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Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

Barbs 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 Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a playful amigurumi doll named Barbs complete with long curled hair, a crochet swimsuit, visor and little roller-skates. The design focuses on neat shaping, textured hair strands and colorful accessories to give the doll personality. You will work small shapes in continuous rounds and sew parts together for a polished finish.

Barbs Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes clear photos and step notes to help you place eyes, attach hair and assemble accessories. Materials and abbreviations are listed so you can prepare everything before you start.

Why You'll Love This Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a lot of character into a small, pocket-sized doll. I enjoy the contrast of simple body shaping with the intricate hair strands and visor details. The swimsuit and little wheels let me play with color combinations and tiny embroidery details. I also love that it teaches neat finishing techniques — sewing the head, arranging the hair and adding accessories make the project feel complete and rewarding.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize Barbs — change the hair color to pastel shades or add stripes for a playful look.

Make a mini version by using finer yarn and a smaller hook, or scale up the doll with bulkier yarn for a cuddle-sized friend.

I often swap the swimsuit color or add tiny buttons and embroidery to the front for extra detail.

Try different hairstyles: braid the strands, make pigtails or shorten the bangs to create a new personality.

Use felt or embroidery for facial features instead of safety eyes for a softer, child-safe option.

Swap the visor for a hat or headband by adapting the visor shaping rounds and adding extra embellishment.

Add posable wire inside the arms or legs if you want your doll to hold small props or change poses.

Mix and match yarn textures — a slightly fuzzy yarn for hair can give a different effect but you'll need to adjust hook size for density.

I also like to create tiny outfits to change the doll seasonally: make a sweater, scarf or even a little backpack for play sets.

Finally, experiment with embroidery on the swimsuit and skates to add initials or tiny motifs for a personalized gift.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during joining rounds can cause you to lose track of the start of the round; add a marker after you join and move it each round so counts stay accurate. ✗ Stuffing too early or too much will distort shaping and make sewing difficult; stuff gradually as you shape and leave room to finish stuffing just before closing. ✗ Changing yarn colors without weaving in ends immediately can create messy seams and loose ends; secure and weave ends as you go to keep a tidy finish. ✗ Ignoring the instruction to work tight stitches will create holes and loose stuffing showing through; use a smaller hook or tighten tension to keep the fabric dense and neat.

Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own charming Barbs doll with this complete amigurumi pattern. You will find step-by-step instructions for the head, body, legs, arms, hair, swimsuit, visor and assembly so you can recreate the exact look. The pattern uses cotton yarn and small hooks for tight stitches, resulting in a neat, detailed finish. Ideal for makers who enjoy colorful accessories and lots of playful details.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn, main skin color (Beige) - approximately 50g
  • 02
    Lemon (yellow) cotton for hair - approximately 30-40g
  • 03
    Succulent (teal) cotton for swimsuit and pony - approximately 20g
  • 04
    Rose (pink) cotton for shorts, visor and accents - approximately 30g
  • 05
    Lime (green) cotton for skates and trims - approximately 15-20g
  • 06
    Small amounts of contrasting colors for details and embroidery

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm or 2.75mm (recommended)
  • 02
    Pair of 12 mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Stitch marker
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Polyester stuffing
  • 07
    Fabric glue (optional)
  • 08
    Pins for arranging hair strands

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Note: Crochet with tight stitches, use smaller hook to avoid holes.

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Materials & Tools: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn. 2.5 or 2.75mm Hook. Pair of 12 mm safety eyes. Tapestry needle. Stitch marker. Stuffing. Fabric glue (optional).

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Finished size: Approximately 22 cm tall.

— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

6 Inc [12]

Round 3 :

(1 sc, Inc) 6x [18]

Round 4 :

(2 sc, Inc) 6x [24]

Round 5 :

(3 sc, Inc) 6x [30]

Round 6 :

(4 sc, Inc) 6x [36]

Round 7 :

(5 sc, Inc) 6x [42]

Round 8 :

(6 sc, Inc) 6x [48]

Round 9 :

(7 sc, Inc) 6x [54]

Round 10 :

(8 sc, Inc) 6x [60]

Round 11-22 :

60 sc (12 rounds) [60]

Info :

Don't forget to stuff with stuffing as you go. Eyes location between Rnd 18 and 19. Distance: 8 sts across the front and 5 sts from the side as shown in photos.

Round 23 :

(8 sc, Dec) 6x [54]

Round 24 :

(7 sc, Dec) 6x [48]

Round 25 :

(6 sc, Dec) 6x [42]

Round 26 :

(5 sc, Dec) 6x [36]

Round 27 :

(4 sc, Dec) 6x [30]

Round 28 :

(3 sc, Dec) 6x [24]

Round 29 :

(2 sc, Dec) 6x [18]

Round 30 :

(1 sc, Dec) 6x [12]

Round 31 :

(Dec) 6x [6]

Info :

Cut the yarn. Fasten off.

