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Nieves Amigurumi Pattern

Nieves 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 Nieves Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a small, cuddly amigurumi named Nieves with a round white body, a sweet face and a hooded cap with tiny horns and ears. It combines basic amigurumi shaping with textured stitches for the cap and decorative details like a floral button and tiny pink buttons. Photos and clear written instructions guide you through each piece and the final assembly. It uses US terminology and a 2 mm hook for a neat, compact finish.

Nieves Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You'll crochet two base pieces, join them for stability, and shape the head, arms, nose, horns and cap separately. The pattern includes placement notes for eyes, facial features and all finishing touches.

Why You'll Love This Nieves Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simple amigurumi shaping with charming details that bring Nieves to life. The textured cap and tiny horns give the doll a unique character that stands out from standard designs. I enjoy how the small assembly details—like the floral button and the folded ears—add personality without being difficult to execute. Making Nieves feels like creating a miniature scene: each piece snaps together into a lovely finished friend I'll be proud to gift. The pattern invites gentle customization so every finished toy can feel personal and special.

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

Switch Things Up

I love to change colors to give Nieves a different mood; try mint green for the cap or lavender for a whimsical friend.

I sometimes use a slightly thicker cotton and a 2.5 mm hook to make a chunkier, cuddlier version that stands out on a shelf.

I often swap the floral button for a tiny wooden button or sew on a felt heart to personalize a gift.

I like to add embroidery to the cheeks or mouth for expression; a couple of blush spots and a small line can change the face dramatically.

I recommend experimenting with metallic or variegated yarn for the cap to create a festive or textured look.

I occasionally add a small wire inside the arms for gentle posing if I want my toy to hold a tiny prop like a mini heart.

I sometimes replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully child-safe version that\'s perfect for babies.

I like to change the horn shape by elongating the horn rounds to make longer antlers for a fantasy look.

I enjoy making matching accessories: crochet a tiny scarf or a little bag using leftover yarn to create a set.

I also try combining different yarn fibers (cotton for body, acrylic for cap) to play with drape and texture.

I always recommend testing a small gauge swatch after switching yarn or hook sizes to understand how the final size will change.

I encourage you to experiment with trims: lace, ribbon, or tiny pom-poms make charming finishing touches.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping counting after increases will quickly throw off the round counts; recount each round and use a stitch marker at the start to stay accurate. ✗ Cutting the thread after the first base disc prevents joining the two pieces correctly; keep the thread on the second piece and join both back loops as instructed. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body can distort shaping and make seams bulge; stuff gradually and adjust stuffing while sewing the pieces together to maintain smooth curves. ✗ Placing safety eyes without checking round placement can make the face look unbalanced; insert safety eyes between the rounds specified and check spacing with a removable marker first. ✗ Ignoring frontloop/backloop instructions on the cap will change the texture and fit; follow FLO/BLO directions exactly for the ribbed and bobble effects. ✗ Skipping the cardboard support between base pieces reduces stability; add the cardboard between the two base discs before closing round 10 for a firm bottom.

Nieves Amigurumi Pattern

Create a sweet amigurumi called Nieves, a tiny snow-inspired friend dressed in a cozy pink cap and mittens. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting the body, head, arms, cap, ears, horns and finishing details. You will enjoy clear photos and assembly instructions to bring personality to your handmade toy. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a charming decor piece.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Nieves Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton yarn in white - small amount for body and head (approx. 50-100g depending on maker tension)
  • 02
    Cotton yarn in beige - small amount for horns, nose, gloves and ear outer (approx. 20-30g)
  • 03
    Cotton yarn in pink (light pink) - small amount for cap, jacket and details (approx. 50-80g)
  • 04
    Cotton yarn in ecru - small amount for ear inner and cap ear details (approx. 10-20g)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    2 safety eyes 5 mm
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing
  • 06
    Floral button and 2 small pink buttons
  • 07
    Beige ribbon for cuff decoration
  • 08
    Piece of cardboard for base reinforcement
  • 09
    Stitch markers

