Crochet a Charming Winter Amigurumi Doll

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Winter Amigurumi Doll

Creating your own handmade winter-themed amigurumi doll is a rewarding project that brings warmth and joy to the coldest months. This comprehensive guide will walk you through each step of crafting an adorable red-coated doll with braided hair and stylish winter accessories. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just beginning your amigurumi journey, this detailed pattern provides everything you need to create a treasured handmade keepsake.

Essential Materials for Your Winter Amigurumi Doll

Gathering the right materials before beginning your project ensures a smooth crafting experience and professional-looking results. Here’s a comprehensive list of everything you’ll need to create your winter amigurumi doll:

Winter Amigurumi Doll Yarn Selection Guide

Choose high-quality cotton yarn in a medium weight (worsted/DK) for best results. The recommended yarn is Etrofil Jeans or any similar cotton blend with good stitch definition. You’ll need:

  • Beige (Etrofil Jeans #32) – Approximately 25g for face, arms, and legs
    • Alternative options: Paintbox Cotton DK “Caramel” or DMC Natura “Beige”
    • Look for a warm beige that creates a natural skin tone
  • Off-White (Etrofil Jeans #28) – Approximately 20g for skirt, toggle closures, and trim details
    • Alternative options: Scheepjes Catona “Bridal White” or Rico Creative Cotton “Cream”
    • Choose a soft off-white rather than bright white for a vintage appearance
  • Brown (Etrofil Jeans #59) – Approximately 30g for hair
    • Alternative options: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton “Camel” or Drops Paris “Medium Brown”
    • Select a medium brown that complements the beige skin tone
  • Black (Etrofil Jeans #42) – Approximately 10g for shoe soles and detail work
    • Alternative options: Paintbox Cotton DK “Black” or YarnArt Jeans “Black”
    • True black is recommended for strong contrast in small details
  • Red (Etrofil Jeans #14) – Approximately 50g for coat, beret, and boots
    • Alternative options: Scheepjes Catona “Scarlet” or Rico Creative Cotton “Cherry”
    • Choose a vibrant, warm red for maximum visual impact
  • White Embroidery Thread – Small amount for facial details
    • DMC embroidery floss #B5200 (Bright White) is recommended
    • Cotton embroidery thread provides the right texture for delicate facial features

Winter Amigurumi Doll Essential Tools

  • Winter Amigurumi Doll Crochet Hooks:
    • 2.0mm hook for main construction
    • 1.75mm hook (optional) for tighter areas like fingers or detailed trim
    • 2.5mm hook (optional) for areas where you prefer a looser tension
  • Winter Amigurumi Doll Eyes:
    • 10mm black safety eyes with washers (1 pair)
    • Safety eyes must be secured before closing the head
    • Alternative: You can embroider eyes using black and white yarn if making for very young children
  • Structural Materials:
    • Plastic lid pieces (approximately 3cm diameter) cut from food containers for shoe soles
    • 1.5mm armature wire, 32cm in length, for poseable arms
    • Aluminum tape for securing wire ends
  • Closures and Embellishments:
    • 2 off-white decorative buttons (8mm) for coat details
    • Small piece of pink ribbon (optional) for beret decoration

Winter Amigurumi Doll Assembly Tools

  • Adhesives and Fasteners:
    • Hot glue gun with clear glue sticks (low temperature preferred)
    • Fabric glue (optional) for securing small details
    • Sewing thread in matching colors for extra security on attached pieces
  • Stuffing and Finishing:
    • Premium polyester fiberfill (approximately 50g)
    • Stuffing tool or chopstick for reaching small areas
    • Needle-nose pliers for wire manipulation
  • Needles and Cutting Tools:
    • Yarn needle with large eye for assembly
    • Embroidery needle with sharp point for facial details
    • Sharp scissors for yarn and precision cutting
    • Craft knife or small scissors for cutting plastic pieces
  • Marking and Measuring:
    • Stitch markers or small safety pins
    • Measuring tape or ruler
    • Water-soluble fabric marker (optional) for face placement

Winter Amigurumi Doll Optional Specialty Items

  • Surface Enhancement:
    • Pink or peach blush powder and small makeup brush for cheek coloring
    • Clear nail polish to secure knots
    • Fabric stiffener for beret shaping
  • Display and Preservation:
    • Small doll stand for display
    • Archival storage box if not displaying
    • Small comb for hair styling maintenance

Selecting the right materials significantly impacts your final result. While substitutions can be made, maintaining similar weights and fiber content will help you achieve the intended look of this winter-themed amigurumi doll.

