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Mini Baby Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Mini Baby Doll 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 Mini Baby Doll Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a mini baby doll using fingering weight yarn and a 1.5mm hook. It covers head, body, legs, ears, and facial details with photo tutorials to guide you through each shaping step. The design uses continuous rounds, yarn-under technique, and includes instructions for open or closed eyes.

Mini Baby Doll Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Photo tutorials show eye placement, making indents, and facial embroidery for professional results. Optional hair instructions and small accessory ideas let you personalize every doll.

Why You'll Love This Mini Baby Doll Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures delicate baby features in a small, satisfying project. I enjoy the combination of precise shaping and photo tutorials that make tricky steps feel achievable. The ability to make open or closed eyes gives you creative control over each dolls personality. Making multiple skin tones and tiny accents is one of my favorite ways to practice color placement and finishing skills.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy this pattern is to customize with color and tiny details; you can change skin tone, eye color, and hair to create a whole family of dolls.

I often swap the fingering yarn for a sport or DK weight and use a larger hook to create a chunkier, cuddlier version of the same pattern.

I sometimes make a mini keychain version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook so the doll is tiny and portable.

I like to experiment with hair by adding mohair for fuzzy styles, or by crocheting a tiny cap for a removable hat.

You could embroider freckles, blush the cheeks with pastel chalk, or add tiny accessories like a bow or pacifier to personalize each doll.

For different expressions, try varying eye placement and eyebrow shapes; moving the eyes slightly or changing the eyebrow angle gives each doll a unique personality.

If you want a posable doll, consider inserting thin wire into limbs before closing and sewing so legs can be bent and posed.

Make a matching outfit by adding a tiny crochet diaper, hat, or jacket; the dolls are great for small clothing projects and allow creative wardrobe design.

I recommend practicing the face embroidery on spare crocheted rounds to get comfortable with placement before working on your main doll.

When gifting, I like to customize hair and accessories to match the recipient — a personalized little doll always feels extra special.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working continuous rounds can cause you to lose track of the round placement; place a marker at the last stitch of each round or the start of each round to stay accurate. ✗ Understuffing or overstuffing the head will distort your shaping and facial features; stuff gradually, firm the cheeks and head area first, and add fiberfill in small amounts until the desired shape is reached. ✗ Inserting safety eyes in the wrong row will make the face look off-center; follow the instruction to place eyes between Row 13 and 14 and count stitches 4 out from center for each eye. ✗ Not marking back loop stitches when instructed will make finding them later difficult; add removable markers or paper clips to the back loops indicated and remove them when you work those stitches. ✗ Pulling bobble stitches too tightly or not bending them will flatten the toe shaping; form the bobble, bend and squeeze it together, then tack it down with the next single crochet to hold the shape.

Mini Baby Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Make adorable mini baby dolls with this detailed crochet pattern designed for intermediate crocheters. Youll learn shaping techniques, eye placement, and face embroidery to create charming, pocket-sized dolls. The pattern includes photo tutorials, step-by-step rounds, and helpful tips so you can confidently finish a polished handmade doll. Perfect for gifts, keychain charms, or a sweet addition to your handmade toy collection.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Mini Baby Doll Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Size 2 (fingering or super fine weight) yarn for main body and skin tones - choose desired skin tone
  • 02
    Small amounts of Size 2 yarn in White for eye whites
  • 03
    Small amounts of Size 2 yarn in Black for eye detail
  • 04
    Small amounts of Size 2 yarn in Brown for eyebrow and detail
  • 05
    Small amount of Mohair yarn (optional) for hair
  • 06
    I used Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 in Almond (089) and Brown (007), and Hobbii Rainbow Deluxe 8/4 in Mocha Latte (06).
  • 07
    I used Hobbii Diablo Black (09) for dark hair details.

