Bring your fairytale daydreams to life with this enchanting Taylor Swift crochet doll pattern! Inspired by the Speak Now era's signature themes of fairytales, young love, and self-expression, this dress was an instant showstopper and perfect for a craft-loving Taylor Swift fan.
This Taylor Swift crochet doll is inspired by the dreamy fairytale aesthetic of the Speak Now era, complete with a cascading three-tiered purple ombre gown. While the dress appears as three distinct layers, the gown is cleverly constructed using two main tiers. The third layer is crocheted directly beneath the second layer to add fullness and dimension. This layered technique gives the dress its signature cascading effect, mirroring the elegance of the original design.
This Taylor Swift amigurumi doll is an intermediate-level project that is slightly more involved, but confident beginner crocheters who are comfortable with basic amigurumi techniques and ready to level up could definitely take this on with patience.
What You Need / Materials
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- Light worsted weight cotton yarn for the doll in the following colors:
- Peach (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in Cream #04)
- Purple A (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in Lilac #63)
- Purple B (I used Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 in Light Purple #040)
- Purple C (I used Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 in Purple #039)
- Worsted-weight acrylic yarn for the doll's hair in the following: color:
- Yellow (Try Hobbii Amigo XL in Primrose A35)
- 3.25 mm Crochet Hook
- Safety Eyes (I used 7.0 mm)
- Poly-fil or any Polyester Stuffing of your choice
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Optional: Jewelry Wire to make the doll's arms poseable
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Finished amigurumi measures approximately 16 cm (6.5 inches) in height.
Level of Difficulty
- ★★★☆☆ Intermediate
- Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), attaching plastic safety eyes, changing yarn colors, and basic sewing skills.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- ch - chain
- slst - slip stitch
- sc - single crochet
- sc-inc - single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
- sc-dec - single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- dc-inc - double crochet increase, 2 double crochets in one stitch
- BLO - back loops only
- FLO - front loops only
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
- Complete the pieces in the specified order to ensure proper assembly later.
- I used the underside of the amigurumi hairpiece as the visible side, allowing the strands to naturally curl towards the face.
- Use the yarn under single crochet technique to achieve tighter, more aligned stitches.
- Learn how to seamlessly change color in crochet mid-row or round to create clean color transitions.
- Crochet in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless otherwise stated.
- Use a running stitch marker to keep your place when crocheting in rounds.
- Use the invisible fasten-off method to create a smooth, knot-free edge that blends perfectly with your stitches.
- Optional: Use the invisible increase and invisible decrease to enhance the appearance of your amigurumi.
- Optional: Use the half-color change technique for clean color transitions between rounds
Free Crochet Pattern Instructions
Head
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook with skin color yarn...
Round 1: Magic Circle with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc-inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc-inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc-inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc-inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 6: [2 sc, sc-inc, 2 sc] x 6 times (36 sts)
Round 7: [5 sc, sc-inc] x 6 times (42 sts)
Round 8-14: Sc in each st around (42 sts x 7 rounds)
Round 15: [5 sc, sc-dec] x 6 times (36 sts)
Round 16: [2 sc, sc-dec, 2 sc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 17: [3 sc, sc-dec] x 6 times (24 sts)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, about 7 stitches apart. Stuff the head with stuffing before the opening gets too small.
Round 18: [Sc, sc-dec, sc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 19: [Sc, sc-dec] x 6 times (12 sts)
Round 20: Sc BLO in each st around (12 sts)
Round 21-23: Sc in each st around (12 sts x 3 rounds)
Cut and fasten off. Stuff firmly and push rounds 20-23 inside the head to create a tunnel and a hole for the neck to go into later.
Arms (make 2)
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook with Peach color yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2-8: Sc in each st around (6 sts x 7 rounds)
Cut and fasten off.
Legs and Body
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and Purple (any of the A, B or C) color yarn...
Round 1: Magic ring with a base of 5 sc (5 sts)
Round 2: Sc-inc in each st around, slst join to the first st, ch 1 (does not count as stitch) (10 sts)
Round 3: Sc BLO in each st around (10 sts)
Change to Peach color yarn...
Round 4: 2 sc-dec, 6 sc (8 sts)
Round 5-11: Sc in each st around (8 sts x 7 rounds)
Round 12: Sc in each st around + 1 more sc into the first st of the round (9 sts)
Note: The extra stitch will reset the beginning of the round. It will also help offset the slant created by the crochet tube of the legs so that the feet will face forward when we start working on the body.
Repeat rounds 1-12 to make a second leg. Do not cut or fasten off.
Change to Purple A color yarn...
Round 13: 4 sc around the leg, ch 2, 8 sc around the other leg, 2 sc along the ch, 4 sc on the first leg to finish the round (4 sc + 2 ch + 8 sc + 2 sc + 4 sc = 20 sts)
Round 14-15: Sc in each st around (20 sts x 2 rounds)
Round 16-17: Sc BLO in each st around (20 sts x 2 rounds)
Round 18: Sc in each st around (20 sts)
Round 19: 2 sc, 6 sc BLO, 12 sc (20 sts)
Change to Peach color yarn...
Round 20: 6 sc around the first arm, 10 sc around the body, 6 sc around the second arm, 10 sc around the remaining sts on the body (32 sts)
Optional: Insert the wire into the amigurumi arms to make the amigurumi poseable.
