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Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern

Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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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 Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small, stylized Cruella-inspired amigurumi doll complete with two-tone hairstyle, a red dress with fluffy hem, sneakers, a bag and a dalmatian plush. It includes detailed round-by-round crochet instructions along with photo references for shaping and assembly. You'll make separate pieces — head, body, limbs, hair and accessories — then sew them together for a finished collectible doll.

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

The pattern uses YarnArt baby cotton in specific colors and a single hook size throughout for consistent gauge. Techniques include working in the round, BLO/FLO shaping, simple surface embroidery and optional wire frames for bendable legs.

Why You'll Love This Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances charming details with straightforward construction, letting you craft a unique character without getting overwhelmed. I designed the two-tone hairstyle and little dalmatian companion to add personality and play value. I enjoy how the separate pieces — hair, bag, dress and sneakers — let you customize color and finish. I find the combination of amigurumi shaping and small accessories really satisfying to assemble and personalize.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this doll pattern is for customization; you can change the hair colors to create a different character or play with pastels for a softer look.

I often adjust the proportions by using a slightly larger hook and worsted weight yarn to make a bigger, cuddlier version of the doll.

For a keychain or pocket-sized version, I use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to reduce the scale and add a chain loop at the top of the head.

I sometimes replace the safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully child-safe toy suitable for babies and toddlers.

I like to swap the dress color and add tiny crocheted accessories like scarves, hats, or glasses to create seasonal or themed dolls.

To make the legs poseable, I use taped wire frames and test their placement while crocheting so the doll can stand or be posed more easily.

I often embellish the bag or choker with small beads or sequins for extra sparkle; sew beads securely to prevent loss.

Try using faux fur trims or eyelash yarn for a fluffier hem on the dress to change the overall texture and style.

If you want a softer face look, use needle felting slightly or add subtle blush and stitched eyebrows to alter the expression.

I recommend experimenting with tiny color stripes on the socks or different shoe soles to make a matching set of dolls with coordinated outfits.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the instruction to stuff while crocheting can cause uneven shaping later; stuff gradually during the indicated rounds to maintain smooth curves and proper contours. ✗ Forgetting to insert safety eyes at the specified rows will misplace facial features; place the eyes between rows 21-22 and measure 13 SC between them before securing. ✗ Not changing yarn colors where instructed creates messy joins and uneven hems; switch colors exactly at the indicated rounds and hide ends neatly to keep edges clean. ✗ Overstuffing the head or limbs makes seams and decreases look distorted; use moderate stuffing and shape gradually, adding small amounts until you reach the desired firmness. ✗ Skipping BLO/FLO instructions when requested will change the texture and fit of socks or shoes; follow BLO/FLO notes carefully to achieve the correct look for socks and shoe tops.

Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Cruella-inspired crochet doll with clear, photo-supported instructions. This pattern guides you through crocheting a detailed head, hairstyle pieces, limbs, clothing and accessories so you can create a polished finished doll. You will enjoy the step-by-step rounds and helpful assembly tips to bring this little character to life.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Main beige color - YarnArt Baby Cotton 404 (for skin and main body parts)
  • 02
    Black color - YarnArt Baby Cotton 460 (for hair, shoes, bag and details)
  • 03
    White color - YarnArt Baby Cotton 401 (for socks, shorts, shoes details)
  • 04
    Red color - YarnArt Baby Cotton 427 (for dress and sleeve)
  • 05
    White mink color - YarnArt Mink 345 (for dress hem/fur trim)
  • 06
    Small amount of white and black contrast yarn for hairstyle details and dalmatian spots
  • 07
    Polyester stuffing (fiberfill) for head, body and limbs

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook No2 (as specified in pattern)
  • 02
    Safety eyes 7 mm (2 pieces for head)
  • 03
    Small eyes 3 mm for dalmatian details
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Polyester fiberfill (stuffing)
  • 07
    Wire 1.6 mm diameter (optional, for bendable legs)
  • 08
    Thick cardboard or plastic for insoles (example: cover from cotton swabs)
  • 09
    Adhesive plaster (for wrapping wire frame)
  • 10
    Black beads for bag and choker
  • 11
    Blush for face shading

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— Head :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in main beige color. Stuff in the process.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc,inc)x6 (60)

Round 11-26 :

60 sc (16 rounds)

Info :

Insert eyes between 21-22 rows in the distance of 13 sc

Round 27 :

(8 sc,dec)x6 (54)

Round 28 :

(7 sc,dec) x6 (48)

Round 29 :

(4 sc,dec) x8 (40)

Round 30 :

(3 sc,dec) x8 (32)

Round 31 :

(2 sc,dec) x8 (24)

Round 32 :

(2 sc,dec) x6 (18)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Hide the thread.