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.5mm
  • 02
    Size 2 fingering / super fine weight yarn
  • 03
    Small amount of mohair yarn (optional for hair)
  • 04
    6mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 05
    Stitch markers or paper clips
  • 06
    Tapestry needle
  • 07
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Larger hook (optional) to widen holes for safety eyes

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— Head / Body :

Info :

Using Yarn Under (x-stitch). 1.5mm hook. Using skin tone yarn (of your choice).

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

(INC) x6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, INC) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(1sc, INC, 1sc) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, INC) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

(2sc, INC, 2sc) x6 (Fig. 1) (36)

Round 7-12 :

36sc (6 rounds) (Fig. 2) (36)

Round 13 :

8sc, inv DEC, 16sc, inv DEC, 8sc (34)

Round 14 :

10sc, (INC) x5, 4sc, (INC) x5, 10sc (44)

Round 15 :

2sc, inv DEC, 36sc, inv DEC, 2sc (Fig. 3) (42)

Round 16 :

7sc, inv DEC, 24sc, inv DEC, 7sc (40)

Round 17 :

(inv DEC, 4sc) x6, inv DEC, 2sc (33)

Round 18 :

(inv DEC, 2sc) x7, inv DEC, 3sc (25)

Info :

If using safety eyes (open eyes option), insert now. (Fig. 4) (See next page for tutorial photos.) For closed eyes option, continue with the next round.

Round 19 :

(1sc, inv DEC) x8, 1sc (17)

Info :

Stuff head firmly with fiber fill. (Fig. 5) Tip: Be sure to fill out the cheeks with fiber fill, stretching the increases.

Round 20 :

(inv DEC, 1sc) x5, 2sc (Starting neck) (12)

Round 21-22 :

12sc (2 rounds) (12)

Info :

(Starting body) Continue after head and neck.

Round 23 :

(INC) x12 (Fig. 6) (24)

Info :

For open eyes option, you will now make the indents for the eyes. (See next page for tutorial photos.) For closed eyes option, continue to the next round.

Round 24-26 :

24sc (3 rounds) (Fig. 7) (24)

Round 27 :

2sc, inv DEC, (4sc, inv DEC) x3, 2sc (20)

Round 28-29 :

20sc (2 rounds) (20)

Round 30 :

2sc, INC, (4sc, INC) x3, 2sc (24)

Round 31 :

23sc, INC (25)

Info :

Note: The previous increase along with the next 3 increases will form the baby's bottom, and should be centered across the back of the baby.

Round 32 :

INC, 1sc, (INC) x2, 21sc (28)

Round 33-34 :

28sc (2 rounds) (Fig. 8) (28)

Round 35 :

(2sc, inv DEC) x7 (21)

Info :

Stuff the body with fiber fill. (Fig. 9)

Round 36 :

(1sc, inv DEC) x7 (14)

Round 37 :

(inv DEC) x7 (7)

Info :

Close hole, leaving a long tail. Making Baby's Bottom: Thread tail onto a tapestry needle, *(insert into the closing hole, and bring out through the center of the back around Rnd 29 or 30.) Repeat from * 2 more times so that the yarn is doubled, pull yarn tight to indent and sew in end. (See photos below.)

Infos :

Inserting Safety Eyes tutorial: Find center between Row 13 and 14, safety eyes will go 4 stitches out from the center for each eye, use a larger hook to widen the hole if needed, poke safety eye through and fasten the back. For open eyes option, make indents for eyes now as shown in tutorial photos.

Infos :

Making Eye Indents tutorial: Thread a tapestry needle with a length of skin tone colored yarn. Needle goes in through the neck and out at the bottom of the eye, insert needle back in at the top of the eye, bring needle out at the top of the other eye, insert needle back in at the bottom of the eye and out through the neck, help the yarn go to the outside edge of the eyes, pull on yarn ends until the yarn slips under the safety eyes, pull yarn to make indents under the safety eyes, knot yarn ends and hide inside fiber fill. Tip: If difficult to get needle directly across, come up somewhere in between and go back in the same hole to come out at the top of the other eye.

