Beach Day Doll Set Crochet Pattern

What is the Crochet Beach Day Doll Set?

The Crochet Beach Day Doll Set is a four-piece pattern designed to fit most standard 18-inch dolls (like American Girl, Our Generation, and My Life As dolls). The pattern includes:

• A classic one-piece swimsuit
• A lightweight swimsuit cover-up or beach dress
• A pair of cute crochet sandals
• A floppy-brimmed sunhat

Each piece is designed to be easy to put on and take off, making it perfect for kids to use during pretend play. The best part? You can mix and match colors to create endless beach day looks!

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

There are so many reasons to fall in love with this crochet doll outfit set:

Encourages Creative Play – Kids love dressing up their dolls for imaginary adventures!

Quick & Fun Projects – Each item works up fast and is satisfying to complete.

Beginner Friendly – With basic stitches and clear instructions, this set is great for confident beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.

Customizable – Use any color combo to match your doll’s personality or your child’s favorite shades.

Great Gift Idea – Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just-because surprises.

Tips for Customizing Your Beach Day Doll Set

Here are a few fun ways to make your Beach Day Doll Set your own:

• Match with your child’s outfit – Use the same yarn or color combo to match a real child-sized swimsuit or cover-up.
• Create a mini beach wardrobe – Add a towel, beach bag, or water bottle accessory for more pretend play.
• Make multiple versions – Create different versions in various colors for “changing outfits” throughout the day.
• Theme it! – Try a mermaid-inspired color palette or a tropical floral combo.
  
  
  

What can I do with the finished Beach Day Doll Set?

Love making doll clothes, but don’t have any littles at home? Here are some ideas for what to do with you 18″ doll beach outfit when you’re done:

Gift it! If you’re looking for a handmade gift idea, this set is a winner. You can make the entire Beach Day Doll Set in a weekend and package it up in a little beach bag or gift box. It’s the perfect accessory set for any child who loves dolls—and it adds a touch of summer magic to any playtime. Add a few extras like sunglasses, a mini beach ball, or a tiny towel to complete the look!

Donate it! The Crochet Beach Day Doll Set makes a wonderful donation to local shelters, children’s hospitals, or toy drives. Handmade doll clothes bring comfort and joy to children in need—and this beachy set is sure to brighten any day. Pair it with a gently loved or new 18″ doll to create a thoughtful, heartwarming gift that encourages imaginative play and brings a big smile to a little face. A small act of kindness can make a huge impact!

Sell it! Yes, you can sell finished items made from this pattern! Handmade doll clothes are always popular at craft fairs, Etsy shops, and holiday markets. This set makes an adorable seasonal item or even part of a doll clothing bundle. Customers love themed outfits that come as a set!

What crochet skill level do I need?

The pattern is marked as any easy skill level. You’ll need to know basic stitches such as:

• Chain (ch)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Increase/decrease stitches

And you’ll also need to have a good understanding of basic shaping and how to spot and count stitches. The sandals are the most tricky part of the pattern.

Materials

100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn (#4) [Lion Brand 24/7]

• Color A (90 yds) [Purple]
• Color B (150 yds) [White]
• Color C (10 yds) [Black]

G/6/4.00mm Hook

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Gauge

Swimsuit: 17.5 sc x 22 rows = 4”

Cover Up: 14 dc x 6.5 rows = 3.25”

Sizes

18″ Doll

Stitch Guide

arnd = around

BLO = back loop only

ch(s) = chain(s)

dc = double crochet

FLO = front loop only

sc = single crochet

sc3tog = See Special Stitches

sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)

st(s) = stitch(es)

YO = yarn over

Skill Level

Easy

Written in U.S. Terms

Notes

• Beginning chain-1 does not count as a stitch.
• Beginning chain-2 in swimsuit cover does count as a stitch.
• Swimsuit is worked from the bottom up in two pieces (front and back panels).
• Sandal soles are worked toe down.
• Sunhat is worked with double strands.
• Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
• Final row counts are in parenthesis.
• Instructions + Finishing for each piece is separated out.
  
  

Crochet Pattern Instructions

Swimsuit

Front Panel
With Color A,

R1. (RS) Ch 4, sc in 2^nd chain from hook and across, turn (3)

R2-3. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (3)

R4. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, turn (5)

R5. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc x 3, 2 sc, turn (7)

R6. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc x 5, 2 sc, turn (9)

R7. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc x 7, 2 sc, turn (11)

R8. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc x 9, 2 sc, turn (13)

R9. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc x 11, 2 sc, turn (15); Break yarn, turn work, and continue:

R10. Ch 5 (leave chs unworked on hook), sc in each st across row 9, turn (15 sc, 5 ch)

R11. Ch 6, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs, sc in each sc, sc in each ch, turn (25)

R12-28. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (25)

R29. Ch 1, *sc, sk 1* 2X, sc x 17, *sk 1, sc* 2X, turn (21)

R30. Ch 1, sc, sk 1, sc x 17, sk 1, sc, turn (19)

R31-36. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (19)

R37. Ch 1, sc, sk 1, sc x 15, sk 1, sc, turn (17)

