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Amigurumi Ballerina Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A crocheted doll dressed as a ballerina wearing a white tutu and ballet shoes, standing on a wooden surface with a blurred background.
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Twirl into your next crochet adventure with this graceful Amigurumi Ballerina Doll—a delightful project full of elegance, charm, and handmade flair! 🩰🧶 With her sweet bun, dainty tutu, and poised expression, she’s ready to pirouette her way into your heart and your yarn stash. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a little dancer, decorating a ballet-themed display, or simply love stitching up dolls with personality, this ballerina brings a touch of stage magic to every loop.

Designed with soft textures and customizable details, this pattern invites you to play with pastel palettes, sparkly accents, and accessories like ballet slippers or a tiny ribbon. You can personalize her look to match your favorite dance style—from classical to contemporary—and even create a whole troupe of twirling friends. Whether perched on a shelf, tucked into a recital gift, or starring in a handmade performance scene, this Ballerina Doll Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little grace and glitter, one loop at a time! 💖🎀✨

A crocheted doll dressed as a ballerina wearing a white tutu and ballet shoes, standing on a wooden surface with a blurred background.
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🩰 Amigurumi Ballerina Doll Crochet Pattern

This sweet ballerina doll is full of elegance with her white tutu, bun hairstyle, and ballet slippers. Perfect for ballet lovers, dancers, or as a gift for little ones who dream of the stage.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires knowledge of amigurumi shaping, working in rounds, and assembling pieces.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 26-28 cm (10-11″) tall using DK/sport weight yarn and 2.5-3.0mm hook

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK/Sport weight):

  • Beige/cream (skin tone) – 50g
  • Medium brown – 30g
  • White – 40g
  • Black embroidery thread
  • Pink embroidery thread
  • Coral/peach (for mouth) – small amount

Supplies:

  • 2.5-3.0mm crochet hook
  • 12-14mm brown safety eyes
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

🧵 PATTERN

HEAD

Skin tone yarn

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R8-16: sc around (42) – 9 rounds

👁️ Insert 12-14mm safety eyes between R11-12, 8-9 sts apart

R17: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Begin stuffing firmly
R20: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R21: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Stuff completely
R22: dec × 6 (6)
FO, close opening with needle.

EARS (make 2)

Skin tone yarn

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
FO, leave long tail.

Flatten slightly and sew to sides of head at R11-12, aligned with eyes.

BODY

Start with skin tone

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

Change to white (bodice):

R7-16: sc around (24) – 10 rounds
R17: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R18-19: sc around (18) – 2 rounds
R20: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Stuff firmly
FO, leave long tail for sewing.

V-neck detail (add after assembly):

  • With white yarn, embroider V-shape on front of bodice (R7-9)
  • Start at center R7, angle down and out to shoulders

ARMS (make 2)

Skin tone yarn

R1: MR, 5 sc (5)
R2: (sc, inc) × 2, sc (7)
R3-4: sc around (7) – 2 rounds
R5: (sc, dec) × 2, sc (5)
R6-18: sc around (5) – 13 rounds
Stuff only hand portion (R1-4) lightly
FO, leave long tail.

LEGS (make 2)

Start with WHITE for ballet slippers

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: BLO: sc around (18)
R5-6: sc around (18) – 2 rounds
R7: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (14)
R8: 5 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc (12)
R9: sc around (12)

Change to skin tone (leg):

R10-30: sc around (12) – 21 rounds
Stuff foot firmly (R1-10), leg lightly
FO, leave long tail.

Ballet ribbons (add after assembly):

  • With white yarn, embroider criss-cross laces from R10 up 5-6 rounds
  • Create X pattern wrapping around leg
  • Tie small bow at front ankle

HAIR – WRAPPED SIDE-PART STYLE

This is the most complex part and differs significantly from the original pattern.

Hair Cap Base:

Brown yarn

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R8-16: sc around (42) – 9 rounds
FO, leave very long tail (80cm+).

Creating the Side Part:

  1. Position cap on head with starting point at right side (doll’s right)
  2. Using long tail or new strand of brown yarn:
    • Start at center top of head
    • Create side part by wrapping yarn horizontally across top from right to left
    • Each wrap should cover approximately 1 stitch width
    • Work from part line down toward face on left side
    • Wrap yarn closely together, securing with tiny stitches every few wraps
  3. Continue wrapping to create smooth hair texture covering entire cap
  4. Right side (smaller side): 3-4 rows of horizontal wraps
  5. Left side (fuller side): 6-8 rows of horizontal wraps down to ear level
  6. Back: Wrap smoothly to back bun area

HAIR BUN

Brown yarn

R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6-8: sc around (30) – 3 rounds
R9: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R10: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Stuff moderately
R11: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R12: dec × 6 (6)
FO, leave tail for sewing.

