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Amigurumi Carpenter – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A crochet carpenter doll resembling a construction worker, wearing a brown cap, overalls, and yellow boots, holding a hammer and a measuring tape, standing on a wooden table labeled 'Handmade with Love.'
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Welcome to the hardworking and skillful world of amigurumi! 🛠️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Carpenter—a charming and detailed creation perfect for craft lovers, DIY enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys stitching up expressive and character-driven plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love crafting figures with personality, creating textured and lifelike details, or simply want to add a skilled artisan to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through making a beautifully sculpted plush with a mini tool belt, tiny hammer, and a touch of craftsmanship! 🔨

This design embraces earthy tones, intricate shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a hardworking and inspiring presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Carpenter turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out denim blues, warm browns, or classic workwear shades, and let’s stitch up a dedicated carpenter! 🛠️

A crochet carpenter doll resembling a construction worker, wearing a brown cap, overalls, and yellow boots, holding a hammer and a measuring tape, standing on a wooden table labeled 'Handmade with Love.'
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👷‍♂️ Amigurumi Carpenter – Crochet Pattern

Bring your crafts to life with this hardworking amigurumi carpenter!
He’s dressed in short brown overalls, a yellow cap, bright work boots with white laces, and carries realistic tools — a hammer, measuring tape, and tool pouches. His friendly face and fine details make him a perfect handmade gift or display piece for any maker’s shelf.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and 3D accessories.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12 in (30 cm) tall when using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials & Yarn Amounts

Yarn (DK Weight):

  • Beige / Cream (skin) – 40 g
  • Brown (hair, shorts, straps) – 60 g
  • Yellow (cap, tool belt, boots) – 50 g
  • Mustard or golden yellow (boot soles and accents) – 20 g
  • White (laces, eye glint, tool details) – small amount
  • Gray (hammer head) – 25 g
  • Orange (measuring tape) – 15 g
  • Black (tape label, embroidery) – small amount

Other Supplies:

  • Crochet hook 2.5–3.0 mm
  • Safety eyes 8 mm
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Optional: blush or soft pastel for cheeks

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
hdc – Half Double Crochet
FO – Fasten Off

🧍 Body (Worked from Legs Up)

Legs (Make 2)

With yellow (boots):

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. inc ×6 [12]
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
    4–5. sc around [18]
    Switch to mustard yellow (boot soles):
  4. BLO sc around [18]
    Switch to brown for shorts:
    7–12. sc around [18]
    Stuff legs lightly. FO first leg only.

Join Legs

After finishing the second leg, ch 3 and join the first leg.
13. sc around both legs and chs [42]
14–21. sc around [42]
22. (5 sc, dec) ×6 [36]
23. (4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
24. (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
25. Switch to skin tone, sc around [24]
26. (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
27–29. sc around [18]
Stuff firmly. FO.

👕 Overalls & Straps

With brown yarn:

  • Work small rectangle front panel: ch 18, sc 6 rows, FO.
  • Sew to front waistline for the bib.
  • Straps: ch 26, sc back across; attach ends from front bib to back waist.
  • Embroider two yellow circles where straps attach as overall “buttons.”
  • Waist seam: surface crochet a faint horizontal line to mimic a waistband.

👞 Boots

With yellow (top) and mustard yellow (sole):

Tongue:
ch 5, sc across (4), sc 3 rows, FO. Sew above boot front.

Laces:
Use white yarn and embroider an “X” crisscross from ankle to tongue top.

Optional: add an extra surface row of sc in mustard across sole for a defined boot edge.

👒 Head

With skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. inc ×6 [12]
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
  6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
    7–15. sc around [36]
    Insert 8 mm safety eyes between rounds 10–11, 6 sts apart.
  7. (4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
  8. (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
  9. (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
  10. (sc, dec) ×6 [12]
  11. dec ×6 [6]
    FO and close. Stuff firmly.

Ears (make 2):
MR, 5 sc. FO, flatten slightly, and sew between R10–R11 aligned with eyes.

💇 Hair

With brown yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc ×6 [12]
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
  6. sc around [30]
    FO and sew to top of head.

Add 6–8 small looped strands or chain pieces around sides and back for curly texture.

🧢 Cap

With yellow yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. inc ×6 [12]
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
  6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
    7–10. sc around [36]

Brim:
ch 9, sc back (8).
Next row: sl st 1, sc 6, sl st 1. Turn and sc in BLO for 3 more rows to curve.
FO and sew securely around front edge of hat, shaping downward.

Cap should cover most of the hairline with small curls peeking out.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

With skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. inc ×6 [12]
    3–5. sc around [12]
  3. (2 sc, dec) ×3 [9]
    7–10. sc around [9]
    Switch to light yellow (shirt cuffs):
    11–13. sc around [9]
    FO and stuff lightly. Attach to body sides at shoulder height.

🧰 Tool Belt & Pouches

With yellow yarn:
ch 35, sc across for 2 rows, FO. Wrap around waist and sew ends slightly overlapping.

Pouches:
ch 8, sc across 3 rows, fold and whip stitch sides. Make 2 pouches and sew to belt front and side.

For extra detail, topstitch brown yarn across pocket openings for contrast.

🔨 Hammer

Handle (brown):
MR, 6 sc, work 10 rounds. FO and stuff lightly.

Head (gray):
MR, 6 sc [6]
R2: inc ×6 [12]
R3–5: sc around [12]
R6: (sc, dec) ×4 [8]
FO, stuff lightly, sew horizontally across handle top.
Add a small gray circle to one end to mimic the hammer’s striking surface.

📏 Measuring Tape

Body (yellow):
MR, 6 sc → inc ×6 [12] → sc around for 2 more rounds [12].
Stuff lightly.

Label (black):
Embroider white letters (e.g. “TAPE”) or use a small black felt circle.

Tape Strip (orange):
ch 14, sc across, FO.
Embroider short black dash lines for measurements.
Sew one end into yellow tape body; let it curl outward naturally.

🪡 Final Assembly

  1. Sew head securely to body.
  2. Attach arms on each side just below neck.
  3. Place hat slightly tilted forward and stitch in place.
  4. Wrap and sew tool belt with pouches evenly spaced.
  5. Insert hammer in right hand and measuring tape in left or pocket.
  6. Embroider a small curved smile and short dark-brown eyebrows.
  7. Optionally, dab soft pink blush on cheeks.
  8. Stand doll on a wooden base or crochet disc for balance.

🌟 Finishing Touch

Your carpenter is now ready for work! 🧰
With his soft yellow boots, cheerful face, and realistic tools, he’s a heartwarming symbol of craftsmanship and creativity — a true “Handmade with Love” project from head to toe.


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