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Baby Dolls Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Dolls 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 Baby Dolls Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a charming baby doll amigurumi complete with hair, ears and a full wardrobe. Each piece is written in clear rounds and includes instructions for clothing like a diaper, bodysuit, skirt, hat and booties. The pattern uses plush yarn for a soft, cuddly finish and includes finishing tips like sculpting and tinting.

Baby Dolls Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn to work in continuous spirals for limbs and in flat rows for clothing pieces. Detailed stitch counts and joining instructions are provided to make assembly straightforward.

Why You'll Love This Baby Dolls Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines soft, plush texture with simple shaping to create an irresistibly cuddly baby doll. I enjoy how the clothing is worked separately so you can mix and match colors for endless customization. I designed the rounds to be easy to follow while still offering shaping techniques that make the doll look professional. Sewing and sculpting tips included help bring out the personality in every little face.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this baby dollβ€”changing yarn color makes a big visual impact, so try pastel shades for a softer look or bright colors for a playful doll.

Want a larger doll? Use a thicker yarn and a larger hook; a smaller hook and finer yarn will give you a tiny keychain-sized version.

I often add embroidered freckles, tiny bows or felt appliques to personalize each doll for gifts or nursery decor.

For a more realistic hairstyle try using a different hair yarn and attaching strands with a latch hook method for fuller hair to trim and style.

Swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes if the doll is for very young children, which makes the toy safer and still charming.

You can make outfits in contrasting yarn weights for layered looksβ€”use cotton for summer dresses and soft acrylic for winter hats.

Try adding wire to the arms if you want posable limbs; wrap with yarn or pipe cleaners inside the stuffing for added structure.

I sometimes add a tiny crocheted toy or blanket as an accessory to create a themed setβ€”perfect for gift boxes.

Experiment with face expressions by varying placement of eyes and simple embroidered brows; a small change can make the doll look surprised, sleepy or joyful.

Use different closure options for clothes like snaps or Velcro for easier dressing and undressing if the doll is intended for children.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

βœ— Skipping stitch markers when joining legs or arms can cause misaligned attachments; place markers and count stitches carefully before joining to ensure correct placement. βœ— Stuffing the entire limb too early creates awkward shaping and lumps; stuff the lower parts first and leave the top parts less filled until assembly for smoother finishes. βœ— Not installing eyes at the recommended rounds will throw off facial placement; install safety eyes between rounds 21 and 22 with six stitches between their legs as instructed. βœ— Pulling yarn too tightly while crocheting the body causes uneven tension and distorted shape; maintain even, moderate tension and check stitch counts frequently to prevent this.

Baby Dolls Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable handmade baby doll with this detailed crochet amigurumi pattern. You will find step-by-step instructions for the body, head, limbs, hair, ears and adorable clothing pieces. Perfect for crocheters who enjoy making charming toys with customizable details. Follow the clear rounds and construction tips to bring your little doll to life.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Dolls Amigurumi Pattern

β€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    HIMALAYA Dolphin Baby yarn, gauge 120m/100gr (main plush yarn for body)
  • 02
    Main yarn color code 353 - approximately half a skein per doll
  • 03
    Lanoso Single yarn for hair - small amount
  • 04
    Alize Cotton Baby or YarnArt Jeans or Alize Cotton Gold for clothes - 2 or 3 color shades, 50g each
  • 05
    Small amounts of bright or contrast yarn for bootie details and trim
  • 06
    Polyester toy stuffing - enough to firmly stuff head, body and lower leg parts
  • 07
    White plush yarn for eye detail embroidery

β€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.75mm or 3.0mm (for body and plush yarn)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.0mm or 2.5mm (for clothes details)
  • 03
    Safety eyes 16mm (2 pieces) - glitter safety eyes recommended
  • 04
    6 small buttons, 8 or 10mm for clothes fastenings
  • 05
    Sewing needle/wide-eyed needle for assembly and sculpting
  • 06
    Yarn needle for weaving ends
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Stitch markers
  • 09
    Slicker brush to comb hair
  • 10
    Soft pastels and a short-fibre synthetic brush for tinting/blush

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β€” Legs :

Info :

Make 2. Work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

Start 6sc in a magic ring=6sc.

Round 2 :

6 increases=12sc.

Round 3 :

(1sc, increase)-6 times=18sc.