— Hairstyle (2 pcs.) :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in black color 1 detail (1 detail in white color)

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc)x6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9 sc, inc) x6 (66)

Round 12-13 :

66 sc (2 rounds)

Round 14 :

(10 sc, inc) x6 (72)

Round 15 :

72 sc,13 ch, cut the thread.

— Bang :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in black color 1 detail (1 detail in white color)

Round 1 :

5 ch, from second 2 sc, 1 hdc,1 dc.

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Ponytail (2 pcs) :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in black color 1 detail (1 detail in white color)

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc )x3 (9)

Round 3 :

9 sc

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc ) x3 (12)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc ) x3 (15)

Round 6 :

15 sc

Round 7 :

(3 sc,dec)x6 (12)

Round 8 :

(2 sc,dec)x3 (9)

Round 9 :

(1 sc,dec)x3 (6)

Info :

Leave a long end for sewing. Stuff while sewing.

— Ears (2 pcs.) :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in main beige color.

Round 1 :

5 sc in MR (5)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Face Decoration :

Info :

Head design can be viewed by clicking on the button below. Needle sculpting for the eyes area and the eyes details.

Info :

Making the nose: we make a stitch 3 sc long between 21-22 rows, the distance from the eye to the nose on each side is 5 sc.

— Hands (2 pcs) :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in main beige color. Stuff in the process.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (2 rounds)

Round 5 :

6 sc, bubble, 5 sc (12)

Round 6 :

12 sc

Round 7 :

(4 sc,dec)x2 (10)

Round 8-24 :

10 sc (17 rounds)

Info :

Cut the thread and hide.

— Legs (2 pcs) :

Info :

If you want your doll to be able to bend the legs, you need to take a wire for each leg and insert the frame while knitting (frame optional).

Info :

Hook №2,crocheting with white color, stuff in process.

Round 1 :

8 ch, from second 6 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain 5 sc, inc (16)

Round 2 :

inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc (20)

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc (24)

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 3 sc (28)

Info :

Prepare the insoles on thick cardboard or plastic (for example, a cover from cotton swabs); circle the part, cut it out, try it on and put it aside. Make 2 insoles for 2 shoes at once and glue after crocheting the fifth row.

Info :

BLO

Round 5 :

28 sc

Round 6 :

9 sc, BLO 9 sc (should be in the center of the leg), for both loops 10 sc (28)

Info :

Change color for black. For both loops.

Round 7 :

28 sc

Round 8 :

27 sc (We do not crochet one loop so that the beginning of the row is strictly in the center)

Round 9 :

8 sc, 6 dec, 8 sc (22)

Round 10 :

7 sc, 4 dec, 7 sc (18)

Round 11 :

18 sc

Round 12 :

(1 sc,dec)x6 (12)

Round 13 :

12 sc

Info :

Change color for white. BLO.

Round 14 :

12 sc (for both loops)

Round 15 :

(2 sc,inc)x4 (16)

Round 16-17 :

16 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Change color for main. BLO.

Round 17 :

15 sc, inc (17) (for both loops)

Round 18 :

17 sc

Round 19 :

inc, 16 sc (18)

Round 20 :

18 sc

Round 21 :

inc, 17 sc (19)

Round 22 :

19 sc

Round 23 :

18 sc, inc (20)

Round 24 :

20 sc

Round 25 :

dec, 16 sc, dec (18)

Round 26 :

2 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 2 sc (16)

Round 27 :

16 sc

Round 28 :

2 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 2 sc (18)

Round 29 :

18 sc

Round 30 :

(5 sc, inc) x3 (21)

Round 31-34 :

21 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Change color for white.

Round 35 :

(6 sc, inc) x3 (24)

Round 36-38 :

24 sc (3 rounds)

Item Name (Left leg) :

39 rnd: 18 sc (so that the connection of the legs is on the inside of the thigh), cut the thread and hide

Item Name (Right leg) :

39 rnd: 12 sc (so that the connection of the legs is on the inside of the thigh), do not cut the thread

Info :

Sock with a white thread: FLO 17 rnd: 16 sl st. Cut the thread and hide.

Info :

Black thread shoes: FLO 13 rnd: 12 sc. Cut the thread and hide.

— Sneakers (Front) :

Info :

Hook №2,crocheting with white color. FLO 5th row, center (where they crocheted BLO 9 sc). Turning rounds, keep the foot towards you.

Round 1 :

2 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 2 :

3 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 3 :

4 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 5 :

5 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 6 :

6 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 7 :

7 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 8 :

8 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Info :

Cut the thread and hide.

— Body :

Info :

Next, crochet body. Stuff in the process.

Round 40 :

1 ch from the right leg, attach it to the left leg to make the legs clubfoot; work left leg 24 sc, 2 inc along chain, 24 sc along right leg, 2 sc along chain + 6 shifting sc (54)

Round 41-46 :

54 sc (6 rounds)

Round 47 :

(7 sc,dec)x6 (48)

Round 48 :

48 sc

Round 49 :

(14 sc,dec)x3 (45)

Round 50 :

45 sc

Round 51 :

(13 sc,dec)x3 (42)

Info :

Change color for main. BLO.

