Twirl into your next crochet adventure with this graceful Amigurumi Ballerina Doll—a delightful project full of elegance, charm, and handmade flair! 🩰🧶 With her sweet bun, dainty tutu, and poised expression, she’s ready to pirouette her way into your heart and your yarn stash. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a little dancer, decorating a ballet-themed display, or simply love stitching up dolls with personality, this ballerina brings a touch of stage magic to every loop.

Designed with soft textures and customizable details, this pattern invites you to play with pastel palettes, sparkly accents, and accessories like ballet slippers or a tiny ribbon. You can personalize her look to match your favorite dance style—from classical to contemporary—and even create a whole troupe of twirling friends. Whether perched on a shelf, tucked into a recital gift, or starring in a handmade performance scene, this Ballerina Doll Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little grace and glitter, one loop at a time! 💖🎀✨

🩰 Amigurumi Ballerina Doll Crochet Pattern

This sweet ballerina doll is full of elegance with her white tutu, bun hairstyle, and ballet slippers. Perfect for ballet lovers, dancers, or as a gift for little ones who dream of the stage.

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires knowledge of amigurumi shaping, working in rounds, and assembling pieces.

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📏 Finished Size

Approx. 25–28 cm (10–11”) tall, when made with sport/worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

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🧶 Materials

• Beige/skin-tone yarn (head, arms, legs, body)
• Brown yarn (hair bun)
• White yarn (tutu, ballet slippers, top, bow)
• Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
• 10–12 mm safety eyes (brown recommended)
• Black embroidery thread (eyebrows, lashes, mouth)
• Pink yarn/thread for blush embroidery
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, stitch markers

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🧾 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 = stitch

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👩 Head

Skin-tone yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
   7–14. sc around (36)
   👉 Insert safety eyes between R10–R11, ~7 sts apart.
7. (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
8. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
9. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
   Stuff firmly.
10. (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
11. dec × 6 (6). Fasten off.

Details:

• Embroider nose with 2–3 stitches on R12.
• Add eyebrows and lashes with black thread.
• Use pink yarn for cheek blush.

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👂 Ears (make 2)

1. MR, 6 sc (6). Fasten off leaving tail.
   Sew on both sides of head, aligned with eyes.

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💇 Hair & Bun

Brown yarn:

1. Crochet a cap: MR, 6 sc → increase evenly until it fits head.
2. Work even rounds until head coverage. Sew to head.
   Bun: MR, 6 sc → inc rounds until ~20 sts → work 5 rounds even → dec to close. Sew on top.
   Bow: With white yarn, ch 25, sl st into ring. Wrap center with yarn to form bow, sew on bun.

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🩰 Body

Skin-tone yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
   5–7. sc around (24)
   👉 Switch to white yarn (bodice/top):
   8–15. sc around (24)
5. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
   17–18. sc around (18)
   Stuff firmly. Sew to head.

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👋 Arms (make 2)

Skin-tone yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
   3–14. sc around (9)
   Lightly stuff bottom half only. Sew to body sides.

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🦵 Legs (make 2)

Skin-tone yarn (start from top of leg):

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc × 6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
   4–12. sc around (18)
   👉 Switch to white yarn (ballet slippers):
4. (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
5. sc around (12)
6. dec × 6 (6). Fasten off, sew closed.
   Detail: Embroider criss-cross shoe ribbons with white yarn.

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👗 Skirt (Tutu)

White yarn:

1. Attach to waist round, sc around.
2. (ch 4, skip 1 st, sc in next) repeat around (loop base).
3. Work into loops: (5 dc, sl st) repeat around for lace effect.
   Make multiple layers for a fuller tutu.

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🎀 Assembly

1. Sew head to body.
2. Attach arms symmetrically.
3. Position legs slightly apart for balance.
4. Sew tutu to bodice.
5. Add hair bun + bow.

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✨ Final Touches

• Blush cheeks with pink embroidery or fabric paint.
• Pose legs in a ballet position.
• Adjust tutu layers for volume.

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🌸 Final Look

Your Amigurumi Ballerina Doll is ready for her big performance! She stands gracefully with her delicate tutu, bun hairstyle, and elegant slippers – the perfect handmade ballerina keepsake.