Crochet the Adorable Moana Amigurumi Doll

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Moana

Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed toys, has captured the hearts of crafters worldwide. If you’re looking to create a charming handmade doll with character and personality, this comprehensive guide to creating a Moana-inspired amigurumi doll will walk you through every step of the process. From her beautiful curly hair to her tiny pet rooster companion, this project combines various crochet techniques to create a truly special finished piece.

Moana Essential Materials

Before beginning your crochet journey, gather these materials:

Moana Yarn Selections

  • Main body color: Yarnart Jeans beige #07
  • Hair color: Yarnart Jeans brown #70
  • White yarn: Yarnart Jeans #03 (for undergarments)
  • Blue yarn: Alpina Lena #57 (for rooster wings and tail)
  • Turquoise yarn: Alpine Xenia #128 (for rooster details and ankle decorations)
  • Red yarn: Alpina Lena #46 (for top/band)
  • White yarn: Vita Coco #3853 (for skirt and rooster eyes)
  • Beige yarn: Vita Coco #3889 (for skirt details)
  • Yellow yarn: Vita Coco #3863 (for rooster and flowers)
  • Orange yarn: Vita Coco #4336 (for rooster details)
  • Pink yarn: Alpina Lena #25 (for hair flower)

Moana Tools and Accessories

  • 8mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 2mm eyes for the rooster companion
  • 2mm crochet hook (for main work)
  • 1.75mm crochet hook (for finer details like the dress and rooster)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Scissors
  • Blush for cheeks
  • 1.6mm wire (2 pieces) for arm structure
  • Adhesive tape or fabric glue

Creating the Moana Doll’s Head and Body

Moana Head Construction

Begin with the head using a 2mm hook and beige yarn:

Round 1: Create a magic ring with 6 single crochet (sc) Round 2: Increase in each stitch (12 sc) Round 3: 1 sc, increase repeat 6 times (18 sc) Round 4: 2 sc, increase repeat 6 times (24 sc) Round 5: 3 sc, increase repeat 6 times (30 sc) Round 6: 4 sc, increase repeat 6 times (36 sc) Round 7: 5 sc, increase repeat 6 times (42 sc) Round 8: 6 sc, increase repeat 6 times (48 sc) Round 9: 7 sc, increase repeat 6 times (54 sc) Round 10: 8 sc, increase repeat 6 times (60 sc) Rounds 11-25: Work 60 sc (15 rounds)

Place safety eyes between rounds 20-21, approximately 13 stitches apart. Begin decreases:

Round 27: 8 sc, decrease repeat 6 times (54 sc) Round 28: 7 sc, decrease repeat 6 times (48 sc) Round 29: 4 sc, decrease repeat 8 times (40 sc) Round 30: 3 sc, decrease repeat 8 times (32 sc) Round 31: 2 sc, decrease repeat 8 times (24 sc) Round 32: 2 sc, decrease repeat 6 times (18 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching to the body later. Stuff the head firmly.

Moana Creating the Curly Hair

Using brown yarn and a 2mm hook:

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring Round 2: Increase in each stitch (12 sc) Round 3-10: Follow the same increase pattern as the head until reaching 60 sc Round 11: Work 60 sc

For the curls (Round 12): Create 30 sections of curls by working 69 chains, from 2nd chain work (1 sc, increase) 34 times, 2 sc repeat for each curl section

Leave a long tail for sewing to the head. When attaching, position the hair so it frames the face and creates a natural-looking hairline.

Moana Shaping the Body

Using beige yarn and a 2mm hook:

Start by connecting the legs together at row 36. Work across both legs as follows:

  • 21 sc along left leg
  • 2 increases along the chain
  • 21 sc along right leg
  • 2 sc along chain + 6 sc (48 sc total)

Rounds 37-41: 48 sc (5 rounds) Round 42: 14 sc, decrease repeat 3 times (45 sc) Round 43: 45 sc Round 44: Change to main color, 45 sc Round 45: 13 sc, decrease repeat 3 times (42 sc) Rounds 46-48: 42 sc (3 rounds) Round 49: 12 sc, decrease repeat 3 times (39 sc) Rounds 50-51: 39 sc (2 rounds)

At this point, position and attach the arms. When attaching, work 5 sc through both the body and arm to secure them in place.

Round 52: 2 sc, 5 sc with arm, 16 sc, 5 sc with other arm, 11 sc (39 sc) Round 53: 2 sc, 5 sc with arm, 16 sc, 5 sc with other arm, 11 sc (39 sc) Round 54: 39 sc Round 55: 11 sc, decrease repeat 3 times (36 sc) Round 56: 1 sc, decrease repeat 12 times (24 sc) Round 57: 2 sc, decrease repeat 6 times (18 sc) Rounds 58-61: 18 sc (4 rounds)

Leave a long tail for closing the top and attaching the head.

