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Baby dolls Amigurumi Pattern

Baby dolls 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 Baby dolls Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a 19cm tall plush baby doll with sculpted facial features and posable limbs. You will work in spirals for head, body, arms and legs, and finish with hair, ears and clothing. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds and detailed clothing pieces for a finished, wearable doll set.

Baby dolls Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Complete instructions for diaper, bodysuit, skirt, booties, hat and cocoon are included. Many photos guide assembly, finishing and styling so you can customize the look.

Why You'll Love This Baby dolls Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simple amigurumi construction with adorable, expressive details that bring the doll to life. I enjoy the way the sculpting instructions help create a sweet face with minimal sewing required. The included clothing patterns let me change the look quickly, which keeps the project fun and fresh. It is satisfying to see a soft, huggable doll come together in a single day and be ready for gifting or play.

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

Switch Things Up

I love switching yarn colors to create different characters; try soft pastels for a newborn look or bright shades for a playful doll.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to make a mini keychain version or a larger huggable doll β€” adjust stitches accordingly.

I add embroidered freckles or different eyebrow shapes to change each doll's personality and expression.

For alternative hairstyles, use stranded yarn, looped hair methods, or attach a faux fur wig for extra realism.

Make themed outfits by changing the bodysuit and skirt colors, or add tiny crocheted accessories like a blanket, pacifier, or toy.

I sometimes insert a small bell or rattle before stuffing for a sensory-friendly version for babies.

Try using cotton yarn for a crisper texture on clothing and plush yarn for a cuddly body to combine textures.

I recommend adding wire in the arms for posability if you want the doll to hold small accessories or sit in a specific pose.

Experiment with eye types β€” safety eyes, embroidered eyes, or felt appliques β€” each gives a different expression and safety level.

Finish your pieces with unique trims: picot edges, contrast slip-stitch borders, or tiny buttons to give a professional look.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

βœ— Skipping stitch markers when joining legs to the body makes placement inaccurate; place stitch markers on both legs and the body to align stitches before crocheting them together. βœ— Overstuffing the head and limbs causes a distorted shape and visible seams; stuff gradually with small amounts of fiberfill and shape as you go to maintain smooth contours. βœ— Not counting increases and decreases leads to wrong stitch counts later; count stitches at the end of each round, especially after shaping rounds and before joining pieces. βœ— Attaching safety eyes too late or in the wrong round can make positioning difficult; install eyes between rounds 21 and 22 with 6 stitches between the eyes as instructed, before finishing several head rounds.

Baby dolls Amigurumi Pattern

Create a sweet handmade baby doll with this detailed crochet pattern designed to guide you through every step. You will make a soft 19 cm doll with expressive eyes, sculpted features, and interchangeable clothing pieces. The pattern includes complete instructions for body, head, limbs, ears, hair, and clothes so you can finish a charming, gift-ready doll.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby dolls Amigurumi Pattern

β€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    HIMALAYA Dolphin Baby yarn (fluffy plush) gauge 120m/100g; main doll color code 353 β€” approx. half a skein per doll
  • 02
    Lanoso Single yarn for hair (small amount)
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    Alize Cotton Baby (or YarnArt Jeans, Alize Cotton Gold) for clothes β€” 2 or 3 color shades, 50g each
  • 04
    Contrast yarn for bootie drawstrings and decorative edges (small amounts)
  • 05
    Strong cotton thread (Iris) for sewing and sculpting details
  • 06
    Small buttons d.8-10mm (6 pieces)
  • 07
    Glitter safety eyes d.16mm (2 pieces)
  • 08
    Toy stuffing (polyester fiberfill)

β€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.75mm or 3.0mm for main plush work
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.0mm or 2.5mm for clothing and details
  • 03
    Slicker brush for brushing hair
  • 04
    Safety eyes 16mm (2 pieces)
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    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Wide-eyed needle for sculpting and sewing parts together
  • 09
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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β€” Legs :

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Work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

Start 6sc in a magic ring=6sc.

Round 2 :

6 increases=12sc.

Round 3 :

(1sc, increase)-6 times=18sc.

Round 4 :

18sc=18sc.

Round 5 :

3sc, 6 decreases, 3sc=12sc.

Round 6 :

(1sc, decrease)-4 times=8sc.

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Stuff lower part of the leg, do not stuff top part.

