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Curly-Haired Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Curly-Haired Doll Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Curly-Haired Doll Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a curly-haired amigurumi doll complete with clothing, shoes, a bag and a hair bow. It uses medium weight yarn and includes both crochet and simple knitted pieces for the jacket and bow. Detailed instructions cover shaping the head, attaching synthetic curly hair, and assembling all parts for a professional finish.

Curly-Haired Doll Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gift-making or to display as a cherished handmade toy, this pattern includes full stitch counts and placement notes. Photos and clear step instructions help guide you through every stage.

Why You'll Love This Curly-Haired Doll Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends classic amigurumi crochet with small knitted details that elevate the finished doll. I enjoy how the curly synthetic hair gives the doll a joyful, lifelike personality and the bows and accessories add charming finishing touches. I love that the pattern includes step-by-step stitch counts and placement notes so I can follow confidently. Making these dolls always brightens my day and they make wonderful handmade gifts I am proud to give.

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Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is and I often change colors to create different personalities for each doll.

You can swap the skirt and top colors to make seasonal or themed dolls, like pastel tones for spring or bold primary colors for a playful look.

If you want a smaller or larger doll, change your yarn weight and hook size; using DK yarn and a slightly larger hook gives a chunkier doll, while sport weight makes a dainty mini version.

I sometimes replace the synthetic curly hair with yarn locks or embroidered hair for an easier finish that still looks great up close.

For a more posable doll, add thin wire inside the arms and neck as suggested — just be sure to secure the wire ends and cover them well to keep the doll safe.

Try adding tiny pockets, a scarf, or crocheted socks to make unique outfits — those little details really bring the character to life.

I also experiment with facial features: moving the eyes slightly higher or lower changes the expression, and a small embroidered smile can give a different mood.

Swap the knitted jacket for a crocheted one if you prefer to stay fully within crochet techniques; adjust stitch counts to match the sewing-in edge.

Turn the bag into a backpack by shortening the handle and adding two straps, or make mini accessories like a tiny book or flower to tuck into the hand.

Finally, try different shoe styles: use contrasting soles or faux leather pieces to create sneakers, boots, or ballet flats for varied looks.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not stuffing the head firmly enough results in a floppy face; stuff gradually and firmly before closing to keep the cheeks rounded and stable. ✗ Skipping the increases placement for eye spacing causes misaligned eyes; follow the note and place safety eyes between rows 21 and 22 with 10 stitches between them. ✗ Using a large hook or thicker yarn changes the final size unexpectedly; use the recommended hook size and yarn weight or adjust all components proportionally. ✗ Breaking the red yarn while knitting the jacket is common when using single strand; avoid this by using two separate yarn strands for the red section as instructed.

Curly-Haired Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming curly-haired crochet doll with step-by-step instructions for head, body, limbs, hair and accessories. This pattern combines crochet and simple knitted details to create a lovable handmade companion. You will enjoy shaping the face, adding curly synthetic hair, and stitching on clothes and accessories for a finished, gift-ready doll.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Curly-Haired Doll Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Medium weight yarn #73 for body (approx. 2 skeins)
  • 02
    Medium weight cotton for dress top - Color #3428 (amount: small skein)
  • 03
    Medium weight cotton for dress jacket - White #3432 and Red #3443 (plus 2 buttons)
  • 04
    Medium weight cotton for shoes - White #3432, Red #3443, Black #3433 (plus plastic pieces for shoe soles)
  • 05
    Medium weight cotton for hair bow #3452
  • 06
    Catania cotton color #404 and white Catania #106 for bag
  • 07
    Medium weight white yarn #61 and red yarn #26 for jacket materials
  • 08
    Medium weight yarn #16 for skirt materials
  • 09
    Cotton yarn #015 for hair bow materials
  • 10
    Synthetic curly hair (several strands) for curls

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0mm
  • 02
    Knitting needles for jacket section (size appropriate to medium yarn)
  • 03
    Hook size 3 (or size indicated) for knitted hair bow assembly
  • 04
    Safety eyes 10mm (2 pieces)
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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    Plastic pieces for shoe soles (optional)
  • 10
    1.5mm wire for neck and arms support (optional)
  • 11
    Small elastic bands (4) for hair gathering
  • 12
    Small amount of cardboard for neck support (optional)
  • 13
    Embroidery thread for eyelashes and eyebrows

