Crochet a Beautiful Amigurumi Doll - Nice Crochet Pattern

Amigurumi dolls are beloved crochet Amigurumi creations that bring joy to crafters of all skill levels. These charming handmade toys combine artistry with functionality, creating treasured keepsakes or perfect gifts. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through creating an adorable amigurumi doll with stylish clothes and accessories. This pattern creates a approximately 30 cm (12 inch) tall doll with detailed features and removable clothing.

Essential Materials for Your Amigurumi Doll

Before beginning your amigurumi doll project, gather these supplies:

Rainbow Cotton 8/4 yarn in Light Peach (2 skeins) for the body
Rainbow Cotton 8/4 yarn in Aubergine (1 skein) for the dress
Rainbow Cotton 8/4 yarn in Volcano Gray (1 skein) for the hair
Rainbow Cotton 8/4 yarn in Light Grey (1 skein) for socks
Rainbow Cotton 8/4 yarn in Dark Grey (1 skein) for shoes
Small amounts of pink, black, and white yarn for details
2.5 mm crochet hook
7 mm safety eyes
13 mm wooden button
Pins for assembly
Stuffing material
Optional: 14 cm of 1 cm wide rubber cord for neck stability
Tapestry needle for sewing parts together

Amigurumi Understanding the Crochet Terms

For this pattern, familiarize yourself with these common crochet abbreviations:

Magic ring: Creates a tight center circle
Chain stitch: Forms the foundation of many crochet projects
Single crochet: The main stitch used throughout the doll
Slip stitch: Used for joining rounds
Double crochet: Used in specific decorative elements
Working through back loop or front loop: Creates texture
Increase: Working two stitches in one stitch to add width
Decrease: Working two stitches together to reduce width

Creating the Doll’s Amigurumi Arms

Start by making two identical arms using Light Peach yarn:

Begin with six single crochet stitches in a magic ring. In the second round, alternate between regular stitches and increases for a total of nine stitches. For rounds three through twenty-seven, work one single crochet in each stitch, maintaining nine stitches per round. These slender arms don’t require stuffing. Finish off each arm, leaving enough yarn for attaching to the body later.

Amigurumi Forming the Legs and Socks

The doll’s legs feature cute grey socks transitioning to skin-colored legs. Make two identical legs:

Start each leg with Light Grey yarn, creating six single crochet stitches in a magic ring. Increase to twelve stitches in round two, then to fifteen stitches in round three. Work through back loops in round four for texture, then decrease slightly in rounds six and seven.

At round eight, transition to Light Peach yarn for the legs, placing the color change at the back of the leg. Continue with twelve stitches per round from rounds ten through thirty-one. Add decorative sock cuffs by working in the front loops of earlier rounds.

Amigurumi Connecting the Legs and Creating the Body

After completing both legs, keep your yarn attached to the second leg. Chain six stitches between the legs, ensuring toes point in the same direction. Work in rounds around both legs and the chain space for a total of thirty-six stitches. Continue for thirteen rounds, then gradually decrease to shape the waist and upper body.

Attaching the Arms and Forming the Shoulders

Around round twenty-two, position the arms on either side of the body and secure with pins. Work through both the arm and body for three stitches on each side to attach them securely. Shape the shoulders in round twenty-three, then continue decreasing to form the neck area.

Amigurumi Crafting the Head

The head connects seamlessly to the body, starting at round thirty-one. Begin with fifteen increases to create a base of thirty stitches, then gradually increase to sixty stitches by round thirty-six. Maintain sixty stitches for eleven rounds, creating a round head shape.

Insert safety eyes between rounds forty-one and forty-two, positioning them ten stitches apart. If using the optional neck stabilizing cord, ensure it’s positioned properly with the wrapped middle section at the neck.

From round forty-eight onwards, gradually decrease until you reach nine stitches. Bind off, leaving a long tail to close the remaining stitches. Use a tapestry needle to join the final stitches and pull tight for a neat finish.

Amigurumi Making Stylish Shoes

Create two shoes using Dark Grey yarn:

Begin with a chain of seven stitches. Work around the chain, creating sixteen stitches in the first round, then increase to twenty-two stitches in round three. Maintain this stitch count for four rounds, then decrease at the toe area. Form a strap with a chain of five stitches. These cute shoes will slip onto the doll’s feet and secure with the strap.

