Adorable Amigurumi Doll with Bunny Hat Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Doll

Creating Amigurumi Doll handmade toys brings joy to both crafters and recipients. Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed toys, has captured the hearts of crochet enthusiasts worldwide. Today, we’re sharing a complete step-by-step guide to create a charming amigurumi doll wearing an adorable bunny hat.

This doll features a sweet expression, detailed outfit, and irresistible bunny-eared hat. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this project will result in a approximately 10-inch tall doll that makes a wonderful gift or cherished keepsake.

Amigurumi Doll What You’ll Need

Before starting your amigurumi journey, gather these materials:

  • Yarn in five colors: white, beige, yellow, brown, and pink
  • 2mm crochet hook
  • 6mm safety eyes or buttons (4 pieces)
  • Pink blush for cheeks
  • Stitch marker
  • Tapestry needle
  • Cardboard for shoe soles
  • Scissors
  • Stuffing

Understanding Amigurumi Doll Terms

  • Magic Ring (MR): Creates a tight center to begin your project
  • Single Crochet (sc): The most basic crochet stitch used throughout this pattern
  • Increase (inc): Adding two stitches where one existed before
  • Decrease (dec): Reducing two stitches to one
  • Triple Crochet/Treble Crochet (tr): Longer stitch occasionally used for detail
  • Double Crochet (dc): Medium height stitch
  • Half Double Crochet (hdc): Between single and double crochet height
  • Slip Stitch (slst): Used to join rounds or move positions
  • Chain (ch): Creates foundation chains
  • Front Loops Only (FLO): Working through only the front loop of each stitch
  • Back Loops Only (BLO): Working through only the back loop of each stitch

Creating Amigurumi Doll Head

Begin with the beige yarn to create the foundation of your amigurumi doll:

  1. Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochets into it
  2. Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches)
  3. Work “1 single crochet, increase” six times (18 stitches)
  4. Work “2 single crochets, increase” six times (24 stitches)
  5. Work “3 single crochets, increase” six times (30 stitches)
  6. Work “4 single crochets, increase” six times (36 stitches)
  7. Work “5 single crochets, increase” six times (42 stitches)
  8. Work “6 single crochets, increase” six times (48 stitches)
  9. Work “7 single crochets, increase” six times (54 stitches)
  10. Work 9 rows of 54 single crochets (rounds 10-18)
  11. Work “7 single crochets, decrease” six times (48 stitches)
  12. Work “6 single crochets, decrease” six times (42 stitches)
  13. Work “5 single crochets, decrease” six times (36 stitches)
  14. Work “4 single crochets, decrease” six times (30 stitches)
  15. Work “3 single crochets, decrease” six times (24 stitches)
  16. Finish with a slip stitch, leaving a long tail for sewing

Position the eyes between rows 13 and 14, with approximately 6 stitches between them. Stuff the head firmly. Embroider a small nose between rows 15 and 16 for a sweet expression.

Crafting Amigurumi Doll Ears

The distinctive bunny ears require two identical parts in different colors:

For each ear:

  1. Create the pink section first by chaining 10
  2. Starting in the second chain from hook, work 8 single crochets
  3. Work 3 single crochets in the last chain
  4. Continue around the opposite side with 8 more single crochets (19 total)
  5. Finish with a slip stitch and cut the yarn

Repeat for the white section, but don’t cut the yarn. Instead:

  1. Place both pieces together
  2. Single crochet around the entire perimeter
  3. Finish with a slip stitch, leaving a long tail for sewing
  4. Repeat to create the second ear

Fashioning the Bunny Hat

The charming hat requires white yarn:

