Crochet Doll with Curly Hair
This delightful crochet doll features lovely curly hair and a charming outfit, making it a perfect gift for children or a whimsical addition to any decor. With a soft yarn and simple stitches, this project is ideal for beginners who are eager to explore amigurumi techniques. Let’s bring this adorable character to life with easy-to-follow steps and tips!
Crochet Doll with Curly Hair
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
- Skin tone (approx. 50g)
- Brown or dark green for the dress (approx. 50g)
- Soft orange or red for the hair (approx. 50g)
- Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E hook)
- Fiberfill stuffing (for stuffing the doll)
- Safety eyes (12mm) or black yarn (for eyes)
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
Gauge: 5 stitches and 6 rows = 2 inches in single crochet. Measure by making a small swatch of single crochet and counting the stitches in two inches.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dec = decrease (work two stitches together)
- inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- sl st = slip stitch
Instructions:
Head:
- With skin tone yarn, ch 2.
- Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6).
- Round 2: inc in each stitch around (12).
- Round 3: *1 sc, inc* repeat around (18).
- Round 4: *2 sc, inc* repeat around (24).
- Rounds 5-10: sc in each stitch around (24 each round).
- Round 11: *2 sc, dec* repeat around (18).
- Round 12: *1 sc, dec* repeat around (12). Start stuffing the head.
- Round 13: dec around (6). Fasten off and weave in ends.
Body:
- With green yarn, ch 2.
- Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6).
- Round 2: inc in each stitch around (12).
- Round 3: *1 sc, inc* repeat around (18).
- Rounds 4-8: sc in each stitch around (18 each round).
- Round 9: *1 sc, dec* repeat around (12).
- Round 10: dec around (6). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Insert the head into the body and sew it securely using the tail from the body.
- For the arms, ch 2, and work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. For each arm, do this twice to create (12) total stitches for the arms. Sew each to the side of the body.
Hair:
- Using soft orange or red yarn, cut approximately 10-inch strands. Attach them to the head using a slip knot method.
- Style the hair into curls as desired, ensuring some strands are placed around the face for an adorable look.
Finishing Touches:
- For the eyes, sew on safety eyes or use black yarn to make small stitches for eyes.
- Weave in all loose ends to secure the yarn and finish the project.
- Optionally, you can block your doll to adjust its shape. Lay flat and steam lightly (avoid direct contact with the yarn).
This crochet doll is sure to bring smiles and can be customized with outfits and accessories. Have fun creating different characters by changing colors and hairstyles!