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Alice, the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Alice, the 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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Cute Companion

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

About This Alice, the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet "Alice", a small amigurumi doll with a soft head, detailed hairstyle, braids and embroidered facial features. You will create two hair pieces, braids, a forelock and sew them into place for a realistic look. Clear round-by-round instructions and notes make it easy to follow along while you stitch.

Alice, the Doll Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes all materials, abbreviations, and step-by-step rounds for the head, hair, ears and facial finishing. Photos in the guide illustrate placement and finishing techniques for professional results.

Why You'll Love This Alice, the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simple amigurumi fundamentals with charming finishing details that bring the doll to life. I enjoy how the hairstyle construction and braids let me personalize each doll. Sewing and embroidering the facial features is relaxing and rewarding, giving you control over the doll's expression. The step-by-step rounds and photos make it easy for me to reproduce the same results every time.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Alice by changing yarn colors for a completely new character.

I often swap the brown hairstyle for bright pastels to make whimsical or fantasy dolls.

I sometimes use a thicker yarn and larger hook to make a chunkier version that is great for cuddling.

I also like to swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a safer toy for small children.

I add tiny crocheted accessories like hats or scarves to personalize the doll for seasons or holidays.

I recommend experimenting with eyebrow and mouth placement to change the doll's expression and personality.

I sometimes add wire armatures in the limbs for posability if I want the doll to hold small props.

I enjoy pairing this doll with a small crocheted outfit set — try different color combinations for unique looks.

I often stitch small patches or buttons on the jumpsuit to add character and texture to the outfit.

I encourage you to try different braid lengths, twists, or even loose curls to find the style you love most for your doll.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the marker or contrast thread at round 20 will make eye placement inconsistent; place a marker or contrast thread exactly as instructed to count stitches for accurate eye positioning. ✗ Not inserting safety eyes between rounds 19 and 20 can cause difficulty placing them later; insert and secure the safety eyes before stuffing so they sit flush and symmetrical. ✗ Understuffing or overstuffing the head will distort the shape and facial positioning; stuff the head gradually and firmly to match the photos without overfilling the stitches. ✗ Leaving thread tails too short for sewing the hairstyle and ears makes assembly frustrating; always leave a tip for sewing and long enough tails to secure pieces comfortably. ✗ Skipping stitch counting during increase/decrease rounds leads to uneven shaping; count stitches after each shaping round to ensure you have the correct stitch totals shown in the pattern.

Alice, the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming handmade doll with this detailed crochet pattern for "Alice". You will work simple amigurumi techniques to shape the head, stitch a layered hairstyle, and add delicate embroidered features. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, assembly guidance, and helpful photos so you can follow along easily. Perfect for making a thoughtful gift or a keepsake to treasure.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Alice, the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Alize Cotton Gold (main color) - beige 262 for body and head
  • 02
    Alize Cotton Gold - color 385 for sweater and details
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold - color 372 for sweater/leaf details
  • 04
    YarnArt Jeans 70 - brown for hairstyle
  • 05
    YarnArt Jeans 40 and 66 - for boots (brown shades)
  • 06
    Alize Cotton Gold - color 390 for jumpsuit and collar
  • 07
    YarnArt Jeans 40 - for straps
  • 08
    Alize Cotton Gold - color 385 for patch on jumpsuit and pantyhose detail
  • 09
    Alize Cotton Gold - color 62 for pantyhose stripes
  • 10
    Alize Cotton Gold - color 372 for leaves
  • 11
    Alize Cotton Gold - color 390 for berries and collar accents
  • 12
    Small amounts of white and other accent colors for eyes and details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Safety eyes size 6 mm (2 pieces)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2 mm
  • 03
    Long sewing needle
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing pieces
  • 05
    Mouline threads in black, white and brown colors
  • 06
    Dry or oil pink pastel for tinting cheeks
  • 07
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • 08
    Stick for stuffing or tweezers
  • 09
    Buttons 4 mm size (for decoration)
  • 10
    Tinting brush
  • 11
    Pins for positioning pieces
  • 12
    Carton or plastic for the insoles
  • 13
    Aluminum wire 1.5-2 mm size (optional for structure)
  • 14
    Scissors
  • 15
    Stitch markers

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— Head :

Info :

The main color - Alize Cotton gold beige 262.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

6*(inc) (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc (60)

Round 11-19 :

9 rnds of 60 sc

Round 20 :

30 sc, put the marker or the thread of contrast color, 30 sc (60)

Info :

Between 19th and 20th rnds count 6 sc from the marker in both directions. Insert the safety eyes and fix them.