Round 7-10 :

8sc (4 rounds)=8sc.

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Crochet 1sc to shift, put the work together and crochet 4sc through the stitches of both sides.

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Cut and fasten off the yarn.

β€” Arms :

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make 2. Work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

Start 6sc in a magic ring=6sc.

Round 2 :

(1sc, increase)-3 times=9sc.

Round 3 :

9sc=9sc.

Round 4 :

(1sc, decrease)-3 times=6sc.

Round 5-9 :

6sc (5 rounds)=6sc.

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Do not stuff.

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Put the work together and crochet 3sc through the stitches of both sides.

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Cut and fasten off the yarn.

β€” Body :

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Work in a continuous spiral along the chain.

Round 1 :

Make ch6, crochet from the 2nd stitch from hook increase, 3sc, 4sc into one stitch, continue into the unused loops on the opposite side of the chain 3sc, increase=14sc.

Round 2 :

2 increases, 3sc, 4 increases, 3sc, 2 increases=22sc.

Round 3 :

(1sc, increase)-2 times, 3sc, (1sc, increase)-4 times, 3sc, (1sc, increase)-2 times=30sc.

Round 4 :

30sc=30sc.

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Connect the legs and the body in next round.

Round 5 :

Place the leg and crochet 4sc through the stitches of the leg and the body simultaneously, 8sc (the belly), crochet 4sc through the stitches of the 2nd leg and the body simultaneously, 14sc=30sc.

Round 6-7 :

30sc (2 rounds)=30sc.

Round 8 :

18sc, (decrease, 1sc)-4 times=26sc.

Round 9-10 :

26sc (2 rounds)=26sc.

Round 11 :

2sc, (1sc, decrease)-4 times, 12sc=22sc.

Round 12 :

(3sc, decrease)-2 times, (4sc, decrease)-2 times=18sc.

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Connect the arms and the body in next round.

Round 13 :

1sc, crochet 3sc through the stitches of the arm and the body simultaneously, 4sc, crochet 3sc through the stitches of the arm and the body simultaneously, 7sc=18sc.

Round 14 :

17sc, do not finish last stitch (start next round from the 18th stitch, it means you will need to shift stitch marker one stitch back)=17sc.

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Stuff the body, continue making the head.

β€” Head :

Round 15 :

5 increases, 4sc, 5 increases, 4sc=28sc.

Round 16 :

1sc, (1sc, increase)-4 times, 5sc, (increase, 1sc)-4 times, 6sc=36sc.

Round 17-25 :

36sc (9 rounds)=36sc.

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Install the eyes between the 21st and the 22nd rounds with the distance 6 stitches between the eyes (count from the leg of 1st eye to the leg of the 2nd eye).

Round 26 :

3sc, (1sc, decrease)-4 times, 5sc, (1sc, decrease)-4 times, 4sc=28sc.

Round 27 :

3sc, 4 decreases, 6sc, 4 decreases, 3sc=20sc.

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Stuff the head.

Round 28 :

1sc, 4 decreases, 2sc, 4 decreases, 1sc=12sc.

Round 29 :

6 decreases=6sc.

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Pull the opening closed; hide remained yarn tail inside the head

β€” Ears :

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make 2. Crochet the ears on the head surface.

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Step 2 cm to the side from each eye on the eyes line.

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Grab one stitch, crochet sc to fasten off, make ch1, now work into the same stitch where you started, crochet 3hdc, ch1 and fasten the yarn into the same stitch where you started working. Pull remained yarn tail out of wrong side behind the ear, tie two knots to connect two yarn tails and hide them inside.

β€” Hair :

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Work in fluffy yarn.

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Find last stitch of the 28th round on the top of the head. Attach the yarn and crochet sc 2 or 3 rounds in a continuous spiral.

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Cut and fasten off the yarn, hide remained yarn tail inside the head.

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Take a slicker brush and comb hair well.

β€” Decoration :

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Do eyes and mouth sculpting.

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Use white plush yarn to embroider the lines under the eyes as pictured.

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Embroider black lines and eyebrows to make the eyes more expressive.

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Embroider the nose in the middle between the eyes, choose yarn matching color.

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Also make a belly button and buttocks sculpting.

β€” Tinting :

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Work neatly, apply soft pastel lightly. Do not push the brush tightly. Make several layers, otherwise there is a chance to apply too much blush. I recommend using hard synthetic brush with short fibre.

