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Strike up some handmade rhythm with the Amigurumi Bass Player Doll, a crochet project that’s full of personality and detail! 🎸🧶 Dressed in a warm orange sweater and puff-stitched grey pants with folded cuffs, this little musician is ready to groove. His perfectly color-blocked sneakers add a stylish touch, while the detailed crocheted bass guitar—complete with strap, pickups, tuning pegs, strings, and fret lines—makes him look like he’s ready to hit the stage.

With a yarn-strand hairstyle, friendly embroidered smile, and glossy button-eyes, this doll radiates charm and warmth. The rich colors and thoughtful details make him a delightful gift for music lovers or a standout piece in any handmade collection. Whether displayed proudly or given as a keepsake, the Amigurumi Bass Player Doll is a joyful way to crochet creativity, character, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🎶

A crocheted doll with orange hair styled in spikes, dressed in an orange sweater and gray pants, holding a crocheted orange guitar with a gray strap. The doll is wearing orange and white sneakers and stands on a white surface with a blurred background.

✨ Amigurumi Bass Player Doll Crochet Pattern

Bring this cheerful bass-playing doll to life! Featuring a warm orange sweater, puff-stitched grey pants with folded cuffs, perfectly color-blocked sneakers, and a detailed crocheted bass guitar with strap, pickups, tuning pegs, strings, and fret lines. His yarn-strand hairstyle, friendly embroidered smile, glossy button-eyes, and warm colors give him an irresistible handmade charm.

Make him as a gift, a décor piece, or even as the first member of a full yarn band.

✂️ Skill Level

Intermediate
Includes part shaping, puff stitch fabric, yarn hair rooting, embroidered fretwork, and guitar construction.

📏 Finished Size

25–27 cm (10–10.5″) tall with DK yarn and 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Yarn & Materials

Yarn (DK / Light Worsted):

Cream – head, ears, hands, ankles (≈ 60 g)
Orange – sweater, hair, guitar body, shoe uppers (≈ 90 g)
Grey – pants, guitar neck, strap (≈ 60 g)
White – shoe soles, toe caps, laces (≈ 20 g)
Black – eyes, pickups, knobs, strings, fret lines (scraps)
Brown – eyebrows and smile (scraps)

Other:

2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
10–12 mm black safety eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle, scissors
Stitch markers
Optional: a drop of fabric glue for hair security

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
puff – (yo, insert hook, pull up loop) ×3, yo, pull through all loops
FLO / BLO – front / back loop only

Work in continuous rounds unless stated.

🪆 Head (Cream)

MR 6 (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8–16. sc around (42)

Insert safety eyes between R11–12, about 8 sts apart.

(5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24) – stuff firmly
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6)

Fasten off and close.

Face embroidery:

Eyebrows: short, slightly angled brown lines above eyes
Smile: tiny curved line centered below eyes
Nose: small vertical stitch over 2–3 strands of sc

👂 Ears (Make 2, Cream)

MR 6, pull tight, sl st, FO leaving a tail.
Flatten lightly.
Sew 1 round below eye level and slightly toward the back of the head.

🧶 Hair (Orange – Rope Strand Style)

Cut 7–8 cm strands of yarn.
Fold each strand in half.
Using a hook, pull folded strands through individual stitches, starting at the crown, then working forward and slightly down the back.
Concentrate hair on the top and crown only (not full scalp).
Leave ends unbrushed and blunt.
Trim minimally for uneven, spiky texture.

Do not unravel or split strands.

🧡 Body / Sweater (Orange)

MR 6 (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30)
BLO sc around (30) – subtle hem ridge
14–22. sc around (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
24–25. sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO, leave tail for sewing head.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

Hand (Cream):

MR 6 (6)
(inc, sc) ×3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9)

Switch to Orange:

6–20. sc around (9)

Lightly stuff hand only.
FO, leave tail.
Sew arms slightly forward on body.

👖 Legs & Pants (Make 2, Grey – Puff Stitch)

MR 6 (6)
(inc, sc) ×3 (9)
(2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)

From R4 onward, work puff stitch in each st:

4–18. 12 puff per round

Ankle band (Cream):
19. sc around (12)

Return to Grey:
20–25. 12 puff per round

Cuff:
26. FLO sc around (12)
Roll cuff outward.

Make second leg.

🧍 Join Legs

Hold legs side by side.
Join across tops = 24 sts.
Work 3–4 rounds of puff stitch for hips.
FO.
Sew body centered on top.

👟 Shoes (Make 2)

Sole (White):

ch 7
sc 5, 3 sc in last st, continue underside 5 sc (13)
inc at both curves (15)
BLO sc around (15) – only one round

Switch to Orange:

5–10. sc around (15)

Toe Cap (White):

Surface stitch a smooth oval across front 8–9 sts

Laces:

White chains sewn in criss-cross

Feet should angle slightly outward.

🎸 Bass Guitar

Guitar Body (Orange – flat)

MR 6 (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(inc, sc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30)
dec at left & right waist points (28)
inc at both horn areas (30)
11–12. sc around (30)

Stuff very lightly or not at all.
Flatten gently.

Pickups (Black, Make 2)

MR 6, turn
Work 3–4 rows sc to form small rectangles
Sew centered vertically on body.

Knobs (Black, Make 3)

MR 5, sl st, FO.
Flatten and sew below pickups.

Neck (Grey)

ch to required length
Work back-and-forth sc rows to form flat strip
Sew securely to guitar body.

Strings & Frets

Strings: embroider 4 straight black lines from bridge to headstock
Frets: short horizontal black stitches, evenly spaced (5–6 total)

Headstock & Tuning Pegs

Headstock: small orange rectangle sewn to neck end
Pegs: MR 4 black sc ×4, slightly stuffed, attach 2 per side

Strap (Grey)

ch long strip, work 3–4 rows sc
Sew diagonally from left shoulder to lower right of guitar
Add small black button stitch near shoulder

Anchor guitar to torso at two hidden points so it lies flat.

🪢 Assembly

Sew head to body securely
Attach arms angled inward
Sew legs/feet flat for balance
Attach guitar and strap
Adjust stance so doll stands evenly
Final trim of hair if needed

✨ Final Notes

This bass player doll stands naturally with a relaxed posture, chunky textures, rope-strand hair, and a detailed flat guitar that mirrors the photographed piece in proportion, structure, and finish. Each element is designed to look handmade yet polished, making the doll perfect for display, gifting, or a full crocheted band collection.

Happy crocheting! 🧶🎸