Welcome to the graceful and elegant world of amigurumi! 🩰✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Ballet Dancer—a poised and enchanting creation perfect for dance lovers, whimsical collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and delicate plush figures! 🎶 Whether you love stitching up movement-inspired designs, creating detailed and textured characters, or simply want to add a graceful ballerina to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush dancer with a flowing tutu, dainty ballet slippers, and a touch of stage-ready charm! 💖
This design embraces soft textures, pastel tones, and intricate shaping to bring a sense of elegance and artistry to your crochet projects! 🧶🌸 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Ballet Dancer turns out just right—ready to twirl into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out dreamy pinks, classic whites, or bold purples, and let’s stitch up a stunning ballet dancer! ✨
🩰 Amigurumi Ballet Dancer – Free Crochet Pattern
Graceful and charming, this Amigurumi Ballerina Doll is dressed in a delicate pink tutu, ballet slippers, and a pretty hair bun with a bow. Whether as a gift for a young dancer or a display piece, she brings poise and personality to every stitch. 💖
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes clothing, shaping, and assembling limbs.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–11 inches (25–28 cm) tall using DK or worsted yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Skin tone (arms, legs, head)
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Pink (dress, slippers, headband)
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Brown (hair)
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Crochet hook (3.0 mm or 3.5 mm)
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Embroidery thread (for mouth and bow detail)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle, stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
👤 Head
With 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)
7–15. sc around (36)
Place safety eyes between Rounds 11–12, ~6–7 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)
Stuff head -
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with pink yarn (slippers):
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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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sc around
Switch to skin tone:
5–20. sc around (18)
Stuff legs
Do not FO second leg. On last round, ch 2 and join to first leg to begin body.
🩰 Body
Continue with skin tone:
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sc around first leg (18), sc in 2 ch, sc around second leg (18), sc in other side of 2 ch (total 40 sts)
2–4. sc around (40) -
(8 sc, dec) x4 (36)
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(7 sc, dec) x4 (32)
Switch to pink (leotard):
7–10. sc around -
(6 sc, dec) x4 (28)
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(5 sc, dec) x4 (24)
13–15. sc around
FO and sew to head.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With skin tone yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
7–12. sc around (9)
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to body sides.
💃 Skirt (Tutu)
Attach pink yarn to BLO of Round 7 of body.
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sc in each st around
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inc in each stitch (48)
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(1 sc, inc) around (72)
4–5. sc around
Optional: Add ruffle edge with ch 3, sl st in next st around.
FO and weave in ends.
💇 Hair & Bun
With brown yarn:
Hair cap:
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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)
7–10. sc around
FO, sew to head.
Bun:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Stuff and sew to top of head.
🎀 Headband & Bow
Ch 30 in pink.
Sl st to each st across. FO and sew across front of bun.
Mini Bow:
Ch 12, sl st to first ch
Wrap center with yarn multiple times to cinch middle
Sew to front of dress
🧵 Finishing Touches
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Embroider a tiny mouth with red thread
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Add pink blush with yarn or makeup
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Position arms in a ballerina pose
✨ Your lovely Amigurumi Ballet Dancer is ready for her grand performance! Perfect for a stage set, dancer gift, or nursery decoration.🌸🩰