Winter Amigurumi Doll Understanding the Terminology

For clarity throughout this pattern, these standard crochet terms are used:

  • Magic Ring (MR): The starting technique for most amigurumi pieces
  • Single Crochet (SC): The foundation stitch used throughout
  • Increase (INC): Working 2 single crochets in the same stitch
  • Decrease (DEC): Combining two stitches into one
  • Triple Decrease (M): Combining three stitches into one
  • Chain (CH): Creating a series of loops
  • Slip Stitch (SL ST): Joining rounds or moving position
  • Half Double Crochet (HDC): A medium-height stitch
  • HDC Increase: Working 2 HDC in the same stitch
  • Triple HDC: Working 3 HDC in the same stitch
  • Double Crochet (DC): A taller stitch than HDC
  • DC Increase: Working 2 DC in the same stitch
  • Treble Crochet (TR): A tall stitch
  • Double Treble Crochet (DTR): An extra-tall stitch
  • Back Loops Only (BLO): Working through only the back loop of each stitch
  • Front Loops Only (FLO): Working through only the front loop of each stitch

Winter Amigurumi Doll Creating the Arms

Begin with the arms, which provide structure and personality to your doll. Note that arms are not stuffed in this design.

Start with beige yarn:

  • Round 1: Create a magic ring with 6 single crochet stitches (6)
  • Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12)
  • Rounds 3-5: Single crochet in each stitch for 3 rounds (12)
  • Round 6: 5 single crochet, make a 4-double-crochet bobble stitch, 6 single crochet (12)
  • Round 7: [2 single crochet, decrease] repeat 3 times (9)
  • Round 8: Single crochet in each stitch around (9)

Switch to red yarn:

  • Round 9: Single crochet in each stitch around (9)
  • Round 10: Working in back loops only, single crochet in each stitch around (9)
  • Rounds 11-25: Single crochet in each stitch around for 15 rounds (9)
  • Fasten off

For the cuff detail, hold the arm upside down and attach red yarn to the first front loop of round 10:

  • Chain 1, work 9 half double crochet around, join with slip stitch
  • Fasten off

Make two identical arms following this pattern.

Winter Amigurumi Doll Forming the Legs and Boots

The legs require careful attention to create a balanced stance for your doll. Stuff the legs as you progress for proper shaping.

Start with black yarn for the shoe sole:

  • Row 1: Chain 8, start at second chain from hook, increase, 5 single crochet, 4 single crochet in the same chain, 5 single crochet, increase (18)
  • Row 2: Single crochet, increase, 5 single crochet, [single crochet, increase] twice, 6 single crochet, increase (22)
  • Row 3: 2 single crochet, increase, 5 single crochet, [2 single crochet, increase] twice, 7 single crochet, increase (26)
  • Row 4: 3 single crochet, increase, 5 single crochet, [3 single crochet, increase] twice, 8 single crochet, increase (30)
  • Row 5: Working in back loops only, single crochet in each stitch around (30)

Switch to red yarn for the boot:

  • Rounds 6-8: Single crochet in each stitch around for 3 rounds (30)

At this point, cut and attach a plastic piece inside the foot using hot glue for stability.

  • Round 9: 9 single crochet, 6 decreases, 9 single crochet (24)
  • Round 10: 8 single crochet, 4 decreases, 8 single crochet (20)
  • Round 11: [3 single crochet, decrease] repeat 4 times (16)

Switch to off-white yarn for the sock:

  • Round 12: 3 single crochet, decrease, 6 single crochet, decrease, 3 single crochet (14)
  • Rounds 13-20: Single crochet in each stitch around for 8 rounds (14)

Switch to beige yarn for the leg:

  • Round 21: Working in back loops only, single crochet in each stitch around (14)
  • Rounds 22-32: Single crochet in each stitch around for 11 rounds (14)

Switch to off-white yarn for sock trim:

  • Round 33: [Single crochet, increase] repeat 7 times (21)

For the left leg:

  • Round 34: 16 single crochet, slip stitch, fasten off

For the right leg:

  • Round 34: 21 single crochet
  • Round 35: 9 single crochet, do not fasten off (will continue to the body)

Add sock ruffle detail by attaching off-white yarn to the first front loop of round 12:

  • Round 1: 16 single crochet, slip stitch
  • Round 2: Chain 1, 16 single crochet, slip stitch
  • Fasten off

Add leg trim by attaching off-white yarn to the first front loop of round 21:

  • Chain 1, work 14 triple half double crochet, slip stitch
  • Fasten off

Winter Amigurumi Doll Assembling the Body

With the legs complete, it’s time to join them and create the body.

