Crochet an Adorable Valentine Cupid Doll

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Valentine Cupid

Crocheting amigurumi dolls has become increasingly popular among crafting enthusiasts. This Valentine-themed Cupid doll pattern creates a charming decoration or gift that perfectly captures the spirit of love. Standing approximately 23 centimeters tall, this crochet Cupid features curly orange hair, tiny wings, a vibrant red outfit, and all the signature elements that make Cupid instantly recognizable.

Valentine Cupid Materials Needed

Before beginning your crochet journey, gather these essential materials:

  • Rainbow Cotton 3/4 from Hobbii or any comparable sport weight cotton yarn
  • 2.5 mm crochet hook
  • Two safety eyes
  • One 10mm button for the shorts
  • Three toothpicks or 2mm dowels for the arrows (5cm in length)
  • Copper or aluminum wire for the bow (2mm width, 15cm length)
  • Stitch markers
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle (1.75mm) for joining parts and hiding ends

Color Selection for Your Valentine Cupid

For a traditional Cupid appearance, use these specific colors:

  • Head, arms, and legs: beige (004)
  • Underwear: natural (002)
  • Wings: natural (002)
  • Hair: burnt orange (066)
  • Shorts: red (58)
  • Bag/quiver: mauve (080)
  • Heart-shaped arrows: rose petunia (57)
  • Bow: sunshine yellow (055)

Understanding Crochet Terminology

This pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations:

  • st/sts: stitch/stitches
  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 sc in same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (sc2tog)
  • BLO: back loop only
  • FLO: front loop only

Creating the Cupid’s Head

The head forms the foundation of your doll’s character. Work in continuous rounds with beige yarn:

Round 1: Create a magic ring with 6 sc Round 2: Increase in each stitch (12 sts) Round 3: [1 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (18 sts) Round 4: [2 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (24 sts) Round 5: [3 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (30 sts) Round 6: [4 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (36 sts) Round 7: [5 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (42 sts) Round 8: [6 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (48 sts) Round 9: [7 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (54 sts) Round 10: [8 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (60 sts) Rounds 11-18: Sc in each stitch around (60 sts) Round 19: [8 sc, dec] repeat 6 times (54 sts) Round 20: [7 sc, dec] repeat 6 times (48 sts) Round 21: [6 sc, dec] repeat 6 times (42 sts) Round 22: [5 sc, dec] repeat 6 times (36 sts) Round 23: [4 sc, dec] repeat 6 times (30 sts) Round 24: [3 sc, dec] repeat 6 times (24 sts)

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 15 and 16, approximately 6 stitches apart. Fill the head with stuffing, ensuring it maintains a firm, round shape.

Round 25: [2 sc, dec] repeat 6 times (18 sts) Round 26: [1 sc, dec] repeat 4 times (12 sts) Round 27: Decrease around (6 sts)

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail. Thread through the remaining stitches, pull tight to close the opening, and weave in the end.

Crafting Cupid’s Vibrant Curly Hair

The distinctive orange curls give your Cupid character and charm. Work with burnt orange yarn in rounds:

Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc Round 2: Working in BLO, increase in each stitch (12 sts) Round 3: [1 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (18 sts) Round 4: In BLO, [2 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (24 sts) Round 5: [3 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (30 sts) Round 6: In BLO, [4 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (36 sts) Round 7: [5 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (42 sts) Round 8: In BLO, [6 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (48 sts) Round 9: [7 sc, inc] repeat 6 times (54 sts) Round 10: In BLO, sc in each stitch (54 sts) Round 11: Sc in each stitch (54 sts)

Repeat rounds 10-11 two more times, then cut the yarn, leaving it long enough to sew the hair to the head. Create a spiral of hair loops from the exposed back loops to form the characteristic curls.

When attaching the hair to the head, position it between rounds 9-10 at the front (6 rows above the eyes) and between rounds 19-20 at the back. Begin in the center and work toward both sides for even coverage.