Round 21: Sc-dec in each st around (16 sts)
Round 22: Sc-dec in each st around (8 sts)
Round 23-27: Sc in each st around (8 sts x 5 rounds)
Cut and fasten off.
Dress Layer 2
Turn the doll so that the feet are facing away from you when crocheting all the layers of the dress. We are going to start with the second layer of the dress first. Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and Purple B color yarn...
Round 1: Join to the FLO of Round 15. Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join to the first st (20 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, [dc, dc-inc] x 10 times, join to the first st (30 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, [2 dc, dc-inc, 2 dc] x 6 times, join to the first st (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, [5 dc, dc-inc] x 6 times, join to the first st (42 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, [3 dc, dc-inc, 3 dc] x 6 times, join to the first st (48 sts)
Cut and invisible fasten off.
Dress Layer 3
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and Purple C color yarn...
Round 1: Join the yarn to the horizontal bar on the underside of Dress Layer 2 between Rounds 3 and 4. Ch 2, dc in each st around, join to the first st (36 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, [5 dc, dc-inc] x 6 times, join to the first st (42 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, [3 dc, dc-inc, 3 dc] x 6 times, join to the first st (42 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, [7 dc, dc-inc] x 6 times, join to the first st (42 sts)
Cut and invisible fasten off.
Dress Layer 1
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and Purple A color yarn...
Round 1: Join to the FLO of Round 16. Ch 2, [dc, dc-inc] x 10 times (30 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, [2 dc, dc-inc, 2 dc] x 6 times, join to the first st (36 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, [5 dc, dc-inc] x 6 times, join to the first st (42 sts)
Cut and invisible fasten off.
Left Dress Strap
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and Purple A color yarn...
Row 1: Join your yarn to the rightmost FLO of round 18 of the body. Slst, 2 sc, leaving the remaining 3 front loops unworked (3 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc, sc-dec (2 sts)
Row 3-9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across (2 sts x 7 rows)
Cut and fasten off with a tail to sew the other end of the strap to the back of the doll.
Right Dress Strap
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and Purple A color yarn...
Row 1: Join your yarn to the rightmost unworked FLO of round 18 of the body. 2 sc, slst (3 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc-dec, sc (2 sts)
Row 3-9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across (2 sts x 7 rows)
Cut and fasten off with a tail to sew the other end of the strap to the back of the doll.
Hair
Using a 3.25 mm crochet hook and yellow yarn...
Round 1: Magic ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc-inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc-inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc-inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc-inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Left Side
Strand 1: Ch 21, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst into the next st on round 5 (20 sts)
Strand 2: Ch 11, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst into the next st on round 5 (10 sts)
Fringe
Strand 3-6: Ch 9, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst into the next st on round 5 (8 sts x 4 strands)
Right Side
Strand 7: Ch 11, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst into the next st on round 5 (10 sts)
Strand 8: Ch 21, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst into the next st on round 5 (20 sts)
Back Side
Strand 9-19: Ch 22, hdc into the 3rd ch from the hook and up the ch, skip 1, then slst into the next st on round 5 (20 sts x 11 strands)
Cut and fasten off with a long strand to sew each strand of hair onto the head. Use the "wrong side" of the hairpiece as the side facing up. The curls of the strands will naturally curl towards the face.
Assembly
- Reinforce the neck of the amigurumi doll (e.g. a folded paper/plastic straw).
- Attach the head to the amigurumi doll.
- Align the hairpiece to the amigurumi doll head. The magic circle of the hairpiece should meet the magic circle on the crown of the head.
- Use sewing pins to position each strand of hair and style it.
- Sew or glue down each strand of hair.
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Taylor Swift’s Speak Now era holds a special place in the hearts of Swifties, and it’s easy to see why—her performances during this chapter are nothing short of enchanting. One standout from The Eras Tour is the stunning purple ombre three-tiered gown she wore to bring the magic of Speak Now to life.
Inspired by the album’s signature themes of fairytales, young love, and self-expression, this dress was an instant showstopper. The gradient of lavender to deeper purple hues, paired with sparkling embellishments, embodied the elegance and whimsy of a princess in a modern-day fairytale.
This isn’t the first time I’ve drawn inspiration from Taylor Swift. I’ve previously crocheted an amigurumi doll inspired by her You Need to Calm Down music video, complete with a yellow inflatable swim tube and hot pink fur coat.
While this first rendition of this Taylor Swift-inspired amigurumi doll captures the essence of her Speak Now era beautifully, I couldn't help but feel there was room to make the dress even more magical. Check out my second version of this Taylor Swift crochet doll, where I attempt to make a more voluminous dress.
If you’re a Swiftie, a crafter, or both, I hope this project inspires you as much as it has inspired me. There’s something magical about bringing these iconic looks to life in crochet, and I’m thrilled I get to share the process with you!
Creative Uses and Gift Ideas
- Toy Set for Children: A charming doll that sparks imaginative play for little Swifties and crochet fans alike.
- Sell at Craft Fairs / Markets / Boutiques: A unique handmade piece that stands out as a special item for shoppers seeking artisanal gifts.
- Perfect Birthday Gift: Delight friends or family with a personalized gift inspired by their favorite artist.
- Christmas or Holiday Gift: Add a handmade touch to the holiday season with a cozy, collectible crochet doll.
- Fun Stocking Stuffer: A cute, compact surprise that fits perfectly into stockings or gift bags.
- Collectible for Swiftie Fans: A keepsake to treasure or display, blending fandom with handmade artistry.
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