Infos :

Creating the Face - Open Eyes Option tutorial: Insert a tapestry needle threaded with white yarn under chin, bring up at the bottom of the eye; insert at the top of the same eye and bring through the top of the other eye; insert into bottom of same eye and out the original hole under the chin; get a little craft glue on your tapestry needle then place some glue on the outer edge of the eye to keep the yarn in place; finished whites of eyes. Placement guide: black eye line and brown eyebrow both approximately 3 sts in length and 1 st in height. Thin black yarn to 2 strands and thread tapestry needle. Insert needle into the back of head and bring through outside of eye (one stitch from side of safety eye) to create black eye line.

Infos :

Creating the Face - continued tutorial: Insert needle into inner top corner of eye and pull through inner top corner of opposite eye, insert needle outside the eye (one stitch from the side of the safety eye) and return to original starting hole on back of head. Finished black eye lines. Thin brown yarn to 2 strands and thread tapestry needle; bring needle from back of head and come through at outside corner of eyebrow; insert needle into inside corner of eyebrow and come out at inside corner of opposite eyebrow; insert needle into outer corner of eyebrow and return to original starting hole on back of head. Finished eyebrows. Insert needle threaded with skin colored yarn under the chin to make the nose which is 4-5 sts in width, centered and in line with bottom of safety eyes; knot each set of ends, thread ends into needle and insert into hole and through fiber fill and out another spot, trim excess yarn and tuck short end back into doll. Finished face, open eyes option.

Info :

Note: Depending on your tension, your stitches may be different than mine. Photos are a guideline for creating your dolls face; exact sizes/distances of stitches may need adjusting for your doll to achieve the look you want.

— Belly Button :

Ch 3, join into circle and leave tail. Pull tight forming a knot. Insert each tail (using a tapestry needle) through body to the back (about 1 stitch apart), (see photos for placement) then pull from the back to indent belly button. Tie ends into knot, sew them in, and hide inside body with a hook or tapestry needle.

— Ears :

Rnd 1: 5sc in mr. Do not join. Leave tail and position approximately 2-3sc away from corners of eyes. Sew to head in a LYING FLAT POSITION, sewing down the front half of the ear, keeping rounded side less attached (like a real ear.)

— Left Leg :

Info :

(Note: Additional Photo Tutorial for Rnds 1-4 on pgs. 18-20) Start with Ch 5.

Round 1 :

Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2sc, INC, 3sc in next ch (across end of row of chains), (now working opposite side) 2sc, INC (Fig. 10) (11)

Round 2 :

5sc in next st, 9sc, 1slst (Note: heel will start to form) (Fig. 11) (15)

Round 3 :

Note: place a marker in the back loops of each of the next 2 stitches you will be working into (these are stitches from the previous round), to make finding them easier in the next step (Fig. 12). [FLO - (1hdc, 1slst) in next st] x2 (Fig. 13), Bobble stitch (Fig. 14), 1sc* (tacks down the bobble) (Fig. 15), 9sc, inv DEC (Fig. 16) (16)

Info :

*Note: You will need to bend your bobble stitch (squeeze it together to form the big toe), pull your next sc tightly (it will end up behind the bobble) to hold the bobble shape. (Fig. 15)

Round 4 :

(Skipping toes and working on the inside of the foot) (1sc in next marked back loop) x2 (Fig. 17), 1sc (working into stitch just past the bobble), 1sc, inv DEC, 7sc (Fig. 18) (12)

Round 5 :

(inv DEC) x2, 8sc (Fig. 19) (10)

Round 6 :

inv DEC, 8sc (Fig. 20) (9)

Round 7 :

4sc, INC, 4sc (Fig. 21) (10)

Round 8 :

6sc, INC, 3sc (Fig. 22) (11)

Round 9 :

5sc, INC, 5sc (Fig. 23) (12)

Round 10 :

4sc, INC, 2sc, inv DEC, 1sc, inv DEC (Fig. 24) (11)