β€” Diaper :

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I highly recommend trying the clothing on the doll from time to time. Use a bigger or smaller crochet hook size to increase or decrease the clothes size. Work in flat rows making double crochet. Make ch2 at the beginning of each row, if not stated otherwise, I mean you crochet the fist stitch of a row into the 1st stitch from hook.

Round 1 :

Make ch14, +ch2, 14dc=14 stitches.

Round 2 :

ch2, decrease dc, 10dc, decrease dc=12 stitches.

Round 3 :

ch2, decrease dc, 8dc, decrease dc=10 stitches.

Round 4 :

ch2, decrease dc, 6 dc, decrease dc=8 stitches.

Round 5 :

ch2, 8dc=8 stitches.

Round 6 :

ch2, increase dc, 6dc, increase dc=10 stitches.

Round 7 :

ch2, 2 increases dc, 6dc, 2 increases dc=14 stitches.

Round 8 :

ch2, increase dc, 12dc, increase dc=16 stitches.

Round 9 :

ch2, increase dc, 14dc, increase dc=18 stitches.

Round 10 :

ch2, increase dc, 16dc, increase dc=20 stitches.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn.

Round 11 :

Make ch8, now crochet 20sc from the side where you fasten off the yarn, make ch8=36 stitches.

Round 12-14 :

ch2, 36dc (3 rounds)=36 stitches.

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Do not cut the yarn; continue making sc around the work. Also it may help to crochet sl st along the edge. Sew buttons. Draw buttons through the gaps between stitches to fasten off. Hide remained yarn tails on wrong side.

β€” Bodysuit :

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Start working in flat rows, making double crochet. Work ch2 at the beginning of each row, I mean you crochet the 1st stitch of a row into the 3rd stitch from hook.

Round 1 :

Make ch34+ ch5 (a button loop), crochet from the 6th stitch 5dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 5dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 10dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 5dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 5dc=42 stitches.

Round 2 :

ch2, 6dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 7dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 12dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 7dc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc)-into one stitch, 6dc=50 stitches.

Round 3 :

ch1, 8sc, ch6, skip 9 stitches and crochet from next stitch 16sc, ch6, skip 9 stitches, 8sc=44 stitches.

Round 4-5 :

ch2, 44dc (2 rounds)=44 stitches.

Round 6 :

crochet sl st to connect two parts and continue working in the round, ch2, 44dc, sl st, (for the skirt crochet 44dc into back loops only)=44 stitches.

Round 7 :

ch2, 44dc, sl st=44 stitches.

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Cut and fasten off the yarn.

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Back part. Step 9 stitches to both sides and place stitch markers. Use these 18 stitches to crochet back part of the body.

Round 8 :

ch2, 18dc=18 stitches.

Round 9 :

ch2, decrease dc, 14dc, decrease dc=16 stitches.

Round 10 :

ch2, decrease dc, 12dc, decrease dc=14 stitches.

Round 11 :

ch2, decrease dc, 10dc, decrease dc=12 stitches.

Round 12 :

ch2, 2 decreases dc, 4dc, 2 decreases dc=8 stitches.

Round 13 :

ch2, 8dc=8 stitches.

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Cut and fasten off the yarn.

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Front part. On back part step 8 stitches to both sides and place stitch markers. Use remained 10 stitches in the center to crochet front part.

Round 8 (front) :

ch2, 10dc=10 stitches.

Round 9 (front) :

ch2, decrease dc, 6dc, decrease dc=8 stitches.

Round 10 (front) :

ch2, 8dc=8 stitches.

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Do not cut the yarn, crochet sc around the edge. Sew buttons. Draw buttons through the gaps of the stitches to fasten off. Hide remained yarn tails on wrong side of the work.

β€” Skirt :

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Work into front loops of the 5th round.

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Fasten off yarn from back side, make ch5 and work 2 treble crochet into each stitch, sl st=88 stitches.

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Also it may help to crochet 88 sl st along the edge of the skirt.

β€” Booties :

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make 2. Crochet dc in the round, make 2 chain stitches at the beginning and a slip stitch at the end of each round.

Round 1 :

a magic ring, ch2, 12dc in a magic ring, sl st=12 stitches.

Round 2 :

ch2, 12 increases dc, sl st=24 stitches.

