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Graceful, daring, and full of charm, the Amigurumi Acrobat Girl on Hoop brings a touch of circus magic to your crochet collection! 🎪✨ Suspended mid-performance in her elegant aerial hoop, this little acrobat is a celebration of movement and artistry. With her flowing costume, poised limbs, and confident expression, she captures the thrill of the spotlight in every stitch. Whether you’re a fan of the performing arts or simply love whimsical designs, this pattern is a joyful tribute to creativity and balance.

Perfect for display in a child’s room, craft nook, or as a unique handmade gift, the Acrobat Girl can be customized with vibrant colors, sparkly accents, or even tiny accessories to reflect her dazzling personality. Her hoop adds a dynamic sculptural element, making her a standout piece among your amigurumi creations. This project is a delightful blend of storytelling and skill—ideal for crocheters who love to bring characters to life with flair and imagination! 🧶💃💫

A crocheted doll designed as an acrobat, dressed in a red outfit, posed gracefully on a circular hoop, with a bun hairstyle and ballet shoes, all crafted from yarn.

🎪 Amigurumi Acrobat Girl on Hoop Crochet Pattern

Bring the magic of the circus to life with this Amigurumi Acrobat Girl Doll! ✨ She gracefully hangs on her crochet hoop with detailed fingers, expressive face (including a nose and ears), and a stylish bun. This project is a show-stopper – perfect as décor or a gift for someone who loves performance arts.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – requires shaping, color changes, and assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 11–12 in (28–30 cm) tall (not including hoop).

🧶 Materials

Sport or DK weight yarn in:
- Skin tone (arms, legs, head, fingers, ears)
- Red or pink (bodysuit and shoes)
- Yellow (bodysuit trim)
- Brown or blonde (hair bun)
- White (hoop covering, socks)
2.5–3 mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Wire or sturdy plastic tubing (for hoop)
Yarn needle
Black embroidery thread (eyebrows, smile, fingers)
Safety eyes (10–12 mm) or embroidered eyes
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
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only

🧵 Crochet Pattern Instructions

1. Head (Skin Tone)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6–12. Work even (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
👉 Insert safety eyes between R8–R9. Embroider a small nose at R10 (2–3 sts wide).
Stuff firmly. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6), FO.

2. Ears (Make 2, Skin Tone)

MR, 6 sc (6)
sl st, FO leaving tail.
👉 Sew to sides of head.

3. Body (Skin Tone & Red for Bodysuit)

With skin tone, MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Work even 3 rounds (18)
Switch to red. Work 6 rounds (bodysuit torso).
Switch to yellow for trim: 1 round sc (18).
Continue with red 3 more rounds.
Stuff firmly. FO leaving long tail.

4. Arms (Make 2, Skin Tone → Red)

MR, 6 sc (6)
(sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3–6. Work even (9)
👉 Embroider fingers by stitching 3 vertical lines at the tip.
Switch to red, work 4 rounds.
FO, stuff lightly. Attach to body.

5. Legs (Make 2, Skin Tone → White → Red Shoes)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–6. Work even (18)
👉 Switch to white (socks), work 4 rounds.
👉 Switch to red (shoes), work 3 rounds.
FO, stuff firmly.
Embroider crisscross ballet straps with red yarn around ankles.

6. Hair Bun (Brown or Blonde)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–6. Work even (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
👉 Stuff lightly, sew on top of head. Wrap yarn around to shape a bun.

7. Hoop

Use wire ring or plastic tubing (approx. 15 cm diameter).
Wrap tightly with white yarn using sc around ring (or whip stitch wrapping).
Ensure full coverage so hoop looks sturdy and smooth.

8. Assembly

Sew head to body securely.
Position arms holding the hoop – sew hands directly onto hoop for realism.
Place one leg bent upward (as in photo), sew securely.
Add embroidered smile, eyebrows, and light blush on cheeks.

🪄 Tips for Sturdiness

Insert thin wire through arms and one leg so they can wrap naturally around hoop.
Use extra stitches to anchor doll to hoop at both hands and one foot.
For display, suspend hoop from ceiling or attach to crochet-covered dowel.

🎉 Final Words

Your Acrobat Girl Doll is complete! 🎪✨ With her playful pose, delicate fingers, and vibrant costume, she’s ready to dazzle from her crochet hoop. Whether displayed as nursery décor, a circus-themed gift, or part of your amigurumi collection, this acrobat will always steal the show.