Welcome to the celebratory and scholarly world of amigurumi! 🎓✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Graduation Cap with Head—a charming and symbolic creation perfect for graduates, academic-themed décor enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting meaningful and expressive plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up milestone keepsakes, experimenting with facial details, or simply want to add a miniature graduate to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a structured cap, flowing tassel, and a touch of graduation-day pride! 📜
This design embraces classic blacks, crisp edges, and intricate shaping to bring a proud and celebratory presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Graduation Cap with Head turns out just right—ready to commemorate achievements or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic graduation hues, and let’s stitch up a fantastic graduate plush! 🎓
🎓 Amigurumi Graduation Cap With Head Crochet Pattern
Celebrate academic milestones with this adorable amigurumi head topped with a classic graduation cap! Perfect as a keepsake gift, desk companion, or personalized congratulatory decor.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate – simple amigurumi with a structured accessory.
📏 Finished Size
~8–10 cm tall with cap (using DK/light worsted yarn & 2.5–3.0 mm hook).
🧶 Materials
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Skin-tone yarn (head)
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Dark navy blue yarn (cap base & square)
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Yellow/gold yarn (tassel)
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10–12 mm black safety eyes
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Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
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Polyester stuffing
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Yarn needle & embroidery needle
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Scissors
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Stitch markers
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = Single crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = Decrease (sc2tog)
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip stitch
st(s) = Stitch(es)
FO = Fasten Off
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🟡 Head (skin tone)
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MR 6 (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
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(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36)
👉 Place safety eyes between R8–9, ~8 sts apart. (No mouth for photo accuracy.) -
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
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(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
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dec ×6 (6). FO. Stuff firmly.
🎓 Cap Base (small, rounded, navy blue)
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MR 6 (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
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(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24). FO.
👉 This smaller rounded base sits snugly on top of the head, not covering too much. Sew securely to top of head.
◼️ Cap Top (square, navy blue)
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Ch 13.
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Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (12), ch 1, turn.
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Rows 2–12: sc across (12), ch 1, turn.
👉 You now have a 12×12 sc square.
FO. Lightly block with steam or pin to keep edges crisp.
Sew square neatly on top of cap base, centered.
🎀 Tassel (gold)
Cord:
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Ch 25. FO.
Fringe:
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Cut ~10 strands of gold yarn, each ~6–7 cm long.
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Fold in half, tie onto one end of cord.
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Wrap extra yarn around top to create thick tassel head.
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Trim evenly to ~5–6 cm length (shorter and denser like photo).
Sew free end of cord to center of cap square. Let tassel fall to one side.
🧩 Assembly
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Stuff and close head.
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Sew cap base centered on top.
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Attach square cap top evenly across base.
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Sew tassel cord in place, letting it hang naturally.
🌟 Finishing Touches
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Ensure eyes are wide apart and low, for the cute look.
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Lightly steam the square cap so it stays flat.
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Adjust tassel thickness to match photo’s dense, short look.
🎉 Final Words
Your Amigurumi Graduation Cap with Head is complete 🎓✨! With a round kawaii head, snug navy cap, crisp square top, and a golden tassel, this handmade cutie is the perfect way to celebrate milestones. A fun keepsake for any graduate!
