The Sweet-Dreams Doll Cradle is a doll-sized woodworking project, not a cradle for an infant. WOOD Magazine lists it at 17-1/4 inches wide by 25 inches long and offers full-size patterns intended to guide construction. The plan dates to a project featured in the magazine’s January 1996 issue; its project page was updated in 2024.
What the Sweet-Dreams Doll Cradle plan includes
WOOD Magazine describes the full-size patterns as a way to help build the cradle. WoodworkersWorkshop says its plan includes building instructions, finishing guidelines, and full-color pages. It offers the plan as paper or as an immediate PDF download; the scaled templates can be printed on standard 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper. Woodcraft’s listing is for a paper plan only and explicitly says materials are not included.
Compare the available formats before ordering:
| Format | Delivery and notes | Availability listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate download. WoodworkersWorkshop says it costs less than the paper version and avoids shipping time and cost. | WoodworkersWorkshop | |
| Paper | Mailed plan. The Woodcraft product is labeled “MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED; PAPER PLAN ONLY.” | WoodworkersWorkshop and Woodcraft |
Prices, stock, and shipping details can change, so check the retailer’s listing at purchase time.
Dimensions and scale
WOOD Magazine gives the cradle’s dimensions as 17-1/4 inches wide by 25 inches long. Woodcraft separately lists it as 25 inches long, 17 inches wide, and 12 inches high; that third measurement is from Woodcraft, not the magazine. The small dimensions are another reason to distinguish this doll cradle from furniture intended for an infant.
#1 Best Overall
- MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED, PAPER PLAN ONLY
- Build it yourself!
- Size: 20" L x 11" W
- Measure and trace straight from the drawing if necessary - Full-size blueprint style plan with all joinery is shown in actual size
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Materials and tools to plan for
WoodworkersWorkshop says the example project uses cherry and plywood, but also says builders may choose another wood. Treat those as example materials, not mandatory specifications. The retailer says a complete materials and supplies list is included with the plan; consult that list for quantities and components rather than treating the product page as a cut list.
The listed tools are:
- Band saw
- Drill
- Table saw
- Router
- Clamps
- Common hand tools
Confirm that your shop setup and experience suit the operations described in the instructions. The retailer listing does not state a skill level or provide a safety assessment.
Rank #2
- Build it Yourself
- Exploded illustrations for various project steps, a cut list and cutting diagram
- Convenience Plus Buying Guide so you know exactly what supplies are required to complete the project
- Each plan features step by step instructions with detail photograph - the Woodcraft Classic Plan series will have a plan for you!
- Get hands on this Christmas! Woodcraft is proud to be America’s leading supplier of high-quality woodworking hand tools, power tools, domestic and exotic wood, shop supplies, project plans and kits, plus so much more! Our family of brands include Highpoint professional-grade fasteners and hardware, and precision-engineered Pinnacle tools. Our products make the perfect holiday gift for anyone that loves woodworking.
Before you buy or build
- Choose paper or PDF based on how you want to receive and use the patterns; only the WoodworkersWorkshop listing offers both formats.
- Check current price, stock, and delivery details directly with the retailer.
- Use the plan’s materials list to confirm what lumber, sheet goods, and supplies you will need.
- Keep the intended use in view: this is a doll-sized project, with no established infant-use or age-safety rating in the cited listings.
WoodworkersWorkshop’s posted copyright notice says purchasers may not reproduce or distribute copies of the plan and must obtain the designer’s permission to sell the finished project. These are the retailer’s stated terms, not independent legal advice.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Size: 1 7/8 W X 1 7/8" H X 2 5/8" D
- This cute cradle would make a nice addition to any nursery scene
- This product is a 1:12 scale miniature
- Collectible miniature not intended for use by children under 14 years of age
Rank #4
- MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED, PAPER PLAN ONLY
- Build it yourself!
- Once Built Size: 14" H x 15" W x 23" L (adjust length to suit)
- Measure and trace straight from the drawing if necessary - Full-size blueprint style plan with all joinery is shown in actual size
- Get hands on this Christmas! Woodcraft is proud to be America’s leading supplier of high-quality woodworking hand tools, power tools, domestic and exotic wood, shop supplies, project plans and kits, plus so much more! Our family of brands include Highpoint professional-grade fasteners and hardware, and precision-engineered Pinnacle tools. Our products make the perfect holiday gift for anyone that loves woodworking.
Rank #3
- MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED; PLAN ONLY
- Spindle spacing meets the federal safety requirements
- Both plans feature a locking key so that swinging can be disabled
- Detailed instructions guide you through building - Standard size cradle mattress can be purchased at a nursery store
- Get hands on this Christmas! Woodcraft is proud to be America’s leading supplier of high-quality woodworking hand tools, power tools, domestic and exotic wood, shop supplies, project plans and kits, plus so much more! Our family of brands include Highpoint professional-grade fasteners and hardware, and precision-engineered Pinnacle tools. Our products make the perfect holiday gift for anyone that loves woodworking.
Sources
- WOOD Magazine: Sweet-Dreams Doll Cradle
- WoodworkersWorkshop: plan formats and project details
- Woodcraft: paper plan listing and dimensions
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