1/5Reporter Alice Doll (Hair & Accessories)
Original design by @大米饭
A crocheted doll head with detailed hair styling for the Reporter Alice character, including layered bangs, back-of-head strands, a bow, and a headband. It's a fun project for doll-makers who want a finished, personality-rich character with a journalist look.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Stitches used: ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, inc
42-st Ball (Head) Bangs: Ch 10, work back from 2nd ch Strand 1: Ch 18, work back: sl st, 12 sc, dc to end Strand 2: Ch 11, work back: sl st, 2 sc, dc to end Strand 3: Ch 11, work back: 2 sl st, dc to end Then work Strand 3, 2, 1 in reverse order for other side Back of head hair: Ch 48, wrap around back of head, secure
Notes
Reporter Alice doll - hair construction. Part 1 of 2 pages.
Strands 10-12: Ch 14, work back: 3 sl st, sc, dc to end Strand 13: Ch 45, work back: 25 sc, 9 hdc, dc to end Strand 14: Ch 13, work back: 2 sl st, sc, dc to end Strand 15: Ch 11, work back: 2 sc, 2 hdc, dc to end Strand 16: Ch 42, work back: 24 sc, 9 hdc, dc to end Strand 17: Ch 13, work back: 2 sl st, sc, dc to end Bow: Row 1: Ch 30, work back: 27 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 28 sc Row 2: Sc, inc, sc, hdc, 8 dc, hdc, sc, 3 sl st, sc, hdc, 8 dc, hdc, sc, inc, sc Headband: Ch 30, 2 sl st, 3 sc, 2 hdc, 15 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, 2 sl st
Notes
Reporter Alice doll - hair strands continued, bow, and headband. Hair uses various strand lengths for styling.
Frequently asked questions
How is the hair attached to the head?
The hair is built from many individual chained strands of varying lengths. The bangs are worked first, then the back-of-head hair is made by chaining 48, wrapping it around the back of the head, and securing it. Each strand is worked back along its starting chain using sl st, sc, hdc, and dc to create natural taper.
Why do the strands use different stitch heights along their length?
Mixing sl st, sc, hdc, and dc within a single strand makes the hair curl and lie in a more lifelike way. Shorter stitches at the base keep the strand flat near the scalp while taller dc toward the tip add curve and volume.
Do I need to make both sides of the bangs separately?
No. After working Strands 1, 2, and 3, you repeat Strand 3, 2, 1 in reverse order to mirror the bangs on the other side so the front is symmetrical.