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— Abbreviations :

Info :

X: SINGLE CROCHET. V: INCREASE. A: DECREASE. W: WORK 3 STITCHES IN SAME STITCH. HDC: HALF DOUBLE CROCHET. DC: DOUBLE CROCHET. TR: TRIPLE CROCHET. DCV: DOUBLE CROCHET INCREASE. DCA: DOUBLE CROCHET DECREASE. HDCV: HALF DOUBLE CROCHET INCREASE. HDCA: HALF DOUBLE CROCHET DECREASE. ZN: CHAIN. SH: MAGIC RING. CC: SLIP STITCH. (...) *6: REPEAT INSTRUCTIONS IN PARENTHESES 6 TIMES. (...) *5: REPEAT INSTRUCTIONS IN PARENTHESES 5 TIMES.

— Materials :

Info :

BODY YARN: MEDIUM WEIGHT YARN #73 (2 SKEINS). DRESS TOP: MEDIUM WEIGHT COTTON - COLOR #3428. DRESS JACKET: MEDIUM WEIGHT COTTON - WHITE #3432, RED #3443, 2 BUTTONS. SHOES: MEDIUM WEIGHT COTTON - WHITE #3432, RED #3443, BLACK #3433, PLASTIC PIECES FOR SHOE SOLES. HAIR BOW: MEDIUM WEIGHT COTTON #3452. BAG: CATANIA COLOR #404, WHITE CATANIA #106. HOOK SIZE: 2.0MM. EYES: 10MM SAFETY EYES. STUFFING: POLYESTER FIBERFILL. JACKET MATERIALS: MEDIUM WEIGHT WHITE YARN #61, RED YARN #26. SKIRT MATERIALS: MEDIUM WEIGHT YARN #16. HAIR BOW MATERIALS: COTTON YARN #015.

— Additional Materials :

Infos :

5CM DOLL SHOES (OPTIONAL). YARN NEEDLE, EMBROIDERY THREAD FOR EYELASHES AND EYEBROWS. 1.5MM WIRE FOR NECK AND ARMS SUPPORT, SMALL AMOUNT OF CARDBOARD. SYNTHETIC CURLY HAIR, POLYESTER EMBROIDERY THREAD TO MATCH HAIR COLOR, 4 SMALL ELASTIC BANDS.

— Head :

Round 1 :

ROW 1: 6 SC IN MAGIC RING (6)

Round 2 :

ROW 2: 6 INCREASES (12)

Round 3 :

ROW 3: [1 SC, 1 INC]*6 (18)

Round 4 :

ROW 4: 1 SC, 1 INC, [2 SC, 1 INC]*5, 1 SC (24)

Round 5 :

ROW 5: [3 SC, 1INC]*6 (30)

Round 6 :

ROW 6: 2 SC, 1INC, [4 SC, 1 INC]*5, 2 SC (36)

Round 7 :

ROW 7: [5 SC, 1 INC]*6 (42)

Round 8 :

ROW 8: 3 SC, 1INC, [6 SC, 1INC]*5, 3 SC (48)

Round 9 :

ROW 9: [7 SC, 1 INC]*6 (54)

Round 10 :

ROW 10: 4 SC, 1 INC, [8 SC, 1 INC]*5, 4 SC (60)

Round 11 :

ROW 11: [9 SC, 1 INC]*6 (66)

Round 12-22 :

ROWS 12-22: 66 SC (11 ROWS)

Info :

***NOTE: PAY ATTENTION TO THE INCREASES WE MADE ON THE SIDES WHEN PLACING THE EYES. PLACE THE EYES BETWEEN ROWS 21 AND 22, WITH 10 STITCHES BETWEEN THEM.