— Ears :

Item Name (Make 2) :

Beige: Rnd 1: In a magic ring, Ch 2, 5 Dc. Pull tight to close. Leave a long yarn to sew. Sew between Rnd 18-20.

— Hair Base :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

6 Inc [12]

Round 3 :

(1 sc, Inc) 6x [18]

Round 4 :

FLO (2 sc, Inc) 6x [24]

Info :

Do not cut the yarn, continue to hair strands.

— Hair Strands :

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Lemon: Continue the hair with *Ch 41. (Photo 1) Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 38 Hdc, 1 sc along the chain, Slst to the next st. of the hair base.* (Photo 2) *Do this 16 times.*

— Hair Bangs :

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*Ch 41. Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 39 Hdc, along the chain, Skip 1 st., Slst to the next st. of the hair base.* *Do this 4 times. Position the bangs to the front side of the face. Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew.

— Top Hair Strands Continue :

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Flip the hair and insert your hook in to the back loop of Rnd 4. (Photo 3) *Ch 41. (Photo 4) Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 38 Hdc, 1 sc along the chain, Slst to the next st. of the hair base.* *Do this 18 times. Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew. You can also use a fabric glue.

— Pony (Work in Row) :

Row 1 :

Ch 36, turn and work along the chain

Row 2 :

1 Slst, 1 sc, 31 Hdc, 1 sc, 1 Slst

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn.

— Wheels (Make 12) :

Item Name (Wheels) :

Rose: Make 6 sc in a magic ring. Fasten off and cut the yarn. Glue two wheels together, resulting in 6 wheels.

— Legs :

Round 1 :

Ch 5, turn and work with 3 sc along the chain, 4 sc into the last st. Continue to the other side of the chain, make 2 sc and 3 sc into the last st. (Photo 5) [12]

Round 2 :

Inc, 2 sc, 3 Inc, 4 sc, 2 Inc (Photo 6) [18]

Round 3 :

5 Hdc, 6 Hdc Inc, 7 Hdc (Photo 7) [24]

Round 4 :

BLO 24 sc [24]

Round 5 :

24 sc [24]

Round 6 :

6 sc, 6 Dec, 6 sc [18]

Round 7 :

5 sc, Dec, (1 sc, Dec) 2x, 5 sc [15]

Round 8-10 :

15 sc (3 rounds) [15]

Info :

Switch to Rose yarn.

Round 11 :

BLO 15 sc [15]

Round 12 :

15 sc [15]

Info :

Switch to Beige yarn.

Round 13 :

BLO 15 sc [15]

Round 14-15 :

15 sc [15]

Round 16 :

(4 sc, Inc) 3x [18]

Info :

Switch to Rose yarn.

Round 17 :

BLO 18 Slst [18]

Round 18 :

BLO 18 sc [18]

Round 19 :

18 sc [18]

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn. Start stuffing the Leg.

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Turn the leg upside down and join Lime yarn to the front loops of round 10. Slst all around. Cut the yarn. Fasten off. Insert your hook into the front loops of round 12 with Rose yarn. Slst around. Cut the yarn. Fasten off. Add details.

Round 1-19 :

LEG 2: Repeat Leg 1, but do not cut the yarn. With feet facing away, (if you're not in the side center where the legs should be connected), sc some more until you reach the side center. (Photo 8) Join Leg 2 to Leg 1 with 1 sc. (Photo 9)

Round 20 :

17 sc to leg 1. 18 sc in leg 2. [36]

Info :

Add your stitch mark, this is the new end of the round. (Photo 10) CONTINUE TO THE BODY.

— Body :

Round 21 :

36 sc [36]

Round 22 :

(5 sc, Inc) 6x [42]

Round 23-24 :

42 sc (2 rounds) [42]

Round 25 :

(5 sc, Dec) 6x [36]

Round 26 :

36 sc [36]

Round 27 :

(16 sc, Dec) 2x [34]

Round 28 :

34 sc [34]

Round 29 :

(15 sc, Dec) 2x [32]

Info :

Switch to Beige.

Round 30 :

BLO 32 Slst [32]

Round 31 :

BLO 32 sc [32]

Round 32 :

(14 sc, Dec) 2x [30]

Round 33 :

30 sc [30]

Round 34 :

(13 sc, Dec) 2x [28]

Round 35 :

28 sc [28]

Round 36 :

(12 sc, Dec) 2x [26]

Round 37 :

26 sc [26]

Round 38 :

(11 sc, Dec) 2x [24]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew.