Round 4 :

18sc=18sc.

Round 5 :

3sc, 6 decreases, 3sc=12sc.

Round 6 :

(1sc, decrease)-4 times=8sc.

Info :

Stuff lower part of the leg, do not stuff top part.

Round 7-10 :

8sc (4 rounds)=8sc.

Info :

Crochet 1sc to shift, put the work together and crochet 4sc through the stitches of both sides.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn.

β€” Arms :

Info :

Make 2. Work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

Start 6sc in a magic ring=6sc.

Round 2 :

(1sc, increase)-3 times=9sc.

Round 3 :

9sc=9sc.

Round 4 :

(1sc, decrease)-3 times=6sc.

Round 5-9 :

6sc (5 rounds)=6sc.

Info :

Do not stuff.

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Put the work together and crochet 3sc through the stitches of both sides.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn.

β€” Body :

Info :

Work in a continuous spiral along the chain.

Round 1 :

Make ch6, crochet from the 2nd stitch from hook increase, 3sc, 4sc into one stitch, continue into the unused loops on the opposite side of the chain 3sc, increase=14sc.

Round 2 :

2 increases, 3sc, 4 increases, 3sc, 2 increases=22sc.

Round 3 :

(1sc, increase)-2 times, 3sc, (1sc, increase)-4 times, 3sc, (1sc, increase)-2 times=30sc.

Round 4 :

30sc=30sc.

Info :

Connect the legs and the body in next round.

Round 5 :

Place the leg and crochet 4sc through the stitches of the leg and the body simultaneously, 8sc (the belly), crochet 4sc through the stitches of the 2nd leg and the body simultaneously, 14sc=30sc.

Round 6-7 :

30sc (2 rounds)=30sc.

Round 8 :

18sc, (decrease, 1sc)-4 times=26sc.

Round 9-10 :

26sc (2 rounds)=26sc.

Round 11 :

2sc, (1sc, decrease)-4 times, 12sc=22sc.

Round 12 :

(3sc, decrease)-2 times, (4sc, decrease)-2 times=18sc.

Info :

Connect the arms and the body in next round.

Round 13 :

1sc, crochet 3sc through the stitches of the arm and the body simultaneously, 4sc, crochet 3sc through the stitches of the arm and the body simultaneously, 7sc=18sc.

Round 14 :

17sc, do not finish last stitch (start next round from the 18th stitch, it means you will need to shift stitch marker one stitch back)=17sc.

Info :

Stuff the body, continue making the head.

β€” Head :

Round 15 :

5 increases, 4sc, 5 increases, 4sc=28sc.

Round 16 :

1sc, (1sc, increase)-4 times, 5sc, (increase, 1sc)-4 times, 6sc=36sc.

Round 17-25 :

36sc (9 rounds)=36sc.

Info :

Install the eyes between the 21st and the 22nd rounds with the distance 6 stitches between the eyes (count from the leg of 1st eye to the leg of the 2nd eye).

Round 26 :

3sc, (1sc, decrease)-4 times, 5sc, (1sc, decrease)-4 times, 4sc=28sc.

Round 27 :

3sc, 4 decreases, 6sc, 4 decreases, 3sc=20sc.

Info :

Stuff the head.

Round 28 :

1sc, 4 decreases, 2sc, 4 decreases, 1sc=12sc.

Round 29 :

6 decreases=6sc.

Info :

Pull the opening closed; hide remained yarn tail inside the head.

β€” Ears :

Info :

Make 2. Crochet the ears on the head surface. Step 2 cm to the side from each eye on the eyes line.

Info :

Grab one stitch, crochet sc to fasten off, make ch1, now work into the same stitch where you started, crochet 3hdc, ch1 and fasten the yarn into the same stitch where you started working.

Info :

Pull remained yarn tail out of wrong side behind the ear, tie two knots to connect two yarn tails and hide them inside.

β€” Hair :

Info :

Work in fluffy yarn. Find last stitch of the 28th round on the top of the head. Attach the yarn and crochet sc 2 or 3 rounds in a continuous spiral.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn, hide remained yarn tail inside the head.

Info :

Take a slicker brush and comb hair well.

β€” Decoration :

Info :

Do eyes and mouth sculpting.

Info :

Use white plush yarn to embroider the lines under the eyes as pictured.

