Celebrate literary brilliance with this Amigurumi Machado de Assis crochet pattern! Inspired by one of Brazil’s greatest writers, this distinguished doll captures Machado’s iconic look—from his round spectacles and refined suit to his thoughtful expression and cane. Whether you’re crafting for a book lover, honoring a cultural icon, or adding to your historical amigurumi collection, this pattern brings a touch of intellectual charm to your yarn adventures. 📚🧶🇧🇷
Designed with elegance and detail, this pattern invites you to play with classic color palettes, textured stitches, and expressive features like a neatly groomed beard or a tiny book accessory. Add a scroll, a quote tag, or perch him beside a mini bookshelf for extra flair. Whether displayed proudly on a desk or gifted to a fellow literature enthusiast, this Machado de Assis Amigurumi is a thoughtful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a tribute to timeless wisdom and creativity! 💖✨🖋️
📚 Amigurumi Machado de Assis Crochet Pattern
Capture Brazil’s literary master in yarn! This sharply dressed doll features Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis’ signature spectacles, neatly groomed beard, formal black suit, and a tiny book in hand—perfect for book-lovers’ shelves.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – standard amigurumi shaping, small appliqués, embroidery, and basic color changes.
📏 Finished Size
≈ 23 cm / 9 in tall when crocheted with DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
| Item | Suggested Color | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| DK cotton yarn | Light beige | Skin (head, ears, hands) |
| DK cotton yarn | Black | Suit jacket, trousers, shoes, glasses, bow tie |
| DK cotton yarn | White | Shirt cuffs, shirt front, book pages |
| DK cotton yarn | Warm brown | Hair, beard, eyebrows |
| DK cotton yarn | Chestnut | Book cover |
| Crochet hook | 2.5 mm | — |
| Safety eyes | 8–9 mm dark brown | Eyes |
| Stuffing | — | Firm shaping |
| Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors | — | Finishing |
| Thin craft wire (optional) | — | Inside glasses for rigidity |
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms – one per line)
MR – Magic Ring
ch – Chain
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 sts together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
FO – Fasten Off
st(s) – Stitch(es)
🟤 HEAD
Light-beige yarn, work in continuous spiral.
- MR 6 sc
- inc × 6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6 – 10. sc 30 - (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
12 – 14. sc 36 - (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24) – insert 8 mm eyes between Rounds 10–11, 6 sts apart
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18) – stuff firmly
- (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- dec × 6 (6) FO, close.
Ears × 2
Light beige. MR 6 sc, sl st. FO leaving long tail. Flatten and stitch at Rnd 10 level, 5 sts behind eyes.
Nose
Ch 3, 2 sc, turn, 2 sc, FO. Sew centered between eyes (Rnd 11).
Eyebrows & Mouth
Embroider thick brown brows above eyes (slanted). With thin brown yarn, stitch small neutral mouth on Rnd 14.
🟤 HAIR & BEARD
Hair cap (brown):
- MR 6 sc
- inc × 6 12
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 18
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 24
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 30
- (4 sc, inc) × 6 36
7–8. sc 36, FO.
Sew cap to crown leaving forehead exposed.
Side rolls & back waves – cut 20 cm strands, fold and surface-sew as chunky coils along sides and back.
Beard & mustache – crochet small oval: MR 6, inc × 6 12, sc 12 (2 rnds). Flatten and sew under nose. Add mustache stripe with brown sl st over upper lip.
🖤 BODY (worked top → bottom)
White yarn (shirt):
- MR 6
- inc × 6 12
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 18
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 24
5 – 6. sc 24
Switch to black (jacket):
- BLO sc 24
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 30
9 – 15. sc 30 - (3 sc, dec) × 6 24
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 18
Stuff firmly. - (1 sc, dec) × 6 12
- dec × 6 6, FO.
Lapels
Surface-sl st V-shape rows on front with black.
Bow Tie
Black yarn: ch 6, hdc in 2nd ch from hook & across (5 hdc). Roll & pinch center, wrap yarn, sew at neckline.
🖤 LEGS (make 2)
Black yarn:
- MR 6
- inc × 6 12
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 18
4 – 14. sc 18
Stuff firmly. FO second leg leaving yarn attached.
Join legs – ch 2, sc around first leg, sc in ch, sc around second, sc in other side of ch (total ~ 38). Work 3 rounds sc for hips. Sew closed, attach to body bottom.
🖤 ARMS (make 2)
Begin beige (hand):
- MR 6
- inc × 6 12
- sc 12
- (2 sc, dec) × 3 9
- sc 9
Switch to black (jacket sleeve):
6 – 15. sc 9
Light-stuff.
Fingers – with beige yarn embroider 3 small straight stitches over tip of each hand. Sew arms to shoulders.
👓 GLASSES
Black yarn (or 0.75 mm cord).
Lens (×2): ch 22, join, sc around, FO.
Bridge: ch 6, sew between lenses.
Side-arms: ch 14 each, tack behind ears. Optionally insert thin wire.
📖 Mini Book
Cover (brown) – ch 10, sc 9 for 6 rows. FO.
Pages (white) – same size, sew inside fold.
Sew book to left hand.
🖤 SHOES / BASE
Black yarn – work a small oval sole: ch 7, 5 sc along, 3 sc in last ch, rotate, 5 sc, 3 sc in first ch. Sc two more rounds, stuff, sew to legs for sturdy standing.
🧷 Assembly Recap
- Attach head to body securely.
- Sew legs and arms in place.
- Add hair coils, beard, eyebrows.
- Position glasses; stitch at temples.
- Fix book into hand with a few stitches.
- Lightly blush cheeks if desired.
💬 Final Lines
Your literary legend is complete—ready to preside over any bookshelf with wit and wisdom. Display him beside classic novels, gift him to a fellow reader, or let him inspire your next story! 📚🧵✨
