Welcome to the glamorous and nostalgic world of amigurumi! 💃✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Betty Boop—a sassy and iconic creation perfect for vintage lovers, cartoon enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and stylish plush designs! 🎀 Whether you love stitching up legendary characters, creating textured and lifelike figures, or simply want to add Betty’s signature charm to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with her classic bobbed hair, wide-eyed expression, and flirty little dress! 💖
This design embraces bold colors, intricate shaping, and timeless details to bring a playful and glamorous presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Betty Boop turns out just right—ready to dazzle in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out deep reds, classic blacks, or vintage whites, and let’s stitch up a fabulous Betty Boop! 💃
💃 Amigurumi Betty Boop Crochet Pattern
Bring the sassy, glamorous charm of Betty Boop to life in yarn form! With her oversized head, dramatic lashes, striped stockings, golden hoops, and flirty sitting pose, this show-stopping amigurumi doll is a stunning statement piece for collectors and fans alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes color changes, bust shaping, embroidery, and shaping for seated positioning.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 50–55 cm (20–22 inches) tall when made with worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted Weight)
- Beige – skin tone (180 g)
- Black – hair & eyebrows (100 g)
- Magenta – bandeau, gloves, shoes, and stripes (80 g)
- Pale Pink or Lavender – stocking stripes (50 g)
- Blue – shorts, cuffs, irises (70 g)
- White – eyes, stocking highlights (small amount)
- Red – lips (small amount)
- Yellow – earrings (small amount)
- Crochet hook: 3.5–4 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing
- 14–16 mm safety eyes (or crocheted eyes)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker & scissors
- Optional: thin wire for leg pose stability
🧾 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
FO – Fasten Off
🪄 Head (Beige)
MR, 6 sc
(inc) ×6 → 12
(1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
(2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
(3 sc, inc) ×6 → 30
(4 sc, inc) ×6 → 36
(5 sc, inc) ×6 → 42
(6 sc, inc) ×6 → 48
(7 sc, inc) ×6 → 54
R10–R25: sc around (54)
(7 sc, dec) ×6 → 48
(6 sc, dec) ×6 → 42
(5 sc, dec) ×6 → 36
(4 sc, dec) ×6 → 30
(3 sc, dec) ×6 → 24
(2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
(1 sc, dec) ×6 → 12
dec ×6 → 6
FO and close. Stuff very firmly to hold shape.
👁 Eyes
White Oval (Sclera):
Ch 14. sc in 2nd ch, sc 11, 3 sc in last ch; work back on opposite side: sc 11, inc (28).
Next rnd: inc, sc 11, inc ×3, sc 11, inc ×2 (34).
One more rnd even (34). FO.
Blue Iris:
Ch 10. sc in 2nd ch, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, sc 7, inc (20).
Next rnd: inc, sc 7, inc ×3, sc 7, inc ×2 (26). FO.
Sew blue iris onto white base; add small black pupil (MR 6 sc). Stitch tiny white highlight.
Attach eyes low and wide (R8–R12), spaced roughly 10–12 sts apart.
Lashes & Eyebrows:
Embroider thick, upward-curving lashes and high arched brows. Position brows close to the hairline for the correct cartoon look.
👄 Face Embroidery
Embroider a small “V”-shaped black nose.
Stitch red heart-shaped lips just below.
Add a faint blush or pastel tint to cheeks if desired.
🖤 Hair & Curls
Cap:
MR, 6 sc; inc evenly to 54 sts.
R10–R15: sc around (54). FO.
Curls:
Ch 8–10, sc back each ch. Roll into a tight coil.
Make 8–12 curls total – 5 across forehead, 3–4 down each side, and 2 at back for full coverage.
Attach evenly around hairline.
Embroider small black wedge on forehead to form widow’s peak.
💛 Earrings
Ch 20, join to ring, sc around. FO and attach just below hair curls on each side.
💋 Neck Band
With magenta yarn:
Work 1 single round of 12 sc around neck base (thin choker line). FO.
👗 Body (Beige, Magenta, Blue)
MR, 6 sc
(inc) ×6 → 12
(1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
(2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
(3 sc, inc) ×6 → 30
(4 sc, inc) ×6 → 36
R7–10: Beige (upper torso)
R11–13: Magenta (narrow bandeau – 3 rounds)
R14–17: Beige (exposed midriff)
R18–27: Blue (shorts)
Bust Shaping (front only):
On R12–14, work gradual shaping —
R12: (1 sc, inc) across next 12 sts; sc to end.
R13–14: sc around evenly.
Stuff bandeau area slightly firmer to accentuate curve.
FO and stuff torso firmly.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Start with beige:
MR, 6 sc → (inc) ×6 → 12
R3–R14: sc around (12)
Switch to blue for cuff: R15–R16 sc around (12)
Switch to magenta for glove: R17–R26 sc around (12–15 sts, slightly increasing on R17 for fullness)
Stuff lightly. FO.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Striped)
With magenta (shoe):
MR, 6 sc
(inc) ×6 → 12
(1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
(2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
R5–R12: sc around (24) for fuller shoe shape
Switch to pale pink/lavender: 3 rounds
Switch to magenta: 3 rounds
Continue 3–3 stripe pattern until thigh length (~36 rounds).
Stuff firmly. FO.
🍑 Assembly
- Sew head firmly to torso.
- Attach arms at shoulder height so they hang naturally downward.
- Sew legs beneath shorts, angled forward to create a sitting position.
- Slightly under-stuff thighs and flatten knees before sewing.
- Optional: insert wire or pipe cleaner for pose stability.
- Shape hips and bend knees for natural seated look.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Adjust curls evenly around face; pin placement before stitching for balance.
- Use a lavender or pale pink stripe yarn that matches your photo reference.
- Check facial embroidery carefully — steady, symmetrical work is key to capturing Betty’s lively expression.
- Brush or shape curls gently with fingers; add a touch of fabric glue if needed for definition.
- Seat your Betty Boop doll on a chair or shelf for display.
✅ Final Notes for Best Results
- Bust Shaping: Gradual increases and firmer stuffing create that curved bandeau silhouette. Adjust placement to emphasize contour.
- Stripe Tone: Match your chosen yarn shade to a lavender-pink hue for authentic look.
- Curl Placement: Mark positions before sewing — balance front and side curls for realism.
- Sitting Pose Stability: Use wire if desired, or focus on strategic stuffing at the knees and hips.
- Expression: Practice eyebrows, lashes, and lips on scrap fabric first to master her trademark look.
This finished design perfectly matches the photographed version — with correct body color sections, soft curving bust, striped lavender stockings, thick curls, expressive eyes, and confident seated pose.
She’s flirty, bold, and unmistakably Betty Boop! 💋
