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Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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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 Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet Emma, a 30cm amigurumi doll with a removable dress, hat, shoes and handbag. The pattern uses YarnArt Jeans yarn and includes hair strands, embroidered facial details and assembled accessories. You will work in spiral rounds and rows with clear round-by-round instructions for each piece.

Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed materials, abbreviations and step-by-step rounds are included for arms, legs, body, head, hair, ears and accessories. Photographs illustrate key steps and finishing suggestions to help you assemble the doll.

Why You'll Love This Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi shaping with sweet, wearable accessories that bring the doll to life. I enjoyed designing the layered hair technique and the removable princess dress which adds play value and charm. The construction balances clear shaping with creative finishing so every piece feels satisfying to make. I hope you find the step-by-step rounds and photos as helpful as I did while testing and assembling the finished doll.

Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is for customization and I often change colors to create new looks.

I sometimes use a lighter yarn and a smaller hook to make a tiny pocket-sized Emma perfect for keychains.

If you want a softer, squishier doll, try a bulkier yarn with a larger hook and adjust stitch counts where needed.

I often swap the princess dress for simple overalls or a skirt and top to give the doll multiple outfits.

For hair variations I experiment with different lengths and textures — straight strands, braids, or boucle curls all look lovely.

I like to embroider different expressions by moving the eyebrow stitches slightly to create happy or sleepy looks.

Adding a little wire in the limbs lets me pose the doll; I hide soft wire inside the arms or torso for gentle posability.

You can make seasonal versions by changing yarn colors and adding tiny accessories like scarves, hats, or holiday-themed flowers.

I sometimes replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a completely handmade look that is child-safe.

Try mixing yarn brands and fiber contents for interesting textures — cotton for crisp garments and acrylic for soft, easy-care dolls.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch counts during shaping leads to uneven limbs or body; count your stitches after each round to ensure your piece matches the pattern. ✗ Forgetting to change colors exactly where indicated causes visible color joins; follow the round instructions closely and carry or fasten off yarn where the pattern requests. ✗ Overstuffing small parts like hands or arms will distort their shape; stuff gradually and lightly, especially near join points, to maintain smooth shaping. ✗ Not placing safety eyes at the correct round results in misaligned facial features; insert the eyes between rounds 20 and 21 and check spacing before securing. ✗ Ignoring BLO/FLO instructions changes the texture of the garment edges; work the back-loop-only or front-loop-only rows exactly as specified for correct finish.

Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet handmade Emma doll with this detailed crochet pattern. You will create a fully dressed amigurumi with removable dress, hat, handbag and shoes. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, color changes, and assembly tips so you can follow along with confidence and create a cherished handmade toy.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans - Skin color: 73 (as used in pattern)
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans - White: 62
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans - Brown: 40
  • 04
    YarnArt Jeans - Purple: 72
  • 05
    YarnArt Jeans - Light purple: 89
  • 06
    YarnArt Jeans - Light pink: 36
  • 07
    YarnArt Jeans - Light blue: 76
  • 08
    Black yarn - for sewing eyelids and eyebrows (small amount)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0mm
  • 02
    Safety eyes 8mm
  • 03
    Sewing needles
  • 04
    Polyester stuffing (fiberfill)
  • 05
    4 buttons 8mm
  • 06
    Soft wires 1.5mm (optional for structure)
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Stitch markers
  • 09
    Yarn needle for sewing and finishing

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— Arms :

Info :

Work in spiral rounds. Don't stuff.

Info :

Use skin color yarn

Round R1 :

MR, 6 sc

Round R2 :

6 inc (12)

Round R3-4 :

12 sc

Round R5 :

1B, 11 sc

Round R6 :

(4 sc, dec)*2 (10)

Round R7 :

(3 sc, dec)*2 (8)

Round R8 :

8 sc

Round R9 :

(3 sc, inc)*2 (10)

Round R10-28 :

10 sc

Info :

Crochet 5 sc more (and 1 slst), the last stitch should be at the inside of the arm. Note the thumbs will be in front. Fasten off.

Info :

Right arm: Do same as the left arm until R28, slst. Fasten off.

Info :

Note: No need to stuff the arms, but when connect the arms to the body, stuff a bit at the shoulder to make it looks better.

— Legs :

Info :

Work in spiral rounds. Stuff as you go.

