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Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

Barbs 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 Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming, fully crocheted doll named Barbs with detailed hair, a swimsuit and tiny roller-skates. The design uses Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn and includes both round-by-round instructions and photo guides. Youll assemble separate pieces (head, body, arms, legs, hair, visor) for a neat, professional finish.

Barbs Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses continuous rounds (in a spiral) and clear abbreviations to guide you through shaping and finishing. Step-by-step assembly notes and photo cues make positioning hair and visor easy.

Why You'll Love This Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful details with neat construction techniques that give a professional finish. I designed the layered hair and visor so you can achieve a distinctive personality with simple stitches. I enjoy how the swimsuit and roller-skates add character and encourage creativity with color choices. I hope you feel inspired to customize Barbs and make each doll uniquely yours.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Barbs by changing up colors try pastel shades for a softer look or neon brights for a bold character.

I often make the doll bigger or smaller by switching yarn weight and adjusting hook size; bulky yarn creates a chunkier doll while finer yarn makes a mini version.

I add embroidered freckles, different eye sizes or safety eyes to change the dolls personality small details make a big impact.

For different hair styles, vary the length and number of strands, braid some strands, or attach yarn loops instead of chains for a fuller look.

I sometimes replace the visor with a small hat or headband by adapting the visor rounds to create a cap shape.

Try sewing tiny clothes or accessories like a backpack, sunglasses or a scarf to create themed versions of Barbs.

I recommend experimenting with textured stitches on the swimsuit or body for unique surface detail simple surface slip stitches or bobbles work well.

Make the skates removable by attaching them with a small snap or button if you want interchangeable footwear.

I often add wire inside longer hair strands to make them poseable this adds play value but is optional for safety considerations.

For a gift version, sew a small loop on the back and add a keychain ring to turn Barbs into an oversized keychain or bag charm.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the instruction to crochet tightly; use a smaller hook and maintain firm tension to avoid stuffing showing through holes. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go causes lumps and shape problems; stuff gradually during the widening rounds to keep an even profile. ✗ Not placing safety eyes at the recommended rounds will change facial placement; install the eyes between rounds 18 and 19 to match the pattern photos. ✗ Leaving long yarn tails off and weaving later makes finishing tedious; leave long tails when instructed and weave or sew pieces in as you go for a cleaner result.

Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own playful Barbs amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern. You will enjoy creating the dolls sculpted head, layered hair strands, striped legs and tiny roller skates with clear step-by-step rounds and photos. The pattern is written in continuous rounds and includes assembly instructions so you can sew the pieces together with confidence. Perfect as a handmade gift or a colorful addition to your amigurumi collection.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn - main yarn used for the doll (use colors: Beige, Lemon, Rose, Succulent, Lime)
  • 02
    Yarn colors shown: Beige (skin tone), Lemon (hair), Rose (pink accents), Succulent (teal swimsuit), Lime (green accents)
  • 03
    Use small amounts of each color as needed for a single doll (adjust quantities based on size and yarn tension)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm or 2.75mm
  • 02
    Pair of 12 mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Stitch marker
  • 05
    Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
  • 06
    Fabric glue (optional)
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Yarn needle for sewing pieces together
  • 09
    Pins for arranging hair strands

Progress Tracker

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— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 Inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, Inc) 6x (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, Inc) 6x (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, Inc) 6x (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, Inc) 6x (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, Inc) 6x (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, Inc) 6x (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, Inc) 6x (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, Inc) 6x (60)

Round 11-22 :

60 sc (12 rounds) (60)

Info :

Dont forget to stuff with stuffing as you go. EYES LOCATION BETWEEN RND 18 AND 19.

Round 23 :

(8 sc, Dec) 6x (54)

Round 24 :

(7 sc, Dec) 6x (48)

Round 25 :

(6 sc, Dec) 6x (42)

Round 26 :

(5 sc, Dec) 6x (36)

Round 27 :

(4 sc, Dec) 6x (30)

Round 28 :

(3 sc, Dec) 6x (24)

Round 29 :

(2 sc, Dec) 6x (18)

Round 30 :

(1 sc, Dec) 6x (12)

Round 31 :

(Dec) 6x (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Fasten off.

— Ears :

Item Name (P1) :

Make 2 - Beige. Rnd 1: In a magic ring, Ch 2, 5 Dc. Pull tight to close. Leave a long yarn to sew. Sew between Rnd 18-20.