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— Body :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring / 6 sts

Round 2 :

inc in each st of the previous round / 12 sts

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 18 sts

Round 4 :

(2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 24 sts

Round 5 :

(3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 30 sts

Round 6 :

(4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 36 sts

Round 7 :

(5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 42 sts

Round 8 :

(6 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 48 sts

Round 9 :

(7 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 54 sts

Info :

When you\'re on the second piece don\'t cut the thread, you must join both pieces with the instruction of round 10, taking both backloop of the base pieces. Don\'t forget to put between both pieces a piece of cardboard to give more stability to the base.

Round 10 :

4 sc, 1 inc, (8 sc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times, and 4 sc / 60 sts

Round 11 :

(9 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 66 sts

Round 12 :

5 sc, 1 inc (10 sc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times, 5 sc /72 sts

Round 13 :

(11 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 78 sts

Round 14 to 26 :

78 sc /78 sts

Round 27 :

(11 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times /72 sts

Round 28 :

5 sc, 1 dec, (10 sc, 1 dec) repeat 5 times, 5 sc /66 sts

Round 29 :

(9 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times /60 sts

Round 30 :

60 sc /60 sts

Round 31 :

4 sc, 1 dec, (8 sc, 1 dec) repeat 5 times, 4 sc / 54 sts

Round 32 :

54 sc /54 sts

Round 33 :

(7 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times / 48 sts

Round 34 :

48 sc /48 sts

Round 35 :

3 sc, 1 dec, (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 5 times, 3 sc / 42 sts

Round 36 to 39 :

42 sc. Finish with slst and cut the thread. Add stuffing.

— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring / 6 sts

Round 2 :

inc in each st of the previous round / 12 sts

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 18 sts

Round 4 :

(2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 24 sts

Round 5 :

1 sc, 1 inc, (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times, 2 sc / 30 sts

Round 6 :

(4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 36 sts

Round 7 :

2 sc, 1 inc, (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times, 3 sc / 42 sts

Round 8 :

(6 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 48 sts

Round 9 :

(7 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 54 sts

Round 10 :

5 sc, 1 inc, (8 sc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times, sc / 60 sts

Round 11 :

(9 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 66 sts

Round 12 :

(10 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times / 72 sts

Round 13 to 28 :

72 sc /72 sts. Insert the safety eyes between rounds 20 and 21 with 7 sts apart.

Round 29 :

5 sc, 1 dec, (10 sc, 1 dec) repeat 5 times, 5 sc /66 sts

Round 30 :

(9 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times /60 sts

Round 31 :

4 sc, 1 dec, (8 sc, 1 dec) repeat 5 times, 4 sc / 54 sts

Round 32 :

(7 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times / 48 sts

Round 33 :

3 sc, 1 dec, (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 5 times, 3 sc / 42 sts

Info :

Add stuffing.

— Arms :

Info :

It consists of gloves and arms. The gloves are beige and the arms are white. Start with Beige color. Inside a magic ring 6 hdc, finish with slst and cut the thread. Reserve as this will be the finger.

Round 1 :

Ch 4, then 1 sc on the next chain, 1 sc, 3 sc on the 1 chain, 2 sc, 3 sc on the 1 st / 10 sts

Round 2 :

3 sc, 3 sc on 1 st, 4 sc, 3 sc on 1 st, 1 sc / 14 sts

Round 3 :

4 sc, 3 sc on 1 st, 6 sc, 3 sc on 1 st, 2 sc / 18 sts

Round 4 :

5 sc, 1 inc, 11 sc /18 sts

Round 5 to 8 :

18 sc

Round 9 :

Here we\'ll incorporate the previously made finger. Make 4 sc, fold the finger in half so you\'ll only make 3 sc of the finger joining it to the glove, complete the round /18 sts

Round 10 :

7 sc, 1 dec, 7 sc, 1 dec. Now we\'ll change color, so we\'re going to secure the beige color with a stitch marker /16 sts

Round 11 :

With pink color, Backloop (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 2 times / 14 sts

Round 12 to 21 :

14 sc. Finish with slst

Info :

Through the frontloop. Back to beige color. We\'ll make the arcs, ch 3, on the base of the 3 chains you need to make a puff stitch of 2 hdc, then skip 1 st and slip stitch, repeat (ch 3, on the base of the 3 chains puff stitch of 2 hdc, then skip 1 st and slip stitch). I total you\'ll 8 arcs.