Sew to back of head at center-back, positioned low (starting around R10-12 of head).

WHITE BOW FOR BUN

White yarn

Method 1 – Crocheted bow:

  • Ch 20
  • Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (19)
  • Rows 2-3: ch 1, turn, sc across (19)
  • FO, leaving long tail
  • Wrap tail tightly around center multiple times to create bow shape
  • Secure and sew to top of bun

Method 2 – Simple loops:

  • Ch 25, join to form loop
  • Ch 25 again, join to same spot (creates two loops)
  • Wrap center with yarn 6-8 times
  • Secure and sew to bun

TUTU – LACY OPENWORK SKIRT

This is KEY – the photo shows an open lacework tutu, NOT solid ruffles.

Attach white yarn to R16 of body (just above hip shaping)

Foundation round:
Ch 1, sc around body (24 sc), sl st to first sc

Round 1 (mesh base):
Ch 5, skip 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in next st, repeat * around, ch 2, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-5 (8 mesh spaces)

Round 2 (lace pattern):
Sl st to first ch-2 space, [ch 3, 4 dc, ch 3, sl st] in same space (shell made), repeat * in each ch-2 space around (8 shells)

Round 3 (extended lace):
[Ch 4, sc between shells], repeat around

Round 4 (outer edge):
[Ch 5, 5 dc in ch-4 space, ch 5, sl st to sc], repeat around

FO and weave in ends.

Gently shape tutu to fan out from body, creating the circular lacy look from the photo.

🎨 FACIAL FEATURES

CRITICAL – Photo-accurate embroidery:

👁️ Eyebrows:

  • With brown yarn or embroidery thread
  • Positioned 2-3 rounds above eyes
  • Slightly arched shape
  • 5-6 stitches long
  • Angled: higher on inner edge, lower toward outer edge

👁️ Eyelashes:

  • With black embroidery thread
  • 3-4 straight stitches radiating upward from top of each eye
  • Fan out slightly

👃 Nose:

  • With skin tone or light brown thread
  • On R13-14, centered between eyes
  • Make tiny vertical oval with satin stitch (3-4 vertical stitches close together)
  • Should be subtle but defined

😊 Mouth:

  • With coral/peach or light red thread
  • Small curved smile 3-4 rounds below eyes
  • Just 3-4 small stitches in gentle curve
  • Not too wide

💕 Blush:

  • With pink yarn or thread
  • On R14-15, below outer corners of eyes
  • Make several small circular stitches to create blush circles
  • Or use pink chalk/pastel for softer look

🔧 ASSEMBLY ORDER

1. Complete head:

  • Insert eyes
  • Embroider all facial features
  • Add blush

2. Hair construction:

  • Sew hair cap to head
  • Create side part with wrapped yarn technique
  • Wrap all sections smoothly

3. Attach bun:

  • Sew bun to back of head (lower back)
  • Attach white bow to top center of bun

4. Body assembly:

  • Stuff and close body
  • Sew head to body securely

5. Attach limbs:

  • Sew arms to sides at R8-9 of body
  • Sew legs to bottom of body, close together

6. Create tutu:

  • Work lacy skirt pattern around waist
  • Shape to stand out from body

7. Ballet slippers:

  • Embroider white criss-cross ribbons on each leg
  • Add small bows at front of ankles

8. Add V-neck:

  • Embroider V-shaped neckline on bodice front

9. Final touches:

  • Weave in all ends
  • Shape tutu
  • Pose doll
  • Add extra blush if needed

🎭 STYLING TIPS

Hair wrapping technique:

  • Take time with the wrapped hair – this creates the realistic hair texture in the photo
  • Keep wraps tight and even
  • Secure every 4-5 wraps with tiny stitches
  • Side part should be clean and defined

Tutu shaping:

  • The lacy tutu needs to be stiffened slightly to hold shape
  • Can use diluted fabric stiffener or sugar water
  • Shape while damp and let dry

Posing:

  • Arms can be posed at sides or slightly forward
  • Legs should be straight with feet together
  • Head tilts slightly for character

🌸 Final Look

Your Amigurumi Ballerina Doll is ready for her big performance! She stands gracefully with her delicate tutu, bun hairstyle, and elegant slippers – the perfect handmade ballerina keepsake.


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