Elegant Girl Doll Amigurumi with Double Bun Hairstyle and Layered Dress

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Girl Doll

Create Girl Doll a stunning girl doll amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern! Standing approximately 38 cm tall, this beautiful doll features an elegant double bun hairstyle, decorative headbands, and a lovely layered dress with shell stitch detailing. Perfect for intermediate crocheters, this pattern produces a charming, huggable doll that’s ideal for gifting, collecting, or inspiring creative play.

Materials Needed for Your Girl Doll

Before beginning your amigurumi project, gather these supplies:

  • Baby Cotton yarn in:
    • Pastel Purple (#13) – 1 skein (for dress and headbands)
    • Cream (#02) – 1 skein (for head, body, arms, and legs)
    • Grey (#05) – 1 skein (for hair and buns)
    • Sky Blue (#07) – 1 skein (for shoes)
  • Crochet hook size 2.00 mm (6.B/1)
  • Black scrap yarn for embroidering eyes
  • Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • Tapestry needle for assembly
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Understanding Girl Doll Terminology

Familiarize yourself with these standard abbreviations used throughout the pattern:

  • sc = single crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • mr = magic ring
  • dc = double crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • inc = increase (2 single crochet in same stitch)
  • dec = decrease (2 stitches worked together)
  • rnd = rounds
  • fl = front loop
  • tbl = through back loop
  • ch = chain
  • ( ) = repeat what’s in the brackets

Girl Doll Important Tips Before Starting

  • All parts except the headbands are worked in continuous spirals without joining
  • Stuff the head and body firmly for better shape retention
  • Fill the arms very lightly for a more graceful, poseable look
  • Work stitches tightly to prevent gaps and stuffing from showing through
  • Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds
  • Take time with the facial features as they give your doll her personality

Creating Your Girl Doll Step by Step

Using Cream yarn:

  1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
  2. Increase in each stitch around (12)
  3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
  4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
  5. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30)
  6. [4 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (36)
  7. [5 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (42)
  8. [6 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (48)
  9. [7 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (54)
  10. [8 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (60) 11-20. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 10 rounds (60)
  11. [8 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (54)
  12. [7 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (48)
  13. [6 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (42)
  14. [5 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (36)
  15. [4 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (30)
  16. [3 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (24)
  17. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (18)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.

Girl Doll Hair

Using Grey yarn:

  1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
  2. Increase in each stitch around (12)
  3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
  4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
  5. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30)
  6. [4 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (36)
  7. [5 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (42)
  8. [6 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (48)
  9. [7 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (54)
  10. [8 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (60) 11-22. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 12 rounds (60)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the head.

Hair Buns (Make 2)

Using Grey yarn:

  1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
  2. Increase in each stitch around (12)
  3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
  4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
  5. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30)
  6. [4 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (36) 7-12. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 6 rounds (36)
  7. [4 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (30)
  8. [3 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (24)
  9. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (18)

Finish with a slip stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the head. Stuff each bun firmly.

Shoes and Legs (Make 2)

Using Sky Blue yarn:

  1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
  2. Increase in each stitch around (12)
  3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
  4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
  5. Work 1 sc through back loop in each stitch (24) 6-9. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 4 rounds (24)
  6. Decrease 5 times, 14 sc (19)
  7. Decrease 4 times, 11 sc (15) 12-13. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 2 rounds (15)

Work 10 sc to end at the back of the foot where the color change won’t be visible. Change to Cream yarn: 14-41. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 28 rounds (15)

Stuff the foot firmly and fill the leg more lightly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the body.

Body

Using Cream yarn:

  1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
  2. Increase in each stitch around (12)
  3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
  4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
  5. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30)
  6. [4 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (36)
  7. [5 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (42)
  8. [6 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (48) 9-17. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 9 rounds (48)
  9. [6 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (42) 19-20. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 2 rounds (42)
  10. [5 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (36) 22-23. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 2 rounds (36)
  11. [4 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (30) 25-28. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 4 rounds (30)
  12. [3 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (24)

Change to Pastel Purple yarn: 30-33. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 4 rounds (24) 34. Work 1 sc through back loop in each stitch (24) 35-36. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 2 rounds (24) 37. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (18) 38-39. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 2 rounds (18)

Fasten off. Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.