R38. Ch 1, sc, sk 1, sc x 13, sk 1, sc, turn (15)

R39. Ch 1, sc, sk 1, sc x 11, sk 1, sc, ch 30; Break yarn, attach to opposite corner of row 39: Ch 30; Fasten. (13 sc, 2- ch-30) <Ch 30 = Straps Created>

Back Panel
With Color A,

R1. (RS) Ch 4, sc in 2^nd chain from hook and across, turn (3)

R2. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, turn (5)

R3. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc x 3, 2 sc, turn (7)

R4. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc x 5, 2 sc, turn (9)

R5. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc x 7, 2 sc, turn (11)

R6. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc x 9, 2 sc, turn (13)

R7. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc x 11, 2 sc, turn (15); Break yarn, turn work, and continue:

R8. Ch 5 (leave chs unworked on hook), sc in each st across row 7, turn (15 sc, 5 ch)

R9. Ch 6, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in next 4 chs, sc in each sc, sc in each ch, turn (25)

R10-20. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (25)

R21. Ch 1, sc x 12, sk 1, sc x 12, turn (24)

R22-25. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (24)

R26. Ch 1, sc x 7, ch 5, sc x 3, sk 1, sc x 2, sk 1, sc x 3, ch 5, sc x 7; Fasten. (22 sc, 2 – ch-5)

Swimsuit Finishing

• Optional: Add fringe around top of front panel.
• Hold front panel and back panel together, matching up sides: sew each row together. Repeat on opposite side. Match up row 1 from front and back panel, sew together (crotch created). Do not sew leg holes.
• Attach yarn to the crotch seam and sc arnd the leg hole in the end of each row. Repeat on other side. Although this step is not critical, it gives a polished finishing. 
• Cross straps over back, draw through loops from inside to outside, and tie in a bow.
• Hide all strings.
  
  

Swimsuit Cover

(Make 2)
With Color B,

R1. Ch 17, (dc, ch 1, dc) in 5^th ch from hook, sk 2, *(dc, ch 1, dc), sk 2* 3X, dc in last ch, turn (4 v-sts, 2 dc)

R2. Ch 2 (cts as dc), *3 dc in ch-2 sp* across, dc in turning ch, turn (14 dc)

R3. Ch 2 (cts as dc), *(dc, ch1,dc) in middle dc, dc in turning ch, turn (2 dc, 4 v-sts)

R4. 2. Ch 2 (cts as dc), *3 dc in ch-2 sp* across, dc in turning ch, turn (14 dc)

R5-38. Repeat rows 3 & 4; Fasten at the end of row 38.

Swimsuit Cover Finishing

• Lay strips on top of each other, matching up row numbers. Working on the right edge only: Sew row 8 to 8, 9 to 9, 10 to 10, 11 to 11, and 12 to 12; This is the front side. Sew row 27 to 27, 28 to 28, 29 to 29, 30 to 30, and 31 to 31; This is the back side.
• Wrap tie string around waist and tie in a bow in the front. Optional: attach yarn to swimsuit cover at the back center (so it doesn’t get lost).
• Hide all strings.
  
  

Sandals

Soles (Make 4)

With Color C, 

R1. Ch 4, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and across, turn (3)

R2. Ch 1, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, turn (5)

R3-7. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (5)

R8. Ch 1, sc, sk 1, sc, sk 1, sc, turn (3)

R9-11. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (3)

R12. Ch 1, sc in the end of each row and in each st arnd sole, sl st to join; Fasten.

Hold 2 soles together, so the rows match up, and attach Color B to middle stitch of heel (working through both layers:

R13. Sl st in each st arnd sole, sl st in 1^st sl st; Fasten.

Shoe Back

Continue with Color B,

R1. Attach yarn to inner loop of sl st that lines up with row 7: Ch 1, sc in same space as ch, sc in each st arnd heel to opposite side of row 7, turn (13)

R2-3. Ch 1, sc in each st across shoe back, turn (13)

R4. Ch 1, sc x 5, sc3tog, sc x 5, ch 6, cross over the front and sl st to opposite corner, turn, sc in the back bump of each ch back to the beginning, sl st in same st the ch started in; Fasten. (11)

Toe Strap

Continue with Color B,

R1. With Toe side facing to the right, attach yarn to inner loop of sl st that lines up with row 3: Ch 6, sl st to inner loop of sl st on opposite side of row 3, sl st to inner loop of sl st that lines up with row 4, turn

R2. Working in back bump of ch: sc x 3, ch 4, sl st to 3^rd sc of ankle strap, sl st to 4^th sc of ankle strap, turn, sc in back bump of each ch, sc x 3 (across remaining toe chs), sl st to inner loop of sl st on opposite side of row 4; Fasten.

Sandals Finishing

• Hide all strings.
• Optional: Add a mini button to the outside of the sandal on row 4 of shoe back to look like a sandal strap closure.
• Optional: Add flower to sandals as directed under sandal finishing instructions. Flower instructions are listed below.
  
  

Flower Finishing

• Optional: Attach one to each shoe strap that connects the toe to the ankle.
• Hide all strings.