The Easy Nativity Collection continues with one of the most beloved figures of the Christmas story — Mary. Designed with the same soft, beginner-friendly style as the rest of the collection, this Mary doll is simple, peaceful, and quick to make.
Whether you’re building the full nativity scene or adding a meaningful handmade touch to your holiday décor, this little Mary doll pairs perfectly with Joseph and the characters still to come. She works up beautifully in soft pastels and looks lovely as part of a mantel display, ornaments, or a keepsake gift.
Grab your yarn and hook — let’s crochet Mary, a heartfelt addition to your Nativity Collection.
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Mary Doll – Free Crochet Pattern
Start Here:
Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
The pattern is written using US terms.
This pattern is made of the following parts:
- 1 Body
- 1 veil
Size:
- 3 inches (8 cm) with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby).
Material:
- Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in peach, dark brown, blue, light brown and cream.
- Size US C-2 / 2.75 mm crochet hook.
- 2 black safety eyes (5 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle/ Small needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- double crochet (DC)
- Half double crochet (HDC)
Pattern: How to crochet a Mary Doll?
Let’s start – Mary doll – Free Crochet Pattern
The head and body – Mary doll – Free Crochet Pattern
- The head and body are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- We start at the top of the head.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in dark brown.
- Round 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
Change for the peach yarn.
- Round 4: Working in the back loops only: 1 sc in all st. (18)
- Rounds 5-7: 1 sc in all st. (18)
- Round 8: [1 dec in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (12)
Place the safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, spaced by 2 stitches.
- Round 9: [2 sc, 1 dec in the next st]x3. (9)
Fill the head.
Change for the blue yarn.
- Round 10: [9 inc]. (18)
- Rounds 11-19: 1 sc in all st. (18)
- Round 20: Working in the back loops only: [9 dec]. (9)
Fill the body.
Close the body: Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of all 9 stitches and pull gently to close the opening. Secure the yarn and weave in the end.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in light brown.
Join the light brown yarn in any front loop stitches of Round 19 (I joined in the back to make it less visible).
- Round 21: Working in the front loops only: 1 sc in all st. (18).
Finish by a slst in the first sc of the round. Cut and secure the yarn.
The hair – Mary Doll – Free Crochet Pattern
Cut 15 strands of dark brown yarn, each about 6 inches (15 cm) long. We will attach these strands to the front loops of Round 3, leaving the 3 stitches above the eyes without hair. Add one strand to each stitch all the way around, except for those 3 front stitches.
To attach a strand, fold it in half. Insert your crochet hook into the stitch from the top of the head, grab the folded middle of the strand, and pull the ends through the loop to secure it. Repeat this process around the head, skipping the 3 stitches above the eyes.
Trim the hair to your desired length, then separate the yarn fibers to give the hair a more natural look.
The Veil – Mary doll – Free Crochet Pattern
- The veil is first worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
With a 2.75 mm crochet hook and yarn in cream.
- Round 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Round 4: [1 inc in the next st, 8 sc]x2. (20)
We will now work in rows.
- Row 5: 1 sc in the next 12 st . (12)
- Rows 6 to 14: ch1, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next 12 st. (12)
Change for the blue yarn:
- Row 15: Ch 1, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 12 st. Then continue working up the side of the veil, making sc evenly to the top (about 10 st). Work across the front of the veil (about 10 st), and then down the other side (about 10 st).
Finish by a slst in the first sc of the round. Cut and secure the yarn.
Copyright Notice:
All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited.
You are permitted to sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.
Mary Doll – Free Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern: Mary Doll – Nativity Collection
Instructions
Mary Doll - Free Crochet Pattern
Start Here:
Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
The pattern is written using US terms.
This pattern is made of the following parts:
- 1 Body
- 1 veil
Size:
- 3 inches (8 cm) with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby).
Material:
- Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in peach, dark brown, blue, light brown and cream.
- Size US C-2 / 2.75 mm crochet hook.
- 2 black safety eyes (5 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle/ Small needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- double crochet (DC)
- Half double crochet (HDC)
Pattern: How to crochet a Mary Doll?
Let's start - Mary doll - Free Crochet Pattern
The head and body - Mary doll - Free Crochet Pattern
- The head and body are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- We start at the top of the head.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in dark brown.
- Round 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
Change for the peach yarn.
- Round 4: Working in the back loops only: 1 sc in all st. (18)
- Rounds 5-7: 1 sc in all st. (18)
- Round 8: [1 dec in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (12)
Place the safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, spaced by 2 stitches.
- Round 9: [2 sc, 1 dec in the next st]x3. (9)
Fill the head.
Change for the blue yarn.
- Round 10: [9 inc]. (18)
- Rounds 11-19: 1 sc in all st. (18)
- Round 20: Working in the back loops only: [9 dec]. (9)
Fill the body.
Close the body: Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of all 9 stitches and pull gently to close the opening. Secure the yarn and weave in the end.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in light brown.
Join the light brown yarn in any front loop stitches of Round 19 (I joined in the back to make it less visible).
- Round 21: Working in the front loops only: 1 sc in all st. (18).
Finish by a slst in the first sc of the round. Cut and secure the yarn.
The hair - Mary Doll - Free Crochet Pattern
Cut 15 strands of dark brown yarn, each about 6 inches (15 cm) long. We will attach these strands to the front loops of Round 3, leaving the 3 stitches above the eyes without hair. Add one strand to each stitch all the way around, except for those 3 front stitches.
To attach a strand, fold it in half. Insert your crochet hook into the stitch from the top of the head, grab the folded middle of the strand, and pull the ends through the loop to secure it. Repeat this process around the head, skipping the 3 stitches above the eyes.
Trim the hair to your desired length, then separate the yarn fibers to give the hair a more natural look.
The Veil - Mary doll - Free Crochet Pattern
- The veil is first worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
With a 2.75 mm crochet hook and yarn in cream.
- Round 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Round 4: [1 inc in the next st, 8 sc]x2. (20)
We will now work in rows.
- Row 5: 1 sc in the next 12 st . (12)
- Rows 6 to 14: ch1, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next 12 st. (12)
Change for the blue yarn:
- Row 15: Ch 1, turn. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 12 st. Then continue working up the side of the veil, making sc evenly to the top (about 10 st). Work across the front of the veil (about 10 st), and then down the other side (about 10 st).
Finish by a slst in the first sc of the round. Cut and secure the yarn.
Copyright Notice:
All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited.
You are permitted to sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.
Mary Doll - Free Crochet Pattern