Crochet Amigurumi Doll

Crochet Recipe for Amigurumi Doll

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted or DK weight in various colors (skin tone, hair, outfit)
• Hook: 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
• Accessories: Safety eyes (10–12 mm), yarn needle, stuffing, stitch markers, optional decorations (flowers, buttons)

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch

Instructions:

Head and Body:

1. Head:
   • Start with a magic ring.
   • Round 1: 6 sc into the ring.
   • Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12 sc).
   • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18 sc).
   • Continue increasing until 36 sc.
   • Work 8 rounds of 36 sc evenly.
   • Begin decreases to close the sphere. Add safety eyes before fully closing.
2. Body:
   • Attach yarn at the neck.
   • Round 1: Work 24 sc around.
   • Gradually increase to 36 sc and work evenly for the desired body length. Stuff firmly.
   • Decrease to close the body.

Arms (Make 2):

1. Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
2. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat (9 sc).
3. Work evenly for 12 rows. Stuff lightly.
4. Leave a tail for sewing and attach to the body.

Legs (Make 2):

1. Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12 sc).
3. Work evenly for 18 rows. Stuff firmly.
4. Attach to the bottom of the body.

Hair and Hat:

1. Use yarn in the desired hair color.
2. Crochet strands by chaining and attaching them to the head.
3. For a hat, work in the round using increases to form a dome shape. Add decorative elements like flowers or stripes.

Clothing:

1. Crochet a dress, sweater, or pants separately. Use colorful yarn and your favorite stitch patterns.
2. Attach clothing pieces to the doll or make them removable.

Finishing Touches:

• Embroider a smile or other facial details.
• Add embellishments such as bows, buttons, or accessories.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.