Round 11 :

4sc, BLO - (5sc), 2sc (Fig. 25) (11)

Round 12 :

(INC) x2, 2sc, 5slst, 2sc (Fig. 26) (13)

Info :

(Note: the 5slst will end up hidden inside the leg)

Round 13 :

6sc, 5sc in front loops from Rnd 11 (from BLO sts) (see Fig. 25, 27), 2sc (back on current row) (Fig. 28, 29) (13)

Round 14 :

1sc, (inv DEC) x2, 3sc, inv DEC, 3sc (Fig. 30) (10)

Round 15 :

1sc, INC, 5sc, INC, 2sc (12)

Round 16 :

7sc, INC, 1sc, INC, 2sc (Fig. 31) (14)

Round 17 :

INC, 3sc, INC, 9sc (Fig. 32) (16)

Round 18-19 :

16sc (2 rounds) (Fig. 33) (16)

Info :

Stuff leg lightly with fiber fill (keeping its shape and not over stretching). (Fig. 34)

Round 20 :

(2sc, inv DEC) x4 (12)

Round 21 :

(1sc, inv DEC) x4 (Fig. 35) (8)

Info :

Close hole (whip stitch through front loops). Leave a long tail and set aside.

— Right Leg :

Info :

(Note: Additional Photo Tutorial for Rnds 1-4 on pgs. 24-26) Start with Ch 5.

Round 1 :

Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2sc, INC, 3sc in next ch (across end of row of chains), (now working opposite side) 1sc, INC, 5sc in next ch (original starting chain) (Fig. 37) (15)

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert safety eyes between Row 13 and 14, placing each eye 4 stitches out from the center point; use a larger hook to widen the hole if necessary and fasten the backs securely.
  • Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill, shaping the cheeks by stretching over increases, then stuff the body and legs lightly to keep shape and mobility; close openings with whipstitch and leave long tails for sewing.
  • Attach head to body by aligning the neck (rounds 21-22) with the opening at the top of the body; sew securely with a tapestry needle and matching yarn, using small whipstitches and distributing stitches evenly.
  • Position ears approximately 2-3 single crochet away from the corners of the eyes and sew in a lying flat position, attaching only the front half of the ear so the rounded side remains less attached for a natural look.
  • Sew legs to the bottom of the body, aligning the bends and bottoms so the baby sits or lays as in photos; secure with strong stitches and hide tails inside the body.
  • Make the belly button by pulling both tails through the body to the back about one stitch apart, then pull from the back to indent and tie off, hiding ends inside the body.
  • Embroider eyebrows, eye lines and nose using thin yarn strands; follow the placement guide: eyebrows about 3 sts long and 1 st high, nose 4-5 sts wide centered between the eyes.

Important Notes

  • 💡Mark each round when working in continuous rounds using a small paper clip or stitch marker, especially when working with thin yarn to avoid losing track of the round.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and shape as you go; overstuffing can distort shaping while understuffing can make features collapse.
  • 💡When following photos for facial features, pause and compare your work to the photo at each step because exact stitch placement may need adjustment based on your tension and yarn choice.
  • 💡Choose whether to use Yarn Under (x-stitch) or Yarn Over (v-stitch) consistently; the pattern photos use Yarn Under for a tighter finish suitable for amigurumi.

This mini baby doll pattern is perfect for making sweet, pocket-sized friends that are ready to love and display. The clear photos and step-by-step rounds guide you from the first magic ring to the final embroidered face. Make one for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift that shows you care. 🧶👶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 5 inches long when using size 2 fingering yarn and a 1.5mm hook, as pictured.

Can I use a different yarn weight?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the size will change; worsted weight with a larger hook will produce a larger doll, while thinner yarn will make a smaller doll. Adjust hook size to suit your yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes comfort with continuous rounds, increases/decreases, working in BLO/FLO, and basic embroidery for facial features.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours depending on experience level, photo tutorial use, and finishing details.