Welcome to the delightful and culinary-inspired world of amigurumi! 👨🍳✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Chef Doll—a charming and skillful figure perfect for food lovers, kitchen décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and detailed characters! 🍽️ Whether you love stitching up career-themed designs, creating playful and stylish figures, or simply want to add a talented chef to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush companion with a crisp uniform, a classic chef’s hat, and a touch of culinary charm! 🤍
This design embraces sleek shaping, rich colors, and refined details to bring a sense of creativity and passion to your crochet creations! 🧶🌟 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Chef Doll turns out just right—ready to whip up some fun in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic whites, deep reds, or vibrant apron colors, and let’s stitch up a masterful chef friend! ✨
👨🍳 Amigurumi Chef Doll Crochet Pattern
Whip up some handmade charm with this adorable Amigurumi Chef Doll! 🧑🍳🍽️ Complete with a classic poofy chef hat, apron, and a wooden spoon, this doll is perfect for kitchen lovers, foodies, or pretend play. A fun gift for anyone who loves to cook!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes simple shaping, color changes, and accessory assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Light brown (Skin tone)
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Dark brown (Hair)
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White (Shirt and chef hat)
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Olive green (Apron)
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Grey (Shoes)
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Black embroidery thread (Buttons)
Other:
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Wooden spoon (mini prop or make with felt/yarn)
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Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
👶 Head
With light brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 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)
7–14. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, about 7 stitches apart. -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
💇 Hair Cap (Partial)
With dark brown yarn:
Follow head pattern up to Round 14.
Flatten and sew to top of head.
Embroider or crochet widow’s peak as desired.
🍳 Chef Hat
With white yarn:
Band:
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Ch 36, join with sl st to form ring
2–5. sc around (36)
FO.
Top Puff:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 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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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–10. sc around (42) -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Stuff lightly and sew puff to hat band. Attach hat to head.
👕 Body (White Shirt)
Start with light brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Switch to white yarn:
5–10. sc around (24) -
inc every 3rd st (32)
12–15. sc around (32)
FO, stuff, and leave long tail for sewing.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with grey yarn (shoes):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Switch to white yarn (pants):
6–10. sc around (12)
FO, stuff, and sew to bottom of body.
✋ Arms (Make 2)
Start with light brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
2–4. sc around (6)
Switch to white yarn:
5–9. sc around (6)
FO and sew to body sides.
Optional: Embroider small black buttons on shirt front.
🧤 Apron
With olive green yarn:
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Ch 10
2–10. sc across, ch 1, turn (10) -
Continue sc around edges
Make 2 straps by chaining 15, attach to top corners
Make neck loop: Ch 20, sew to top corners of apron
FO and sew onto body front.
🪵 Wooden Spoon (Optional Accessory)
Use felt or tiny prop, or crochet:
With tan yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9) -
dec to 6 sts, then ch 10 for handle
sc back up and attach to spoon top.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Weave in all ends
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Sew on chef hat firmly
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Add blush, smile, or brows with embroidery thread
🍝 Your friendly amigurumi chef is now ready to whip up fun and joy in your kitchen corner, craft room, or nursery! Makes a wonderful gift for bakers and cooking enthusiasts.