Info :

Start with skin color

Round R1 :

Ch 6, start to crochet on the second chain from the hook: inc, 3 sc, inc-4, 3 sc, inc (14)

Round R2 :

2 inc, 3 sc, 4 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (22)

Round R3 :

(sc, inc)*2, 3 sc, (sc, inc)*2, (inc, sc)*2, 3 sc, (inc, sc)*2 (30)

Round R4-5 :

30 sc

Round R6 :

7 sc, (sc, dec)*3, (dec, sc)*3, 5 sc (24)

Round R7 :

7 sc, 6 dec, 5 sc (18)

Round R8 :

6 sc, 4 dec, 4 sc (14)

Round R9-24 :

14 sc

Round R25 :

7 sc, 4 hdc, 3 sc (14)

Info :

Note: To form the knee, 4 hdc must be at the center of the front.

Round R26 :

3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 3 sc (16)

Round R27 :

16 sc

Round R28 :

(7 sc, inc)*2 (18)

Round R29-36 :

18 sc

Info :

Change to white color

Round R37 :

BLO 18 sc

Round R38 :

18 sc, slst.

Info :

Adjust how for the position of the last stitch is at the inside of the leg. Fasten off.

Info :

Right leg: Do same as the left leg but add more 10 sc (adjustable) to make the position of the last stitch is at the inside of the leg. Don’t fasten off, continuing crochet to the body. Connect 2 legs with 3 chains.

Item Name (P1) :

Ruffle of shorts: Attach white yarn to R36, (ch 1, slst)*18. Fasten off.

— Body :

Round R1 :

18 sc (left leg), 3 sc into 3 chains, 18 sc (right leg), 3 sc into 3 last chains (42)

Round R2 :

(6 sc, inc)*6 (48)

Round R3-9 :

48 sc. Leave white yarn to crochet ruffle of shorts.

Item Name (P1) :

Ruffle of shorts: 48 slst. Fasten off.

Info :

Change to skin color

Round R10 :

BLO 48 sc

Round R11 :

(6 sc, dec)*6 (42)

Round R12 :

(5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round R13-24 :

36 sc

Round R25 :

8 sc, 4sc (join with left arm), 14 sc, 4 sc (join with right arm), 6 sc (36)

Round R26 :

8 sc, 6 sc (on left arm), 14 sc on the chest, 6 sc (on right arm), 6 sc (40)

Info :

Note: The position of the 2 thumbs should be in front and 2 arms should be even on the body.

Round R27 :

40 sc

Round R28 :

(4 sc, dec, 4 sc)*4 (36)

Round R29 :

(2 sc, dec, 2 sc)*6 (30)

Round R30 :

(3sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round R31 :

(sc, dec, sc)*6 (18)

Round R32-35 :

18 sc

Info :

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Ears :

Info :

Work in rows.

Info :

Use skin color

Round R1 :

MR, 3 sc, turn

Round R2 :

Ch 1, 3 inc (6)

Info :

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Head :

Info :

Work in spiral rounds.

Info :

Use skin color

Round R1 :

MR, 8 sc

Round R2 :

8 inc (16)

Round R3 :

(sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round R4 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round R5 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Round R6 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round R7 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48)

Round R8 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round R9 :

4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc (60)

Round R10 :

(9 sc, inc)*6 (66)

Round R11-26 :

66 sc

Round R27 :

(9 sc, dec)*6 (60)

Round R28 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*5, 4 dec (54)

Round R29 :

(7 sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round R30 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc (42)

Round R31 :

(5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round R32 :

18 dec. Fasten off.

Info :

Insert the eyes between R20 and R21, the distance is 12 stitches.

Info :

Sew ears at the same level as the upper eyelid, 6 stitches from the outer lash line.

Info :

Embroider eyebrow with 1 stitch high, 3 stitches wide, 4 rows from the eye hole.

Info :

Embroider nose with 2 stitches wide, 2 rows from the eye hole.

— Hair :

Info :

Use brown yarn

Round R1 :

MR 8 sc

Round R2 :

BLO 8 inc (16)

Round R3 :

BLO (sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round R4 :

BLO (3 sc, inc)*6 (30), turn, start to crochet strands (BLO).

Item Name (P1) :

Layer 1: 15 strands (Ch 61, start to crochet on the second chain from the hook: 60 hdc, 2 slst)*15.

Item Name (P1) :

Layer 2: 12 strands (Ch 61, start to crochet on the second chain from the hook: 60 hdc, 2 slst)*12.

Item Name (P1) :

Layer 3: 8 strands (Ch 61, start to crochet on the second chain from the hook: 60 hdc, 2 slst)*8.

Item Name (P1) :

Layer 4: 4 strands (Ch 61, start to crochet on the second chain from the hook: 60 hdc, 2 slst)*4.

Info :

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing the top of the hair to the head.

Info :

Tie 5 bangs on each side and attach a bow/flower as you like.

