Welcome to the tropical shores of Disney-inspired amigurumi! 🌊✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Moana—a spirited and adventurous island princess ready to sail into your heart! Whether you love Disney characters, enjoy crafting strong heroines, or simply want to bring some ocean magic to your crochet collection, this pattern will guide you in creating your own brave wayfinder with her iconic red sarong, curly hair, and determined smile! 🏝️
This design captures Moana’s free-spirited charm with flowing details, a tiny heart of Te Fiti pendant, and optional Pua or HeiHei companions! The pattern includes easy-to-follow instructions for her layered outfit, textured hair, and that signature pose of confidence—perfect for display, play, or inspiring your next adventure!
So grab your hooks, pick vibrant island colors, and let’s stitch a heroine who reminds us the ocean does choose! 🌺🚣♀️
🌺 Amigurumi Moana Crochet Pattern
Bring a tropical breeze to your crochet collection with this brave island adventurer in a shell necklace and hula skirt!
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes hair loops, embroidery, and accessories like the shell necklace and skirt fringe.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 20–25 cm (8–10 in) tall when using DK or worsted-weight yarn with a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
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Yarn (cotton or acrylic):
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Skin tone (main body)
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Dark brown (hair)
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Light brown (top and waistband)
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Green (grass skirt)
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White (shell necklace)
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Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
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Safety eyes: 8 mm
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle, scissors
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Optional: real mini shells or polymer clay beads for necklace
🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🧵 Pattern Instructions
👧 Head & Body (Skin Tone – One Piece)
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Head
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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R7–14: sc around (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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Place safety eyes between R10–11, about 7 stitches apart
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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Stuff head
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Body
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Switch to light brown (top), (sc, inc) x6 (18)
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R2–4: sc around
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Switch to skin tone (waist/legs), R5–6: sc around
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(sc, dec) x8 (16)
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FO and leave long tail for joining
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💪 Arms (Make 2 – Skin Tone)
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–7. sc around (9) -
Flatten, sc across top to close
FO and sew to sides of body
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Skin Tone)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around -
Flatten and sc across top
FO and sew to bottom of body
💇 Hair (Dark Brown – Loop Method)
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Attach yarn to crown of head
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Use loop stitch or make long chains and sew them around in layers
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Cover full scalp and let strands fall past shoulders
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You can curl hair with hot water and a pencil or finger-wrapping
🌿 Grass Skirt (Green)
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Attach green yarn around waistline
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Chain 6–10 for each fringe, sl st to waist
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Repeat all around body
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Trim evenly or leave staggered for realism
🐚 Shell Necklace (White)
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Chain 18–20
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Add small white yarn bobbles or sew mini shell beads
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Tie around neck or sew to top
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Optional: embroider or attach extra thread detail at front
✨ Facial Features
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Embroider brows with dark brown yarn above eyes
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Use blush or pink thread to lightly dab cheeks (optional)
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Embroider a small smile with dark brown or black thread
🧷 Finishing Touches
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Sew arms and legs to body securely
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Tie skirt and necklace
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Adjust hair loops for volume
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Use a small wood slice or fabric circle as a display base!
🏝️ Done!
Your adorable tropical adventurer is ready to sail the seas! 🌊