Dress

Using Pastel Purple yarn, with the body turned upside-down, work into the front loops of round 34 of the body:

  1. Increase in each stitch around (48)
  2. [1 sc, increase] repeat to the end of the round (72) 3-14. Work 1 hdc in each stitch for 12 rounds (72)
  3. Work 1 sc in each stitch in front loop only (72)
  4. Create a shell stitch edge: [skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next stitch, skip 2 stitches, 1 sc] repeat until you have 12 shells, finish with a slip stitch

Fasten off. Change to Cream yarn for the lower shell stitch edge: 17. Attach yarn to the back loops of round 15 and work 72 sc 18-19. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 2 rounds (72) 20. 2 sc, [skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next stitch, skip 2 stitches, 1 sc] repeat until you have 12 shells, finish with a slip stitch

Fasten off.

Arms (Make 2)

Using Cream yarn:

  1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
  2. Increase in each stitch around (12) 3-12. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 10 rounds (12)

Change to Pastel Purple yarn: 13. Increase in each stitch around (24) 14-18. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 5 rounds (24)

Stuff the arm very lightly as you work. 19. Decrease 12 times (12) 20-24. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 5 rounds (12) 25. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 3 times (9) 26. Work 1 sc in each stitch (9)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the body.

Headbands (Make 2)

Using Pastel Purple yarn:

  1. Chain 51, turn
  2. [1 sc, increase] repeat to the end of the chain (75)

Fasten off, leaving enough yarn for securing the headbands.

Assembly Instructions

  1. Stuffing: Make sure the head and body are firmly stuffed with fiberfill.
  2. Hair and Buns: Stuff both buns firmly. Sew the hair to the head, then attach the buns starting from round 6 as shown in the reference pictures.
  3. Facial Features:
    • Embroider the eyes between rounds 16 and 17
    • Create the nose right below the eye level, spanning across 3 stitches
  4. Legs: Sew the legs to the body at the 3rd round from the bottom. Ensure the toes are facing upward.
  5. Head and Body: Attach the head to the body, adding extra stuffing between them to prevent the head from tilting.
  6. Arms: Sew the arms to the top of the neck area.
  7. Headbands: Tie the headbands lightly around both buns.

Customization Ideas

While this pattern creates a lovely girl doll with double buns and a purple dress, consider these creative variations:

  • Hair Color: Change the yarn color for different hair colors like blonde, brown, black, or even fun colors like pink or blue
  • Dress Options: Create various dress styles and colors for different looks
  • Accessory Additions: Add small crocheted accessories like a purse, flower, or small toy
  • Facial Expressions: Vary the placement of the embroidered features for different expressions
  • Size Adjustments: Use thicker yarn and a larger hook for a bigger doll, or thinner yarn and a smaller hook for a mini version

Perfect as a Gift

This girl doll amigurumi makes an excellent present for:

  • Children who enjoy imaginative play
  • Doll collectors of any age
  • Nursery or child’s room decor
  • Special occasions like birthdays or baby showers
  • Craft fair or handmade market offerings

Care Instructions

To keep your girl doll amigurumi looking her best:

  • Spot clean with mild soap and water
  • Air dry completely
  • Brush hair gently if needed
  • Avoid direct sunlight to prevent color fading
  • Store carefully to maintain shape and prevent dust accumulation

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Conclusion

Creating this girl doll amigurumi allows you to craft a charming character with elegant details and sweet personality. The combination of the double bun hairstyle, layered dress with shell stitch detailing, and simple embroidered features results in a truly special handmade doll. Whether you’re making her for yourself or as a gift, this pattern offers a rewarding crochet experience and a lovable finished piece that’s sure to be treasured.

Happy crocheting!

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