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Alice, the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Alice, the Doll 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 Alice, the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet little amigurumi doll named Alice with a sculpted head, embroidered face and braided hairstyle. You will work in continuous rounds to shape the head and crochet separate hairpieces to attach later. The pattern includes clear round-by-round instructions plus photo guidance for assembling hair, ears and facial details.

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

Designed for crafters who enjoy character details, this pattern uses readily available cotton yarns and a small hook for compact stitches. The result is a durable, gift-ready doll with charming facial embroidery and decorative accents.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi techniques with small creative details that bring the doll to life. The braided hair and sewn hairstyles let me play with textures and positioning to create different looks. I enjoy the clear round-by-round shaping which makes it satisfying to see the head form quickly. Sewing the hair and embroidering the nose and freckles is my favorite relaxing finishing step that adds personality to each doll.

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 playing with colorways for this doll; you can swap the sweater and jumpsuit colors for a seasonally themed outfit like pastels for spring or jewel tones for winter.

I often change the hair color and make shorter or longer braids — try ombre yarn or add metallic thread for a subtle shimmer.

I sometimes use a slightly larger hook with the same yarn to create a softer, slightly larger doll that is cuddlier to hold.

To make a mini keychain version, use sport or fingering weight yarn with a smaller hook and shorten the body proportions.

I like to replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully washable toy or for a softer look for babies and toddlers.

Try adding tiny crocheted accessories like a hat, scarf or a little bag to personalize each doll as a gift.

For a vintage look, lightly tint cheeks with dry pastel and add tiny embroidered freckles with thin Mouline thread.

If you want posable limbs, insert thin aluminum wire into the arms and legs before stuffing and sewing them closed.

I sometimes embellish the braids with tiny beads or ribbon ties for extra character and flair.

Experiment with facial expressions — moving the nose placement or eyebrow angle changes the whole personality of the doll.

Make a whole family set by changing yarns and hairdos: siblings, parents, or character sets are a fun way to use this same pattern base.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too high or too low will make the face look disproportionate; measure between the marked rounds and count stitches carefully before inserting the eyes. ✗ Not using a stitch marker for the start of rounds can cause you to lose track of increases and decreases; use a marker for every round to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Understuffing the head will make shaping and embroidery difficult later on; stuff firmly and evenly while shaping to keep the face smooth for sewing and embroidery. ✗ Cutting threads too short before sewing hair and ears means you won't have enough tail to attach them securely; leave a long tip for sewing and knotting when finishing pieces.

Alice, the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet handcrafted Alice doll with detailed step-by-step crochet instructions. This pattern guides you through the head, hairstyle, ears and facial embroidery so you can create a charming, poseable toy. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a collectible, the design features braidable hair and small decorative details to personalize your doll. Follow the photos and notes for neat assembly and finishing.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Alice, the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Alize Cotton Gold beige - color 262 (main body/head color)
  • 02
    Alize Cotton Gold colors 385 and 372 (sweater colors)
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans 70 (brown) for hairstyle and hair details
  • 04
    YarnArt Jeans 40 and 66 (boots colors)
  • 05
    Alize Cotton Gold color 390 for jumpsuit and collar accents
  • 06
    Alize Cotton Gold color 385 for jumpsuit patch and pantyhose stripe
  • 07
    Alize Cotton Gold color 62 for pantyhose stripe

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2 mm
  • 02
    Long needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 03
    Safety eyes size 6 mm (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Mouline thread in black, white and brown colors
  • 05
    Dry or oil pink pastel for blushing
  • 06
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 07
    Stick for stuffing or tweezers
  • 08
    Buttons 4 mm size (for straps detail)
  • 09
    Tinting brush
  • 10
    Pins for positioning parts
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    Carton or plastic for the insoles
  • 12
    Aluminum wire 1.5-2 mm size (optional for structure)
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    Scissors

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— Head :

Info :

The main color - Alize Cotton gold beige 262.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

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 (60)

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 (64)

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 (6)

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 (60)

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 1 :

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

Instruction 2 :

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.

Part 1 :

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

Part 2 :

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 (6)

Info :

Cut off the thread, leaving a tip for sewing.

— Decoration and Face Embroidery :

Decoration :

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.

Instruction :

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

Instruction :

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

Instruction :

Take the brown thread and embroider the eyebrows.

Instruction :

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

Info :

Sew on the ears between 20th and 21st rnds.

Info :

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.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert and fix the safety eyes between the 19th and 20th rounds, counting 6 single crochet from the marker in both directions to center them correctly.
  • Sew on the ears between rounds 20 and 21 using the long tail left from each ear and secure with invisible stitches.
  • Position and sew the two hairstyle pieces to the head, then attach the forelock and the short back hairs, using photos as a placement guide.
  • Braid the three hair strands for each side and tie them with red thread, then place and sew braids to the lower back of the hairstyle.
  • Embroider the nose between rounds 21 and 22 (width 5 sc), add whites of the eyes, eyebrows and freckles, then secure and weave in all tails neatly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round so you never lose your place while increasing or decreasing.
  • 💡Stuff the head firmly but evenly so facial features and embroidered details sit properly without puckering.
  • 💡Leave long tails on sewn pieces (hairstyles, forelock, ears) to ensure you have enough yarn to secure and hide ends.
  • 💡Pin hairstyles and braids in position before stitching to check placement and symmetry against the reference photos.

This Alice doll pattern is a delightful project that combines shaping, embroidery and hair styling for a charming finished toy. Personalize colors and hairstyles to make each doll uniquely yours. Perfect as a thoughtful handmade gift or a special keepsake to decorate a shelf. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 18-22 cm tall depending on yarn tension and materials used.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size; adjust hook size accordingly and expect different stitch counts if changing yarn weight.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how much time you spend on sewing and embroidery details.

Where should I place the safety eyes?

Place the safety eyes between rounds 19 and 20, counting 6 stitches from the marker in both directions for correct spacing.