the upper outer edge.

1. Rep of sl st in next st, skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1, sl st in next st across the top edge.

This creates the large rounded scallops visible across the bonnet. Keep them even and soft. If your bonnet feels too flat, lightly gather the lower inner edge when sewing it to the hair.

Bonnet Roses

Make 4 Small Pink Roses

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 2 hdc in each chain across.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
4. Roll the strip tightly from one end to the other and sew through the base to secure.

Sew two roses on each side of the bonnet. Add tiny green leaf knots or small embroidered leaf shapes beneath them. The roses should be compact and sit close to the bonnet edge, matching the sweet vintage style of the photo.

Assembly of Doll

1. Sew the head to the body with strong stitches, checking the forward angle carefully.
2. Sew the arms to the body at the shoulder line, just below the neck.
3. Attach the apron centered over the front of the skirt.
4. Sew the bodice frills in place.
5. Attach the 3 black bows along the center front.
6. Sew the hair cap, then attach and trim the hair strands.
7. Sew the bonnet to the top of the head over the hair.

Before securing everything permanently, place the doll upright and view it from the front and both sides. The image shows a symmetrical, balanced look with a centered face, even hair, and a skirt that flares evenly around the body.

Broom

Handle in Brown

1. Ch 21.
2. Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across.
3. Fasten off.

Wrap this narrow strip around a thin craft wire or skewer segment for stiffness if desired, then sew the edge closed. The broom handle in the image is long, straight, and slim.

Broom Head in Tan

Cut many tan strands around 4 inches long. Fold them in half and knot them around the bottom end of the handle. Continue until the broom is full. Wrap a brown strand around the top of the tassel several times and knot tightly.

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Trim the bottom evenly so the broom stands with a neat fan shape. You may brush the tassel lightly with a fine comb to spread the fibers. Keep the top wrapped section compact and slightly rounded, as shown in the image.

Dustpan

In Mint

1. Ch 8.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (7)
3. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (7)
4. Row 5: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec. (5)

Do not fasten off. Crochet sc evenly around the piece to neaten the edge. Fold one long side upward and tack the side corners with a few stitches to create a shallow pan shape. Add a small handle by chaining 6 and sewing it at one side.

Watering Can

Body in Light Beige

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: rep of sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: rep of sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around. (24)
6. Round 9: rep of sc 2, dec around. (18)
7. Round 10: sc around. (18)

Stuff lightly or leave unstuffed if you want a hollow decorative piece. Flatten the top opening slightly and sew part of it closed, leaving a narrow opening shape.

Spout

1. Ch 7.
2. Round 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5.
3. Round 2: turn and sc 5.

Roll gently into a tube, sew closed, and attach to the front of the can. Add a tiny circular end by stitching one small beige ring or knot at the tip.

Handle

• Ch 10 in beige.
• Sl st back across.
• Sew from the top back to the side of the can.

Watering Can Decorations

• Embroider or sew a tiny pink spiral rose on the side.
• Add 2 mint leaves beside the rose.
• Make a mint insert at the top with a small oval or folded piece to echo the color shown in the image.

Flower Pot

Pot in Brown

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: rep of sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: sc around in BLO. (18)
5. Rounds 5-8: sc around. (18)
6. Round 9: in FLO, inc around. (36)
7. Round 10: sl st around or sc around. (36)

Stuff lightly and add a top circle of dark brown or black stitching for soil. The pot in the image is small, tapered, and neat, with a slightly flared rim.

Flower Stem and Leaves

• Stem: ch 8 in green, sl st back. Sew upright into the pot.
• Leaves: make 2. Ch 5, sl st, sc, hdc, sc in chain, then sew to the stem sides.

Flower

1. With flower pink, make 5 petals into an MR: rep of ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring 5 times.
2. Pull ring closed.
3. With yellow, embroider or sew a small center circle.

Sew the flower to the top of the stem. Angle it slightly forward to match the display arrangement from the image.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head securely and check that the face points straight forward. Add the embroidered nose, tiny mouth if desired, and soft blush. Shape the bangs carefully so the eyes remain fully visible. The bonnet should sit just behind the fringe and frame the face without covering it.

Care Notes

Keep the doll and accessories away from excessive moisture, rough handling, and direct prolonged sunlight. If the doll is for display, place it on a dry shelf or table. If it is intended as a decorative toy, make sure all sewn parts are attached very firmly.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and firmly attached
• Arms even at both sides
• Three black bows aligned down the front
• Apron centered and ruffle smooth
• Skirt balanced with visible pink lower ruffle
• Hair trimmed evenly with clear front fringe
• Bonnet secure with roses on both sides
• Accessories scaled neatly to the doll

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a lightly damp cloth and mild soap only when needed. Do not machine wash. Gently reshape the head, skirt, and bonnet while drying. Store flat or upright in a dust-free area. For long-term preservation, keep away from humidity and wrap accessories separately to avoid snagging.