Start where you left off on the right leg:

  • Round 1: Chain 1, work 21 single crochet on left leg, single crochet in chain, 21 single crochet on right leg, increase in chain (45)
  • Rounds 2-3: Single crochet in each stitch around for 2 rounds (45)
  • Round 4: [13 single crochet, decrease] repeat 3 times (42)
  • Rounds 5-6: Single crochet in each stitch around for 2 rounds (42)
  • Round 7: [5 single crochet, decrease] repeat 6 times (36)
  • Rounds 8-9: Single crochet in each stitch around for 2 rounds (36)
  • Round 10: [7 single crochet, decrease] repeat 4 times (32)

Switch to red yarn for the jacket section:

  • Round 11: Working in back loops only, single crochet in each stitch around (32)
  • Rounds 12-20: Single crochet in each stitch around for 9 rounds (32)

Attach arms in the next two rounds, positioning them at the sides of the body:

  • Round 21: 6 single crochet, 4 single crochet joining arm and body, 12 single crochet, 4 single crochet joining arm and body, 6 single crochet (32)
  • Round 22: 6 single crochet, 5 single crochet on arm, 12 single crochet, 5 single crochet on arm, 6 single crochet (34)

For stability, twist and tape the ends of 16cm wire and insert into the arms.

Continue shaping the upper body:

  • Round 23: 5 single crochet, decrease, 3 single crochet, decrease, 10 single crochet, decrease, 3 single crochet, decrease, 5 single crochet (30)
  • Round 24: Single crochet, decrease, [3 single crochet, decrease] repeat 5 times, 2 single crochet (24)
  • Round 25: [2 single crochet, decrease] repeat 6 times (18)

Switch to beige yarn for the neck:

  • Round 26: Working in back loops only, [4 single crochet, decrease] repeat 3 times (15)
  • Rounds 27-28: Single crochet in each stitch around for 2 rounds (15)
  • Fasten off

For the jacket collar, attach red yarn to the first front loop of round 25:

  • Chain 1, work 18 half double crochet around, slip stitch
  • Fasten off

Winter Amigurumi Doll Crafting the Head

The head brings your amigurumi to life and requires careful attention to detail.

Start with beige yarn:

  • Round 1: Create a magic ring with 6 single crochet (6)
  • Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12)
  • Round 3: [Single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
  • Round 4: [2 single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
  • Round 5: Single crochet, increase, [3 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 2 single crochet (30)
  • Round 6: [4 single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (36)
  • Round 7: 2 single crochet, increase, [5 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 3 single crochet (42)
  • Round 8: [6 single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (48)
  • Round 9: 3 single crochet, increase, [7 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 4 single crochet (54)
  • Round 10: [8 single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (60)
  • Rounds 11-18: Single crochet in each stitch around for 8 rounds (60)

Create holes for the eyes:

  • Round 19: 24 single crochet, chain 2, skip 2 stitches, 8 single crochet, chain 2, skip 2 stitches, 24 single crochet (60)
  • Round 20: 24 single crochet, 2 single crochet in chain space, 8 single crochet, 2 single crochet in chain space, 24 single crochet (60)
  • Rounds 21-25: Single crochet in each stitch around for 5 rounds (60)

Insert safety eyes through the holes you created with the chains, then secure them.

Begin decreasing to shape the head:

  • Round 26: [8 single crochet, decrease] repeat 6 times (54)
  • Round 27: 3 single crochet, decrease, [7 single crochet, decrease] repeat 5 times, 4 single crochet (48)
  • Round 28: [6 single crochet, decrease] repeat 6 times (42)
  • Round 29: 2 single crochet, decrease, [5 single crochet, decrease] repeat 5 times, 3 single crochet (36)
  • Round 30: [4 single crochet, decrease] repeat 6 times (30)
  • Round 31: Single crochet, decrease, [3 single crochet, decrease] repeat 5 times, 2 single crochet (24)
  • Round 32: [2 single crochet, decrease] repeat 6 times (18)
  • Round 33: [4 single crochet, decrease] repeat 3 times (15)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Winter Amigurumi Doll Creating the Ears

The small ears add a touch of dimension to your doll’s face.

  • Round 1: Create a magic ring with 7 single crochet (7)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Sew the ears 7 stitches away from the eyes, level with the nose.

Winter Amigurumi Doll Facial Detailing

The face brings personality to your amigurumi doll.

