Amigurumi Ballerina Duo - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Twirl into the world of elegance with this Amigurumi Ballerina Duo crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for dance lovers, whimsical decor, or simply enjoy making graceful character dolls, this free pattern lets you stitch up a charming pair of ballerinas ready to pirouette into your collection. With their delicate tutus, poised expressions, and flowing ballet movements, these crochet dancers capture the beauty and artistry of ballet in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to aspiring dancers, decorating a dreamy space, or simply celebrating the joy of crochet, this amigurumi ballerina duo is a delightful way to bring elegance to your handmade treasures! 🩰✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different tutu colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like ballet slippers or a miniature stage for extra charm. Craft a classic pink ballerina duo, create a pastel version for a soft aesthetic, or even stitch up a full ballet ensemble with matching dancers! Whether displayed as a graceful accent, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Ballerina Duo is a beautiful and inspiring project—perfect for bringing the magic of dance to every stitch! 🧶💃

Two crocheted ballerina dolls in pink tutus stand side by side on a wooden platform, with stage curtains and a spotlight in the background.

🩰 Amigurumi Ballerina Dolls Crochet Pattern

Bring the elegance of the ballet stage to your crochet projects with these beautiful ballerina dolls! With their graceful tutus, hair buns, and delicate slippers, they make a perfect handmade gift for little dancers or a charming display piece.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 24-26 cm (9.5-10 inches) tall using DK yarn and 2.5mm hook

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK weight cotton):

Skin tone (beige/cream) – approx. 50g
Dusty pink/mauve – approx. 40g
Light brown/caramel – approx. 20g
Black – small amount for facial features
Light pink – small amount for blush (optional)

Other supplies:

2.5mm crochet hook
10mm black safety eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Pink blush or chalk pastels (optional)

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec = invisible decrease
sl st = slip stitch
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)

🧵 PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

HEAD

Use skin tone yarn

👁️ STOP HERE – Insert safety eyes between R11-12, with 8 stitches between them.

R17: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Begin stuffing head firmly
R20: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R21: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff completely
R22: dec x6 (6)
FO, use needle to weave through remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close.

BODY

Start with skin tone for upper chest/shoulder area

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5-7: sc around (24) – 3 rounds

Change to dusty pink (leotard):

R8-15: sc around (24) – 8 rounds
R16: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R17-18: sc around (18) – 2 rounds
R19: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R20: sc around (12)
Stuff body firmly
FO, leave 40cm tail for sewing to head.

LEGS (make 2)

Start with dusty pink for ballet slippers

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: BLO: sc around (18) – creates sole definition
R5-6: sc around (18) – 2 rounds
R7: 4 sc, 5 dec, 4 sc (13)
R8: 4 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc (11)
R9: 4 sc, dec, 5 sc (10)
R10: sc around (10)

Change to skin tone for leg:

R11-28: sc around (10) – 18 rounds for leg length
Stuff foot and lower leg firmly (R1-R15), upper leg lightly so it bends
FO, leave 40cm tail for sewing.

🎀 Ballet slipper ribbons (add after assembly):

Cut 2 strands of pink yarn, each 40cm long per leg
Starting at R11-12, weave yarn around leg in crisscross/X pattern
Continue for 4-6 rounds up the leg
Tie small bow at center front of ankle
Secure with tiny stitch, trim ends to 1cm

ARMS (make 2)

Use skin tone

R1: MR, 5 sc (5)
R2-19: sc around (5) – 18 rounds
FO, leave 30cm tail.
Do NOT stuff – arms must be flexible for posing

HAIR CAP

Use light brown yarn

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8-16: sc around (42) – 9 rounds
R17: sl st around (42) – creates finished edge
FO, leave 40cm tail for sewing to head.

MAIN HAIR BUN

Use light brown yarn

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5-7: sc around (24) – 3 rounds
R8: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R9: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff moderately – should be plump but not rock-hard
R10: dec x6 (6)
FO, leave 30cm tail for sewing.

SMALL BUN “EARS” (make 2)

Use light brown yarn – these create the distinctive Mickey Mouse-style double bun

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
R5: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly
R6: dec x6 (6)
FO, leave 25cm tail for sewing.

LAYERED TUTU

The tutu has 3 distinct layers for the full, stage-ready volume seen in the photo

LAYER 1 (Bottom/Longest layer)

Attach dusty pink yarn to FLO of R8 of body (first pink round)

Round 1: ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, 3 dc in each st around, sl st to top of ch-3 (72 dc)
Round 2: ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st (72 dc)
Round 3: ch 3, (2 dc in next st, dc) repeat around, sl st (108 dc)
Round 4: ch 3, (2 dc in next st, dc, dc) repeat around, sl st (144 dc)
FO and weave in ends securely.

LAYER 2 (Middle layer)

Attach dusty pink yarn to FLO of R11 of body (3 rounds above Layer 1)

Round 1: ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, 3 dc in each st around, sl st (72 dc)
Round 2: ch 3, (2 dc in next st, dc) repeat around, sl st (108 dc)
Round 3: ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st (108 dc)
FO and weave in ends.

LAYER 3 (Top ruffle)

Attach dusty pink yarn to FLO of R14 of body (3 rounds above Layer 2)

Round 1: ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st (48 hdc)
Round 2: ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st (48 hdc)
FO and weave in ends.

After completing all layers, gently fluff and shape tutu to stand out from body. The layers should cascade and overlap naturally.