— Arm (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

5 sc in magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

5 Inc [10]

Round 3 :

10 sc [10]

Round 4 :

1 sc, 1 Buble stitch, 8 sc [10]

Round 5-19 :

10 sc (15 rounds) [10]

Info :

Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

— Swimsuit (Work in Rows) :

Row 1 :

Ch 8, start from the 2nd ch from hook, Dec, 3 sc, Dec. Ch 1, turn

Row 2 :

Dec, 1 sc, Dec. Ch 1, turn

Row 3-10 :

3 sc. Ch 1, turn (8 rows)

Row 11 :

Inc, 1 sc, Inc. Ch 1, turn

Row 12 :

Inc, 3 sc, Inc. Ch 1, turn

Row 13 :

Inc, 5 sc, Inc. Ch 8. Insert hook into the first chain of row 1, work across with Inc, 5 sc, Inc. Ch 8. 1 sc into the first st of row 11.

Row 14 :

4 sc, Dec, 2 sc, 8 sc across the chain. 9 sc to row 11, 8 sc across the other chain.

Row 15 :

(10 sc, Inc) 3x [36]

Row 16 :

36 sc [36]

Row 17 :

(16 sc, Dec) 2x [34]

Row 18 :

34 sc [34]

Info :

Wear the swimsuit at this point (Photo 14)

Row 19 :

(15 sc, Dec) 2x [34]

Row 20 :

32 sc [32]

Row 21 :

(14 sc, Dec) 2x [30]

Row 22 :

(13 sc, Dec) 2x [28]

Row 23 :

28 sc [28]

Row 24 :

(12 sc, Dec) 2x [26]

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Info :

Swimsuit continue: Insert your hook with Succulent yarn as shown in the photo. Make Ch 15 and work along the chain with 14 Slst. Sc on rnd 24. Continue with 6 sc across. Make another Ch 15 and turn, 14 slst along the chain. Slst on rnd 24 to finish. Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

— Visor :

Round 1 :

Ch 50. Join last st. to the first st. (Photo 20)

Round 2-4 :

50 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Insert your hook as shown in the photo, this is the start of rnd 5 (Photo 21)

Round 5 :

Slst, 6 sc, 2 Inc, 6 sc. Ch 1, turn. (Photo 22)

Round 6 :

(1 sc, Inc) 2x, 10 sc, (Inc, 1 sc) 2x, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn (Photo 23)

Round 7 :

2 sc, Inc, (8 sc, Inc) 2x, 2 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn (Photo 24)

Round 8 :

3 sc, Inc, (9 sc, Inc) 2x, 3 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn

Round 9 :

4 sc, Inc, 5 sc, Inc, 9 sc, Inc, 5 sc, Inc, 4 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn

Round 10 :

36 sc, Slst on rnd 4, turn

Round 11 :

36 Slst

Info :

Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

— Assemble :

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Sew the head to the body. Sew the arms to the body. Sew the strap in the back. Fix the hair using lots of pins to arrange the strands; you can sew or use glue to fix. Wear the visor. Tie hair with the pony and add hair accessory as shown in photos.

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Assemble the hair: Do this once you're done sewing the head and arms to the body. Use a lot of pins to arrange the strands. You can sew or use glue to fix.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body by aligning the neck opening with the body top and using a whipstitch with the long yarn tail, securing with several passes and weaving in the end.
  • Position and sew the arms to the sides of the body using the long yarn tails, placing them slightly forward for a natural pose and securing firmly with back-and-forth stitches.
  • Arrange hair strands with pins, then sew or glue them down to the hair base, creating bangs in the front and grouping strands into a pony at the top as shown in photos.
  • Attach the visor by sewing the long yarn tail through the visor base to the head, centering it above the eyes and reinforcing with several secure stitches.
  • Sew the swimsuit straps and strap in the back, hiding ends neatly inside the body before finishing.
  • Glue or sew two wheel pieces together to create skates and attach them to the bottoms of the feet; embroider skate laces with contrasting yarn.

Important Notes

  • 💡Unless otherwise stated, dolls are crocheted in continuous rows in a spiral; there is no need to close each row with a slip stitch.
  • 💡Crochet with tight stitches; if your stitches are loose use a smaller hook to avoid holes and visible stuffing.
  • 💡Place safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19 and ensure the spacing matches the photos (approx. 8 sts across) before securing.

This cheerful Barbs amigurumi pattern is perfect for crochet lovers who enjoy colourful accessories and playful hair designs. The little swimsuit, visor and roller-skates make this doll stand out and bring lots of personality to each stitch. Make one as a special handmade gift or a bright addition to your collection. 🧶✨😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 22 cm tall when using the recommended cotton yarn and 2.5–2.75mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

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

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of amigurumi techniques, continuous rounds, increases and decreases is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, customization and assembly time.

Where should I place the safety eyes?

Place the safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19, approximately 8 stitches apart across the front as shown in the eye-location photos.