  1. Create a magic ring with 6 single crochets
  2. Increase in each stitch (12 stitches)
  3. Work “1 single crochet, increase” six times (18 stitches)
  4. Work “2 single crochets, increase” six times (24 stitches)
  5. Work “3 single crochets, increase” six times (30 stitches)
  6. Work “4 single crochets, increase” six times (36 stitches)
  7. Work “5 single crochets, increase” six times (42 stitches)
  8. Work “6 single crochets, increase” six times (48 stitches)
  9. Work “7 single crochets, increase” six times (54 stitches)
  10. Work 5 rows of 54 single crochets (rounds 10-14)
  11. Work 54 single crochets in the front loops only
  12. Finish with a slip stitch and hide the yarn tail

For the hat’s trim and hair:

  1. Attach brown yarn to the back loops of round 15
  2. Work 54 single crochets around
  3. Without cutting the yarn, chain 26
  4. Starting in the second chain from hook, work 25 single crochets
  5. Slip stitch back into round 15
  6. Repeat this sequence 14 more times to create 15 curls
  7. For the bangs, work 24 single crochets across the front
  8. Create 15 additional curls
  9. When finished, you’ll have 30 curls plus the bangs
  10. Slip stitch to finish, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head

Forming Amigurumi Doll Legs

Begin with yellow yarn:

  1. Chain 9
  2. Starting in the second chain from hook, work 7 single crochets
  3. Work 3 single crochets in the last chain
  4. Continue on opposite side with 6 single crochets, then increase (18 stitches total for Round 1)
  5. Round 2: Work “2 increases, 4 single crochets, 5 increases, 6 single crochets, increase” (26 stitches)
  6. Round 3: Work “(single crochet, increase) twice, 5 single crochets, (single crochet, increase) 4 times, 8 single crochets, increase” (33 stitches)
  7. Round 4: Work 33 single crochets in back loops only (33 stitches)
  8. Rounds 5-6: Work 2 rows of 33 single crochets (33 stitches in each round)

Insert cardboard into the foot for stability, then continue:

  1. Round 7: Work “6 single crochets, (decrease, single crochet) 6 times, 9 single crochets” (27 stitches)
  2. Round 8: Work “7 single crochets, 6 decreases, 8 single crochets” (21 stitches)
  3. Round 9: Work “(5 single crochets, decrease) 3 times” (18 stitches)
  4. Add stuffing as you go to ensure proper shaping
  5. Round 10: Work “(4 single crochets, decrease) 3 times” (15 stitches)
  6. Round 11: Work “(single crochet, decrease) 5 times” (10 stitches)

Switch to white yarn: 15. Round 12: Work 10 single crochets in back loops only (10 stitches) 16. Rounds 13-24: Work 12 rows of 10 single crochets (10 stitches in each round) 17. Round 25: Add light stuffing, fold in half, and join with 5 single crochets 18. Continue working in the round: front side with 5 front loop only single crochets, back side with 5 back loop only single crochets (10 stitches total) 19. Rounds 26-33: Work 8 more rows of 10 single crochets (10 stitches in each round) 20. Stuff leg completely for proper shape and stability 21. To finish: Fold in half, chain 1, and join with 5 single crochets 22. Cut yarn leaving a tail, and weave in end securely

For the sock detail:

  1. Attach yellow yarn to front loops of round 12
  2. Work 10 single crochets around
  3. Create the second leg identically, but don’t cut the yarn after finishing

Amigurumi Doll Assembling the Body

Connect the legs with these steps:

  1. Chain 10 from the second leg
  2. Attach to first leg with “5 front loop only single crochets, 5 back loop only single crochets” (10 stitches on first leg)
  3. Work 10 single crochets on the chain
  4. Work “5 back loop only single crochets, 5 front loop only single crochets” on second leg
  5. Work 10 single crochets on the remaining chain (40 stitches total)
  6. Position stitch marker at front
  7. Work “(6 single crochets, increase) 4 times, (5 single crochets, increase) twice” (46 stitches)
  8. Work 5 rows of 46 single crochets (rounds 36-40)
  9. Reposition start marker to middle back (approximately 15 stitches from current position)