🎨 FACIAL FEATURES

Complete embroidery guide:

👀 Eyelashes:

Thread tapestry needle with black yarn
Above each eye, make 3 short straight stitches angling upward and outward
Each stitch 2-3mm long
Space them evenly above eye, like lash rays

👃 Nose:

Thread needle with light pink yarn
Between R13-14, centered between eyes
Make 2-3 tiny vertical stitches close together (creates small oval)
Should be subtle, not prominent

😊 Smile:

Thread needle with black yarn
3-4 rounds below eyes
Create gentle curved smile with 3-4 small stitches
Curve should be soft and sweet, not wide grin

💕 Blush cheeks:

Option 1: Using light pink yarn, make several small circular stitches on R14-15, positioned to sides of face below outer corners of eyes
Option 2: Use pink chalk pastel or makeup blush applied with soft brush for more realistic look

👂 Small ears (make 2) – OPTIONAL:

MR, 6 sc (6), FO immediately
Flatten circle and sew to sides of head at eye level (R11-12)
Position slightly back from face front

🔧 ASSEMBLY – CORRECT ORDER

Follow this exact order for best results:

STEP 1: Complete the head

Insert safety eyes (already done during head construction)
Embroider eyelashes
Embroider nose
Embroider smile
Add blush to cheeks
Sew on small ears if using

STEP 2: Attach hair cap

Position hair cap over entire top and back of head
Front edge should align with R6-7 of head (just above eyes)
Pin in place at several points
Using matching brown yarn and whip stitch, sew around entire edge to secure to head
Make sure cap is smooth and evenly positioned

STEP 3: Attach main bun

Position main bun at top-back of head (not directly on top, but slightly toward back)
Center it side-to-side
Pin in place
Sew securely using brown yarn, stitching all around base of bun

STEP 4: Attach small “ear” buns

Position one small bun on each side of main bun
They should sit like Mickey Mouse ears – symmetrical, at about 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions
Each should touch/slightly overlap the main bun
Pin, then sew securely with brown yarn

STEP 5: Attach head to body

Position head on top of body
Head should be centered, with face pointing forward
The neck (R1 of body) should fit into the head opening
Pin in place
Using skin tone yarn and whip stitch or mattress stitch, sew all around where head meets body
Add extra stuffing to neck area if needed for stability
Make sure head doesn’t wobble

STEP 6: Attach legs

Position both legs at bottom center of body (R20)
Legs should be close together, almost touching
They should angle very slightly outward (ballet first position)
Pin both legs in place
Using pink yarn, sew each leg securely to body
Stitch around entire top opening of each leg to body
Make sure legs are stable enough to support doll standing

STEP 7: Attach arms

Position arms on sides of body at R10-11 (below shoulder, above tutu attachment point)
Arms should hang naturally downward
Pin in place
Using skin tone yarn, sew around top of each arm to body
Arms should move freely for posing

STEP 8: Create tutu layers

If not already done, work all three tutu layers as described in pattern
Work from bottom layer (R8) to top layer (R14)
Weave in all ends securely

STEP 9: Add ballet ribbon ties

For each leg:
- Cut 2 strands pink yarn, each 40-50cm long
- Hold strands together as one
- Start at front of ankle (R11-12)
- Wrap around back, cross in front, wrap around back, cross in front
- Continue crisscross pattern for 4-6 rounds up leg
- Tie bow at front center of ankle
- Secure bow with 1-2 small stitches so it won’t untie
- Trim ribbon ends to 1cm

STEP 10: Final shaping and touches

Check all ends are woven in securely
Shape tutu layers so they fan out dramatically
Bottom layer should be fullest and most prominent
Fluff each layer separately
Pose arms in graceful position (raised to side, or one up/one down)
Shape legs in gentle ballet stance
Add final brush of pink blush if desired
Use fingertips to gently “set” the hair and bun shape

💡 CRITICAL TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Stuffing:

Head: Stuff VERY firmly – should feel solid
Body: Stuff firmly – should hold shape
Feet/slippers: Stuff firmly for 6 rounds, then lighter
Legs: Stuff lightly so they bend and pose
Arms: Do NOT stuff at all – must be completely flexible
Buns: Stuff moderately – should be rounded but not hard

Tutu success:

Don’t skip any rounds in the tutu layers
Use FLO (front loop only) when attaching to body so back loops create a ridge
Work loosely so tutu has movement and volume
After completing, use your fingers to fluff and separate the layers
The bottom layer should extend furthest from body

Hair bun positioning:

Main bun: Slightly back from top center (not on very top of head)
Small “ear” buns: Symmetrical on either side, should be very visible from front view
This creates the signature ballerina hairstyle seen in photo

Ribbon ties:

Don’t pull too tight or legs will pucker
Crisscross pattern is key for authentic ballet look
Bow should be small and neat, at center front

Proportions:

If doll seems too short, add 2-4 rounds to legs
If head seems too large, reduce head by 6 stitches (eliminate R7)
If tutu seems flat, add another round to bottom layer

🎭 POSING YOUR BALLERINA

For photo-accurate display:

Classic ballet poses:

Arms: One raised curved above head, one extended to side
Legs: Close together, toes slightly turned out
Head: Tilted gently to one side

Stage setup (like photo):

Use round wooden platform or cake stand as “stage”
Cream/light wood color works best
Add spotlight effect with overhead lamp
Dark background (black fabric)
Optional: Add draped curtains at sides (burgundy/rose colored fabric)

🎨 COLOR VARIATIONS

Hair colors:

Blonde: Cream or light yellow yarn
Auburn: Rust or burnt orange yarn
Black: Black or very dark brown yarn
Red: Terracotta or burgundy yarn

Skin tones:

Use any shade that represents your ballerina: ivory, cream, beige, tan, brown, dark brown

Tutu/costume colors:

Classic white
Soft lavender
Mint green
Pale blue
Keep it light and delicate for ballet aesthetic

Your beautiful Amigurumi Ballerina Doll is ready to dance on stage! Perfect for ballet lovers, gifts, or as a graceful display. You can customize the hair, tutu, and shoes in any color to match your favorite ballerina!