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Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Emma 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 Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates Emma, a 21-inch crochet doll with a floral dress, striped leggings, and rain boots. The design features many small accessories and decorative techniques to personalize your doll. The instructions include step-by-step rounds, color changes, and finishing tips so you can complete a polished, wearable doll.

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

You will find clear rounds for head, body, limbs, dress, and accessories along with special techniques like OCH and spike stitches. Photos and notes guide placement and assembly for professional results.

Why You'll Love This Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances playful style with thoughtful construction, letting you create a doll full of personality. I designed Emma to be customizable—switch colors or yarn to create your own character variations. The layered instructions, photos, and techniques make the project satisfying to crochet and finish. I enjoy seeing how each finished doll takes on a unique look depending on yarn choices and tiny embroidered details. Making Emma feels like crafting a little friend you can dress, style, and gift with pride.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile Emma is for creative changes; you can swap the dress colors to match seasons or create themed outfits.

Want a smaller version? Use a lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook to make a mini Emma perfect for keychains.

If you prefer a chunkier doll, choose bulky yarn and a larger hook for a plush, huggable version.

I often add embroidered freckles or different hairstyles—try short bob bangs, braids, or a ponytail for a new personality.

Change the boots to sneakers by adjusting the sole shape and working fewer rounds for a lower profile shoe.

You can make removable clothes by adding a few extra rows and leaving the neck opening slightly larger for dressing and undressing.

For a vintage look, pick muted, natural yarn shades and add lace or tiny buttons as embellishments.

I sometimes insert wire in the arms for posable limbs; wrap the wire with tape before inserting and secure ends carefully to avoid poking.

Try mixing yarn textures—velvet hair with smooth cotton clothing creates beautiful contrast and tactile interest.

Don't be afraid to mix techniques: crochet appliqués, embroidery, and surface OCH work together to make a truly one-of-a-kind Emma.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during joining rounds can result in misaligned seams; place a marker at the start of each round and when joining pieces to keep placement accurate. ✗ Overstuffing body or limbs can distort the shape and make sewing difficult; add fiberfill gradually and shape with small amounts for an even, stable finish. ✗ Forgetting to insert the straw in the neck will make the head tilt; insert a wide beverage straw halfway into the head and neck before stuffing to keep it upright. ✗ Neglecting invisible color changes causes visible gaps at joins; follow the invisible color change instructions and skip the color-change slip stitch as directed to make clean transitions. ✗ Not pinning arms and accessories before sewing leads to asymmetry; use pins to position pieces and double-check placement before stitching permanently.

Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming 21-inch Emma crochet doll with detailed, step-by-step instructions and full-color photos to guide you. This pattern includes dress, boots, hair, accessories, and assembly notes so you can recreate Emma's springtime look. Perfect for making a treasured handmade gift or a display piece you will love.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Emma Doll Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Caron One Pound Yarn (16 oz. / 454 g, 812 yd. / 742 m, medium 4) - Color A: lace (skin tone) and Color B: scarlet (boots/hat)
  • 02
    Red Heart Super Saver (198 g / 7 oz, 333 meters / 364 yards per ball, medium 4) - Color C: mexicana (variegated), Color D: gold, Color E: spring green, Color F: hunter green
  • 03
    Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids (4.5 oz / 127.5 g, 285 yd / 260 m per ball, medium 4) - Color G: citron (leaf/trim)
  • 04
    Bernat Velvet Yarn (300 g / 10.5 oz, 288 m / 315 yd, bulky 5) - Color H: blackbird (hair)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm
  • 02
    Stitch marker
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Tapestry/sewing needle
  • 05
    Fiberfill/polyester stuffing
  • 06
    12 mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 07
    Cardboard or thin plastic for shoe soles
  • 08
    Embroidery floss: black
  • 09
    Reddish crayon for blush
  • 10
    Drinking straw (approximately 4.5 in / 11.5 cm)

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— Arms :

Infos :

Make 2. Start with color A yarn. Crochet 4 chains. Begin working from the 2nd ch from the hook. Continue working around the foundation chain.

Round 1 :

2 sc, 3 sc in last ch, on the other side of the foundation chain, sc, inc [8]

Round 2 :

8 sc [8]

Round 3 :

(inc, 3 sc) x 2 [10]

Round 4 :

(inc, 4 sc) x 2 [12]

Round 5 :

(inc, 5 sc) x 2 [14]

Round 6 :

14 sc [14]

Round 7 :

3 ch, (continue working on the chain, beginning from the 2nd ch from the hook), 2 sc, sc in the first st of Rnd 6, 13 sc, 2 sc in the foundation chain free loops [18] 🎥 (1) 📷 (2)

Round 8 :

inc, 16 sc, inc [20]

Round 9 :

dec 3 sc together as 1 sc, 6 sc, dec 3 sc together as 1 sc, 5 sc, dec 3 sc together as 1 sc [14]

Round 10 :

dec, 10 sc, dec [12]

Round 11-12 :

12 sc [12] 📷 (3)

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill.

