Looking for a cute doll crochet pattern? Make this adorable doll with its lovely dress and a basket filled with strawberries which is the perfect companion for every child, whether it is to play or travel with this free crochet pattern. This amigurumi design makes it a truly unique and special toy that your child or friend will cherish for years to come. It can be used as decoration or as a nice gift for someone special. The pattern is very detailed and contains a lot of step-by-step pics along with full pattern instructions and tips for crocheting.
SUPPLIES YOU NEED
cotton yarn (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50g) in the following colors: skin color, grey, brown and rose or any color you choose, some yarn rests for the flowers, crochet hook 3 mm, black beads or safety eyes, scissors, tapestry needle, Fiberfil stuffing.
SKILL LEVEL
I would classify this free crochet pattern as an advanced beginner. It is necessary to have some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.
SIZE
The ready amigurumi is approx. 20 cm high, from bottom to top, can be made bigger or smaller depending on the yarn and hook you use.
SKILLS YOU NEED
chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, increase, decrease
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch =chain
St = stitch
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
inc = increase stitch (two single crochets in the one stitch)
Dc = double crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Tc = triple crochet
Rnd = Round
* = repeat the instructions for the times indicated
(...) = total amount of stitches
TIPS
- Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral.
- Use a stitch marker or piece of yarn to keep track of the last stitch in each round
- All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern.
- When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness within the amigurumi
- Amigurumi can be made in any desired colors.
Seamless way of changing color when working in the round
Pick up the new color at the end of the round: inset your hook into the stitch, yarn over the new color and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.
To make a magic ring
- Loop the thread twice around your middle finger
- Put the hook under both loops, pull the yarn under the loops and hook the thread again
- Pull the thread through the new loop. The first crochet stitch is ready!
- Repeat the number of times needed.
- Pull the inner threads to tighten the ring.
INSTRUCTIONS
The doll consists of several parts which you crochet separately and then sew them together.
BODY
Start with brown or black color yarn.
Round 1: Chain 4 stitches, join with slip stitch into a ring. Chain 3 stitches, 11 double crochets into the ring, slip stitch (12 stitches).
Round 2: chain 3 stitches, dc in the same stitch as chain, 2 dc in each of next 11 stitches, slip stitch to top of chain 3 (24 stitches)
Round 3: chain 3 stitches, dc in the same stitch as chain, dc in next stitch, *2 dc in next stitch, dc in next stitch*, repeat from*to* 11 times, slip stitch to top of chain 3 (36 stitches)
Round 3: chain 3 stitches, dc in the same stitch as chain, dc in next stitch, *2 dc in next stitch, dc in each of next 2 stitches*, repeat from*to* 11 times, slip stitch to top of chain 3 (48 stitches)
Round 5 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Round 6: single crochet in each of next stitch till the end of the round.
Round 7: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 6 stitches*, repeat from* to* 6 times (42 stitches)
Change the yarn color
Round 8 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Round 9: *single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase*, repeat from* to* 6 times (48 stitches)
Round 10 *single crochet in each of next 7 stitches, increase*, repeat from* to* 6 times, slip stitch (54 stitches)
Rounds 11-26: chain 2 stitches, single crochet in each of next 54 stitches
Round 27: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 7 stitches*, repeat from* to* 6 times (48 stitches)
Stuff the body firmly.
HEAD
Change the yarn color
Round 28 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Round 29-30: single crochet in each of next stitch till the end of the round.
Round 31: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 6 stitches*, repeat from* to* 6 times (42 stitches)
Rounds 32-36: single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Round 37: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 5 stitches*, repeat from* to* 6 times (36 stitches)
Round 38: single crochet in each of next 36 stitches
Round 39: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 4 stitches*, repeat from* to* 6 times (30 stitches)
Round 40: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches*, repeat from* to* 6 times (24 stitches)
Stuff the head firmly
Round 41: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches*, repeat from* to* 6 times (18 stitches)
Round 42: *decrease, single crochet in next stitch*, repeat from* to* 6 times (12 stitches)
Round 43: *decrease* 6 times.
Fasten off. Hide yarn ends.
Join yarn to the 28th round of the body:
*single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, cluster of 5 double crochets into the next stitch*, repeat from* till the end of the round.
Fasten off. Hide yarn ends.
TIE a BOW
Work with pink color yarn.
