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Amigurumi Cheerleader Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A crocheted doll dressed as a cheerleader with red and white pom-poms, featuring the text 'TEAM SPIRIT' on her top. She stands on an orange and white crocheted mat, with a playful and colorful background, including a basketball.
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Bring energy and excitement to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Cheerleader Doll pattern! Inspired by the lively spirit of cheerleading, this adorable design captures the enthusiasm, bright uniform, and signature pom-poms in every stitch. With its dynamic pose and cheerful expression, this crochet cheerleader is perfect for adding a fun and motivational touch to your handmade projects. Whether you’re crafting for sports fans, creating a unique gift, or simply enjoy making character-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a spirited cheerleader bursting with personality! 📣✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different team colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature megaphone or bow for extra charm. Craft a classic cheerleader with bold hues, create a pastel version for a whimsical aesthetic, or even stitch up a full squad of amigurumi cheerleaders for a lively display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as an energetic accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Cheerleader Doll is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade team spirit to every stitch! 🧶💖

A crocheted doll dressed as a cheerleader with red and white pom-poms, featuring the text 'TEAM SPIRIT' on her top. She stands on an orange and white crocheted mat, with a playful and colorful background, including a basketball.

📣 Amigurumi Cheerleader Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern

Bring on the team spirit with this peppy amigurumi cheerleader doll! With her bright pigtails, bold pom-poms, and “Team Spirit” outfit, she’s ready to cheer your day. Complete with a mini basketball court mat, she’s the perfect gift for sports fans or handmade toy collectors!

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and small parts.

📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):

  • Color A: Light Beige (Skin)
  • Color B: Red (Hair, skirt, shoes, mat)
  • Color C: White (Top, shoe details, mat lines)
  • Color D: Black (Eyes, “Team Spirit” text)
  • Color E: Light Pink (Cheeks)
  • Small amount of orange (Basketball color for mat)

Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Safety eyes (10 mm)
Polyfill stuffing
Black embroidery thread (or surface crochet for text)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

👧 Head

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–15. sc around (36)
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Insert safety eyes between R10–11 with 7 stitches between
    – Embroider lashes, smile, and cheeks
  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close

💇 Hair Cap (Base)

With Color B:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–12. sc around (36), FO
  • Sew to head and add long strands of yarn for pigtails (tie them with Color C)

🏃‍♀️ Body & Top

Start with Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. sc around (18)
    Switch to Color C:
    5–6. sc around (18)
    Switch to Color B:
  5. (2 sc, dec) x4, 2 sc (14)
    8–12. sc around (14)
    FO, stuff and sew under head.
  • Top Text: Use black embroidery thread to stitch “TEAM SPIRIT” on the front.

👗 Skirt (worked separately)

With Color B:

  1. ch 40, join with sl st
  2. sc around (40)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x20 (60)
  4. In FLO: (2 sc, inc) x20 (80)
  5. sl st around in Color C for stripe
    FO, gather at waist and sew to body.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–8. sc around (12)
    Switch to Color B:
    9–12. sc around (12)
    Switch to Color C:
  3. BLO, sc around (12)
  4. dec x6 (6), FO
    Stuff and sew to bottom of body.

👟 Shoes (Make 2)

With Color B:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around (18)
    Switch to Color C:
  4. (2 sc, dec) x4, 2 sc (14)
  5. sc around (14)
    FO, sew onto feet.
    – Add white chain laces tied in bows.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–10. sc around (12)
    Switch to Color C:
  3. sc around (12)
  4. dec x6 (6), FO
    Stuff lightly and sew to body sides.

🎀 Pom-Poms (Make 2)

Cut 20 short strands of Red and White yarn. Tie tightly in the middle, fluff ends and trim into ball shape. Stitch securely into each hand.

🏀 Round Court Mat

Start with Orange Yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
  8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
    Switch to White:
  9. sl st in each stitch (48), FO

Use surface slip stitch in white yarn to draw a basketball line down the middle and curved edges.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Weave in all ends securely.
  • Sew hair pigtails in place and fluff out.
  • Adjust skirt and top.
  • Pose arms upward like she’s cheering!

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use different team colors for personalized cheer squads
  • Add a mini megaphone or mascot friend
  • Sew a loop to hang her on a backpack or wall

This spirited cheerleader doll is full of charm and fun—perfect for sports-themed gifts, handmade toy collections, or team giveaways. Let her energy brighten up your day! 📣🎀🏀


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