Round 23 :

ROW 23: 20 SC, [1 INC, 1 SC]*5, 6 SC, [1 SC, 1 INC]*5, 20 SC (76)

Round 24-28 :

ROWS 24-28: 76 SC (5 ROWS)

Info :

***BEGIN STUFFING THE HEAD FIRMLY.

Round 29 :

ROW 29: [5 SC, 1 DEC]*10, 6 SC (66)

Round 30 :

ROW 30: 2 SC, 1 DEC, [4 SC, 1 DEC]*10 (55)

Round 31 :

ROW 31: 3 SC, 1 DEC, [6 SC, 1 DEC]*6, 2 SC (48)

Round 32 :

ROW 32: 2 SC, 1 DEC, [4 SC, 1 DEC]*7, 2 SC (40)

Info :

***BEGIN STUFFING THE HEAD FIRMLY.

Round 33 :

ROW 33: [3 SC, 1 DEC]*8 (32)

Round 34 :

ROW 34: 1 SC, 1 DEC, [2 SC, 1 DEC]*7, 1 SC (24)

Round 35 :

ROW 35: [2 SC, 1 DEC]*6, SLIP STITCH (18)

Info :

***FILL THE HEAD FIRMLY. TRY TO SHAPE THE CHEEKS TO BE SLIGHTLY ROUNDED.

— Ears :

Item Name (P1) :

GO BACK 7 STITCHES FROM BELOW THE EYE. INSERT YOUR HOOK INTO THE 8TH STITCH, AND WORK [1 SC, 5 HDC, 1 SC] (HIDE YARN TAILS).

— Hair :

Infos :

MARK WHERE YOU WILL ATTACH THE HAIR USING A PENCIL. STARTING FROM 14 ROWS UP FROM THE EYES, MARK WHERE THE HAIR WILL BE GATHERED ON BOTH SIDES. CUT 6-7 CM LENGTHS OF CURLY SYNTHETIC HAIR. THREAD A NEEDLE WITH YARN THAT MATCHES THE HAIR COLOR. ATTACH 3 STRANDS OF HAIR TO EACH STITCH ALONG THE LINES YOU'VE DRAWN. FIRST COMPLETE ONE SIDE OF THE MARKED AREA. MIDDLE AREAS WILL REMAIN EMPTY. AFTER FINISHING THE ATTACHMENT, GENTLY PULL THE HAIR TO ADJUST IT. THEN GATHER THE HAIR AT THE TOP WITH AN ELASTIC BAND. REPEAT THE SAME PROCESS FOR THE OTHER SIDE.

— Arms :

Info :

***STUFF LIGHTLY.

Round 1 :

ROW 1: 6 SC IN MAGIC RING (6)

Round 2 :

ROW 2: 6 INCREASES (12)

Round 3 :

ROW 3: [1 SC, 1 INC]*6 (18)

Round 4-5 :

ROWS 4-5: 18 SC (2 ROWS)

Round 6 :

ROW 6: 8 SC, 1 POPCORN STITCH (WORK 4 HDC IN SAME STITCH, PULL TIGHT), 9 SC (18)

Round 7 :

ROW 7: 18 SC

Round 8 :

ROW 8: [1 SC, 1 DEC]*6 (12)

Round 9 :

ROW 9: 12 SC

Round 10 :

ROW 10: [5 SC, 1 DEC]*2 (14)

Round 11-29 :

ROWS 11-29: 14 SC (19 ROWS)

Round 30 :

ROW 30: [5 SC, 1 DEC]*2 (12)

Info :

***RIGHT ARM ENDS AT ROW 30. ***FOR LEFT ARM, WORK 5 MORE ROWS AND FASTEN OFF.

— Legs :

Infos :

***MAKE THE LEG FILLING EVERY 5-6 ROWS FOR A FIRM RESULT. FOR SYMMETRY, I RECOMMEND WORKING BOTH LEGS AT THE SAME TIME. ***WHEN WORKING THE LEGS, THE INCREASES AT THE KNEE AREA MAY LOOK SLIGHTLY BULKY. THIS WILL LOOK NORMAL ONCE THE LEGS ARE JOINED TO THE BODY.