Moana Creating the Arms and Legs

Moana Arms (make 2)

Using beige yarn and a 2mm hook:

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring Round 2: Increase in each stitch (12 sc) Round 3: 12 sc Rounds 3-5: 12 sc (3 rounds) Round 6: 6 sc, bubble stitch, 5 sc (12 sc) Round 7: 4 sc, decrease repeat 2 times (10 sc) Rounds 8-25: 10 sc (18 rounds)

Fasten off and weave in ends. Insert wire into the arms for structure and posability.

Moana Legs (make 2)

Using beige yarn and a 2mm hook:

Round 1: Chain 8, work 6 sc from second chain, 3 sc in last chain, work 5 sc on opposite side of chain, increase (16 sc) Round 2: Increase, 5 sc, increase, 1 sc, increase, 5 sc, increase, 1 sc (20 sc) Round 3: 1 sc, increase, 5 sc, increase, 3 sc, increase, 5 sc, increase, 2 sc (24 sc) Round 4: 2 sc, increase, 5 sc, increase, 5 sc, increase, 5 sc, increase, 3 sc (28 sc)

Before continuing, create sole inserts from cardboard or plastic cut to the shape of the foot. Insert these during stuffing to help the doll stand.

Rounds 5-6: 28 sc (2 rounds) Round 7: 27 sc (skipping one stitch so start of next round is at center back) Round 8: 8 sc, 6 decreases, 8 sc (22 sc) Round 9: 7 sc, 4 decreases, 7 sc (18 sc) Round 10: 18 sc Round 11: 1 sc, decrease repeat 6 times (12 sc) Rounds 12-13: 12 sc (2 rounds) Round 14: 3 sc, increase repeat 3 times (15 sc) Round 15: 15 sc

Continue with leg shaping following the detailed pattern, gradually increasing to form the thigh, then decreasing at the top for joining to the body. Work to round 35, changing to white yarn for the undergarments at the appropriate row.

Moana Creating the Clothing

Moana Red Top/Band

Using red yarn and a 1.75mm hook:

Round 1: Chain 48, join with slip stitch to form a circle Rounds 2-9: 48 sc (8 rounds) Round 10: Work in back loops only (BLO), 48 sc

For the ruffle edge, work in front loops only (FLO) from round 9: Round 10: (1 hdc, hdc increase) repeat 24 times (72 stitches)

Moana Skirt/Dress

Using white yarn and a 1.75mm hook:

Round 1: Chain 57, join with slip stitch to form a circle Rounds 2-3: 57 sc (2 rounds) Round 4: Work in front loops only (FLO), 57 sc Rounds 5-6: 57 sc (2 rounds) Round 7: 17 sc, decrease repeat 3 times (54 sc) Rounds 8-11: 54 sc (4 rounds) Round 12: 16 sc, decrease repeat 3 times (51 sc) Rounds 13-21: 51 sc (9 rounds)

For the beige band at the bottom of the white skirt, work in back loops only from round 21: Round 1: 18 hdc, hdc increase repeat 3 times (60 hdc) Round 2: 9 hdc, hdc increase repeat 6 times (66 hdc)

Decorative Flowers for Skirt (make 3)

Using yellow yarn and a 1.75mm hook:

Round 1: 5 sc in magic ring Round 2: Change to white yarn, create 5 petals by working 4 sc in each stitch from previous round, joining to create petals

Creating the Rooster Companion

Rooster Body and Head

Using turquoise yarn for the body and yellow for the head:

Work the body in an oval shape, increasing at regular intervals for the first 12 rounds to create the egg-shaped body. Then, create a neck section with 15 stitches, changing to orange yarn for the neck transition, then yellow for the head.

For the head section: Round 18: 1 sc, 1 sc, increase repeat 6 times, 2 sc (21 sc) Round 19: 2 sc, increase repeat 7 times (28 sc) Round 20: 3 sc, increase repeat 7 times (35 sc) Rounds 21-26: 35 sc (6 rounds) Begin decreases to shape the head, finishing with the beak, comb, and wattle details in red yarn.

Rooster Details

Create wings, legs, feet, and eyes following the specific patterns provided. Assemble all parts securely.

Moana Final Assembly

  1. Sew the ears between rounds 21-25 of the head
  2. Dress the doll in the skirt and top before attaching the head
  3. Sew the head to the body securely
  4. Attach the hair to the head, positioning the curls naturally around the face
  5. Add the flower to the hair
  6. Attach the turquoise ankle decorations to the feet
  7. Position and secure the rooster companion in the doll’s hand
  8. Add blush to the cheeks for a finishing touch

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Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your beautiful Moana-inspired amigurumi doll! This intricate project combines multiple crochet techniques to create a charming character full of personality. The detailed construction results in a doll that not only looks adorable but has posable arms and can stand on its own.

The addition of details like the curly hair, decorated skirt, and rooster companion make this doll a true work of art. Whether you’re creating this doll as a gift or for your personal collection, the time and care invested in each stitch will be evident in the finished piece.

Remember that while following the pattern closely will yield excellent results, don’t be afraid to add your own creative touches or color variations to make your doll truly unique. Each handmade amigurumi carries the personal touch of its creator, making it a one-of-a-kind treasure.