Info :

Embroider black lines and eyebrows to make the eyes more expressive.

Info :

Embroider the nose in the middle between the eyes, choose yarn matching color. Also make a belly button and buttocks sculpting.

β€” Tinting :

Info :

Work neatly, apply soft pastel lightly. Do not push the brush tightly. Make several layers, otherwise there is a chance to apply too much blush. I recommend using hard synthetic brush with short fibre.

β€” Diaper :

Info :

I highly recommend trying the clothing on the doll from time to time. Use a bigger or smaller crochet hook size to increase or decrease the clothes size. Work in flat rows making double crochet. Make ch2 at the beginning of each row, if not stated otherwise, I mean you crochet the first stitch of a row into the 1st stitch from hook.

Row 1 :

Make ch14, +ch2, 14dc=14 stitches.

Row 2 :

ch2, decrease dc, 10dc, decrease dc=12 stitches.

Row 3 :

ch2, decrease dc, 8dc, decrease dc=10 stitches.

Row 4 :

ch2, decrease dc, 6 dc, decrease dc=8 stitches.

Row 5 :

ch2, 8dc=8 stitches.

Row 6 :

ch2, increase dc, 6dc, increase dc=10 stitches.

Row 7 :

ch2, 2 increases dc, 6dc, 2 increases dc=14 stitches.

Row 8 :

ch2, increase dc, 12dc, increase dc=16 stitches.

Row 9 :

ch2, increase dc, 14dc, increase dc=18 stitches.

Row 10 :

ch2, increase dc, 16dc, increase dc=20 stitches.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn.

Row 11 :

Make ch8, now crochet 20sc from the side where you fasten off the yarn, make ch8=36 stitches.

Row 12-14 :

ch2, 36dc (3 rounds)=36 stitches.

Info :

Do not cut the yarn; continue making sc around the work. Also it may help to crochet sl st along the edge. Sew buttons. Draw buttons through the gaps between stitches to fasten off. Hide remained yarn tails on wrong side.

β€” Bodysuit :

Info :

Start working in flat rows, making double crochet. Work ch2 at the beginning of each row, I mean you crochet the 1st stitch of a row into the 3rd stitch from hook.

Row 1 :

Make ch34+ ch5 (a button loop), crochet from the 6th stitch 5dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 5dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 10dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 5dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch,5dc=42 stitches.

Row 2 :

ch2, 6dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 7dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 12dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 7dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 6dc=50 stitches.

Row 3 :

ch1, 8sc, ch6, skip 9 stitches and crochet from next stitch 16sc, ch6, skip 9 stitches, 8sc=44 stitches.

Row 4-5 :

ch2, 44dc (2 rounds)=44 stitches.

Row 6 :

crochet sl st to connect two parts and continue working in the round, ch2, 44dc, sl st, (for the skirt crochet 44dc into back loops only)=44 stitches.

Row 7 :

ch2, 44dc, sl st=44 stitches.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn.

Back part Row 8 :

Step 9 stitches to both sides and place stitch markers. Use these 18 stitches to crochet back part of the body. ch2, 18dc=18 stitches.

Row 9 :

ch2, decrease dc, 14dc, decrease dc=16 stitches.

Row 10 :

ch2, decrease dc, 12dc, decrease dc=14 stitches.

Row 11 :

ch2, decrease dc, 10dc, decrease dc=12 stitches.

Row 12 :

ch2, 2 decreases dc, 4dc, 2 decreases dc=8 stitches.

Row 13 :

ch2, 8dc=8 stitches.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn.

Front part Row 8 :

On back part step 8 stitches to both sides and place stitch markers. Use remained 10 stitches in the center to crochet front part. ch2, 10dc=10 stitches.

Row 9 :

ch2, decrease dc, 6dc, decrease dc=8 stitches.

Row 10 :

ch2, 8dc=8 stitches.

Info :

Do not cut the yarn, crochet sc around the edge. Sew buttons. Draw buttons through the gaps of the stitches to fasten off. Hide remained yarn tails on wrong side of the work.

β€” Skirt :

Info :

Work into front loops of the 5th round.

Info :

Fasten off yarn from back side, make ch5 and work 2 treble crochet into each stitch, sl st=88 stitches.

Info :

Also it may help to crochet 88 sl st along the edge of the skirt.

