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Matryoshka Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Matryoshka Doll Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Matryoshka Doll Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a set of three nested Matryoshka dolls (little, medium, and big) with decorative jacquard bands and embroidered faces. You will work small amigurumi shapes, colorwork rounds, and separate face pieces to sew on. The pattern highlights where to change colors, work in front or back loops, and assemble the nesting dolls for a polished finish.

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

Detailed photos and step-by-step rounds help you follow the process easily. Includes instructions for leaves, flowers, and finishing touches like hair embroidery and painted cheeks.

Why You'll Love This Matryoshka Doll Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends small-amigurumi techniques with decorative jacquard colorwork for a truly special result. I enjoy how each doll nests inside the next — it makes the set both playful and clever. The face pieces and floral accents let me add personality with embroidery and pastel shading. Every time I finish a set, I feel proud of the tiny details and the harmonious color combos. This pattern is a satisfying mix of precision and creativity that I keep coming back to.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this Matryoshka pattern is; I often change the color palette to match seasons or holidays and the dolls take on a whole new personality.

I sometimes use pastel shades and a slightly thicker yarn to create a soft, cuddly version instead of a firm nesting set.

If you want a more rustic look, I switch to natural wool tones and add embroidered folk motifs for a vintage feel.

To make a miniature keychain, try fingering weight yarn with a smaller hook and shorten the rounds—your nesting set will become tiny and travel-friendly.

I also experiment with different flower styles and positions; moving the cluster to the side or front changes the silhouette elegantly.

For a modern twist, replace the floral decorations with tiny crocheted bows or tiny bead accents for sparkle.

I sometimes add a little wire inside the hood edge to shape the face opening for a more sculpted look, but only if I want a posable detail.

You can customize the facial expression by adjusting eye placement and stitch shape during embroidery to create sleepy, happy, or surprised faces.

If you want a set to match nursery decor, pick two or three coordinating colors and repeat the same motif band across each doll for visual unity.

I often make a matching set as gifts and personalize them with initials stitched on the base—it's a simple way to make them special for the recipient.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the start of rounds makes it hard to track increases; place a marker at the first stitch and move it every round to stay on track. ✗ Not stuffing gradually leads to lumps or an uneven body shape; add small amounts of fiberfill while shaping to maintain a smooth silhouette. ✗ Pulling color floats too tight during jacquard rounds can distort the fabric; keep floats loose and catch yarn gently to retain elasticity and shape. ✗ Forgetting to fasten off and weave ends after color changes creates bulky seams; cut and weave ends as instructed after bands and decorative rounds. ✗ Neglecting to cut and insert the plastic circle under the base causes instability; cut a circle from plastic and insert it between the base circles for a firm bottom.

Matryoshka Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming set of crocheted Matryoshka dolls with this detailed pattern. You will create three nested dolls with jacquard colorwork, embroidered faces, and floral decorations. The pattern includes complete step-by-step rounds, face pieces, leaves and flowers so you can assemble a beautiful finished set. Ideal for crocheters who enjoy small detailed work and decorative finishing.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Matryoshka Doll Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight 4-ply yarn - Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) - main yarn set for all dolls
  • 02
    N03 - Milky (face, details, small face pieces) - small amounts
  • 03
    N35 - Yellow - small amounts for flowers and jacquard accents
  • 04
    N46 - Gray - medium amount for big doll inner pocket and bands
  • 05
    N47 - Blue - medium amount for medium doll upper part and bands
  • 06
    N51 - Red - medium amount for decorative banding and accents
  • 07
    N60 - Green - small amount for leaves (make 9)
  • 08
    N70 - Brown - small amount for hair embroidery and face detail
  • 09
    N53 - Black - medium amount for hoods and outer colorwork
  • 10
    N62 - White - small to medium amount for borders and decorative bands

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.75mm
  • 02
    Plastic (cut circles from plastic folders for bases)
  • 03
    Polyester stuffing, fiberfill
  • 04
    Pink pastel for cheek toning
  • 05
    Needle for sewing pieces
  • 06
    Yarn needle for weaving ends and assembly
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Stitch markers
  • 09
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Little Matryoshka Doll :

Round 1 :

With Brown yarn. 6 sc in MR. Place row marker here. (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

BLO 18 sc (18)

Round 5 :

Change color to Black. BLO (2 sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 6 :

Attention! Crochet in jacquard technique from Rnd 6. Yellow stitches are highlighted in yellow. (1 sc, 1 sc) *12 (24)

Round 7 :

With black yarn 24 sc (24)

Round 8 :

Change color to Yellow. BLO 24 sc (24)

Info :

Cut out a circle from plastic and put it on the bottom. Stuff with fiberfill in the process.

Round 9 :

24 sc (24)

Round 10 :

24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

Change color to Red. BLO (2 sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 12 :

(1 sc, dec) *6 (12)

Round 13 :

12 inc (24)

Round 14 :

24 sc (24)

Round 15 :

24 sc (24)

Round 16 :

24 sc (24)

Round 17 :

24 sc (24)

Round 18 :

24 sc (24)

Round 19 :

(2 sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 20 :

(1 sc, dec) *6 (12)

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill.