Round 21 :

20 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 20 sc (64)

Round 22-25 :

4 rnds of 64 sc

Round 26 :

(14 sc, dec)*4 (60)

Round 27 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*5, 4 sc (54)

Round 28 :

(7 sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 29 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc (42)

Round 30 :

(5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 31 :

2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc (30)

Round 32 :

(3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 33 :

1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec)*5, 1 sc (18)

Round 34 :

(4 sc, dec)*3 (15)

Info :

Cut off the thread, stuff the head tight with fiberfill.

— Hairstyle (2 pcs) :

Info :

Crochet with brown YarnArt Jeans 70.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

6*(inc) (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc (60)

Round 11-14 :

4 rnds of 60 sc

Info :

Cut off the thread, leaving a tip for sewing

— Braids :

Info :

Crochet with the same brown color. All 3 strands will take 8 sc.

Instruction :

(Fix the thread, make a ch of 37 sts, from the 2nd st from the hook crochet 36 sc, 1 sc along the hairstyle, skip 1 sc)*3. After you skipped 1 sc, cut the thread and attach a new thread to the next sc, continue to make a ch of 37 sts for the 2nd strand.

Info :

Repeat the same with the other hairstyle. Braid the strands and tie with the red thread.

— Forelock :

Info :

Crochet with the same brown color.

Instruction :

1st part of the forelock: 5 ch, from the 2nd st from the hook crochet 4 sc. Cut the thread, leaving a tip for sewing.

Instruction :

2nd part of the forelock: 7 ch, from the 2nd st from the hook crochet 6 sc. Cut the thread, leaving a tip for sewing.

— Back hairs :

Info :

Crochet with the same brown color.

Instruction :

Make a ch of 4 sts, from the 2nd st from the hook crochet: 3 sc; 5 ch, from the 2nd st from the hook crochet: 4 sc; 3 ch, from the 2nd st from the hook crochet: 2 sc.

Info :

Cut off the thread and sew off the hairs with a needle, as shown in the photo.

— Ears (2 pcs) :

Info :

The main color - Alize Cotton gold beige 262.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Info :

Cut off the thread, leaving a tip for sewing.

— Decoration :

Instruction :

Cut a long beige thread and make a tightening, as shown in the photo. Follow the points: 1-2-3. Cut a new thread and do the same on the other side: 4-5-6. Tie the threads together in a knot, pulling the eyes a little.

— Nose :

Instruction :

Embroider the nose between 21st and 22nd rnds. The width of the nose is 5 sc. Embroider as shown in the photo.

— Whites of the eyes :

Instruction :

Take the white thread and embroider the whites of the eyes.

— Eyebrows :

Instruction :

Take the brown thread and embroider the eyebrows.

— Freckles :

Instruction :

Embroider the freckles with a thin Mouline thread of brown color. The photo shows where you need to embroider them.

— Assembly and Sewing :

Instruction :

Sew on the ears between 20th and 21st rnds. Place the hairstyles as shown in the photo and sew them on. Sew the forelock in the middle, sew the short hairs on the back. Finish with embroidery for nose, eye whites, eyebrows and freckles.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert safety eyes between rounds 19 and 20: count 6 sc from the marker in both directions, place and fix the safety eyes before stuffing the head.
  • Sew the ears between rounds 20 and 21 using the thread tails left from the ear pieces and secure them firmly in place.
  • Position the two hairstyle pieces on the head as shown in the photos, pin them with pins and sew them along the edges, leaving tails for finishing.
  • Attach the braided strands and tie them with a red thread; secure braid ends and sew any loose strands to the hairstyle base.
  • Sew the forelock in the middle of the forehead and sew the short back hairs into place using a yarn needle to hide sewing tails.
  • Embroider the nose between rounds 21 and 22 (5 sc wide), add white eye highlights, eyebrows and freckles with mouline thread, then weave in all ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Place a marker or contrasting thread at round 20 to help you position the eyes symmetrically and count stitches accurately.
  • 💡Insert and fix safety eyes before stuffing the head so they sit correctly and securely in the fabric.
  • 💡Leave thread tips for sewing on all small pieces (hairstyle, ears, forelock) to make assembly easier and neater.
  • 💡Stuff the head firmly but not overly tight to keep a natural rounded shape and to allow embroidery to sit flat.

This Alice doll pattern guides you step-by-step from head shaping to the final embroidered details. The layered hairstyle and braids make each doll unique and full of personality. Follow the photos and rounds to create a lovely handmade keepsake you will be proud of. 🧶 Have fun stitching and creating memories! 🧵

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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 added accessories.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size; adjust the hook size and recalculate any fit-related details accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases, and some experience with sewing pieces together is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete this project in 12-15 hours across multiple sessions, depending on experience level and the amount of detail added.

When should I insert the safety eyes?

Insert safety eyes between rounds 19 and 20 after counting 6 stitches from the marker in both directions and before stuffing the head to ensure proper placement.