Crochet Tutorial: Mint Blossom Princess Doll – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant amigurumi princess doll is designed for makers who love heirloom-style crochet dolls, floral details, and collectible handmade décor. Her mint gown, crown, handbag, tiny shoes, and flower pot create the look of a boutique crochet doll pattern that would fit beautifully in a gift guide, handmade shop, or doll display collection.

If you enjoy searching for amigurumi doll patterns, crochet princess doll designs, handmade doll decor, artisan nursery gifts, or collectible crochet toys, this project brings all of those details into one design. The finished set feels luxurious, decorative, and giftable while still being approachable when worked carefully, one section at a time.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern includes all visible pieces from the image:

• The princess doll
• Layered mint gown
• Long wavy dark gray hair with bangs
• Mint floral crown
• Small watering can
• Floral handbag
• Pair of tiny shoes
• Small flower pot accessory

The body is built as a classic amigurumi doll with a larger head, slim neck, narrow shoulders, softly shaped arms, and a lower body hidden under the skirt. The dress is the main visual feature, so shaping and layering matter as much as stitch accuracy.

The doll in the photo has a soft, refined silhouette. The head is large but not oversized, the body is slim, the arms are delicate, and the skirt is very wide and structured. Keep your tension firm enough to hold shape, but not so tight that the fabric becomes rigid.

Skill Level

Intermediate

A patient beginner can make this project if comfortable with:

• Working in continuous rounds
• Counting stitches carefully
• Invisible decreases
• Surface embellishment
• Simple sewing and assembly
• Working crochet pieces onto the front loops or back loops of previous rounds

Finished Size

Using sport or light DK cotton yarn and a 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm hook, the finished doll is approximately 13 to 15 inches tall including the crown.

The accessories are small in scale:

• Shoes: about 2 inches long each
• Bag: about 2 inches tall
• Watering can: about 2.5 inches long
• Flower pot: about 2 inches tall

Materials

• Skin tone cotton yarn
• Mint green cotton yarn
• Dark gray cotton yarn for hair
• Soft gold or beige yarn for trim and corset panel
• Pink, cream, yellow, lavender, and green yarn scraps for flowers and leaves
• 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes, 8 mm to 10 mm, or black embroidery thread
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Floral wire or pipe cleaner for optional crown and accessory shaping
• Light cardboard or plastic canvas circle for optional skirt support base

Abbreviations

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

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Notes Before You Begin

• Work the head, neck, torso, and legs as one continuous structure for better stability.
• Stuff firmly but shape with your hands as you go.
• The legs are mostly hidden under the dress, so the visible silhouette depends more on the dress layers than on leg shaping.
• Use invisible decreases for a smooth finish.
• Place a stitch marker at the start of every round.

Head

Using skin tone yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc x6. (60)
11. Rnd 11-20: sc around. (60)

Place eyes between Rnds 15 and 16 with about 12 visible stitches between them. The face in the image is minimal and cute, so keep the eyes slightly low and wide rather than high and close together.

The cheeks appear full and the lower face is soft, not sharply pointed. Continue shaping slowly to preserve the rounded doll look.

1. Rnd 21: 8 sc, dec x6. (54)
2. Rnd 22: 7 sc, dec x6. (48)
3. Rnd 23: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)
4. Rnd 24: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)

Stuff firmly.

1. Rnd 25: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)
2. Rnd 26: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)

The neck is slim and elegant, so reduce strongly here.

1. Rnd 27: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
2. Rnd 28: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
3. Rnd 29-31: sc around. (12)

Stuff the neck very firmly. Add a rolled strip of fabric, cotton swab stick, or a small doll neck support if needed.

Torso

The doll has a narrow upper body, a defined waist, and a gentle flare at the hips under the dress. Continue with skin tone.

1. Rnd 32: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
2. Rnd 33: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
3. Rnd 34-36: sc around. (24)
4. Rnd 37: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
5. Rnd 38-39: sc around. (30)
6. Rnd 40: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
7. Rnd 41-42: sc around. (24)

The torso should now look slender. The visible neckline of the dress will cover much of the upper body, but the body must still be balanced so the gown sits correctly.