1.
chain 11 stitches, slip stitch into the second chain from the hook, single crochet in the next stitch, hdc in each of next 2 stitches, double crochet in each of next 3 stitches, hdc in each of next 2 stitches, single crochet in the next stitch,
working on the other side of foundation chain: single crochet in the next stitch, hdc in each of next 2 stitches, double crochet in each of next 3 stitches, hdc in each of next 2 stitches, single crochet in the next stitch, slip stitch.
Do not fasten off.
2.
chain 11 stitches, single crochet into the second chain from the hook, hdc in each of next 2 stitches, double crochet in each of next 3 stitches, hdc in each of next 2 stitches, slip stitch in the next stitch,
working on the other side of foundation chain: slip stitch in the next stitch, hdc in each of next 2 stitches, double crochet in each of next 3 stitches, hdc in each of next 2 stitches, single crochet in the next stitch, slip stitch.
Fasten off.
3.
chain 10 stitches, hdc into the second chain from the hook, hdc in the next stitches till the end of the row.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
FACE
Work with white yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring.
Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 5: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
ARM (2x)
Start crocheting with white yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring.
Round 2: *single crochet in next stitch, increase* (9 stitches)
Rounds 3-5: single crochet in each of next 9 stitches
Do not stuff arms.
Change the yarn color
Round 6: *single crochet in the next 2 stitches, increase* (12 stitches)
Round 7: *single crochet in the next 3 stitches, increase* (15 stitches)
Rounds 8-9: single crochet in each of next 15 stitches
Round 10: *single crochet in the next 4 stitches, increase* (18 stitches)
Rounds 11-20: single crochet in each of next 18 stitches
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Work the second arm the same way.
APRON
Crochet with yellow yarn or any color you wish.
Round 1: Chain 4 stitches, join with slip stitch into a ring. Chain 3 stitches, 6 double crochets into the ring, slip stitch (6 stitches).
Round 2: chain 3 stitches, 2 dc in each of next stitches (12 stitches), turn the work.
Round 3: chain 3 stitches, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next stitch*, repeat from*, turn the work (18 stitches)
Round 4: chain 3 stitches, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in each of next 2 stitches*, repeat from*, turn the work (24 stitches)
Round 5: chain 3 stitches, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in each of next 3 stitches*, repeat from*, turn the work (30 stitches)
Round 6: chain 3 stitches, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in each of next 4 stitches*, repeat from*, turn the work (36 stitches)
Round 7: chain 3 stitches, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in each of next 5 stitches*, repeat from*, turn the work (42 stitches)
Round 8: chain 1 stitch, single crochet in next stitch, skip the next stitch, a cluster of 5 double crochets in the next stitch, skip the next stitch, single crochet in the next stitch*, repeat from* till the end of the row.
Do not fasten off.
Cast on 35 stitches, single crochet´s or slip stitches along the upper part of the apron, cast on 35 stitches. Fasten off.
BORDER
Crochet with green yarn or any color you wish.
Chain 31 stitches, single crochet into the second chain from the hook, *skip next 2 stitches, 6 double crochets in the next stitch, skip next 2 stitches, single crochet in the next stitch*, repeat from* till the end of the row.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
FLOWER (3x)
Crochet with any color you wish.
Chain 4 stitches, join with slip stitch into a ring.
*1 single crochet, 2 double crochets, 1 single crochet* 4 times into the ring, slip stitch.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the border, flowers and beads to the apron. Weave in all ends.
ASSEMBLY
Since all the elements of your doll are crocheted, it´s time to sew them together. Use a blunt sewing needle.
Embroider hair using brown yarn. Mark where you want the eyes to be placed with pins and sew them with the distance of 3-4 stitches to the head of the doll. Embroider nose using white color yarn. Embroider eyebrows with black color yarn if desired. You can also add eyelashes and mouth.
Hide the yarn tails.
Mark where you want the face to be and sew it to the head of your doll.
Hands are attached to the body now. Position hands and using the yarn left sew them to the body of your doll. Be sure to step back and take a look to make sure they are even.
Tie the apron or sew it to the body. Ready!
I hope you enjoyed crocheting the doll and found the pattern helpful. I would love to see your finished amigurumi, so share a picture here or on Instagram by tagging me @tansuluucrafthaus.
Happy crocheting! Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day!
