Lara Croft
I got so excited at the opportunity to meet THE Lara Croft - Shelley Blond - at a local convention this summer. It was her first promo appearance in the US! Naturally, as a gift-giver, I had to crochet a Lara Croft doll (PS1 accurate, of course) and gift it to her. She loved it (see end of pattern for picture).
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Materials:
Red Heart Super Saver (or any Worsted Weight #4) yarn in Aran (skin color), white, dark grey, light brown, dark brown, & blue
Size F (#5 or 3.75 mm) crochet hook
Yarn Needle
Polyester fiberfill (pillows work just as well!)
Scissors
Felt for eyes (or you can crochet them, it's up to you)
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Notes:
- Gauge isn't that important, so long as your stitches are tight and the stuffing won't show or fall out. You can use a different yarn and hook if so desired, just make sure you use a good combination that won't leave gappy holes.
- The (parentheses) at the end of each Rnd/Row indicate the number of stitches at the end of that Rnd/Row.
- I work in continuous rounds (aka spiral rounds), but if you prefer to join at the end of each round that's fine. I also decrease in front loops only because I've heard that it makes the decrease stitch less visible.
- If you don't know what a Magic Ring is, don't panic! It's also called Magic Loop or Magic Circle. Here's an alternative: If the pattern says 6 sc in Magic Ring you can ch 2 and 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook and join stitches. I prefer working with a Magic Ring because you can pull it as tight as you want so that the stuffing won't show. Just use whatever you feel most comfortable using.
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(US) Terminology Key
- ch = chain (make a slip knot and then make the foundation chain)
- st = stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- SC = single crochet
- dec = decrease (2 sc together)
- inc = increase (2 sc in 1 st)
- MR = Magic Ring (see notes for instructions)
- around = repeat steps until you reach the last stitch of the round
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc inc = two hdc in 1 stitch
- hdc dec = yarn over, pull yarn through 2 stitches (4 loops on hook), then yarn over and pull through all 4 loops
This is an altered version of a no-sew crochet doll base by Pink's Cozy Corner, found on their YouTube Channel.
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Arms (make 2, using Aran):
1: 8 sc in MR (8)
**Change color to dark grey**
2 - 4: sc in each around (8)
**Change color to Aran**
5 - 14: sc in each around (8) sl st in next stitch.
F/O, leaving short tail (will crochet onto body, so don't need long tail for sewing). Weave in ends.
Legs (make 2, starting with brown):
1: 6 in MR (6)
2: inc in each around (12)
3: sc 3, inc around (15)
4: in BLO, sc in each around (15)
5: sc in 5, dec x3, sc in 4 (12)
6: sc in 4, dec x2, sc in 4 (10)
7 - 9: sc in each around (10)
*Change to white yarn**
10 - 11: sc in each around (10)
**Change to Aran color**
12 - 14: sc in each around (10)
**Change to brown color**
15 - 16: sc in each around (10)
F/O first leg and weave in end.
Second Leg:
17: ch 2, sc in other leg (make sure legs/feet are facing the same direction), sc in 9, sc in back of ch 2, sc in 10 (24)
18: sc in 6, inc x2, sc in 10, inc x2, sc in 4 (28)
19 - 20: sc in each around (28)
21: sc in 7, dec x2, sc in 11, dec x2, sc in 2 (24)
**Change to blue**
22: sc in 6, dec x2, sc in 9, dec x2, sc in 1 (20)
23: sc in 6, dec x1, sc in 9, dec x1, sc in 1 (18)
24: sc in 6, dec, sc in 8, dec (16)
25 - 26: sc in each around (16)
27: sc in 6, inc x2, sc in 6, inc x2 (20)
28: sc in 7, inc, sc in 10, inc, sc in 1 (22)
29 - 30: sc in each around (22)
31: sc in 3, **change color to Aran, dec, **change color to blue, (sc in 3, dec) x3, sc in last 2 sts (18)
32: sc in 2, **change color to Aran, sc in 3, **change color to blue, sc in 2, **change color to Aran, add arm (4 sc), **change color to blue, sc in 4, **change color to Aran, add arm (4 sc) (18 sts total)
33: **change color to blue, sc in 1, **change color to Aran, sc in 4, **change color to blue, sc in 13 (18 sts total)
34: sc in 1, **change color to Aran, sc in 1, dec, (sc in 2, dec) x3, sc in 1 (14 sts)
35: using Aran, dec x1, inc in each st, inc in next st (28)
44: sc in 2, dec around (21)
45: sc in 1, dec around (14)
46: dec around (7)
F/O. Weave tail through last round and pull to close.