Legs

The legs are hidden under the skirt, so they are simple. Work two joined legs from the torso.

Flatten the torso opening. Mark the center front and center back. Divide into two sides of 12 stitches each.

Leg 1:

1. Rnd 1: Join yarn to first set of 12 sts, sc around. (12)
2. Rnd 2-8: sc around. (12)
3. Rnd 9: 4 sc, dec x2, 4 sc. (10)
4. Rnd 10-11: sc around. (10)
5. Fasten off.

Leg 2:

1. Repeat as for Leg 1.

Stuff lightly. Because the dress is long and full, the lower legs do not need detailed feet.

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Arms

Make 2 with skin tone yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 5: 4 sc, dec x2, 4 sc. (10)
5. Rnd 6-14: sc around. (10)
6. Rnd 15: 3 sc, dec x2, 3 sc. (8)
7. Rnd 16-20: sc around. (8)

Stuff only the lower half of each arm. Flatten the top opening and crochet 4 sc through both layers to close. Leave a long tail for sewing.

The arms in the photo angle slightly downward and outward. When sewing, attach them low enough that the shoulder line remains soft and feminine, not square.

Neckline Base and Bodice Foundation

Using mint yarn, join to the front of the torso at the level just under the neck. Work evenly around the upper torso to create the fitted bodice foundation.

1. Rnd 1: Join mint yarn, work 24 sc evenly around upper torso. (24)
2. Rnd 2: BLO sc around. (24)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (24)
4. Rnd 4: 10 sc, dec x2, 10 sc. (22)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (22)

The dress in the image has an off-shoulder shape with floral decorations and a central V-shaped panel. This is built afterward with separate trim pieces and surface stitching.

Main Skirt Base

Using mint yarn, join at the waistline of the doll.

1. Rnd 1: In FLO of waist round, inc around. (48)
2. Rnd 2: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (54)
4. Rnd 4: 8 sc, inc x6. (60)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (60)
6. Rnd 6: 9 sc, inc x6. (66)
7. Rnd 7: sc around. (66)
8. Rnd 8: 10 sc, inc x6. (72)
9. Rnd 9: sc around. (72)
10. Rnd 10: 11 sc, inc x6. (78)
11. Rnd 11: sc around. (78)
12. Rnd 12: 12 sc, inc x6. (84)
13. Rnd 13: sc around. (84)
14. Rnd 14: 13 sc, inc x6. (90)
15. Rnd 15: sc around. (90)
16. Rnd 16: 14 sc, inc x6. (96)
17. Rnd 17-22: sc around. (96)

The skirt should widen gradually and stay smooth. This lower structure helps support the dramatic layered overskirt visible in the photo.

Lower Skirt Ruffle

The bottom of the gown shows a deep lacy ruffle under the layered overskirt. Work into the last round of the skirt base.

1. Rnd 23: In each st around work 1 dc. (96)
2. Rnd 24: 1 dc in each st around. (96)
3. Rnd 25: (1 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc in next st) around. (128)
4. Rnd 26: (3 dc, 2 dc in next st) around. (160)

Now create the scalloped lace effect.

1. Rnd 27: (sl st in next st, ch 1, 5 dc in next st, sl st in next st) repeat around.

This creates the soft deep ruffle peeking from underneath, similar to the visible lace-like hem in the image.

Overskirt Layer 1

The princess dress has a large petal-like overskirt with curved scalloped panels. Work into an unused round around the upper-middle skirt area. Choose a round about one-third down from the waist.

1. Join mint yarn in FLO only around selected round.
2. Rnd 1: Work 90 sc evenly around. (90)
3. Rnd 2: (13 sc, inc) x6. (96)
4. Rnd 3: sc around. (96)
5. Rnd 4: (14 sc, inc) x6. (102)
6. Rnd 5: dc around. (102)

Now shape the scalloped edge with broad folds.

1. Rnd 6: (sl st in next st, skip 1 st, 6 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, skip 1 st, 6 hdc in next st, skip 1 st) repeat around.