Round 1 :

ROW 1: 8 CHAIN, 1 CHAIN, SLIP STITCH, 1 INC, 5 SC, IN THE SAME STITCH WORK 4 SC, 5 SC, 1 INC (18)

Round 2-6 :

ROWS 2-6: 18 SC (5 ROWS)

Round 7 :

ROW 7: FOR HEEL: CHAIN 1, TURN, 8 SC. CHAIN 1, TURN, 1 SC, 7 SC. CHAIN 1, TURN, 1 SC, 6 SC. CHAIN 1, TURN, 1 SC, 5 SC (MARK THIS STITCH)

Round 8 :

ROW 8: 4 SC ALONG EDGE, 1 INC, 6 SC, 1 INC, 4 SC FROM THE OTHER EDGE, 2 SC, 1 INC, 1 SC (20)

Round 9 :

ROW 9: 3 SC, 1 INC, 6 SC, 1 INC, 7 SC (18)

Info :

***STUFF THE FOOT.

Round 10 :

ROW 10: [4 SC, 1 DEC]*3 (15)

Round 11 :

ROW 11: 15 SC

Round 12 :

ROW 12: [4 SC, 1 DEC]*3 (18)

Round 13 :

ROW 13: 18 SC

Round 14 :

ROW 14: 1 SC, 1 INC, 14 SC, 1 INC, 1 SC (20)

Round 15 :

ROW 15: 20 SC

Round 16 :

ROW 16: 1 SC, 1 INC, 16 SC, 1 INC, 1 SC (22)

Round 17 :

ROW 17: 22 SC

Round 18 :

ROW 18: 1 SC, 1 INC, 18 SC, 1 INC, 1 SC (24)

Round 19 :

ROW 19: 24 SC

Round 20 :

ROW 20: 1 SC, 1 INC, 20 SC, 1 INC, 1 SC (26)

Round 21-23 :

ROWS 21-23: 26 SC (3 ROWS)

Round 24 :

ROW 24: 3 SC, 1 INC, 12 SC, 1 INC, 7 SC (24)

Round 25 :

ROW 25: 24 SC

Round 26 :

ROW 26: 2 SC, 1 INC, 12 SC, 1 INC, 6 SC (22)

Round 27 :

ROW 27: 1 SC, 1 INC, 5 SC, 4 DEC, 7 SC, 1 INC, 1 SC (24)

Round 28 :

ROW 28: 24 SC

Round 29 :

ROW 29: 1 INC, 18 SC, 1 INC, 2 SC (22)

Round 30 :

ROW 30: 1 SC, 1 INC, 4 SC, 1 INC, 4 SC, 1 INC, 6 SC, 1 INC, 1 SC (22)

Round 31 :

ROW 31: 1 SC, 1 INC, 18 SC, 1 INC, 1 SC (24)

Round 32 :

ROW 32: 24 SC

Round 33 :

ROW 33: 1 SC, 1 INC, 20 SC, 1 INC, 1 SC (26)

Round 34 :

ROW 34: 26 SC

Round 35 :

ROW 35: 1 SC, 1 INC, 22 SC, 1 INC, 1 SC (28)

Round 36-43 :

ROWS 36-43: 28 SC (8 ROWS)

Round 44 :

ROW 44: WORK 21 MORE SC, FASTEN OFF, MOVE TO RIGHT LEG

— Body :

Info :

***STUFF THE BODY FIRMLY.

Round 1 :

ROW 1: JOIN LEGS BY WORKING 2 CHAIN STITCHES AT THE LEFT LEG, 28 SC ON LEFT LEG, 2 SC ON CHAIN, 28 SC ON RIGHT LEG, 2 SC ON CHAIN (60)

Round 2 :

ROW 2: [3 SC, 1 INC]*3, 34 SC, [1 INC, 3 SC]*3, 2 SC (66)

Round 3-12 :

ROWS 3-12: 66 SC (10 ROWS)

Round 13 :

ROW 13: [3 SC, 1 DEC]*3, 34 SC, [1 DEC, 3 SC]*3, 2 SC (60)

Round 14 :

ROW 14: 60 SC

Round 15 :

ROW 15: [8 SC, 1 DEC]*6 (54)

Round 16-17 :

ROWS 16-17: 54 SC (2 ROWS)

Round 18 :

ROW 18: [7 SC, 1 DEC]*6 (48)

Round 19-23 :

ROWS 19-23: 48 SC (5 ROWS)

Round 24 :

ROW 24: [6 SC, 1 DEC]*6 (42)

Round 25-30 :

ROWS 25-30: 42 SC (6 ROWS)

Round 31 :