Round 13 :

(inc, 5 sc) x 2 [14]

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill as you go.

Rounds 14-18 :

14 sc [14]

Info :

Invisible color change 🎥(2a) Do not forget to skip the color change ss in the next rnd.

Info :

Change to color F.

Rounds 19-34 :

14 sc [14]

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill as you go.

Info :

Finishing a piece worked on the round 🎥(3)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

Work with color C.

Info :

OCH = Overlay chain yarn over the material 🎥(4a)

Round 18B :

OCH 14 yarn over the material [14]

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

— Legs :

Infos :

Make 2. Work with color D. Crochet 9 chains. Begin working from the 2nd ch from the hook. Continue working around the foundation chain.

Round 1 :

7 sc, 5 sc in last ch, turn to work on the other side of the foundation chain, 6 sc, 3 sc in last ch [21]

Round 2 :

7 sc, 5 inc, 7 sc, 2 inc [28]

Round 3 :

8 sc, (inc, sc) x 5, 7 sc, 3 inc [36]

Round 4 :

9 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 5, 8 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc [43]

Round 5 :

14 sc, (inc, 3 sc) x 3, 12 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc [48]

Round 6 :

12 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 21 sc [50] 📷 (5)

Info :

Using this sole as a pattern, cut out 1-2 mm smaller sole from cardboard or stiff plastic material (for a washable doll). Make 2. 📷 (6)

Round 7 :

BLO 50 sc [50]

Info :

Change to color B. Invisible color change.

Rounds 8-11 :

50 sc [50]

Round 12 :

10 sc, (2 sc, dec) x 6, 16 sc [44]

Round 13 :

44 sc [44]

Round 14 :

10 sc, (sc, dec) x 6, 16 sc [38]

Info :

Insert the cardboard/plastic sole inside the shoe.

Round 15 :

38 sc [38]

Round 16 :

9 sc, 8 dec, 13 sc [30]

Round 17 :

5 sc, (dec, sc) x 6, 7 sc [24]

Info :

Regular color change 🎥(2b)

Info :

Change to color C. Regular color change.

Round 18 :

BLO 6 sc, 2 dec, sc, 2 dec, 9 sc [20] 📷 (7)

Info :

Stuff foot.

Section Title :

Right Leg

Rounds 19-48 :

20 sc [20]

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill as you go.

Round 49 :

(9 sc, inc) x 2 [22]

Round 50 :

22 sc [22]

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends. 📷 (8)

Info :

Work with color D.

Info :

Hook orientation top to bottom 🎥(5a)

Round 7B :

FLO 50 ss [50] Insert hook top to bottom.

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends. 📷 (9)

Round 8B :

OCH 50 yarn over the material [50]

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends. 📷 (10)

Infos :

Left Leg: Work rnds 1-49 as right leg. Rnd 50: 22 sc, 4 ch [26] Make sure the chains coincide with the center of the inside part of the leg, you may need to work one additional stitch to reach the center. Do not cut the yarn. Make sure you finish both boots before continuing with the hip.

— Rain Boots :

Info :

Work with color B. Connect the yarn on rnd 17 first front loop. Hook orientation bottom to top 🎥(5b)

Info :

Standing single crochet 🎥(6)

Round 18B :

FLO 24 sc [24] Insert hook bottom to top. 📷 (11)

Round 19B :

(11 sc, inc) x 2 [26]

Round 20B :

26 sc [26]

Round 21B :

6 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 6 sc [28]

Round 22B :

28 sc [28]

Round 23B :

13 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc [30]

Round 24B :

30 sc [30]

Round 25B :

14 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc [32]

Round 26B :

32 sc [32]

Info :

Change to color D. Invisible color change.

Round 27B :

32 sc [32]

Round 28B :

5 sc, 8 ch, skip 5 sts, 11 sc, 8 ch, skip 5 sts, 6 sc [38]

Round 29B :

5 sc, 10 sc around the chain, 11 sc, 10 sc around the chain, 6 sc [42]

Round 30B :

42 sc [42]

Round 31B :

42 ss [42]

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

Work with color B.