Round 21 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

Info :

Return to round 11 and work with White yarn through front loops: ch1, (3 sc in one stitch, sc) *12. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Info :

Return to round 4 and work with White yarn through front loops: ch1, reverse 18 sc. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— Little Face (small face) :

Info :

With Milky yarn. Work in rows.

Row 1 :

ch4, start from the second chain from the hook: inc, sc, inc, turn (5)

Row 2 :

ch1, inc, 3 sc, inc, turn (7)

Rows 3-4 :

ch1, 7 sc, turn (2 rounds)

Row 5 :

ch1, dec, 3 sc, dec, turn (5)

Row 6 :

ch1, dec, 1 sc, dec (3)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Attach red yarn to bottom right corner and sl st around the border with 20 sl st. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Embroider the eyes on the face with black yarn and sew the face to the matryoshka doll. Embroider the hair with a brown thread. Paint the cheeks with pink pastel.

— Medium Matryoshka Doll - Upper part :

Round 1 :

With Blue yarn. 6 sc in MR. Place row marker here. (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) *6 (30)

Rounds 6-12 :

30 sc (7 rounds) (30)

Round 13 :

(4 sc, inc) *6 (36)

Rounds 14-16 :

36 sc (2 rounds) (36)

Round 17 :

Change color to White. (3 sc in one stitch, sl st) *18. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— Medium Matryoshka Doll - Lower part :

Info :

Crochet 2 pieces in Black color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. Place row marker here. (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) *6 (24)

Info :

Cut yarn and fasten off piece one, continue crocheting from second piece. Cut a circle from plastic and place it in between the 2 circles.

Round (join) :

Now crochet both black circles together - 24 sc (24). Do not cut the yarn.

Round 6 :

BLO 24 sc (24)

Round 7 :

Change color to White. BLO (3 sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 8 :

Attention! Crochet in jacquard technique from Rnd 8 to 9. Blue stitches are highlighted in blue. (1 sc, 1 sc) *15 (30)

Round 9 :

(1 sc, 1 sc) *15 (30)

Round 10 :

Continue in white: 30 sc (30)

Round 11 :

Change color to Black. BLO 30 sc (30)

Rounds 12-14 :

30 sc (3 rounds) (30)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Return to round 6 attach Blue yarn to front loops: reverse sc 24 sc. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— Medium Face :

Info :

With Milky yarn. Work in rows.

Row 1 :

ch4, start from the second chain from the hook: inc, sc, inc, turn (5)

Row 2 :

ch1, inc, 3 sc, inc, turn (7)

Row 3 :

ch1, inc, 5 sc, inc, turn (9)

Rows 4-5 :

ch1, 9 sc, turn (2 rounds)

Row 6 :

ch1, dec, 5 sc, dec, turn (7)

Row 7 :

ch1, dec, 3 sc, dec, turn (5)

Row 8 :

ch1, dec, 1 sc, dec (3)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Attach Blue yarn and sl st around the face: 22 sl st. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Embroider the eyes on the face with black yarn and sew the face to the matryoshka doll. Embroider the hair with a brown thread. Paint the cheeks with pink pastel.

— Big Matryoshka Doll - Inner Pocket :

Round 1 :

With Gray yarn. 6 sc in MR. Place row marker here. (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) *6 (42)

Rounds 8-28 :

42 sc (21 rounds) (42)

Round 29 :

BLO (6 sc, inc) *6 (48)

Round 30 :

(7 sc, inc) *6 (54)

Round 31 :

BLO 54 sc (54)

Info :

Turn out the part so that the front side is inside.

— Big Matryoshka Doll - Body :

Rounds 32-34 :

54 sc (3 rounds) (54)

Round 35 :

Change color to Red. BLO (8 sc, inc) *6 (60)

Round 36 :

Change color to White. BLO 60 sc (60)

Info :

Insert a small matryoshka doll inside the middle one. Insert the middle matryoshka doll into the inner pocket. Stuff the body with fiberfill gradually.

Info :

Attention! Crochet in jacquard technique from Rnd 37 to 41. Red stitches are highlighted in red.

Round 37 :

BLO (2 sc, 1 sc) *20 (60)

Round 38 :

1 sc, (3 sc, 3 sc) *9, 3 sc, 2 sc (60)

Round 39 :

(2 sc, sc) *20 (60)

Round 40 :

1 sc, (3 sc, 3 sc) *9, 3 sc, 2 sc (60)

Round 41 :

(2 sc, 1 sc) *20 (60)

Round 42 :

With White yarn BLO 60 sc (60)

Round 43 :

With Red yarn BLO 60 sc (60)

Round 44 :

Change color to Gray. BLO 60 sc (60)

Rounds 45-48 :

60 sc (4 rounds) (60)

Round 49 :

Change color to Black. BLO 60 sc (60)

Round 50 :

(8 sc, dec) *6 (54)

Rounds 51-52 :

54 sc (2 rounds) (54)

Round 53 :

(8 sc, inc) *6 (60)

Rounds 54-66 :

60 sc (13 rounds) (60)

Round 67 :

(8 sc, dec) *6 (54)

Round 68 :

(7 sc, dec) *6 (48)

Round 69 :

(6 sc, dec) *6 (42)

Round 70 :

(5 sc, dec) *6 (36)

Round 71 :

(4 sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 72 :

(3 sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 73 :

(2 sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 74 :

(1 sc, dec) *6 (12)

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill.