ROW 31: 8 SC, WORK TOGETHER WITH LEFT ARM: 4 SC, 17 SC, WORK TOGETHER WITH RIGHT ARM: 4 SC, 9 SC (42)

Round 32 :

ROW 32: 8 SC, WORK OVER LEFT ARM: 8 SC, 17 SC, WORK OVER RIGHT ARM: 8 SC, 9 SC (50)

Round 33 :

ROW 33: 7 SC, 1 INC, 6 SC, 1 INC, 15 SC, 1 INC, 6 SC, 1 INC, 8 SC (46)

Round 34 :

ROW 34: [6 SC, 1 DEC]*2, 13 SC, [6 SC, 1 DEC]*2, 7 SC (42)

Info :

***IF YOU WANT TO USE WIRE IN THE ARMS, INSERT IT AT THIS STAGE.

Round 35 :

ROW 35: 5 SC, 1 INC, [2 SC, 1 INC]*2, 11 SC, 1 INC, [2 SC, 1 INC]*2, 6 SC (36)

Round 36 :

ROW 36: 2 SC, 1 INC, [4 SC, 1 INC]*5, 2 SC (30)

Round 37 :

ROW 37: [3 SC, 1 DEC]*6 (24)

Round 38 :

ROW 38: 1 SC, 1 INC, [2 SC, 1 INC]*5, 1 SC (18)

Round 39-41 :

ROWS 39-41: 18 SC, STITCH 2 MORE ROWS, FASTEN OFF, WEAVE IN ENDS.

Info :

***ATTACH THE HEAD TO THE BODY. YOU CAN USE WIRE FOLDED IN HALF BETWEEN THE HEAD AND THE BODY AS A SUPPORT TO KEEP THE HEAD UPRIGHT.

— Jacket (Knitted / Medium Weight Yarn) :

Info :

(TO AVOID BREAKING THE RED YARN, USE TWO SEPARATE YARN STRANDS.)

Section - Red :

ROW 1: CAST ON 26 STITCHES. ROW 2: KNIT (26). ROW 3: 4 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 4 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 6 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 4 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 4 KNIT (34). ROW 4: PURL 34 STITCHES.

Section - White :

ROW 5: 5 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 6 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 8 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 6 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 5 KNIT (42). ROW 6: PURL 42 STITCHES.

Section - Red :

ROW 7: 6 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 8 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 10 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 8 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 6 KNIT (50). ROW 8: PURL 50 STITCHES.

Section - White :

ROW 9: 7 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 10 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 12 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 10 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 7 KNIT (58). ROW 10: PURL 58 STITCHES.

Section - Red :

ROW 11: 8 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 12 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 14 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 12 KNIT, [1 INC, 1 KNIT, 1 INC], 8 KNIT (66). ROW 12: PURL 66 STITCHES. ROW 13: 9 KNIT, 15 KNIT, 18 KNIT, 15 KNIT, 9 KNIT (36). ROW 14: PURL 36 STITCHES.

Section - White :

ROW 15: KNIT 36 STITCHES. ROW 16: PURL 36 STITCHES.

Section - Red :

ROW 17: KNIT 36 STITCHES. ROW 18: PURL 36 STITCHES. ROW 19: CUT ALL THREADS. ROW 20: FOR JACKET OPENING: CHAIN 1, 6 CHAIN, 6 CHAIN, 1 CHAIN, WORK ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT WITH 36 HDC, CONTINUE TO THE OTHER FRONT WITH 10 CHAIN, 7 CHAIN, 10 CHAIN, 7 CHAIN, 3 CHAIN, SLIP STITCH. ***SEW ON BUTTONS.

— Bag (Medium Weight Cotton, Hook Size 2) :

Back Side :

ROW 1: 3 CHAIN, 12 DC IN MAGIC RING, SLIP STITCH (12). ROW 2: 3 CHAIN, 12 DC INCREASE (24). ***CUT YARN.