— Hair Base :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 Inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, Inc) 6x (18)

Round 4 :

FLO (2 sc, Inc) 6x (24)

Info :

Do not cut the yarn, continue to hair strands.

— Hair Strands :

Info :

Continue the hair with *Ch 41. Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 38 Hdc, 1 sc along the chain, Slst to the next st. of the hair base.* Do this 16 times.

— Hair Bangs :

Info :

*Ch 41. Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 39 Hdc, along the chain, Skip 1 st., Slst to the next st. of the hair base.* Do this 4 times. Position the bangs to the front side of the face. Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew.

— Top Hair Strands Continue :

Info :

Flip the hair and insert your hook into the back loop of Rnd 4. *Ch 41. Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 38 Hdc, 1 sc along the chain, Slst to the next st. of the hair base.* Do this 18 times. Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew. You can also use a fabric glue.

— Pony (work in row) :

Row 1 :

Ch 36, turn and work along the chain.

Row 2 :

1 Slst, 1 sc, 31 Hdc, 1 sc, 1 Slst. Fasten off, cut the yarn.

— Wheels :

Item Name (P1) :

Make 12 - Rose. Make 6 sc in a magic ring. Fasten off and cut the yarn. Glue two wheels together, resulting in 6 wheels.

— Legs :

Info :

Make 2.

Round 1 :

Ch 5, turn and work with 3 sc along the chain, 4 sc into the last st. Continue to the other side of the chain, make 2 sc and 3 sc into the last st. (Photo 5) (12)

Round 2 :

Inc, 2 sc, 3 Inc, 4 sc, 2 Inc (Photo 6) (18)

Round 3 :

5 Hdc, 6 Hdc Inc, 7 Hdc (Photo 7) (24)

Round 4 :

BLO 24 sc (24)

Round 5 :

24 sc (24)

Round 6 :

6 sc, 6 Dec, 6 sc (18)

Round 7 :

5 sc, Dec, (1 sc, Dec) 2x, 5 sc (15)

Round 8-10 :

15 sc (3 rounds) (15)

Round 11 :

BLO 15 sc (15)

Round 12 :

15 sc (15)

Round 13 :

BLO 15 sc (15)

Round 14-15 :

15 sc (15)

Round 16 :

(4 sc, Inc) 3x (18)

Round 17 :

BLO 18 Slst (18)

Round 18 :

BLO 18 sc (18)

Round 19 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn. Start stuffing the Leg. Turn the leg upside down and join Lime yarn to the front loops of round 10. Slst all around. Cut the yarn. Fasten off. Insert your hook into the front loops of round 12 with Rose yarn. Slst around. Cut the yarn. Fasten off. Add details.

Item Name (P1) :

Leg 2 - Rnd 1-19: Repeat Leg 1, but do not cut the yarn. With feet facing away, sc some more until you reach the side center where the legs should be connected. Join Leg 2 to Leg 1 with 1 sc. Rnd 20: 17 sc to leg 1, 18 sc in leg 2 (36). Add your stitch mark, this is the new end of the round. Continue to the body.

— Body :

Round 21 :

36 sc (36)

Round 22 :

(5 sc, Inc) 6x (42)

Round 23-24 :

42 sc (3 rounds) (42)

Round 25 :

(5 sc, Dec) 6x (36)

Round 26 :

36 sc (36)

Round 27 :

(16 sc, Dec) 2x (34)

Round 28 :

34 sc (34)

Round 29 :

(15 sc, Dec) 2x (32)

Info :

Beige section follows.

Round 30 :

BLO 32 Slst (32)

Round 31 :

BLO 32 sc (32)

Round 32 :

(14 sc, Dec) 2x (30)

Round 33 :

30 sc (30)

Round 34 :

(13 sc, Dec) 2x (28)

Round 35 :

28 sc (28)

Round 36 :

(12 sc, Dec) 2x (26)

Round 37 :

26 sc (26)

Round 38 :

(11 sc, Dec) 2x (24)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew.

— Arm :

Info :

Make 2 - Beige.