Amigurumi Creating Luscious Hair

The doll’s Volcano Gray hair adds personality and style:

Start with a base of eighteen stitches worked in the magic ring. Create two layers of hair by working through both front and back loops. For each strand, work a single crochet, then chain thirty-one stitches. Turn and work back along the chain, increasing twice at the beginning and working single crochets to the end. Repeat until you have thirty-six strands of beautiful flowing hair.

Amigurumi Arms (Make 2 with Light Peach)

Round 1: 6 single crochet in magic ring Round 2: (1 single crochet, increase) 3 times (9 stitches total) Rounds 3-27: 1 single crochet in each stitch (9 stitches total) Do not stuff the arms Bind off

Socks and Legs (Make 2, start with Light Gray)

Round 1: 6 single crochet in magic ring Round 2: Increase 6 times (12 stitches total) Round 3: (3 single crochet, increase) 3 times (15 stitches total) Round 4: 1 single crochet through back loop in each stitch (15 stitches total) Round 5: 1 single crochet in each stitch (15 stitches total) Round 6: Decrease twice, 11 single crochet (13 stitches total) Round 7: Decrease once, 11 single crochet (12 stitches total) Round 8: 6 single crochet, change to Light Peach yarn, 6 single crochet through back loop (12 stitches total) Round 9: 6 single crochet through back loop, 6 single crochet through both loops (12 stitches total) Rounds 10-31: 1 single crochet in each stitch (12 stitches total) Round 32: 3 single crochet to side of leg

Body and Head

Round 1: Chain 6 and join legs (toes pointing in same direction) Round 2: 12 single crochet around first leg, 6 single crochet on one side of your chain, 12 single crochet around second leg, 6 single crochet on other side of chain (36 stitches total) Rounds 3-13: 1 single crochet in each stitch (36 stitches total) Round 14: (4 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (30 stitches total) Rounds 15-18: 1 single crochet in each stitch (30 stitches total) Round 19: (3 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (24 stitches total) Rounds 20-21: 1 single crochet in each stitch (24 stitches total) Round 22: 6 single crochet, 3 single crochet through arm and body, 9 single crochet, 3 single crochet through arm and body, 3 single crochet (24 stitches total) Round 23: 5 single crochet, 6 single crochet across shoulder, 9 single crochet, 6 single crochet across shoulder, 4 single crochet (30 stitches total) Round 24: 1 single crochet in each stitch (30 stitches total) Round 25: (3 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (24 stitches total) Round 26: (2 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (18 stitches total) Round 27: (4 single crochet, decrease) 3 times (15 stitches total) Rounds 28-30: 1 single crochet in each stitch (15 stitches total) Round 31: Increase 15 times (30 stitches total) Round 32: 2 single crochet, increase, (4 single crochet, increase) 5 times, 2 single crochet (36 stitches total) Round 33: (5 single crochet, increase) 6 times (42 stitches total) Round 34: 3 single crochet, increase, (6 single crochet, increase) 5 times, 3 single crochet (48 stitches total) Round 35: (7 single crochet, increase) 6 times (54 stitches total) Round 36: 4 single crochet, increase, (8 single crochet, increase) 5 times, 4 single crochet (60 stitches total) Rounds 37-47: 1 single crochet in each stitch (60 stitches total) Round 48: (8 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (54 stitches total) Round 49: (7 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (48 stitches total) Round 50: (6 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (42 stitches total) Round 51: (5 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (36 stitches total) Round 52: (4 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (30 stitches total) Round 53: (3 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (24 stitches total) Round 54: (2 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (18 stitches total) Round 55: (1 single crochet, decrease) 6 times (12 stitches total) Round 56: (2 single crochet, decrease) 3 times (9 stitches total)

Shoes (Make 2 with Dark Grey)

Round 1: Chain 7 Round 2: Starting in 2nd chain from hook, 5 single crochet, 3 single crochet in next stitch, 5 single crochet on other side, 3 single crochet in last stitch (16 stitches total) Round 3: 5 single crochet, increase 3 times, 5 single crochet, increase 3 times (22 stitches total) Rounds 4-7: 1 single crochet in each stitch (22 stitches total) Round 8: 5 single crochet, decrease 4 times, 9 single crochet (18 stitches total) Round 10: 4 single crochet to side Round 11: Chain 5 for strap

Hair (With Volcano Gray)

Round 1: 6 single crochet in magic ring Round 2: Increase 6 times (12 stitches total) Round 3: (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times (18 stitches total) Round 4: For each front loop: 1 single crochet through front loop, chain 31, turn, increase twice, 1 single crochet in each chain (32 stitches per strand) – repeat for all 18 front loops Round 5: For each back loop: 1 single crochet through back loop, chain 31, turn, increase twice, 1 single crochet in each chain (32 stitches per strand) – repeat for all 18 back loops

