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Amigurumi Princess Diana – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Princess Diana – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the graceful and compassionate world of royal-inspired amigurumi! 👑💙 Today, I’m honored to share my FREE crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Princess Diana—a heartfelt tribute to the beloved People’s Princess. Whether you’re creating a memorial piece for a royal enthusiast, crafting an inspirational gift, or simply wishing to celebrate Diana’s enduring legacy in yarn form, this design captures her iconic blonde bob, elegant posture, and timeless style that continues to inspire.

This design blends regal elegance with heartfelt simplicity, with step-by-step instructions for her signature hairstyle, classic outfits, and gentle expression. Choose soft ivory and delicate blues for her wedding gown look, or sophisticated blacks and reds for her iconic 90s fashion moments. The pattern includes options for both her youthful princess years and her later humanitarian work. 🌹 So grab your hooks, select your finest yarns, and let’s crochet a tribute to a woman whose kindness and courage touched millions. “Stitch by stitch, we honor a life of compassion and change.” 🧶✨

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👑 Amigurumi Princess Diana – Free Crochet Pattern

Graceful, regal, and charming — this amigurumi version of Princess Diana in a royal purple gown will be a treasured heirloom doll. With soft sculpted hair, puffed sleeves, a layered dress, elegant gloves, and a crown fit for a queen, this project is perfect for advanced amigurumi makers who love detailed dolls.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Includes hair sculpting, layered gown construction, detailed accessories, and assembly of multiple parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) tall using DK or sport-weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Sport weight):

    • Skin tone (peach or light pink)

    • Blonde or Light Brown (hair)

    • Purple (outer dress, gloves)

    • Yellow/gold (inner skirt)

    • White (sleeves)

    • Blue, Beige (brooch & crown gems)

    • Gold (crown)

  • Tools:

    • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm

    • 8–10 mm safety eyes

    • Polyfill stuffing

    • Tapestry needle

    • Stitch marker

    • Sewing pins

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

👩 Head

Use skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  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)
    8–16. sc around (42)
    Insert safety eyes between Rounds 12–13, about 8 sts apart.
    Embroider eyelashes and smile with black thread.

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    Stuff firmly.

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

💇 Hair Cap & Waves

Use Blonde/Light Brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  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)
    7–11. sc around (36)
    FO and pin to head.

Front Sweep Pieces (Make 2):

  • ch 10, turn, sc across

  • Shape into a swoop and sew above eyes toward ears.

Back Waves (Make 3–5):

  • ch 14, sl st down one side to make wave

  • Attach around lower back of head

👑 Crown

Use Gold yarn:

  1. ch 30, sl st to form ring

  2. sc around

  3. (ch 3, sl st in next st) repeat around to make points

  4. Add blue bead or embroidery at every other point
    Sew to center of hair.

🧍 Neck & Upper Body

Use skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–4. sc around (6)
    Switch to purple:

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    7–12. sc around (18)
    Stuff firmly.

✋ Arms (Make 2)

Start with skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–5. sc around (9)
    Switch to purple (glove):
    6–15. sc around (9)
    Stuff lightly.
    FO and sew to shoulders.

🌸 Puff Sleeves (Make 2)

Use white:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. sc around

  5. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  6. dec x6 (6)
    FO and sew to top of arm.

👗 Skirt Base (Gold)

Start at waist:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    Continue increasing to 60–66 sts.
    Work 10–15 rounds even for skirt length.
    FO.

👑 Outer Gown (Purple)

Make 2 front panels:

Panel (Make 2):

  1. ch 2, turn

  2. inc in each row until it forms a 1/3 semicircle that matches skirt height

  3. sc around and edge with ch and sl st for detail

  4. Sew at hips with soft drape or tie at waist
    Optional: Add sewn bows or rosettes at skirt sides.

✨ Dress Embellishment

Brooch:

  • ch 3, sl st in ring

  • Add embroidered blue gem and tan ribbon ends

  • Sew to chest

✂️ Assembly Order

  1. Sew hair cap and pieces to head

  2. Attach crown

  3. Sew arms to upper body

  4. Attach puff sleeves

  5. Sew neck into body

  6. Attach head

  7. Sew skirt and drape gown pieces in front

  8. Add facial embroidery and dress details

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use different colors for a royal wedding gown, fairy tale queen, or fantasy princess

  • Add tiny pearl beads to dress hem

  • Attach tiny wand or purse accessory

This elegant Princess Diana amigurumi makes the perfect centerpiece for your doll collection or a magical gift for royalty-loving kids and grown-ups alike! 👸✨


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