Round 75 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

Info :

Return to round 49 attach White yarn in front loops: ch1, (3 dc in one stitch, sc) *30, sl st in one stitch. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— Big Face :

Info :

With Milky yarn. Work in rows.

Row 1 :

ch9, start from the second chain from the hook: inc, 6 sc, inc, turn (10)

Row 2 :

ch1, inc, 8 sc, inc, turn (12)

Row 3 :

ch1, inc, 10 sc, inc, turn (14)

Rows 4-7 :

ch1, 14 sc, turn (4 rounds)

Row 8 :

ch1, dec, 10 sc, dec, turn (12)

Row 9 :

ch1, dec, 8 sc, dec, turn (10)

Row 10 :

ch1, dec, 6 sc, dec (8)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Tie a crocheted face in a circle with Black yarn: 38 sl st. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Embroider the eyes on the face with black yarn and sew the face to the matryoshka doll. Embroider the hair with a brown thread. Paint the cheeks with pink pastel.

— Leaves (make 9) :

Item :

With Green yarn. ch8, start from the second chain from the hook: sl st, sc, 3 dc, 2 sc. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Flower (Make 5) :

Round 1 :

Crochet 3 white flowers with a yellow center and 2 yellow flowers with a white center. 5 sc in MR. Place row marker here. (5)

Round 2 :

Change color. 5 inc (10)

Round 3 :

(4-tr cluster, ch1, sc) *5

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Assembly & Finishing :

Info :

Sew the embroidered face to the hood area of each doll, ensuring the face is centered and aligned with the decorative band.

Info :

Embroider eyes with black yarn and hair with a brown thread; paint cheeks lightly with pink pastel for a soft blush.

Info :

Attach the small doll inside the medium one; place the medium doll inside the inner pocket of the big doll before stuffing the big body fully.

Info :

Sew flowers to the top and sides of the hood first, then sew leaves to the flowers; secure all decorative pieces firmly.

Info :

Weave in all ends, cut away excess yarn, and press pastel for cheeks as final finishing touches.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew each embroidered face to the hood opening, centering it within the white border and securing with a slip stitch or whipstitch so the face lays flat.
  • Insert the small matryoshka inside the medium doll, then insert the medium doll into the gray inner pocket of the big doll before stuffing the outer body.
  • Sew the flowers to the hat/top of the big doll first, positioning three larger flowers and two smaller ones for balance, then sew the leaves to each flower.
  • Embroider eyes with black yarn using small curved stitches and embroider hair with brown thread following the photos for direction and placement.
  • Attach the plastic circle to the base of each lower piece before stuffing to create a firm bottom, then close the base with rounds and weave in ends.
  • Weave in all yarn ends neatly inside the body, trim excess, and lightly apply pink pastel to the cheeks for a soft rosy finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round, especially during increases and color changes, to prevent losing your place.
  • 💡Work float yarn loosely when crocheting jacquard colorwork so the fabric does not pucker; do not pull the floats too tight.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly, adding small amounts of fiberfill during shaping to achieve a smooth, consistent surface.
  • 💡Cut and insert the plastic circle between base layers as instructed to stabilize the doll bottoms and ensure they stand evenly.

This Matryoshka doll set is a delightful project combining amigurumi shaping and decorative colorwork to create a charming heirloom. The three nested dolls stack neatly and are full of tiny embroidered details and floral accents to make them unique. Finish with painted cheeks and sewn-on flowers for a beautiful handmade gift. 🧸🌸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The height of the big matryoshka doll is approximately 15 cm (5.9 inches), the medium is 8 cm (3.2 inches), and the little doll is 6 cm (2.3 inches) when using the recommended yarn and 1.75 mm hook.

Can I use a different yarn weight or hook?

Yes, but changing yarn weight or hook size will affect the final size and density; use a slightly larger hook for looser fabric or smaller hook for tighter stitches and adjust stuffing and plastic base accordingly.

Do I need to know jacquard or colorwork techniques?

This pattern uses simple jacquard colorwork bands; basic knowledge of carrying floats and working front or back loop rounds is recommended. The pattern highlights rounds where colorwork is used.

How should I stabilize the bases so the dolls stand?

Cut a circle from plastic (folders) and place it between the two base circles as instructed before stitching them together; this provides a firm flat bottom.

How are the faces attached and finished?

Faces are crocheted in rows, edged with a contrasting color, embroidered for eyes and hair, and sewn to the hood area. Finish with pink pastel for cheeks and secure tightly for durability.