Round 1 :

5 sc in magic ring (5)

Round 2 :

5 Inc (10)

Round 3 :

10 sc (10)

Round 4 :

1 sc, 1 Buble stitch, 8 sc (10)

Round 5-19 :

10 sc (15 rounds) (10)

Info :

Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

— Swimsuit (work in rows) :

Row 1 :

Ch 8, start from the 2nd ch from hook, Dec, 3 sc, Dec. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2 :

Dec, 1 sc, Dec. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3-10 :

3 sc. Ch 1, turn (8 rows)

Row 11 :

Inc, 1 sc, Inc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 12 :

Inc, 3 sc, Inc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 13 :

Inc, 5 sc, Inc. Ch 8. Insert hook into the first chain of row 1, work across with Inc, 5 sc, Inc. Ch 8. 1 sc into the first st of row 11.

Row 14 :

4 sc, Dec, 2 sc, 8 sc across the chain. 9 sc to row 11, 8 sc across the other chain.

Row 15 :

(10 sc, Inc) 3x (36)

Row 16 :

36 sc (36)

Row 17 :

(16 sc, Dec) 2x (34)

Row 18 :

34 sc (34)

Info :

Wear the swimsuit at this point.

Row 19 :

(15 sc, Dec) 2x (34)

Row 20 :

32 sc (32)

Row 21 :

(14 sc, Dec) 2x (30)

Row 22 :

(13 sc, Dec) 2x (28)

Row 23 :

28 sc (28)

Row 24 :

(12 sc, Dec) 2x (26)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn.

— Swimsuit Continue :

Info :

Insert your hook with Succulent yarn as shown in the photo. Make Ch 15 and work along the chain with 14 Slst. Sc on rnd 24. Continue with 6 sc across. Make another Ch 15 and turn, 14 slst along the chain. Slst on rnd 24 to finish. Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

— Visor :

Round 1 :

Ch 50. Join last st. to the first st. (Photo 20)

Round 2-4 :

50 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Insert your hook as shown in the photo, this is the start of rnd 5.

Round 5 :

Slst, 6 sc, 2 Inc, 6 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Round 6 :

(1 sc, Inc) 2x, 10 sc, (Inc, 1 sc) 2x, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn.

Round 7 :

2 sc, Inc, (8 sc, Inc) 2x, 2 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn.

Round 8 :

3 sc, Inc, (9 sc, Inc) 2x, 3 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn.

Round 9 :

4 sc, Inc, 5 sc, Inc, 9 sc, Inc, 5 sc, Inc, 4 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn.

Round 10 :

36 sc, Slst on rnd 4, turn.

Round 11 :

36 Slst.

Info :

Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

— Assemble the Hair :

Info :

Do this once youre done sewing the head and arms to the body. Use a lot of pins to arrange the strands. You can sew or use glue to fix.

— Assemble :

Info :

Sew the head to the body. Sew the arms to the body. Sew the strap in the back of the swimsuit. Fix the hair in place using pins, sew or glue. Wear the visor and tie hair with the pony. Sew or glue the wheels onto the soles of the skates.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body by aligning the neck opening to the top of the body and stitching securely with a whipstitch or mattress stitch until even and firm.
  • Position and sew the arms to the sides of the body between the indicated rounds, using pins to hold them in place and stitching through the body rounds for stability.
  • Arrange hair strands with many pins and sew or use fabric glue to attach them to the hair base, making sure bangs sit at the front and longer strands at the back.
  • Join the two legs together at the side center with 1 sc, then continue rounds to create the body tube; add a stitch marker to mark the new end of the round.
  • Attach the visor and pony by sewing the long yarn tails left from finishing; place the visor over the forehead and secure the pony at the top back of the head.
  • Glue or sew the wheels to the bottom of each skate, matching the photos for placement and spacing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Crochet with tight stitches; if you see gaps, use a smaller hook to avoid holes.
  • 💡Finished size is approximately 22 cm tall when using the recommended yarn and hook size.
  • 💡Unless otherwise stated, the dolls are crocheted in continuous rows (in a spiral); there is no need to close each row with a slip stitch.
  • 💡Place safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19 for correct facial placement as shown in the photos.

This playful Barbs amigurumi pattern brings a sunny, sporty doll to life with layered hair, a cute swimsuit and tiny roller skates. Whether you make it as a gift or a keepsake, the mix of colors and textures makes each doll unique. Enjoy crafting every bright detail and have fun customizing the look! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 22 cm tall when using the recommended Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn and the 2.5mm or 2.75mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and may require a different hook; adjust hook size and stuffing accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses techniques like BLO/FLO, Hdc and continuous rounds, so basic crochet experience is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 12-15 hours, though time may vary depending on experience level and how much time you spend on hair and assembly.