I haven't hand made dolls in years, but one of my favorite blogs has instructions to make all sorts of dolls.
[url][http://byhookbyhand.blogspot.com//url]
Her crocheted dolls are adorable and I use her clothing patterns to make Richi's clothes. I just change the hook and thread size. Richi's Spring and Summer wardrobe is picture below.
New clothing storage box by Richila, on Flickr
Hittys by Richila, on Flickr
I made the cloth Hitty on the left and carved the Bitty Hitty in the middle.