Dress (With Aubergine)

Round 1: Chain 25 Rounds 2-3: 1 single crochet in each stitch, chain 1, turn (24 stitches) Round 4: 4 single crochet, chain 6, skip 5 single crochet, 6 single crochet, chain 6, skip 5 single crochet, 4 single crochet, chain 1, turn (26 stitches) Round 5: 4 single crochet, 6 single crochet (sleeve), 6 single crochet, 6 single crochet (sleeve), 4 single crochet (26 stitches) Round 6: 1 single crochet in each stitch (26 stitches total) Round 7: 5 single crochet, increase, 14 single crochet, increase, 5 single crochet (28 stitches total) Round 8: 1 single crochet in each stitch (28 stitches total) Round 9: 6 single crochet, increase, 14 single crochet, increase, 6 single crochet (30 stitches total) Round 10: 7 single crochet, increase, 14 single crochet, increase, 7 single crochet (32 stitches total) Round 11: 9 single crochet along front edge, 24 single crochet around neck, 9 single crochet along front edge Round 12: Increase 32 times (64 stitches total) Rounds 13-28: 1 single crochet in each stitch (64 stitches total) Round 29: 18 single crochet to hide the bind off on side of dress

Pocket for Dress (With Aubergine)

Row 1: Chain 16 Row 2: Starting in 2nd chain from hook, 15 single crochet, chain 1, turn (15 stitches) Row 3: 1 single crochet in each stitch (15 stitches) Row 4: Skip 1 single crochet, 14 single crochet, chain 1, turn (14 stitches) Row 5: Skip 1 single crochet, 13 single crochet, chain 1, turn (13 stitches) Row 6: Skip 1 single crochet, 12 single crochet, chain 1, turn (12 stitches) Row 7: Skip 1 single crochet, 11 single crochet, chain 1, turn (11 stitches) Row 8: Skip 1 single crochet, 10 single crochet, chain 1, turn (10 stitches) Row 9: Skip 1 single crochet, 9 single crochet, chain 1, turn (9 stitches)

Bow (With Pink Yarn)

Round 1: In magic ring: chain 3, 5 double crochet, chain 3, 1 slip stitch, chain 3, 5 double crochet, chain 3, 1 slip stitch

This completes all the round-by-round instructions for creating each component of the amigurumi doll.

Sewing a Charming Dress

The dress consists of a fitted bodice and full skirt in Aubergine yarn:

Begin with a chain of twenty-five for the bodice. Work back and forth for three rows, then create armholes with chains. Continue shaping the bodice, gradually increasing to thirty-two stitches. Add a single crochet edge along the front panels and neckline. For the skirt, double the stitch count to sixty-four and work in rounds for sixteen rows.

Add a decorative pocket to the front of the dress, working in rows with decreasing width. Edge the pocket with single crochet stitches all around and attach to the center front of the dress.

Creating Accessories

Make a sweet bow for the hair using pink yarn:

Form a magic ring and work chains and double crochets to create the bow shape. Pull the magic ring closed and wrap yarn around the middle to create the classic bow shape.

Final Assembly and Details

Bringing your doll to life involves these finishing touches:

Position the hair on the head and secure with pins before sewing in place. The outer layer can fall more loosely for a natural look. Place the dress on the doll before embroidering facial features. Create a nose between rounds thirty-seven and thirty-eight using three stitches across three single crochets. Add white highlights to the eyes and embroider eyelashes with black yarn. For rosy cheeks, apply a small amount of blusher.

Attach the bow to the hair, add a button closure to the dress, and secure the shoes to the feet. Your beautiful amigurumi doll is now complete and ready to delight!

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Personalization Options

This pattern creates a charming base doll that you can customize in countless ways. Consider these variations:

Change yarn colors for different skin tones, hair colors, or clothing styles
Add different hairstyles like braids, ponytails, or shorter cuts
Create additional clothing items like pants, skirts, or jackets
Add accessories like bags, hats, or small toys
Embroider different facial expressions or features

Creating amigurumi dolls combines technical skill with artistic expression. Each doll becomes unique, reflecting the crafter’s personal touch. Whether making this doll for yourself or as a gift, the process offers a rewarding creative experience that results in a treasured handmade keepsake.