This is the ad-free PDF version of the free Ball-Jointed Doll crochet video tutorial available on lananacrochet’s YouTube channel.

The PDF includes detailed written instructions and over 50 step-by-step photos to guide you through every part of the process — perfect for beginners to intermediate crocheters.

Size:
Approximately 27 cm / 10.3 in tall (final size may vary depending on yarn weight, hook size, and tension)

Materials:
Yarn: Light (Category 3) weight yarn in your preferred colors
Hook: 4 mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain correct tension)
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or similar
Darning/tapestry needle for sewing pieces together
Stitch markers to track rounds
Wooden beads: approx. 1 cm diameter
Wooden buttons: approx. 1.5 cm diameter, four-hole style
Optional: Ball-head pins for positioning limbs before assembly

Stitches used:
MR = Magic Ring
R = Round
st = Stitch
sl k = Slip Knot
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip Stitch
sc = Single Crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec = Decrease (sc 2 together)
dc = Double Crochet
FO = Fasten Off

All instructions use US crochet terminology.
This pattern includes optional ear variations for human and elf styles.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

This pattern is © 2025 lananacrochet and is for personal use only.
You may not translate, distribute, copy, alter, or sell this pattern in any form, nor use it for classes (online or in person).
You may link to this pattern, but not repost any part of the instructions elsewhere.
You are welcome to sell small quantities of finished dolls, provided you credit lananacrochet as the designer and include a link:
https://lananacrochet.carrd.co/

No mass production or wholesale permitted.

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