Celebrate the heart of education with this Amigurumi Teacher Doll crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting a thoughtful gift for a favorite educator or simply love detailed handmade figures, this free pattern lets you stitch up a charming teacher full of personality. With smart attire, an approachable expression, and tiny school-themed accessories, this amigurumi teacher captures the warmth and dedication of those who inspire learning. Perfect for classroom decor, appreciation gifts, or simply as a heartfelt tribute, this crochet creation brings creativity and gratitude together in every stitch.
Designed for personalization, this pattern allows you to customize your teacher doll with different outfits, hairstyles, or even miniature glasses and books for extra character! Embroider tiny details for a friendly smile, add a small satchel or ruler, or craft multiple figures to represent different subjects and styles. Whether displayed on a teacherβs desk, gifted as a token of appreciation, or made just for fun, this amigurumi teacher doll is a meaningful and joyful project that celebrates the spirit of educationβone stitch at a time! πππ§Άβ¨
π§βπ« Amigurumi Teacher Doll β FREE Crochet Pattern
Celebrate education and creativity with this adorable amigurumi teacher doll! With her curly hair, smart uniform, and graduation cap, sheβs the perfect handmade gift for a beloved teacher, graduate, or student. Customize the colors to match your own classroom hero!
β¨ Skill Level
Intermediate β Involves shaping, curly hair construction, outfit changes, and accessory assembly.
π Finished Size
Approx. 10β12 inches (25β30 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5β3.5 mm hook.
π§Ά Materials
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DK or worsted weight yarn in:
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Skin tone (beige or light brown)
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Black (dress, shoes, cap)
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White (shirt, socks)
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Red (bow tie, blush)
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Rust or auburn (hair)
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2.5β3.5 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Black embroidery thread for the mouth
π§΅ Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR β Magic Ring
sc β Single Crochet
inc β Increase
dec β Decrease
sl st β Slip Stitch
ch β Chain
BLO β Back Loop Only
FO β Fasten Off
π©βπ« Head
Skin tone 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)
7β14. sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9β10, spaced about 7 sts apart. -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Stuff firmly.
π Hair (Rust Yarn)
Make ~20 ringlets
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Ch 21
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Starting in 2nd ch, 2 sc in each ch (creates curl)
FO and leave tail.
Sew curls around the crown of the head starting from the bottom upward, layering as you go.
π Body
White for shirt β switch to black for dress
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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)
6β10. sc around (30)
Switch to black (dress):
11β18. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. FO and leave long tail for attaching to head.
πͺ Arms (Make 2)
Skin tone to white yarn for sleeve
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MR, 6 sc
2β6. sc around (6)
Switch to white:
7β12. sc around (6)
FO, stuff lightly, and sew to body.
𦡠Legs (Make 2)
Start with black shoes β white socks β skin tone
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3β4. sc around (12)
Switch to white:
5β7. sc around (12)
Switch to skin tone:
8β13. sc around (12)
FO first leg. After second leg, join both legs together with 3 ch and continue around for waist if making body from legs up. Otherwise, sew to base of dress.
π Skirt Hem (Optional Ruffle)
Attach black yarn to bottom edge of dress:
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BLO sc around
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Next round: (ch 2, sl st) in each st to create a ruffled hem.
π Bow Tie
Red Yarn:
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MR, ch 4, 3 dc into ring, ch 4, sl st into ring
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Repeat to make second loop
Pull tight and wrap center with yarn to shape bow.
Sew under neck.
π Graduation Cap
Top (Square):
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Ch 12
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sc in 2nd ch and across (11)
3β11. sc rows to form square
FO.
Cap Base (circle):
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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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sc around
Sew square top to this base.
βοΈ Finishing Touches
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Embroider a small smile with black thread
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Add blush with yarn or fabric paint
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Position arms and legs neatly before final assembly
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Use hot glue or strong thread to secure graduation cap
π‘ Customization Ideas
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Change hair and uniform colors to match real-life graduates or teachers
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Add a mini book or diploma in hand
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Sew initials or school year onto the dress
This sweet teacher doll is a heartfelt handmade tribute to learning, dedication, and growthβperfect for graduation, Teacher Appreciation Day, or just because! ππ