— Nose :

Info :

With beige color. Inside a magic ring, chain 2 and 7 hdc, then slip stitch on the second chain from the beginning. Close the magic ring and leave a long tail to sew to the head. Put the nose between rounds 20 to 23. Don\'t worry if it looks too close to the eyes.

— Horns :

Info :

Make 2. With beige color, work in continues spiral. Make 2 pieces (piece A).

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring /6 sts

Round 2 :

(1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times /9 sts

Round 3 to 7 :

9 sc

Info :

Make 2 pieces (piece B)

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring /6 sts

Round 2 :

(1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times /9 sts

Round 3 to 5 :

9 sc

Round 6 :

(1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times / 6 sts

Info :

We\'ll continue to make the complete horn.

Round 8 :

Now you must attach to piece A. Crochet 9 sc on the piece A and then crochet 6 sc on the piece B. You\'ll have 15 sts.

Round 9 and 10 :

15 sc /15 sts

— Cap :

Row 1 :

With light pink, chain 57 for the base, chain 3, now we\'ll make a "bobble stitch inside" of 5 hdc using: The second chain from the hook, the third, the fourth, the fifth and the sixth, close the bobble stitch. Repeat this stitch until the row is completed, we\'ll have a total of 28 "bobble stitch inside"

Row 2 :

Then turn the piece and chain 1, crochet 56 sc (one on each stitch)

Info :

We\'ll finish until we complete row 13, which will be on the right side. With the odd rows as described in row 1 (except for the 57 chains of the base) and for the even rows you must do as described for row 2. Leave a long tail to sew, fold the rectangle in half as shown in the photo and sew stitch by stitch. The sewn part is the back of the cap.

Info :

Now we\'ll make the lower part, that is, the part covering the body. Position of the cap to start crocheting: Lay the piece on the table like this, the side just sewn is on the right, the opening that will be left to the face is on the left, the folded side is on top. * join in the lower left rear corner. Chain 15, finish and cut the thread (these chains will be waiting for us to use them later).

Info :

* Join the pink thread in the lower left front corner, chain 31

Row 1 :

chain 2, 9 hdc, 6 sc.

Row 2 :

skip one stitch, slip stitch in the next stitch, turn and crochet 16 slst through the backloop

Row 3 to 39 :

we repeat row 1 and 2 alternating them, always making them both through the backloop until we finish in row 49, you\'ll notice that at the end we\'ll have used the 15 chains that we left at the beginning.

— Edge of the Cap :

Info :

From where you are chain 7 (this will form the buttonhole), then 1 sc in the corner. Now we\'ll start to make the edge of the neck and the face. To do this, you must crochet 1 sc on each stitch until you reach the angle that is formed. Slip stitch in the next stitch, *skip 1 stitch and shell stitch of 3 hdc, skip 1 stitch and slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat the instruction from * to*, obtaining 14 shell stitches in total. Now make 1 sc on each stitch on the side of the neck, you\'ll start making the lapel part, crochet 1 sc and slip stitch in the next stitch, * skip 1 stitch and crochet shell stitch of 3 hdc, skip 1 stitch and slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat the instruction from * to* to obtain 4 curves. The last curve should be of 5 hdc and it will be in the corner.

