Welcome to the ethereal world of nature-inspired amigurumi! 🌿✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a graceful little Nymph—a spirit of the forest, rivers, or meadows, radiating gentle magic and tranquility! 🍃 Whether you’re captivated by mythology, love crafting delicate and elegant figures, or simply want to create a whimsical handmade companion, this pattern will walk you through bringing your very own enchanting Nymph to life! 🧚♀️💙
This pattern is beginner-friendly, using classic stitches and simple techniques to craft a dreamy little spirit full of charm and natural beauty! 🌸 I’ve included clear instructions to ensure your Nymph turns out just right—ready to dance among the trees or watch over your crochet collection! ✨ So grab your hooks, choose soft earthy tones or shimmering pastels, and let’s stitch up a lovely guardian of the wild! 🧶🌿
🧚 Amigurumi Nymph Crochet Pattern
This graceful nymph brings a touch of magic to your crochet collection! With pointed ears, delicate wings, and a leafy crown, she’s a perfect guardian of the forest.
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, sewing parts together, and simple embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 22 cm (8.5 inches) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook.
✂️ Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Pale pink or light peach (body)
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Green (crown/leaves)
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White or silver (wings)
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3.0 or 3.5 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Optional: wire for wings
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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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
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BLO – Back Loops Only
🧑🎨 Head
Use pale pink yarn.
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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)
7–12. sc around (36) -
(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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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and stuff.
Insert safety eyes between rounds 8–9, approx. 6 stitches apart.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
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MR, 4 sc
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(sc, inc) x2 (6)
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(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
4–5. sc around (8) -
Fold flat and sl st across
Leave long tail to sew to head.
👃 Nose
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MR, 5 sc
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sc around
FO, lightly stuff and sew between eyes.
🧍 Body
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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)
5–10. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
12–14. sc around (18) -
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
16–17. sc around (12)
FO and stuff.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–9. sc around (9)
Stuff and FO one leg. Do not cut yarn after second leg—join to begin body.
🧤 Arms (Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc
2–10. sc around (6)
FO, stuff lightly, leave tail for sewing.
🪽 Wings (Make 2)
Use white or silver yarn.
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ch 11
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sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last, continue on other side of chain: sc 8, sl st to join
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ch 1, sc around, increasing at top curve for fullness
FO and block to shape. Optional: insert wire for firmness. Sew to back.
🌿 Leaf Crown
Use green yarn.
Make 5–7 small leaves:
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ch 5
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sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, sc in last
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ch 1, turn, sc, dc, hdc, sc
FO. Sew around forehead as a leafy crown.
🧩 Assembly
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Sew head to body.
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Attach arms to sides.
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Sew legs to bottom sides.
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Attach ears to head.
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Sew nose in place and embroider lashes if desired.
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Sew or glue wings to upper back.
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Stitch or glue crown leaves around the head.
Add a pinch of shimmer to the wings or cheeks if you like. This nymph is ready to flit through your magical forest shelf!