Front Side :

ROW 1: 3 CHAIN, 12 DC IN MAGIC RING, SLIP STITCH (12). ROW 2: 3 CHAIN, 12 DC INCREASE IN BLO STITCHES (24). WITHOUT CUTTING YARN, PLACE THE TWO PIECES TOGETHER AND WORK [1 SC, 1 INC]*9 AROUND THE EDGES. LEAVE 6 STITCHES OPEN FOR THE BAG OPENING. FOR BAG HANDLE, CHAIN 60 AND ATTACH TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE WITH A SLIP STITCH. FOR THE BAG FLOWER: IN BLO, WORK [1 SC, 3 CHAIN, 4 DC, 3 CHAIN, 1 SC, MAKE 1 CHAIN]*6, SLIP STITCH.

— Shoes (Medium Weight Cotton, Hook Size 2) :

White Section :

ROW 1: 6 CHAIN, 1 CHAIN, 1INC, 3 SC, IN SAME STITCH WORK 5 SC, 3 SC, 1INC, SLIP STITCH (16). ROW 2: 1 CHAIN, 2 HDC, 3 HDC, 5 HDC, 3 HDC, 3 HDC INCREASE, SLIP STITCH (26). ROW 3: 1 CHAIN, [1 HDC, 1 HDC INCREASE]*2, 3 HDC, [1 HDC, 1 HDC INCREASE]*5, 3 HDC, [1 HDC, 1 HDC INCREASE]*3, SLIP STITCH (36). ***MAKE 2 PIECES THE SAME.

Black Section :

ROW 4: JOIN BOTH PIECES WITH SLIP STITCH. PLACE A PLASTIC PIECE BETWEEN THEM FOR THE SOLE. ROW 5: WORKING IN JOINED PIECES, MAKE 36 SC AROUND THE OPENING, SLIP STITCH.

Red Section :

ROW 6: 1 CHAIN, 36 SC, SLIP STITCH (MARK BEGINNING STITCH). ROW 7: 1 CHAIN, 36 SC, SLIP STITCH. ROW 9: 1 CHAIN, 10 SC, 16 HDC, 10 SC, SLIP STITCH (36). ROW 10: 1 CHAIN, 10 SC, 8 INCREASE, 10 SC, SLIP STITCH (28). ROW 11: 1 CHAIN, 10 SC, [1 INCREASE, 1 SC]*3, 9 SC, SLIP STITCH (25). ROWS 12-14: 1 CHAIN, 25 SC, SLIP STITCH (3 ROWS). ***ADD WHITE LACES.

— Hair Bow (Knitted, Size 3 Hook) :

Info :

CAST ON 15 STITCHES. ROW 1-13: KNIT 15 STITCHES (13 ROWS). ***TIE IN THE MIDDLE AND CREATE A BOW SHAPE. MAKE A 110 CHAIN FOR THE TIE, THREAD THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE BOW.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place safety eyes between rows 21 and 22 of the head with 10 stitches between them and secure the safety eyes tightly before continuing.
  • Attach ears beneath the eyes by going back 7 stitches from below each eye and working [1 SC, 5 HDC, 1 SC], then hide yarn tails.
  • Sew arms to the body at the points indicated in row 31 (work together sections) so that left and right arms align with the body rounds used in the pattern.
  • Join legs and body: after completing row 44 on the legs, join by working the body row 1 joining sequence, then stuff the body firmly and shape before closing.
  • Attach the head to the body and, if desired, insert wire folded in half between head and body to keep the head upright; weave in ends and sew on jacket buttons and bag handle as instructed.

Important Notes

  • 💡Begin stuffing the head firmly at the stage indicated and continue filling gradually to shape cheeks and head form.
  • 💡Make leg filling every 5-6 rows for a firm result and maintain symmetry by working both legs at the same time.
  • 💡If you want posable arms or neck support, insert 1.5mm wire at the recommended stage before closing and secure safely.

This curly-haired doll pattern is a delightful mix of crochet and small knit details that create a truly special handmade toy. It includes full instructions for head, body, limbs, hair, clothing, shoes and a bag, so you can finish a complete character. Make one for yourself or gift it to someone special — each doll brings a little handmade magic. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 28-30 cm tall when using the recommended medium weight yarn and 2.0mm hook for the body components.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect final size and proportions; switch hook sizes accordingly and adjust knitted jacket stitches if needed.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it includes shaping, stuffing techniques, working over joined pieces, and small knitted sections; basic crochet and some knitting experience are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, level of detailing, and whether you make the clothing and accessories.