— Princess Dress Version :

Info :

Use light purple yarn

Info :

Ch 24 + ch 6 (make hole), start to crochet on the 7th chain from the hook:

Round R1 :

(2 sc, inc)*8, turn (32)

Round R2 :

Ch 1, (3 sc, inc)*8, turn (40)

Round R3 :

Ch 1, (4 sc, inc)*8, turn (48)

Round R4 :

Ch 1, 8 sc, ch 4 (skip 8), 16 sc, ch 4 (skip 8), 8 sc, turn (40)

Round R5 :

Ch 1, 8 sc, 4 sc on 4 chains, 16 sc, 4 sc on 4 chains, 8 sc, turn (40)

Round R6-7 :

Ch 1, 40 sc, turn

Round R8 :

Ch 1, 40 sc + ch 6 (make hole), turn

Round R9 :

40 sc, turn

Round R10-11 :

Ch 1, 40 sc, turn

Round R12 :

Ch 1, 40 sc, slst to close the round

Round R13 :

Ch 2, dc-inc*40, slst

Round R14 :

Ch 2, (dc, dc-inc)*40, slst (120)

Round R15-22 :

Ch 2, 120 dc, slst

Round R23-24 :

(work in spiral rounds) BLO 120 sc

Info :

Don't fasten off, turn to crochet: BLO (Ch 2, slst on the next stitch)*repeat 3 rounds.

— Sleeves :

Info :

Attach light purple yarn to the center of the armpit, work in spiral rounds

Round R1 :

Ch 1, 14 sc

Round R2 :

BLO 14 inc (28)

Round R3-8 :

BLO 28 sc

Round R9 :

BLO 14 dec

Info :

Don't fasten off, turn to crochet: BLO (Ch 3, slst on the next stitch)*14, (ch 2, slst on the next stitch)*repeat to the last BLO stitch on the sleeve.

— Collar :

Info :

Attach light purple yarn

Round R1 :

(wrong side) Ch 1, 24 sc, turn

Round R2 :

(right side) (Ch 3, sc on the next stitch)*24

Info :

Fasten off.

Item Name (P1) :

Decorative bow: Thread purple yarn at the front of the collar and tie a bow.

— A-Line Dress Version :

Info :

Ch 24 + ch 6 (make hole), start to crochet on the 7th chain from the hook:

Round R1 :

(2 sc, inc)*8, turn (32)

Round R2 :

Ch 1, (3 sc, inc)*8, turn (40)

Round R3 :

Ch 1, (4 sc, inc)*8, turn (48)

Round R4 :

Ch 1, 8 sc, ch 4 (skip 8), 16 sc, ch 4 (skip 8), 8 sc, turn (40)

Round R5 :

Ch 1, 8 sc, 4 sc on 4 chains, 16 sc, 4 sc on 4 chains, 8 sc, turn (40)

Round R6 :

Ch 1, 5 sc, inc, 28 sc, inc, 5 sc, turn (42)

Round R7 :

Ch 1, 10 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 10 sc, turn (44)

Round R8 :

Ch 1, 15 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 15 sc (46) + ch 6 (make hole), turn

Round R9 :

46 sc, turn

Round R10 :

Ch 1, 5 sc, inc, 34 sc, inc, 5 sc, turn (48)

Round R11 :

Ch 1, 10 sc, inc, 26 sc, inc, 10 sc, turn (50)

Round R12 :

Ch 1, 15 sc, inc, 18 sc, inc, 15 sc, turn (52)

Round R13 :

Ch 1, 52 sc, turn

Round R14 :

Ch 1, 5 sc, inc, 40 sc, inc, 5 sc, slst to close the round (54)

Info :

Continue to crochet alternately 1 row of the left side and 1 row of the right side. Remember to skip the first stitch and start counting from the 2nd stitch, so that the seam of the skirt is more straight.

Round R15 :

Ch 1, (4 sc, inc, 4 sc)*6, slst (60)

Round R16-17 :

Ch 1, 60 sc, slst

Round R18 :

Ch 1, (9 sc, inc)*6, slst (66)

Round R19-20 :

Ch 1, 66 sc, slst

Round R21 :

Ch 1, (5 sc, inc, 5 sc)*6, slst (72)

Round R22-23 :

Ch 1, 72 sc, slst

Round R24 :

Ch 1, (11 sc, inc)*6, slst (78)

Round R25-26 :

Ch 1, 78 sc, slst

Round R27 :

Ch 1, (6 sc, inc, 6 sc)*6, slst (84)

Round R28-29 :

Ch 1, 84 sc, slst

Round R30 :

Ch 1, (13 sc, inc)*6, slst (90)

Round R31-32 :

Ch 1, 90 sc, slst

Round R33 :

Ch 1, (7 sc, inc, 7 sc)*6, slst (96)

Round R34 :

Ch 1, 96 sc, slst. Continue working on the right side.