Round 3 :

ch2, 24dc into back loops only, sl st=24 stitches.

Round 4 :

ch2, 3dc, (1dc, decrease dc)-6 times, 3dc, sl st=18 stitches.

Round 5 :

ch2, 18dc, sl st=18 stitches.

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Cut and fasten off the yarn.

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Crochet sl st into front loops of the second round in bright yarn color.

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Use the same yarn to crochet ch50 and draw it through the gaps between stitches of the fifth round.

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Hide remained yarn tails from wrong side.

β€” Cocoon :

Info :

Work dc in the round, making ch2 at the beginning and a slip stitch at the end of each round.

Round 1 :

magic ring, ch2, 12dc in a magic ring, sl st=12 stitches.

Round 2 :

ch2, 12 increases dc, sl st=24 stitches.

Round 3 :

ch2, (1dc, increase dc)-12 times, sl st=36 stitches.

Round 4 :

ch2, (2dc, increase dc)-12 times, sl st=48 stitches.

Round 5 :

ch2, (7dc, increase dc)-6 times, sl st=54 stitches.

Round 6-10 :

ch2, 54dc, sl st (5 rounds)=54 stitches.

Round 11 :

ch2, (7dc, decrease dc)-6 times, sl st=48 stitches.

Round 12 :

ch1, 18sc, 1hdc, increase dc, 8dc, increase dc, 1hdc, 18sc, sl st=50 stitches.

Round 13 :

ch1, 19sc, 1hdc, increase dc, 9dc, increase dc, 1hdc, 18sc, sl st=52 stitches.

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Cut and fasten off the yarn.

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Work in flat rows.

Round 14 :

Make ch10, step 18 stitches to the right from the yarn tail you fasten off, work on front side 2sc, 2hdc, 28dc, 2hdc, 2sc, make ch12 = 58 stitches.

Round 15 :

ch1, from the 2nd stitch from hook (5sc, 2hdc, 5dc along the chain, 36dc, (3dc, 2hdc, 5sc)-along the chain = 58 stitches.

Round 16 :

ch2, 12dc, (decrease dc, 4dc)-6 times, 10dc=52 stitches.

Round 17 :

ch1, 6sc, 2hdc, 2dc, (3dc, decrease)-6 times, 4dc, 2hdc, 6sc=46 stitches.

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Crochet sc from front side around the edge.

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Crochet sc from front side around the edge. Leave a long yarn tail to sew. Sew the hood on top part of the cocoon from the first to last decreases of the 17th row. Also it may help to crochet sl st in contrast yarn color around the work. Hide remained yarn tails from wrong side. Sew a button under the piece where 10 stitches. Draw a button through gaps between stitches in the 16th round to fasten off.

β€” Hood :

Info :

Work dc in the round, making ch2 at the beginning and a slip stitch at the end of each round.

Round 1 :

magic ring, ch2, 12dc in a magic ring, sl st=12 stitches.

Round 2 :

ch2, 12 increases dc, sl st=24 stitches.

Round 3 :

ch2, (1dc, increase dc)-12 times, sl st=36 stitches.

Round 4 :

ch2, (2dc, increase dc)-12 times, sl st=48 stitches.

Round 5 :

ch2, (7dc, increase dc)-6 times, sl st=54 stitches.

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Cut and fasten off the yarn.

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Work in flat rows.

Round 6 :

ch2, decrease dc, 42dc, decrease dc=44 stitches.

Round 7-10 :

ch1, 4sc, 2hdc, 32dc, 2hdc, 4sc (4 rounds)=44 stitches.

Info :

Leave a long yarn tail to sew. Sew the hood on top part of the cocoon from the first to last decreases of the 17th row. Also it may help to crochet sl st in contrast yarn color around the work. Hide remained yarn tails from wrong side. Sew a button under the piece where 10 stitches. Draw a button through gaps between stitches in the 16th round to fasten off.

β€” Head band :

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Crochet sc in flat rows into back loops only, making ch1.

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Make ch11 and crochet 10sc from the 2nd stitch from hook (54rows).

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Put the work together and crochet 10 sl st through the stitches of both sides to connect.

β€” Cat ears :

Info :

make 2. Work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

Start 6sc in a magic ring=6sc.

Round 2 :

(1sc, increase)-3 times=9sc.

