Some crochet projects are cute. Others are cozy. And then there are the ones that mean something. Kane the Kick Cancer Doll was created to be more than just a handmade toy—he’s a symbol of strength, hope, and courage for anyone facing a cancer journey.
Whether you’re stitching Kane for yourself, a loved one, or to donate, this doll is a reminder that even the smallest handmade gift can carry enormous comfort.
The dolls are crocheted with cotton worsted weight yarn, as it makes a softer toy – better for sensitive skin.
KANE DOLL
Materials:
Cotton worsted weight yarn:
100 yards blue
115 yards red
35 yards tan
5 yards yellow
2 yards white
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Polyfil
10-mm safety eyes
Finished doll measures approximately 7” wide by 11.5” tall.
STITCHES:
dc4tog: yo, (insert hook, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 lps) 4 times, yo, pull through all lps.
DIRECTIONS:
FRONT:
Row 1: With red yarn, ch 33, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch (32 sc).
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 28 sts, dec (30 sc).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 26 sts, dec (28 sc).
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 24 sts, dec (26 sc). Fasten off red.
Row 7: Turn, sk 3 sc, attach blue in 4th sc, ch 1, sc in next 20 sts (20 sc).
Rows 8-22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Attach red yarn at end of Row 22, ch 3.
Row 23: Turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, blue sc in next 20 sts, 2 red fsc (24 sc). Attach blue to end of row, ch 2.
Row 24: Turn, blue sc in 2nd ch, red inc in next st, red sc in next st, blue sc in next 20 sts, red sc in next st, red inc in next st, blue fsc (28 sc).
Row 25: Ch 1, turn, blue inc in first st, red sc in next 3 sts, blue sc in next 20 sts, red sc in next 3 sts, blue inc in last st (30 sc).
Row 26: Ch 1, turn, blue inc in first st, blue sc in next st, red sc in next 3 sts, blue sc in next 20 sts, red sc in next 3 sts, blue sc in next st, blue inc in last st (32 sc).
Row 27: Ch 1, turn, blue sc in first 3 sts, red sc in next st, white sc in next 2 sts, red sc in next 20 sts, white sc in next 2 sts, red sc in next st, blue sc in next 3 sts (32 sc).
Row 28: Ch 1, turn, blue sc in first 4 sts, white sc in next 2 sts, red sc in next 20 sts, white sc in next 2 sts, blue sc in last 4 sts (32 sc). Fasten off red.
Rows 29-31: Ch 1, turn, blue sc in first 4 sts, white sc in next 2 sts, blue sc in next 20 sts, white sc in next 2 sts, blue sc in last 4 sts (32 sc).
Row 32: Ch 1, turn, blue sc in first 5 sts, white sc in next st, blue sc in next 20 sts, white sc in next st, blue sc in last 5 sts (32 sc). Fasten off white.
Rows 33-35: Ch 1, turn, blue sc in each st (32 sc). Continue in only blue through Row 40.
Row 36: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 28 sts, dec (30 sc).
Row 37: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 26 sts, dec (28 sc).
Row 38: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 24 sts, dec (26 sc).
Row 39: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 22 sts, dec (24 sc).
Row 40: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 20 sts, dec (22 sc).
Row 41: Ch 1, turn, blue dec, blue sc in next 3 sts, red sc in next 12 sts, blue sc in next 3 sts, blue dec (20 sc). Fasten off blue and red.
Row 42: Turn, sk first 5 sc, attach tan in 6th st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 9 sts (10 sc). Leave last 5 sts unworked. Work in tan only through Row 55.
Row 43: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 8 sts, inc (12 sc).
Row 44: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 10 sts, inc (14 sc).
Row 45: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 12 sts, inc (16 sc).
Rows 46-48: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st (16 sc).
Row 49: (Right side) Ch 1, turn, sc in next 7 sts, dc4tog (nose), sc in next 8 sts.
Rows 50-51: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st (16 sc).
Row 52: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 12 sts, dec (14 sc).
Row 53: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 10 sts, dec (12 sc).
Row 54: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 8 sts, dec (10 sc).
Row 55: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 6 sts, dec (8 sc). Fasten off tan.
Insert eyes at Row 50, 4 sts apart. Use red yarn to embroider mouth in desired shape at Rows 45-46.
BACK:
Repeat Rows 1-48 of front.
Rows 49-51: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st (16 sc).
Row 52: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 12 sts, dec (14 sc).
Row 53: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 10 sts, dec (12 sc).
Row 54: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 8 sts, dec (10 sc).
Row 55: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 6 sts, dec (8 sc). Fasten off tan.
With right sides tog, pin front to back. Attach red yarn at bottom center. Sc through both thicknesses all the way around the dill with 2 sc at corners. Curves may also require 2 sc at some spots. Change colors as needed to match colors of doll. When you get to the head, sk Row 48, 5 dc in Row 49, sk Row 50 (ear). Continue around top of head. On opposite side, sk Row 51, 5 dc in Row 49, sk Row 48, continue in sc around the rest of the doll. Start stuffing at this point and continue to stuff as you close the coll.
With white yarn, make straight sts through both layers around edges of white section. Pull sts tight to create elbows.
With matching yarn, sew a line of straight sts from bottom to Row 16. Pull sts tight to separate legs.
Cape:
Row 1: With red yarn, ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch (18 sc).
Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, inc first st, sc across, inc last st (36 sc at end of Row 10).
Rows 11-34: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off yarn at end of Row 34.
Blocking cape is recommended for it to drape nicely. Sew Row 1 of cape to back doll’s neck at Row 41.
Emblem:
Row 1: With yellow yarn, ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc twice (4 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 2 sts, inc (6 sc).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 4 sts, inc (8 sc).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 6 sts, inc (10 sc).
Rows 6-8: ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off yellow.
Attach red yarn to bottom at Row 1 and sc around entire piece with 2 sc in each corner. Join with sl st. Fasten off red leaving 12” length for sewing.
With red yarn, ch 15, working in back lp, sc in 2nd ch and next 13 ch. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing. Shape into cancer ribbon and sew to center of emblem.
Sew emblem centered to front at Rows 29-38.
Hat: (30 yards yarn in desired color)
Rnd 1: With blue yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout hat.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnds 9-11: Ch 1, *fphdc, bphdc,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off at end of Rnd 11.
Weave in all ends.
PDF for Kane, the Kick Cancer Doll Crochet Pattern
PDF 4 dolls https://ravel.me/kick-cancer-dolls
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