Round 52 :

42 sc (for both loops)

Round 53-55 :

42 sc (3 rounds)

Round 56 :

(12 sc,dec)x3 (39)

Round 57-58 :

39 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Attach the arms.

Round 59 :

3 sc, 5 sc with hand, 16 sc, 5 sc with hand, 10 sc (39)

Info :

Insert the wire frame into the hands.

Round 60 :

3 sc, 5 sc by hand, 16 sc, 5 sc by hand, 10 sc (39)

Round 61 :

(11 sc,dec)x3 (36)

Round 62 :

(1 sc, dec)x12 (24)

Round 63 :

(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Round 64-67 :

18 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Leave a long tail thread for piece attaching.

— Sleeve (1 pcs) :

Info :

Hook №2, crocheting with red color.

Round 1 :

18 ch, sl st close in a circle, 18 sc

Round 2 :

(5 sc,inc)x3 (21)

Round 3 :

21 sc

Round 4 :

(6 sc, inc ) x3 (24)

Round 5-6 :

24 sc (2 rounds)

Round 7 :

(6 sc, dec ) x3 (21)

Round 9-11 :

21 sc (4 rounds)

Round 12 :

(5 sc,dec)x3 (18)

Round 13-14 :

18 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Cut the thread and hide.

— Dress :

Info :

Hook №2, crocheting with red color.

Round 1 :

60 ch, sl st close in a circle

Round 2-3 :

60 sc (2 rounds)

Round 4 :

(18 sc,dec)x3 (57)

Round 5 :

57 sc

Round 6 :

(17 sc,dec)x3 (54)

Round 7-17 :

54 sc (11 rounds)

Round 18 :

(16 sc,dec)x3 (51)

Round 19-21 :

51 sc (3 rounds)

Round 22 :

2 sc on dress, 6 sc with sleeve, 16 sc on dress, (1 sc,dec)x3, 18 sc (48)

Round 23 :

2 sc, 12 sc on sleeve, 40 sc on dress (54)

Round 24 :

4 sc, 3 hdc, 2 dc, 3 hdc, 42 sc (54)

Info :

Cut the thread and hide.

Info :

With a white mink color, Hook №2, hold the dress with the hem towards you: 1 rnd: 60 sc. Cut the thread and hide.

— Bag :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in black color (or chosen bag color).

Round 1 :

8 ch, from third 5 dc, 3 dc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain 4 dc, inc from dc (14)

Info :

BLO

Round 2 :

14 sc

Round 3-5 :

14 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Next, crochet in turning rows.

Round 6 :

1 sc, turn, 6 sc, 1 ch, turn

Round 7-10 :

6 sc, 1 ch, turn (4 rounds)

Info :

Cut the thread and hide. Fasten the thread on the side, chain 50 ch, fasten to the other end of the ss to make strap.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert safety eyes between rows 21-22 of the head, spacing them 13 SC apart before closing and stuffing the head securely.
  • Attach the hairstyle pieces, bangs and ponytails to the head, sewing them in place and hiding tails; arrange the two-tone pieces so the split falls across the forehead as pictured.
  • Sew ears to the head at appropriate positions, then sew the head to the body using the long tail left from the neck; use a ladder stitch for an invisible seam.
  • Attach arms to the body after round 57-58 as indicated; position the hands so the thumb orientation and wire insert (if used) align comfortably with the body.
  • Join the two legs with the chain for round 40, then continue working the body rounds; position and sew the insole into each shoe, glueing it after the fifth row as described.
  • Sew the dress and sleeve assembly into place, add the white mink hem to the dress, and attach the bag strap across the shoulder, securing beads to decorate the bag and choker.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds and important placement points like the start of the body and where to attach limbs.
  • 💡Stuff pieces lightly at first and add more stuffing as you close the part to avoid lumps and maintain smooth shaping.
  • 💡When changing colors, weave in ends and work the first stitch carefully to avoid loose loops and visible gaps at the joins.
  • 💡If you plan to make bendable legs, wrap the wire in adhesive plaster before inserting and test fit inside the leg while crocheting.

This Cruella-inspired amigurumi is full of personality and tiny details that make it a delightful project to gift or display. The pattern includes hair, dress, sneakers, a cute dalmatian friend and a tiny bag for maximum charm. Follow the step-by-step rounds and photos to assemble your unique handmade doll. 🧶✨😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 20-25 cm tall depending on yarn tension and whether you use the optional wire for legs.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size; choose an appropriate hook and expect changes in proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of working in the round, increases and decreases, and BLO/FLO techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience and customizations.

Are the legs poseable?

You can make the legs poseable by inserting a wrapped wire frame (1.6 mm dia) into each leg while crocheting, as described in the legs section.