To mimic the image, lightly steam-block this layer so the scallops curve outward rather than dropping flat.

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Overskirt Layer 2

The top overskirt sits high and flares dramatically, almost like a lifted petal peplum. Work this directly under the bodice.

1. Join mint yarn to the waist at a higher unused front loop.
2. Rnd 1: 60 sc evenly around. (60)
3. Rnd 2: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
4. Rnd 3: dc around. (66)
5. Rnd 4: (10 sc, inc) x6. (72)

Form larger front-facing petal scallops.

1. Rnd 5: (sl st in next st, skip 1 st, 7 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, skip 1 st) repeat around.

The upper scallops in the image have a slightly lifted edge. Run a thin line of beige or gold slip stitch embroidery along the outer edge if desired.

Bodice Shaping and Center Front Panel

The bodice has floral shoulder clusters and a pale gold V-panel at the center. Work these parts separately.

Center Front V Panel

Using beige or soft gold yarn.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6. Turn. (6)
3. Row 2: dec, 2 sc, dec. Turn. (4)
4. Row 3: dec, 2 sc together. (2)

Fasten off and sew the narrow point downward onto the front of the bodice, creating the long V seen in the photo.

Upper Bodice Flower Trim

Make 4 medium rosettes with mint yarn.

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, (2 hdc in each ch) across. (30)

Roll into a spiral and stitch underneath to secure. Make the rosettes tight so they sit raised and neat.

Sew two rosettes at the upper chest and two smaller accents near the shoulder line. Add small green leaf stitches around them.

Hair Cap

Using dark gray yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc x6. (60)
11. Rnd 11-14: sc around. (60)

Fasten off with a long tail. The cap should cover the top and back of the head while leaving the face open.

Hair Strands

The doll has long wavy strands framing the face and flowing over the shoulders and back. Make a mix of lengths for a natural layered effect.

Attach strands around the cap.

Long Back Strands

Make 24.

1. Ch 36.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 35 sc back down the chain.

This makes a soft, slightly curved strand. Sew or knot evenly around the back and sides of the cap.

Side Framing Strands

Make 8.

1. Ch 30.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, (1 sc, 1 hdc) alternating across.

These create a more textured wave. Place them at the front sides.

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Bangs

Make 5 short front strands.

1. Ch 14.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 13 sc.

Sew them side by side at the front hairline, angling slightly inward to match the centered bangs in the image.

After attaching all strands, separate them gently with your fingers. Steam lightly if needed. Sew the front side locks so they rest just over the shoulders.

Crown Base

Using mint yarn.

1. Ch 31.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (30)
3. Row 2: sc across. (30)

Now form the crown peaks.

1. Row 3: 2 sc, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, skip 1 st on base, sc in next 4, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, skip 1 st on base, sc in next 4, ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, skip 1 st on base, sc in next 4, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, skip 1 st on base, sc in next 4, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, skip 1 st on base, sc to end.

This gives the high center crown and lower side peaks seen in the photo.

Work a round of slip stitches or single crochet around the whole crown to clean the shape. Sew tiny cream rosettes and pastel floral buds onto the crown points.

If you want the crown to stand upright, insert a thin floral wire inside the top edge before sewing it onto the head.

Crown Flowers and Side Blossoms

Make small blossoms in cream, pale yellow, pink, and lavender.

Tiny 5-Petal Flower

1. With flower color, 5 sc in MR.
2. Sl st to first sc.
3. In each stitch work: (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st).

Make 6 to 8 mixed flowers. Sew around the lower sides of the crown. Add green French knot-like stitches or tiny leaf stitches between flowers.

Tiny Shoes

Make 2 with mint yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 7. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 4 sc, inc in last ch. (14)
2. Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, inc x3, 4 sc, inc x2. (20)
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (20)
4. Rnd 4: 6 sc, dec x4, 6 sc. (16)
5. Rnd 5: 5 sc, dec x3, 5 sc. (13)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (13)

Flatten slightly. Add a tiny flower to the top of each shoe using one mini rosette and one leaf stitch.

