*Update: These dolls patterns are all FREE HERE ON MY BLOG so read more below for the links*
First of all, as I sit here in my office and look at all my dolls, I can’t believe this is my life. I am living my dream! Just a little background: I am a Navy wife. I graduated college and we shortly had our first baby and then in six years we had four babies! And in the Navy, it is hard to plant roots and settle down. With four little kids it was also pretty impossible to get a job. I became a stay home mom and started crocheting again after my mom taught me when I was a little girl. I made so much for my kids – blankets, pillow, dolls and toys – and now they are all grown up, but I still have a huge desire to make and share and see kids smile at getting a hand made gift. I love these dolls so much and hope you do as well. <3
I started in January 2019 designing/making one doll per month and then tweaked my pattern all through the year – my pattern testers also helped me tweak the pattern – and now I have 12 dolls for all 12 months and tons of ways you can mix and match the patterns and clothes and hair and faces to create the perfect doll for someone special. Are you ready to make? Are you ready to create the perfect doll for you or someone special? Would you like to have an E-book with ALL 12 OF THESE PATTERNS right now so you don’t have to wait? With all 12 patterns you can mix and match their clothes, hair, body shapes, faces and more to create the perfect doll. My E-book is 204 pages!!!! That is 204 pages of happiness! You can find that right here on my Etsy. – or Right here on Ravelry 
I introduce you to my Calendar Kids ©️
I am so excited to bring you my Calendar Kids ©️ this year, 2020! Each month this year – on the first of the month – I will be releasing one pattern free here on my blog to help you make all 12 of my Calendar Kids. I have poured my heart into these creations to help you make custom dolls for yourself or someone you love. Use these patterns alone or in combination with each other to make the perfect doll for anyone. Continue to read below for some highlights about each doll to choose which month/doll is just right for you.
Want to use your own creative skills with my basic doll body? I have also written a simple pattern for just my basic doll body so that you can custom make your own doll with your own hair/clothes/face etc. These dolls range in size from 17-22” – so, most of the 18” doll clothes you can find online should be able to be modified to make your dolls a complete wardrobe. Each of my dolls has either clothes that are crocheted to the doll or removable clothes that can be interchanged and swapped across my patterns. You can find that pattern for a low fee here on Ravelry or in a PDF right here from my Etsy Shop.
My dolls all feature different hair and face techniques to make a doll for multiple age groups. So, if you come back to check out my January doll and don’t lover her make sure to pin this post and check out other months because they are all different.
And BEST of ALL – MOST require very little sewing as MOST have the heads as a continuation from the body.
Here is a pin you can save for later to follow me this year as I share my love of these dolls with you.
This pattern is intended for personal use only. This pattern -and all my patterns- are offered for free or a small fee to help support my family, so please do not redistribute, sell, copy or use them in any way not in accordance with fairness.
You may sell products made from this pattern, but please give me credit as the designer. Please do not use my photos as your own work, but you may use my photos to reference back to my blog, Etsy, Pinterest, IG or FB, but please link back to me.
If you find any problems with these patterns please let me know and if you have any problems with any of it feel free to message me and ask for support.
Kristi Bergin-Smith and The Burgundy Basket, 2022. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to me, Kristi Bergin-Smith and The Burgundy Basket with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
Each month in 2020, I will be releasing a new doll featuring different, changeable clothing, hair and face techniques. Join me this year as I make all my Calendar Kids ©️ Come to life. Find me at TheBurgundyBasket.com
All of my patterns are written using US Crochet Terms.
My Calendar Kids ©️ range in size from 17-22”, but your size may vary depending on the yarn and hook that you use.
Update: I have a few extras and will continue to make up some fun extra pieces and modifications to these dolls. If you enjoy these dolls you might want to check out these ideas:
Nurse and Doctor Apprecation Modification
My Grouch Christmas doll has an update for a Coat and Hat that will probably fit my dolls depending on your yarn and tension.
My paid for PDF patterns contain photo tutorials for most of the pattern/steps so these patterns are “advanced” beginner. You can do these patterns if you are a beginner as long as you follow along and look online for some helpful tutorials like invisible decrease, working in the continuous spiral and have a basic knowledge of amigurumi and stitches.
Jenny January – Jenny is one of only two of my dolls where the head is made separate from the body and then sewn on. In this pattern I have done some non-traditional increases and decreases to shape her face a bit differently. Her ears are puff stitches crocheted while you make the head so there are no ears to make and sew after. Her body is made like my other dolls. She is made with her boots crocheted on, but her dress is removable so you can change her clothes and/or make other clothes to go with her. Her dress pattern IS included in her pattern. She features long hair and a bun. Her PDF is 15 pages on Etsy. She can also be purchased as a PDF from Ravelry
You can find Jenny FREE ON MY BLOG
Fiona February – Fiona is a bit shorter than most of my dolls through the legs and torso. Fiona is made wearing her shoes and her jeans – they are crocheted on. Her head gets crocheted as you work up from the body so there is NO sewing of her head. You only have to sew on her arms. Her pattern gives you two arm versions. Fiona’s 16-page Etsy PDF contains the patterns for her t-shirt and beanie which are/can be made to be removable. Fiona has a lot of scrap yarn hair that is attached to a hair hat and there is a full tutorial with photos for this. You can also find her on Ravelry
Melodie March – Melodie (named for my mom) is one of only 2 dolls that is worked with a separate sewn on head. (Jenny January is my other doll worked with a separate head.) All of my other dolls are made with a no sew head that is crocheted up from the body. Melodie’s arms are a modification of my original pattern to be easier to make. There are not any thumbs to do after. She has removable cropped pants, slide on shoes, a “bra” or bikini top, t-shirt, sweater and her face is embroidered with nice large eyes NO safety eyes. Her hair is also simple. Crochet hair with NO loops or loose pieces. This is more baby and child safe and also a good option for male dolls. Her Etsy PDF is 19-pages with a lot of photo tutorials! I’ve also got her on Ravelry
My Melodie Doll is HERE ON MY BLOG FOR FREE
Andi April– Andi is a sweet doll with a removable dress and sandals. She is my basic doll pattern with a messy bun *her hair is only two rows around head and then gathered up, so the hair is one of the simplest hair styles of my dolls. So, with Andi you get the basic doll pattern, the dress, the sandals, a small hair bow and my photo tutorial on making the basic doll form. You can find her on Ravelry or Etsy Her PDF is 15 pages on Etsy.