Round 3 :

(2sc, increase)-3 times=12sc.

Round 4 :

(3sc, increase)-3 times=15sc.

Round 5 :

(4sc, increase)-3 times=18sc.

Round 6 :

18sc=18sc.

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Leave long yarn tails to sew. Sew the ears on the head band.

β€” Hat :

Info :

Start making the hat. Make ch8 and crochet from the 2nd stitch from hook 7sc into back loops only (54rounds). Put the work together and crochet 7 sl st through the stitches of both sides to connect. Continue working without cutting the yarn.

Round 1 :

ch1, 54sc, sl st=54 stitches.

Round 2-3 :

ch2, 54dc, sl st (2 rounds)=54 stitches.

Round 4 :

ch2, (3dc, decrease dc)-10 times, 4dc, sl st=44 stitches.

Round 5 :

ch2, (2dc, decrease dc)-11 times, sl st=33 stitches.

Round 6 :

ch2, (1dc, decrease dc)-11 times, sl st=22 stitches.

Round 7 :

ch2, 11 decreases dc, sl st=11 stitches.

Info :

Pull the opening closed; hide remained yarn tails on wrong side.

β€” Bunny ears :

Info :

make 2. Work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

Start 6sc in a magic ring=6sc.

Round 2 :

6 increases=12sc.

Round 3 :

(3sc, increase)-3 times=15sc.

Round 4 :

(4sc, increase)-3 times=18sc.

Round 5 :

(5sc, increase)-3 times=21sc.

Round 6-9 :

21sc (4 rounds)=21sc.

Round 10 :

(5sc, decrease)-3 times=18sc.

Round 11 :

(4sc, decrease)-3 times=15sc.

Round 12 :

(3sc, decrease)-3 times=12sc.

Round 13 :

(2sc, decrease)-3 times=9sc.

Info :

Cut and fasten off the yarn. Sew the ears on the hat after the 3rd round.

β€” Bunny the comforter :

Info :

Work in flat rows making 2 chain stitches.

Round 1 :

Make ch14, ch2, 14dc=14 stitches.

Round 2-4 :

ch2, 14dc (3 rows)=14 stitches.

Round 5 :

ch2, decrease dc, 10dc, decrease dc=12 stitches.

Round 6 :

ch2, decrease dc, 8dc, decrease dc=10 stitches.

Round 7 :

ch2, 10dc=10dc.

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Crochet normal sc around the edge. When you work around crochet 4 legs in the corners the following way: (1sl st, ch3, crochet 3 incomplete dc and close them together, ch4, sl st)-into one stitch.

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Cut and fasten off the yarn. Hide remained yarn tails on wrong side.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach legs to the body by placing each leg and crocheting 4sc through the leg and body stitches simultaneously as instructed in Body Round 5.
  • Sew the arms to the body by crocheting 3sc through the stitches of the arm and body simultaneously at the marked rows for natural positioning.
  • Install safety eyes between rounds 21 and 22 of the head with 6 stitches between the eye legs before closing the head.
  • Sew ears to the head surface approximately 2 cm to the side from each eye following ear instructions, tie knots to secure yarn tails and hide them inside.
  • Join hat, hood or cocoon to the body pieces by sewing with the long yarn tails left for seaming and hiding tails on the wrong side after finishing.

Important Notes

  • πŸ’‘Use stitch markers to keep track of round starts and to mark placement when joining legs and arms to the body for accurate alignment.
  • πŸ’‘Stuff firmly but not excessivelyβ€”overstuffing can distort shapes and show through the plush yarn; add stuffing gradually and shape as you go.
  • πŸ’‘Install safety eyes before closing the head completely and before adding hair, so you can adjust placement easily.
  • πŸ’‘Weave in and hide yarn tails on the wrong side as you finish each piece to create a clean final project and prevent tails from showing through the plush surface.

This delightful baby doll pattern gives you a soft, expressive companion ready to be loved and styled.🧢 Perfect as a heartfelt gift or a handmade keepsake you can customize in endless colors.πŸ’– Follow the clear rounds and clothing instructions to complete a charming 19cm doll you will treasure.✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 19 cm tall when using the recommended fluffy yarn and hook size.

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 changes in texture and detail.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with basic stitches, increases, decreases and working in spirals 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 level, chosen yarn and whether you make clothing and accessories.