For facial shaping:

  1. Thread beige yarn into the needle, insert under the head
  2. Exit at point 1 (below the eye), insert at point 2 (above the eye)
  3. Exit through under the head
  4. Pull both ends of yarn and knot tightly, repeat for the other eye

For facial features:

  • Use full-strand beige yarn for eye sclera and nose
  • Split black yarn and use two strands for eyelashes
  • Split brown yarn and use two strands for eyebrows
  • Follow the placement guide in the photos for precise positioning

Winter Amigurumi Doll Hair Construction

The distinctive braided hairstyle defines this winter doll’s character.

Start with the hair base using brown yarn:

  • Round 1: Create a magic ring with 6 single crochet (6)
  • Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12)
  • Round 3: [Single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
  • Round 4: [2 single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
  • Round 5: Single crochet, increase, [3 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 2 single crochet (30)

For the bangs and short hair strands at the front:

  • Work 3 sets of: Chain 19, turn, start at second chain from hook, 18 half double crochet, slip stitch

For the longer hair strands that will form braids:

  • Work 6 sets of: Chain 51, turn, start at second chain from hook, 50 half double crochet, slip stitch

Add more hair strands across the head:

  • Chain 17, start at second chain from hook, 16 half double crochet, slip stitch
  • Work 5 sets of: Chain 10, start at second chain from hook, 9 half double crochet, skip 1 stitch, slip stitch
  • Chain 17, start at second chain from hook, 16 half double crochet, slip stitch
  • Work 6 more sets of: Chain 51, turn, start at second chain from hook, 50 half double crochet, slip stitch
  • Work 3 more sets of: Chain 19, turn, start at second chain from hook, 18 half double crochet, slip stitch
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Attach the wig:

  1. Turn the wig inside out
  2. Position on the head with short strands at the front
  3. Sew or glue securely to the head
  4. Divide the long strands into sections and braid them
  5. Create two chains of 50 with off-white yarn for hair ties

Winter Amigurumi Doll Skirt Construction

The off-white skirt adds a delicate contrast to the red coat.

Start with off-white yarn:

  • Row 1: Chain 17, start at second chain from hook, 5 single crochet, 6 half double crochet, 5 double crochet (16)
  • Row 2: Working in back loops only, chain 2, 5 double crochet, 6 half double crochet, 5 single crochet
  • Row 3: Working in back loops only, chain 1, 5 single crochet, 6 half double crochet, 5 double crochet

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have 32 rows total. Then, work single crochet around the edge (32 stitches). Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Put the skirt on the body and sew the back closed.

Winter Amigurumi Doll Red Beret Construction

The distinctive red beret completes the winter look.

Start with red yarn:

  • Round 1: Create a magic ring with 6 single crochet (6)
  • Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12)
  • Round 3: [Single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
  • Round 4: [2 single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
  • Round 5: Single crochet, increase, [3 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 2 single crochet (30)
  • Round 6: [4 single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (36)
  • Round 7: 2 single crochet, increase, [5 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 3 single crochet (42)
  • Round 8: [6 single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (48)
  • Round 9: 3 single crochet, increase, [7 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 4 single crochet (54)
  • Round 10: [8 single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (60)
  • Round 11: 4 single crochet, increase, [9 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 5 single crochet (66)
  • Round 12: [10 single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (72)
  • Round 13: 5 single crochet, increase, [11 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 6 single crochet (78)
  • Round 14: [12 single crochet, increase] repeat 6 times (84)
  • Rounds 15-17: Single crochet in each stitch around for 3 rounds (84)
  • Round 18: [5 single crochet, decrease] repeat 12 times (72)
  • Round 19: [10 single crochet, decrease] repeat 6 times (66)
  • Round 20: [31 single crochet, decrease] repeat 2 times (64)
  • Round 21: Single crochet in each stitch around (64)
  • Fasten off

If desired, sew the beret to the head. Now, sew the head to the body.

Winter Amigurumi Doll Coat Construction

The distinctive red coat is the centerpiece of this winter design.

Start with red yarn:

