Sweet wee dolls that fit in a pocket or little hand, offering comfort to young children. Perfect for open-ended, imaginative play.

Pebble Pocket Dolls feature a soft, rounded body, neck ruffle, and Pixie Hat (sewn or knitted options), and are roughly 12cm (4.5") tall. Detailed instructions and BONUS video for sewing the Waldorf-style doll head are included - a lovely introduction to making Waldorf dolls.

Made with all-natural materials, use small scraps of favourite fabric to create a doll especially for your little one. A touch of hand embroidery makes a sweet addition too!

You will receive a clear, detailed tutorial including step-by-step photos and a BONUS video demonstrating how to make the doll's head. No previous doll making or embroidery experience required!

Note that the embroidery motifs pictured on the dolls' bodies are NOT included in the Pebble Pocket Doll pattern. They are available for purchase here: Woodland Alphabet Embroidery.

Skill Level: Adventurous beginner. No previous doll making experience required.

Supplies

Doll skin fabric for head
This fabric comes in a variety of skin colours and is available from specialist Waldorf doll making supply stores.

Fabric for the body + ruffle
10" (25cm) of light to medium weight natural fabric such as linen or cotton. Knits, like t-shirt fabric or upcycled knitted jumpers can also be used, and will result in a rounder body due to the stretch of the fabric.

Interior doll head
Tubular gauze, which can be found at most pharmacies in various widths. For these mini dolls, the width used for fingers and toes works well. If you cannot find tubular gauze, use regular flat gauze and seam it into a tube.

Wool for stuffing
Use clean carded wool roving or batting for stuffing, approximately 1/2oz (12g) for a Pebble. Different body fabrics and stuffing levels may impact this amount.

Other Supplies & Notions

Embroidery floss colours for the eyes and mouth
Textured yarn or wool fleece for hair
Point turner or similar dull-pointed tool for stuffing
Small sharp scissors
Strong linen thread
Regular sewing thread
Optional: small amount of yarn if making knitted Pixie Hat

Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with upcycled fabrics. Pebble Pocket Dolls use very little fabric, so look to vintage linen and cotton garments, knit jumpers, and precious fabric scraps for inspiration.

Printing Info

This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes two printing options:

US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use. Read more about using our projector files here

All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes.

FAQ

Q: Where can I buy Waldorf doll making supplies?
A: A list of online stores that sell supplies for making Waldorf dolls can be found here.

Q: Can I sell items made from the Pebble Pocket Doll pattern?
A: These dolls patterns are for personal use only. Please do not sell items made from this pattern, or from a modified version of this pattern.

View pattern FAQ

BONUS RESOURCES

CARE + SAFETY

Pebble Pocket Dolls are not suitable for children under the age of three.

These dolls are special and are not meant to be played with by unsupervised babies or small children who might swallow the small pieces of their wardrobes, or chew off a body part.

The outfits for the dolls may contain small parts, such as hats, which could pose a choking hazard.

Adult supervision is always recommended and you should routinely check the items you have made for loose threads or signs of damage that could cause harm.

Price

Collections

Pebble Pocket Dolls