My Andi April doll is HERE ON MY BLOG FOR FREE
Mario May– Mario is one of two of my boy dolls. The other is Owen October. Mario has “built” in clothing. His pants and t-shirt are crocheted as the body so there are no extra clothes to fiddle with. He has his socks crocheted instead of the feet, but his boots/shoes are made separate and removable and perfect for all my dolls. Change the color up to make colorful high-top sneakers. His face is a bit different and his hair hat is also made a little different. This type of hair hat/hair is a great style for girl or guy with single stranded 4-ply worsted weight yarn and easily trimmed into any hair style. His pattern includes different boy “shoulder” shaping for that buffed look and also includes a back pack pattern that is great for all of the dolls. My Ravelry link is here or His PDF on Etsy is here and is 17 Pages.
Mario May is a FREE PATTERN ON MY BLOG
Jasmine “Jazzy” June- Jazzy is a fun doll! She has some different shaping to her body that gives her nice curves. She is made wearing her shorts and tube top and has added patterns to make a beachy cover-up dress, a beach bag/purse, and sandals. Her pattern contains both of my arm patterns – one simple and one more advanced. Her hair is made from “real” hair you can buy at beauty stores – so, she is a great doll to make if you want to make a more grown up looking woman. She has a 19-page PDF on Etsy
She is also on Ravelry
You can find Jasmine HERE ON MY BLOG FOR FREE
Jae-Lynn July – Jae-Lynn is the perfect doll to make if you are wanting to make a young girl. Unlike most of my dolls, she does not have “hip” shaping and a curvy body. She is made without hips, curves or breast. Her hair is simple. Her pattern has both versions of my arms, removable cowgirl boots and overalls and she is crocheted wearing her “undies.” She also features embroidered eyes so is perfect for the little ones. Her short overalls can be modified to be long. Her PDF is 17 pages here on Etsy with a lot of photo tutorials. She can also be found on Ravelry
Jae-Lynn is a FREE DOLL PATTERN HERE ON MY BLOG
Amy August – Amy is another doll perfect for younger girls. She is crocheted much like Jae-Lynn July in that she doesn’t have the “hips” and “curves.” Her bodysuit and socks are crocheted as the doll body and her dress pattern is removable and in the pattern. Her pattern has a nice hair tutorial with lots of tips for modifying the hair. Her face is simple. Her shoes are removable. Her 17-page Etsy PDF also contains both of my arm versions. Her Ravelry download is also available
You can find my Amy DOLL FREE HERE ON MY BLOG
Samantha “Sammy” September – Sammy is perfect for a sports fan! You can change her shirt to be any team color. Sammy is a little larger through the body than most of my dolls. Her Etsy PDF is 16 pages with both versions of my arms, changeable pattern for her jersey, shorts and a great hair and face photo tutorial. Her shoes are crocheted as her feet so they don’t come off. Her Ravelry download can be purchased here.
Sammy is a FREE BLOG PATTERN right here on my blog.
Owen October – Owen is a movie star! He is my favorite doll of my 12 dolls. There is something quite mischievous about him. And his pattern is FULL. His PDF is 18 pages and includes patterns for his hoodie (that you can also do in other colors without the bottom ribbing to make a coat for the girl dolls), removable pants, shoes, and a ball cap that can also be made for the girl dolls. He is crocheted wearing a tshirt/tank top and underwear. His eyes are crocheted so he’s perfect for little kids. He is so handsome that I just can’t stop looking at him. If you are making a girl doll and need some more clothes, I recommend this pattern to help with hoodie/coat, pants, shoes and hat. You can always modify for size and color. Owen is available as a Ravelry download here.
Owen is my absolute favorite!! HE is HERE ON MY BLOG FOR FREE
Nikita November – Nikita is so fabulous! She is a 14-page PDF in Etsy with my basic doll pattern that includes both versions of arms. She is crocheted wearing her boots, pants, and sweater with simple body shaping. Her vest and scarf are included and removable and able to be made for any of the dolls. She looks so complicated and worldly, but her pattern is one of the shortest and easiest of all of the dolls. Everyone needs a Nikita Doll in their life. Find her on Ravelry
Nikita can be found ON MY BLOG FOR FREE
Delaney December – Sweet Delaney is my basic doll pattern plus you get removable jeans that can be modified for all the dolls, a removable sweater, removable boots and beanie. She has a simple hair version that is great for young kids. Her Etsy PDF is 20 pages, but the last one is a final photo. The best part of Delaney is that 100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM HER PATTERN GO TO THE WINGS FOR VAL FOUNDATION TO HONOR LT VALERIE CAPPELAERE DELANEY. This nonprofit organization honors her memory by inspiring women to soar! Find her Ravelry download here:
And last, Delaney. She is on my BLOG FOR FREE RIGHT HERE.
Now, as I am about to hit “publish” I am so excited! I can’t wait to share these dolls with everyone! I hope you will not only enjoy custom making a doll, but share with me when you are done. You can find me over on IG @theburgundybasket
Thank you so much for your support. Have a great 2022!!!
XOXO, Kristi