Round 18C :

OCH 24 yarn over the material [24]

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Round 17B :

OCH 30 yarn over the material [30]

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends. 📷 (12) (13)

— Hips :

Info :

Connect chain with sc st to the interior middle side of right leg. 📷 (14)

Info :

Crochet in rounds.

Round 51 :

22 sc, 4 sc (in the chain), 22 sc, 4 sc (in the chain) [52] 📷 (15)

Info :

Continue crocheting to the middle of the right leg, 11 sc. Rnd 52 starts at the middle of the right side of the hip.

Rounds 52-54 :

52 sc [52]

Round 55 :

(dec, 24 sc) x 2 [50]

Round 56 :

50 sc [50]

Round 57 :

(dec, 23 sc) x 2 [48]

Round 58 :

48 sc [48]

Round 59 :

(dec, 22 sc) x 2 [46]

Round 60 :

46 sc [46]

Round 61 :

(dec, 21 sc) x 2 [44]

Round 62 :

44 sc [44]

Info :

Work with color C to the center of the right side of the waist, 1 sc. Rnd 63 starts at this point. 📷 (16)

— Sweater :

Info :

Change to color F. Invisible color change.

Round 63 :

(21 sc, inc) x 2 [46]

Round 64 :

46 sc [46]

Round 65 :

(22 sc, inc) x 2 [48]

Rounds 66-80 :

48 sc [48]

Round 81 :

(22 sc, dec) x 2 [46]

Info :

Attach the arms in the next rnd. 📷 (17)

Info :

Pin the right arm on rnd 81, between sts 3 and 7.

Info :

Pin left arm on rnd 81, between sts 26 and 30.

Round 82 :

2 sc, 5 sc (working together one right arm st with one torso st), 18 sc in the back, 5 sc (working together one left arm st with one torso st), 16 sc in the front [46] 📷 (18)

Info :

Do not work on the sts in the armpit. You will work on the shoulder´s sts, and torso´s front and back sts from now on.

Round 83 :

2 sc, in the outside of the right arm (4 sc, inc, 4 sc), in the back 18 sc, in the outside of the left arm (4 sc, inc, 4 sc), in the front 16 sc [56] 📷 (19)

Rounds 84-85 :

56 sc [56]

Round 86 :

(26 sc, dec) x 2 [54]

Round 87 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 [48]

Round 88 :

3 sc, in the right shoulder 5 dec, 14 sc, in the left shoulder 5 dec, 11 sc [38]

Round 89 :

2 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, 4 dec, 4 sc, dec, 2 sc [28]

Round 90 :

2 sc, 2 dec, 10 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc [24]

Round 91 :

(sc, dec) x 8 [16] 📷 (20)

Info :

Keep working to the right shoulder center 3 sts. Rnd 92 starts at this point. Stuff the torso up to the shoulders.

— Neck :

Info :

Tip: To keep the head from tilting, insert a piece of a wide beverage straw into the neck and halfway into the head. Stuff around the straw.

Info :

Change to color A. Invisible color change.

Rounds 92-99 :

16 sc [16]

Round 100 :

8 dec [8]

Info :

Fasten off, pass the yarn tail through the loops of the last 8 stitches with the sewing needle, and pull to close the hole. Weave in ends.

Info :

Work with color C.

Round 92B :

OCH 16 30 yarn over the material [16] 📷 (21)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Round 63B :

OCH 4430 yarn over the material around round 62 to form a waist band for the pants [44] 📷 (22)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends. 📷 (23)

— Dress :

Info :

Work with color E. Chain 68. Ss st connecting the last chain with the first one to make a circumference. Work in rounds.

Rounds 1-2 :

68 sc [68]

Info :

ws = woven stitch 🎥 (7)

Rounds 3-5 :

34 ws [34 ws]

Round 6 :

68 sc [68]

Round 7 :

(15 sc, dec) x 4 [64]

Rounds 8-10 :

32 ws [32 ws]

Round 11 :

64 sc [64]

Round 12 :

(14 sc, dec) x 4 [60]

Rounds 13-15 :

30 ws [30 ws]

Round 16 :

60 sc [60]

Round 17 :

(8 sc, dec) x 6 [54]

Rounds 18-20 :

27 ws [27 ws]

Round 21 :

54 sc [54]

Round 22 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 [48]

Rounds 23-25 :

24 ws [24 ws]

Rounds 26-27 :

48 sc [48]

Rounds 28-30 :

24 ws [24 ws]

Round 31 :

48 sc [48]

Round 32 :

15 sc, 12 ch, skip 8 sts, 16 sc, 12 ch, skip 8 sts, sc [56]

Round 33 :

15 sc, 14 sc around the chain, 16 sc, 14 sc around the chain, sc [60]

Round 34 :

(8 sc, dec) x 6 [54]

Info :

Change to color F. Invisible color change.