β€” Booties :

Info :

Make 2. Crochet dc in the round, make 2 chain stitches at the beginning and a slip stitch at the end of each round.

Round 1 :

a magic ring, ch2, 12dc in a magic ring, sl st=12 stitches.

Round 2 :

ch2, 12 increases dc, sl st=24 stitches.

Round 3 :

ch2, 24dc into back loops only, sl st=24 stitches.

Round 4 :

ch2, 3dc, (1dc, decrease dc)-6 times, 3dc, sl st=18 stitches.

Round 5 :

ch2, 18dc, sl st=18 stitches.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn.

Info :

Crochet sl st into front loops of the second round in bright yarn color. Use the same yarn to crochet ch50 and draw it through the gaps between stitches of the fifth round. Hide remained yarn tails from wrong side.

β€” Cocoon :

Info :

Work dc in the round, making ch2 at the beginning and a slip stitch at the end of each round.

Round 1 :

magic ring, ch2, 12dc in a magic ring, sl st=12 stitches.

Round 2 :

ch2, 12 increases dc, sl st=24 stitches.

Round 3 :

ch2, (1dc, increase dc)-12 times, sl st=36 stitches.

Round 4 :

ch2, (2dc, increase dc)-12 times, sl st=48 stitches.

Round 5 :

ch2, (7dc, increase dc)-6 times, sl st=54 stitches.

Round 6-10 :

ch2, 54dc, sl st (5 rounds)=54 stitches.

Round 11 :

ch2, (7dc, decrease dc)-6 times, sl st=48 stitches.

Round 12 :

ch1, 18sc, 1hdc, increase dc, 8dc, increase dc, 1hdc, 18sc, sl st=50 stitches.

Round 13 :

ch1, 19sc, 1hdc, increase dc, 9dc, increase dc, 1hdc, 18sc, sl st=52 stitches.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn.

Info :

Work in flat rows.

Row 14 :

Make ch10, step 18 stitches to the right from the yarn tail you fasten off, work on front side 2sc, 2hdc, 28dc, 2hdc, 2sc, make ch12 = 58 stitches.

Row 15 :

ch1, from the 2nd stitch from hook (5sc, 2hdc, 5dc along the chain, 36dc, (3dc, 2hdc, 5sc)-along the chain = 58 stitches.

Row 16 :

ch2, 12dc, (decrease dc, 4dc)-6 times, 10dc=52 stitches.

Row 17 :

ch1, 6sc, 2hdc, 2dc, (3dc, decrease)-6 times, 4dc, 2hdc, 6sc=46 stitches.

Info :

Crochet sc from front side around the edge.

β€” Hood :

Info :

Work dc in the round, making ch2 at the beginning and a slip stitch at the end of each round.

Round 1 :

magic ring, ch2, 12dc in a magic ring, sl st=12 stitches.

Round 2 :

ch2, 12 increases dc, sl st=24 stitches.

Round 3 :

ch2, (1dc, increase dc)-12 times, sl st=36 stitches.

Round 4 :

ch2, (2dc, increase dc)-12 times, sl st=48 stitches.

Round 5 :

ch2, (7dc, increase dc)-6 times, sl st=54 stitches.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn.

Row 6 :

ch2, decrease dc, 42dc, decrease dc=44 stitches.

Row 7-10 :

ch1, 4sc, 2hdc, 32dc, 2hdc, 4sc (4 rounds)=44 stitches.

Info :

Leave a long yarn tail to sew. Sew the hood on top part of the cocoon from the first to last decreases of the 17th row.

Info :

Also it may help to crochet sl st in contrast yarn color around the work. Hide remained yarn tails from wrong side. Sew a button under the piece where 10 stitches. Draw a button through gaps between stitches in the 16th round to fasten off.

β€” Head band :

Info :

Crochet sc in flat rows into back loops only, making ch1.

Info :

Make ch11 and crochet 10sc from the 2nd stitch from hook (54rows). Put the work together and crochet 10 sl st through the stitches of both sides to connect.

β€” Cat ears :

Info :

Make 2. Work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

Start 6sc in a magic ring=6sc.

Round 2 :

(1sc, increase)-3 times=9sc.

Round 3 :

(2sc, increase)-3 times=12sc.

Round 4 :

(3sc, increase)-3 times=15sc.

Round 5 :

(4sc, increase)-3 times=18sc.