Info :

Next, we\'ll make the lower edge of the cap, it will also be done with shell stitch of 3 hdc, each shell stitch must come out of the line of slip stitches and you must crochet the slip stitch of separation in the space that remains between lines of slip stitches, it is the one that is formed by half double crochets. You must work in this way the whole bottom edge until you reach the last row de slst, slst on the corner. On the same place of the slst of the corner, crocheta a shell stitch of 5 hdc and continue with the previous instruction for edge execution. You finish where you made the buttonhole.

— Ears of the cap :

Info :

Make 2 ecru pieces and 2 pink pieces

Round 1 :

Chain 4, 1 sc on the second chain from the hook, 1 sc, 5 hdc on the last chain, 2 sc, 3 sc on the latest available ch /12 sts

Round 2 :

2 sc, 5 inc of hdc, 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 1 sc /19 sts

Round 3 :

2 sc, 2 hdc, 6 inc of hdc, 2 hdc, 4 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 2 sc /25 sts

Info :

Now you must join 1 pink piece and 1 ecru piece, to do this put the pieces with the back inside, right sides outwards and with the pink color facing you. The pink piece is worked normally and the white piece is worked through the frontloop, you must crochet 1 sc in each stitch.

— Assembly :

Item Name (P1) :

Union head to body: With the help of a tapestry needle and white thread, sew stitch by stitch joining both pieces. Finish stuffing the neck when you have little space left to finish sewing.

Info :

The horns are placed between round 10 (single crochet) and rounds 11 (bobble stitch inside), leaving 8 groups of bobble stitches separating them.

Info :

The ears should be placed on the same line as the horns below them. You must fold them at the base. To join them you must skip 1 group of bobble stitches to put them on the base.

Info :

The floral button on the cap should be placed on the second line of the line of the slip stitches.

Info :

Small buttons: the first should be between round 22 and 23, the second between round 26 and 27.

Info :

Arms: You should put a beige ribbon on the cuff of the gloves as decoration.

Info :

To place the arms to the body you must place them on the cap following the line of the ears and horns and the hands must be with the fingers or thumbs forward.

Info :

Facial features: Join stitches 1 and 2 (between rounds 28 and 29 goes stitch 2) with the tapestry needle and transparent thread, forming this vertical dividing fold under the nose. Stitch 3 is attached to the back of the neck, the same with stitch 4, both independent of each other; take care of the tension so that both eyes are equally sunken.

Assembly Instructions

  • Union head to body: With the help of a tapestry needle and white thread, sew stitch by stitch joining both pieces. Finish stuffing the neck when you have little space left to finish sewing.
  • Place the horns between round 10 and round 11 on the cap, leaving 8 groups of bobble stitches separating them to match the photo placement.
  • Attach the ears on the same horizontal line as the horns, folding the ear base and skipping one group of bobble stitches when sewing to secure them to the cap.
  • Sew the small pink buttons to the body: place the first between rounds 22 and 23 and the second between rounds 26 and 27.
  • Position the arms on the cap following the line of the ears and horns with the fingers/thumbs pointing forward, and decorate the glove cuffs with beige ribbon before attaching.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous spiral for body and head unless otherwise stated and use stitch markers to keep track of round starts.
  • 💡Keep the thread attached to the second base disc so you can join both pieces using the back loops at round 10; add cardboard between discs for stability.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes between the rounds specified and check spacing with a removable marker before securing to avoid misplacement.
  • 💡Stuff parts gradually and adjust stuffing while sewing pieces together to achieve smooth shaping and avoid lumps.

This sweet Nieves amigurumi pattern lets you crochet a tiny, heartwarming friend with a cozy cap and mittens. It combines neat amigurumi shaping with textured cap stitches and playful details like horns, ears and buttons. Make one for a gift or a shelf companion and enjoy the finishing touches that bring personality. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 18-22 cm tall depending on your tension and exact yarn amounts when using the recommended 2.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; adjust your hook accordingly and expect larger or smaller proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, half double crochet and working in spirals is 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 and any customizations you add.

Where should I place the safety eyes and nose?

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 20 and 21 of the head with 7 stitches apart, and place the nose between rounds 20 and 23 as described.