Switch to yellow yarn: 10. Work “10 single crochets, decrease, 22 single crochets, decrease, 10 single crochets” (44 stitches) 11. Work 44 single crochets in back loops only 12. Work 1 row of 44 single crochets 13. Work “(9 single crochets, decrease) 4 times” (40 stitches) 14. Work 1 row of 40 single crochets 15. Work “(8 single crochets, decrease) 4 times” (36 stitches) 16. Work 1 row of 36 single crochets 17. Work “(7 single crochets, decrease) 4 times” (32 stitches) 18. Work 1 row of 32 single crochets 19. Work “(6 single crochets, decrease) 4 times” (28 stitches) 20. Work 1 row of 28 single crochets 21. Work “(5 single crochets, decrease) 4 times” (24 stitches) 22. Work 24 single crochets in back loops only 23. Finish with slip stitch, secure yarn, and stuff body completely

For the blouse:

  1. Attach yellow yarn to loops from round 42
  2. Work 44 single crochets around
  3. Slip stitch to finish and secure yarn

For the neck:

  1. Attach yellow yarn to loops from round 53
  2. Work 24 half double crochets around
  3. Slip stitch to finish and secure yarn

Amigurumi Doll Creating the Arms

Start with beige yarn:

  1. Create a magic ring with 6 single crochets
  2. Work “(single crochet, increase) 3 times” (9 stitches)
  3. Work 2 rows of 9 single crochets (rounds 3-4)
  4. Work “(6 single crochets, decrease) 3 times” (6 stitches)

Switch to yellow yarn: 5. Increase in each stitch (12 stitches) 6. Work 12 single crochets in back loops only 7. Work 13 rows of 12 single crochets (rounds 8-20) 8. Add light stuffing 9. Fold arm in half and join with 6 single crochets 10. Finish with slip stitch, leaving a long tail for sewing

For sleeve detail:

  1. Attach yellow yarn to loops from round 7
  2. Work 12 single crochets around
  3. Sew arms to body

Finishing with the Skirt

Using pink yarn:

  1. Chain 46 and join in a circle
  2. Work 7 spiral rows of single crochets
  3. Finish with slip stitch, leaving a long tail for sewing to body
  4. Sew skirt to body

Add final touches:

  1. Sew hat to head
  2. Attach ears to hat
  3. Add two buttons to front of blouse and one button on each arm
  4. Apply pink blush to cheeks

Admiring Your Finished Creation

Congratulations! Your amigurumi doll with bunny hat is now complete. Take a moment to admire the intricate details you’ve created through each carefully placed stitch. From the expressive face to the adorable bunny ears, every element of this doll showcases your crochet skills and patience.

This handmade treasure stands approximately 10 inches tall and features jointed limbs that allow for some posing. The combination of the yellow outfit with pink skirt creates a charming color palette that appeals to both children and collectors. The bunny hat adds that special touch that makes this amigurumi doll truly unique.

Remember that each handmade doll has its own personality and character. Small variations in your work make your creation one-of-a-kind and add to its charm. Your finished doll makes a wonderful gift for special occasions, a delightful addition to a nursery, or a cherished keepsake in your own amigurumi collection.

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Expanding Your Amigurumi Journey

Now that you’ve mastered this amigurumi doll pattern, you’ve developed valuable skills that transfer to other amigurumi projects. The techniques used here—working in continuous rounds, creating even stitches, proper stuffing methods, and assembly techniques—provide a solid foundation for advancing your crochet expertise.

Consider experimenting with different yarn weights and hook sizes to create variations of this doll. Using a larger hook and worsted weight yarn will result in a bigger doll, while finer yarn and smaller hooks create more delicate miniature versions.

If you enjoyed this project, explore other amigurumi patterns like bears, cats, bunnies, or elephants to expand your collection. Each new project will help refine your skills while providing hours of creative satisfaction. Many crafters find that amigurumi becomes not just a hobby but a passion that allows for endless creativity and expression.

Share photos of your completed doll on social media to inspire other crochet enthusiasts and become part of the worldwide amigurumi community. Happy crocheting!