Round R35-36 :

Ch 1, 96 sc, slst

Round R37-38 :

(work in spiral rounds) BLO 96 sc

Info :

Don't fasten off, turn to crochet: BLO (Ch 2, slst on the next stitch)*repeat 3 rounds.

— Handbag :

Info :

Start with light purple, crochet 2 heart-shaped pieces.

Round R1 :

MR, ch 2, 3 dc, 3 hdc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, 3 hdc, 3 dc, ch 2, slst

Round R2 :

Ch 1, 4 inc, 4 sc, hdc, 4 sc, 4 inc, slst. Fasten off.

Round R3 :

Put 2 heart-shaped pieces together, left sides facing each other. Attach purple yarn, count from the center to the sides 3 stitches, start crocheting on the 4th stitch: Ch 1, sc*repeat until the end, turn

Round R4 :

Ch 2, (3 dc in a same stitch)*repeat until the end

Info :

Don't fasten off, ch 54, slst on the opposite of the handbag to make handle. Fasten off.

— Hat :

Info :

Start with purple yarn

Round R1 :

MR, 8 sc

Round R2 :

8 inc (16)

Round R3 :

(sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round R4 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round R5 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Round R6 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round R7 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48)

Round R8 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Info :

Continue following rounds in the hat section to form brim and color accents as written in pattern (rounds continue through R32 with color changes, BLO work and final slst). Fasten off.

— Flowers :

Info :

Use light blue, light pink and light purple yarn

Round R1 :

MR, 6 sc

Round R2 :

BLO 6 inc (12)

Round R3 :

BLO (sc, inc)*6 (18)

Info :

Don't fasten off, turn to crochet: BLO (Ch 2, sc on the next stitch)*repeat until the end. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Shoes :

Info :

Start with purple yarn

Round R1 :

Ch 7, start to crochet on the second chain from the hook: inc, 4 sc, inc-4, 4 sc, inc (16)

Round R2 :

2inc, 4 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (24)

Round R3 :

(sc, inc)*2, 4 sc, (sc, inc)*2, (inc, sc)*2, 4 sc, (inc, sc)*2 (32)

Round R4 :

3 sc, inc, 5 sc, 6 hdc, 2 hdc-inc, 6 hdc, 5 sc, inc, 3sc (36)

Info :

Change to light purple yarn

Round R5 :

BLO 36 sc

Info :

Change to purple yarn

Round R6-7 :

36 sc

Round R8 :

9 sc, (sc, dec)*3, (dec, sc)*3, 9 sc (30)

Round R9 :

(3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Info :

Crochet 5 sc more, turn.

Left shoe R10 :

Ch 1, 10 sc, ch 12, start to crochet on the 7th chain from the hook: 6 sc, turn.

Left shoe R11 :

10 sc. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing button.

Right shoe R10 :

Ch 1, 10 sc, turn.

Right shoe R11 :

Ch 1, 10 sc. Ch 12, start to crochet on the 7th chain from the hook: 6 sc, slst. Fasten off. Sew button.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by inserting the neck portion (after finishing head R32) into the opening at the top of the body, then sew securely using a mattress or invisible stitch; leave a long tail for sewing as indicated.
  • Position and sew the arms at the body where rounds R25 and R26 join; angle slightly forward so the thumbs are in front, and stuff a bit at each shoulder for a neat finish.
  • Sew the ears at the same level as the upper eyelid, 6 stitches from the outer lash line, and embroider the eyebrows and nose according to the head notes.
  • Attach the layered hair pieces to the top of the head using the long tail left from the hair top; sew each layer flat and arrange bangs and curls before securing a bow or flower.
  • Assemble clothing and accessories: join the 2 legs to the body with 3 chains then crochet the body rounds, sew the collar and bow, attach the hat flowers and sew buttons to the back of the dress as shown in photos.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds and the placement of joins for arms and legs to keep alignment accurate.
  • 💡Work back-loop-only (BLO) and front-loop-only (FLO) rounds exactly as instructed to get the correct edges and texture for garments.
  • 💡Leave long tails when instructed for sewing pieces together; it makes assembly easier and avoids redoing stitches.

This Emma Doll pattern guides you through making a charming handmade doll with clothes, hat and accessories that delight both makers and children. The pattern is full of clear rounds, color changes and helpful photos to support assembly. Make it as a special gift or a keepsake for yourself—happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished doll measures approximately 30cm tall when using the recommended yarn and a 2.0mm hook, depending on tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but your doll size will change; choose an appropriate hook size and be prepared for altered proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in the back/front loops is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project over multiple sessions and it usually takes around 12-15 hours depending on experience and how many accessories you make.