Boobs (make 2 using blue):
1: ch 5, sc in 2nd chain from hook and remaining sts (4) ch 1, turn
2: sc in each (4) ch 1, turn
3: sc in 1, dec, sc in 1 (3) ch 1, turn
3: sc in 1, dec, sc in 1 (3) ch 1, turn
4: in FLO, sc in each (3) ch 1, turn
5: sc in 1, inc, sc in 1 (4)
6: ch 1, sc in corner of same side, sc in flat side to other corner, ch 1, sc to other corner.
F/O with tail for sewing. Stuff and sew to chest.
Holsters (make 2, using dark grey):
1: ch 5, sc across, start sc in other side of foundation chain: inc in 1st stitch, sc in 2, inc in last stitch (10)
2 - 3: sc in each around (10)
4: sc in 1, dec, sc in 4, dec, sc in 1 (8)
F/O first, don't F/O second
Second Holster:
7: sc in 4, ch 10, sc in other holster, sc in 4, ch 10 **put belt around Lara's waist now and sc in 2nd holster.
8: sc in 4 across holster + body, sc in 10 ch sts, sc in 4 across holster + body, sc in 10 ch sts (18)
9: sc 4 in underside top sts of holster (leave no holes), ch 4, sc to leg/shorts, ch 2, sc in waist + belt, ch 2, sc to leg/shorts, ch 4, sc in holster, sc in 3 underside top sts of holster, sc to hip + 1st ch st + 4, sc in back and next st, sc in 4, sc in hip + holster.
F/O. Attach yarn to bottom of holster, sc in bottom of shorts around individual legs.
Backpack (make 3, using light brown):
1: ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and remaining sts (6)
F/O.
Fourth panel (using light brown):
1: ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and remaining sts (6)
2: in FLO, dec, sc in 2, dec (4) ch 1, turn
3: sc in 1, dec, sc in 1 (3) ch 1, turn
4: dec over 3 (1)
F/O.
Front + Back panels (using light brown):
1: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and remaining sts (5)
2 - 5: sc in each across (5) ch 1, turn
F/O.
Sew panels together, creating a squished cube.
Straps (using light brown):
Attach light brown to bag top corner, ch 12, attach to bag bottom corner. F/O.
Wig Cap (make 1, using dark brown):
1: 8 sc in MR (8)
2: inc in each around (16)
3: sc in 1, inc around (24)
4: sc in 2, inc around (32)
5: sc in 14, ch 1, turn (14)
6: sc in 14, ch 1, turn (14) *leave remaining sts unworked
7 - 9: sc in each (14)
10: dec x2, sc in 6, dec x2 (10)
11: dec, sc in 6, dec (8)
12: sc in each (8)
13: dec, sc in 4, dec (6)
14: sc in each across (6) and around entire piece (dc in internal corners where you started rnd 5).
F/O with long tail for sewing.
Thread dark brown yarn through wig cap and tie to prevent pulling out. Once hair is to desired thickness, braid it and tie off with black yarn.
Sew wig cap to head.
Hope you enjoy! let me know if you have any questions or problems ^-^
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Pattern is an original created by Gem (StrawbryGem) and copyrighted July 2025. Please do not sell this pattern or claim it as your own. Links to the original pattern would be greatly appreciated. You may create items with this pattern and sell them as long as credit is given where applicable.
Lara Croft and Tomb Raider are not owned by Gem (StrawbryGem).