Handbag

Using mint yarn.

Bag Panels

Make 2.

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 10 sc. Turn. (10)
3. Row 2-10: sc across. (10)

Do not fasten off on one panel. Crochet around both panels together with sc on three sides, leaving the top open. Stuff very lightly or leave flat.

Flap

1. Join to back top edge, ch 1, 10 sc across.
2. Next row: dec, 6 sc, dec. (8)
3. Next row: sc across. (8)
4. Next row: dec, 4 sc, dec. (6)
5. Next row: sc across. (6)

Fasten off. Make a chain strap long enough to drape from one side of the doll to the other, approximately 28 to 32 chains. Sew securely.

Embroider floral motifs on the front panel using tiny lazy daisy petals or sewn mini flowers in cream, pink, yellow, and green. The bag in the image is heavily floral, so do not leave it plain.

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Watering Can

Using mint yarn.

Can Body

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
6. Rnd 8: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly and flatten the top opening slightly. Close with 6 sc through both layers.

Spout

1. Ch 8.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 7 sc.
3. Fasten off and sew diagonally to the front side.

Handle

1. Ch 10.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 9 sl st.

Sew to the back and top edge to form an arched handle. Add a tiny rosette or leaf detail if desired.

Flower Pot

Pot with brown yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) x6. (12)

Stuff lightly to hold shape. Fold the top edge outward or work one visible round of slip stitches around the rim to mimic the rolled lip of a pot.

Stem

With green yarn:

1. Ch 8.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 7 sl st.

Sew upright into the pot.

Leaves

Make 2 with green yarn.

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sl st.

Sew one on each side of the stem.

Flower

Center with yellow yarn:

1. 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.

Petals with pink yarn:

1. Join pink in any st.
2. In each stitch work: (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st).

Sew flower to top of stem.

Small Rose Appliqués for the Skirt

The dress in the image has multiple raised mint roses across the skirt. Make at least 8 to 10 in two sizes.

Small Rose

1. Ch 12.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 hdc in each chain across.

Roll tightly and stitch in place.

Medium Rose

1. Ch 18.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, (1 hdc, 2 hdc in next ch) repeat across.

Roll and secure. Add tiny leaf stitches behind some roses with green or muted olive yarn.

Sew these across the upper overskirt, lower skirt, and front center of the gown to match the floral richness in the image.

Gold Edge Embroidery

The gown shows a subtle warm trim around parts of the bodice and skirt layers. Use beige or muted gold yarn to add surface slip stitching or backstitch embroidery around:

• Top overskirt edge
• Main front bodice V panel
• Crown motifs
• Selected skirt scallops

Keep the trim delicate. It should outline the shapes rather than dominate them.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew the hair cap to the head first, then attach and arrange all strands before trimming or repositioning.
• Sew the arms at the sides of the upper torso, slightly angled downward.
• Attach the bodice decorations, then sew the crown centered on top of the head.
• Embroider a tiny horizontal nose between the eyes using skin-tone or light brown thread.
• Add faint blush below the eyes if desired.
• Place the handbag over one arm and the watering can in the opposite hand for the closest match to the photo.

Care Notes

• Store the doll upright or reclined flat to protect the crown and skirt layers.
• Avoid hanging by the crown or accessories.
• Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve yarn color.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head centered and firmly stuffed
• Neck stable and not wobbling
• Hair balanced on both sides
• Crown centered
• Skirt layers steamed and spread evenly
• Roses attached across gown
• Bag, shoes, watering can, and flower pot completed

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

• Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap only when possible.
• If full washing is needed, hand wash gently in cool water and reshape while damp.
• Dry flat on a towel, away from heat.
• Do not wring, twist, or machine dry.
• For long-term display, dust lightly with a soft dry brush.

This Mint Blossom Princess Doll is all about balance: a gentle face, graceful hair, a sculpted floral crown, and a dramatic layered gown. Work slowly, count every stitch, and take extra time on finishing details. Those final details are what transform the doll from simple amigurumi into a true princess display piece.