  • Row 1: Chain 25, start at second chain from hook, single crochet, increase, [3 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 2 single crochet (30)
  • Row 2: Chain 1, turn, 2 single crochet, increase, [4 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 2 single crochet (36)
  • Row 3: Chain 1, turn, 2 single crochet, increase, [5 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 3 single crochet (42)
  • Row 4: Chain 1, turn, 3 single crochet, increase, [6 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 3 single crochet (48)
  • Row 5: Chain 1, turn, 3 single crochet, increase, [7 single crochet, increase] repeat 5 times, 4 single crochet (54)
  • Row 6: Chain 1, turn, 9 single crochet, chain 7, skip 9 stitches, 18 single crochet, chain 7, skip 9 stitches, 9 single crochet (50)
  • Row 7: Chain 1, turn, 9 single crochet, 7 single crochet in chain space, 18 single crochet, 7 single crochet in chain space, 9 single crochet (50)
  • Rows 8-12: Chain 1, turn, 50 single crochet for 5 rows (50)
  • Row 13: Chain 1, turn, [16 single crochet, increase] repeat 2 times, 16 single crochet (52)
  • Rows 14-15: Chain 1, turn, 52 single crochet for 2 rows (52)
  • Row 16: Chain 1, turn, 6 single crochet, increase, [12 single crochet, increase] repeat 3 times, 6 single crochet (56)
  • Rows 17-18: Chain 1, turn, 56 single crochet for 2 rows (56)
  • Row 19: Chain 1, turn, 6 single crochet, increase, [13 single crochet, increase] repeat 3 times, 7 single crochet (60)
  • Rows 20-21: Chain 1, turn, 60 single crochet for 2 rows (60)
  • Row 22: Chain 1, turn, 7 single crochet, increase, [14 single crochet, increase] repeat 3 times, 7 single crochet (64)
  • Rows 23-24: Chain 1, turn, 64 single crochet for 2 rows (64)
  • Row 25: Chain 1, turn, 7 single crochet, increase, [15 single crochet, increase] repeat 3 times, 8 single crochet (68)
  • Row 26: Chain 1, turn, 68 single crochet

Work around the edges: Chain 1, 25 single crochet to the edge, increase at the corner, 23 single crochet to the collar, increase at the corner, 25 single crochet to the edge, slip stitch. Fasten off.

Winter Amigurumi Doll Sleeve Construction

For each sleeve, attach red yarn to the lower part of the armhole:

  • Round 1: Work 7 single crochet, single crochet to the corner, 9 single crochet, single crochet to the corner, slip stitch (18)
  • Rounds 2-4: Chain 1, 18 single crochet, slip stitch for 3 rounds (18)
  • Round 5: Chain 1, [8 single crochet, increase] repeat 2 times, slip stitch (20)
  • Rounds 6-9: Chain 1, 20 single crochet, slip stitch for 4 rounds (20)
  • Round 10: Chain 1, 4 single crochet, increase, 9 single crochet, increase, 5 single crochet, slip stitch (22)
  • Rounds 11-14: Chain 1, 22 single crochet, slip stitch for 4 rounds (22)
  • Round 15: Chain 1, [10 single crochet, increase] repeat 2 times, slip stitch (24)
  • Round 16: Chain 1, 24 single crochet, slip stitch
  • Fasten off

Sleeve Trim

Attach black yarn to the first front loop of the first row:

  • Chain 4, 2 double treble crochet, 2 treble crochet, 2 double crochet, 13 half double crochet, 2 double crochet, 2 treble crochet, 2 double treble crochet

Switch to off-white yarn:

  • Chain 4, turn, skip 1 stitch, slip stitch, [chain 4, skip 1 stitch, slip stitch] repeat 12 times
  • Fasten off

Toggle Closures

To create the distinctive toggle closures, make 4 identical pieces:

Start with off-white yarn:

  • Chain 5, start at second chain from hook, increase, 2 single crochet, 4 single crochet in same chain, 2 single crochet, increase, slip stitch (12)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Sew these pieces onto the coat as shown in the photographs. Make 12 chains with off-white yarn and attach them to connect the toggle pieces.

Final Assembly

Now that all pieces are complete:

  1. Ensure the head is securely attached to the body
  2. Dress the doll in the skirt, adjusting it to sit properly at the waist
  3. Carefully put the coat on the doll, ensuring the sleeves align with the arms
  4. Position the beret on the head at a slight angle
  5. Check all seams and secure any loose ends

Your winter amigurumi doll is now complete and ready to display or gift to a special someone!

Caring for Your Amigurumi Creation

To keep your winter doll looking its best:

  • Store in a dust-free environment
  • Spot clean with a damp cloth if needed
  • Avoid direct sunlight to prevent color fading
  • Handle with clean hands to avoid transferring oils to the yarn
  • Display on a shelf or in a protected area to showcase your craftsmanship

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Conclusion

Creating this beautiful winter amigurumi doll combines various crochet techniques into one charming character full of personality. The detailed coat, distinctive braided hairstyle, and coordinated accessories make this a standout project that showcases your skills while providing hours of creative enjoyment.

Take pride in your finished creation—each stitch represents your dedication to the craft of amigurumi. Share photos of your completed doll online to inspire other crocheters, and consider making additional seasonal versions with different colors and accessories to create a collection of handcrafted characters.

Most importantly, enjoy the process! Amigurumi is as much about the journey of creation as it is about the finished doll. Happy crocheting!