Creating Cupid’s Body and Limbs

For the body, start with the legs and work your way up:

Legs (make 2):

Work in continuous rounds with beige yarn: Round 1: In the second chain from hook, work 1 sc, 1 sc in next stitch, 3 sc in last stitch. Continue on opposite side of chain with 1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in last stitch (8 sts) Round 2: [Inc, sc, inc, sc] twice (12 sts) Round 3: [Sc, inc, sc, inc, sc] twice, sc (14 sts) Round 4: Sc around (14 sts)

Work 4 decrease rounds as follows: Round 5: [5 sc, dec] repeat (12 sts) Round 6: [4 sc, dec] repeat (10 sts) Fill the foot with stuffing and continue: Rounds 7-21: Sc around (10 sts) Stuff legs while working.

Valentine Cupid Connecting the legs:

Change to natural color and create a connection row between the legs with 34 stitches (working 6 sc on first leg, 12 sc across gap between legs, 6 sc on second leg, 6 sc across gap, and 4 sc on first leg again).

Valentine Cupid Body:

Continue working in rounds: Round 1: [3 sc, dec] 8 times (40 sts) Round 2: Sc around (40 sts) Rounds 3-9: Sc around (40 sts) Round 10: [1 sc, dec, 20 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc] (36 sts) Rounds 11-17: Follow decreasing pattern to shape the torso Round 18: Sc around (18 sts) Round 19: In BLO, [1 sc, dec] 6 times (12 sts) Round 20: Dec around (6 sts)

Fill the body with fiberfill before closing the opening.

Arms and Wings for Your Valentine Cupid

Valentine Cupid Arms (make 2):

Using beige yarn, work in continuous rounds: Round 1: Magic ring with 5 sc Round 2: Inc in each stitch (10 sts) Rounds 3-19: Sc around (10 sts) Stuff arms lightly and attach to both sides of the body.

Valentine Cupid Wings (make 2):

Using natural colored yarn, work in continuous rounds: Round 1: Magic ring with 6 sc Round 2: [2 sc, inc] around (12 sts) Rounds 3-5: Sc around (12 sts) Cut yarn, leaving enough to sew wings to the back of the doll.

Cupid’s Outfit and Accessories

Valentine Cupid Red Shorts:

Using red yarn, work in continuous rounds: Round 1: Create a foundation chain and work 41 sc Rounds 2-3: Sc in each stitch (41 sts) Round 4: Work decreases to shape the shorts Rounds 5-10: Continue pattern to shape the shorts Round 11: Create buttonhole closure

Fold shorts inside out, connect middle stitches, leaving leg openings, then turn right side out and attach the button.

Quiver Bag:

Using mauve yarn, work in continuous rounds: Round 1: Magic ring with 7 sc Round 2: Inc in each stitch (14 sts) Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 7 times (21 sts) Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times, 3 sc (27 sts) Rounds 5-6: Work to shape the top opening Rounds 7-14: Sc around (27 sts) Create a strap by working 1 sc in 9th and 10th stitches of the last round completed, then make a chain to desired length for the strap.

Heart Arrows and Bow:

Make heart shapes for arrow tips using rose petunia yarn. Create the arrows by inserting toothpicks or dowels into the hearts.

For the bow, use sunshine yellow yarn: Create a foundation of 4 chains, then work 33 rows of sc to create the main part of the bow. Create the bowstring using wire covered with a thin layer of yellow yarn.

Final Assembly

Attach the head to the body by connecting the front loops of row 19 on the body with the corresponding loops of row 26 on the head. Begin at the front center and work outward to both sides. Join all 18 pairs of loops, secure, and hide thread ends inside the body.

Position the wings on the back, attach the quiver bag with its strap across the body, and place arrows in the quiver. Add the bow to complete your Cupid doll.

Your Valentine Cupid doll is now ready to spread love and joy! This handcrafted creation makes a perfect gift for loved ones or a charming addition to your seasonal decorations.Réessayer

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Conclusion

Creating this charming crochet Cupid doll is a rewarding project that combines basic and intermediate crochet techniques into a delightful finished piece. Standing at 23 centimeters tall, this Cupid makes a perfect Valentine’s Day gift or year-round decoration celebrating love and affection. The detailed pattern allows for personalization while maintaining the classic Cupid elements everyone recognizes. As you complete each component—from the curly orange hair to the tiny bow and arrow—you’ll develop your amigurumi skills and create a treasured handmade item. Remember that patience is key when working on the smaller details, but the finished result is well worth the effort. Whether you’re making this Cupid for yourself or as a gift, it’s sure to bring smiles and warm feelings to anyone who sees it. Happy crocheting, and may your Cupid spread love wherever it goes!