Round 6 :

18sc=18sc.

Info :

Leave long yarn tails to sew. Sew the ears on the head band.

β€” Hat :

Info :

Start making the hat. Make ch8 and crochet from the 2nd stitch from hook 7sc into back loops only (54rounds). Put the work together and crochet 7 sl st through the stitches of both sides to connect. Continue working without cutting the yarn.

Round 1 :

ch1, 54sc, sl st=54 stitches.

Round 2-3 :

ch2, 54dc, sl st (2 rounds)=54 stitches.

Round 4 :

ch2, (3dc, decrease dc)-10 times, 4dc, sl st=44 stitches.

Round 5 :

ch2, (2dc, decrease dc)-11 times, sl st=33 stitches.

Round 6 :

ch2, (1dc, decrease dc)-11 times, sl st=22 stitches.

Round 7 :

ch2, 11 decreases dc, sl st=11 stitches.

Info :

Pull the opening closed; hide remained yarn tails on wrong side.

β€” Bunny ears :

Info :

Make 2. Work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

Start 6sc in a magic ring=6sc.

Round 2 :

6 increases=12sc.

Round 3 :

(3sc, increase)-3 times=15sc.

Round 4 :

(4sc, increase)-3 times=18sc.

Round 5 :

(5sc, increase)-3 times=21sc.

Round 6-9 :

21sc (4 rounds)=21sc.

Round 10 :

(5sc, decrease)-3 times=18sc.

Round 11 :

(4sc, decrease)-3 times=15sc.

Round 12 :

(3sc, decrease)-3 times=12sc.

Round 13 :

(2sc, decrease)-3 times=9sc.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn. Sew the ears on the hat after the 3rd round.

β€” Bunny the comforter :

Info :

Work in flat rows making 2 chain stitches.

Row 1 :

Make ch14, ch2, 14dc=14 stitches.

Row 2-4 :

ch2, 14dc (3 rows)=14 stitches.

Row 5 :

ch2, decrease dc, 10dc, decrease dc=12 stitches.

Row 6 :

ch2, decrease dc, 8dc, decrease dc=10 stitches.

Row 7 :

ch2, 10dc=10dc.

Info :

Crochet normal sc around the edge. When you work around crochet 4 legs in the corners the following way: (1sl st, ch3, crochet 3 incomplete dc and close them together, ch4, sl st)-into one stitch. Cut and fasten off the yarn. Hide remained yarn tails on wrong side.

Assembly Instructions

  • Install safety eyes between rounds 21 and 22 of the head, spacing them with 6 stitches between the legs of the eyes; secure according to the safety eye instructions.
  • Stuff the head firmly before closing round 29, and stuff the lower parts of the legs while leaving the top of the legs and arms less stuffed for sewing and shaping.
  • Sew the head to the body where you left the last stitch in round 14 of the body, matching the opening and stitching firmly with a yarn needle and matching yarn.
  • Attach the arms and legs by aligning the marked stitches on the body (as joined in pattern rounds) and sewing them in place with a whipstitch or ladder stitch for a neat join.
  • Sew ears, hat, head band and other accessories in position using the long yarn tails left from each piece and hide remaining tails inside the work.

Important Notes

  • πŸ’‘Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of rounds and the locations for attaching legs, arms and eyes for consistent placement.
  • πŸ’‘Stuff gently and evenly; overstuffing will distort the shape, while under-stuffing can leave the doll floppy and poorly defined.
  • πŸ’‘Try on clothing pieces as you crochet them to adjust fit; change hook size or yarn weight if the clothes are too tight or too loose.
  • πŸ’‘Hide and secure yarn tails inside the doll when finishing to avoid loose ends and keep the outside neat.

This sweet baby doll pattern includes everything you need to crochet a playful companion and a whole wardrobe of tiny clothes. Whether you stick with the original colors or create your own palette, each finished doll becomes a treasured keepsake. Make one for a special gift or enjoy creating a small collection of charming dolls. πŸ§ΆπŸ‘Άβœ¨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The final size of the doll is approximately 19 cm tall when using the recommended plush yarn and 2.75-3.0mm hook, but final size will depend on your tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size; use an appropriate hook size and adjust stuffing and eye size accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, double crochet, increases and decreases is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the doll and basic clothing within 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and how many clothing items you make.