Info :

Spike 🎥 (8)

Round 35 :

sc, dec, sc, spike, 3 sc, (spike, sc, dec, sc) x 9, spike [44]

Info :

Change to color G. Invisible color change.

Round 36 :

sc, (spike, 3 sc) x 10, spike, 2 sc [44]

Round 37 :

44 ss [44]

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

Work with color F in the foundation chain free loops.

Round 1B :

(3 sc, spike) x 17 [68] 📷 (24)

Info :

Change to color G.

Round 2B :

sc, spike, (3 sc, spike) x 17 [68]

Round 3B :

68 ss [68]

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends. 📷 (25)

— Flower :

Info :

Work with color D.

Round 1 :

Chain 5, ss in first chain to make a ring. ch, 14 sc around the ring [14]

Info :

Change to color B.

Info :

TRtog = 2 triple/treble together 🎥 (9)

Round 2 :

ss in the first sc, 3 ch, (4 TRtog inserting the hook twice in the next sc and twice in the following st, 3 ch, ss in next st, 3 ch) x 3, 4 TRtog inserting the hook twice in the next sc and twice in the following st, 3 ch, ss in first rnd ch 📷 (26)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Info :

OCH = Overlay chain yarn under the material 🎥 (4b)

Info :

Pin the flower to the desired place in the dress and attach it using OCH 30 yarn under the material around the circle with color D. Make sure you feed the yarn from under the material.

— Leaf :

Info :

Work with color G.

Info :

Chain 14. Begin from 2nd ch from the hook.

Round 1 :

3 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc, 3 sc in last ch, continue working in the foundation chain back loops, sc, hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc [27]

Round 2 :

FLO 13 ss, inc ss, 13 ss [28]

Info :

Fasten off and weave in ends. 📷 (27)

Info :

Pin the leaf to the desired place in the dress and attach it using OCH through the leaf´s center. Make sure you feed the yarn from under the material. 📷 (28)

— Stem :

Info :

Embroider with color F and OCH yarn under the material a stem connecting the dress front bottom with the leaf and flower. The number of OCH will change depending on the placement of the flower. Double the stem thickness by passing a second time over the same stitches. 📷 (29)

Info :

Put the dress on before attaching the head. 📷 (30)

— Head :

Info :

Work with color A.

Round 1 :

6 sc in ring [6]

Round 2 :

6 inc [12]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(sc, inc, sc) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 [36]

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 [42]

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 6 [48]

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 [54]

Round 10 :

(4 sc, inc, 4 sc) x 6 [60]

Rounds 11-23 :

60 sc [60] (13 Rnds)

Round 24 :

(4 sc, dec, 4 sc) x 6 [54]

Round 25 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 [48]

Info :

Insert safety eyes in rnd 16 at the distance of 8 stitches from each other.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert the wide beverage straw halfway into the neck and head before stuffing to keep the head upright, then stuff around the straw and close the opening securely.
  • Attach the arms to the torso by pinning them on rnd 81; pin the right arm between sts 3 and 7 and the left arm between sts 26 and 30, then sew through corresponding arm and torso stitches.
  • Insert cardboard or thin plastic soles into the inside of each shoe before finishing the upper shoe rounds to provide structure and stability.
  • Position and attach the dress, flower, and leaf before finishing the head attachment; use OCH (overlay chain) to sew embellishments under the material for neat edges.
  • Insert safety eyes in round 16 of the head spaced 8 stitches apart, then embroider eyelashes and other facial details before final assembly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of each round and important placement points, especially when joining legs, hips, and torso.
  • 💡Stuff each piece gradually and evenly with fiberfill to preserve shape and prevent lumps; stuffing as you go makes final shaping easier.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to confirm symmetry and correct positioning for arms, legs, and accessories.

This Emma Doll pattern is a joyful project designed to capture the freshness of spring and playful style. It includes full-round instructions, color-change tips, and finishing notes to help you create a polished handmade doll. Make one for yourself or as a thoughtful, handcrafted gift that will be cherished. 🧶🌸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished doll measures approximately 21 inches / 53 cm tall when using the recommended medium 4 yarn and 3.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but this will affect final size and stitch count; adjust hook size accordingly and expect a different finished height.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate, so basic experience with amigurumi techniques, increases, decreases, and color changes is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters take 12-15 hours to complete the full doll including dress and accessories, though time may vary with experience and customization.

Can I make the doll washable?

For a washable doll, use washable yarns and insert cardboard or plastic soles that are water-resistant; avoid delicate trims that could be damaged in the wash.