Strike up some handmade rhythm with the Amigurumi Bass Player Doll, a crochet project that’s full of personality and detail! 🎸🧶 Dressed in a warm orange sweater and puff-stitched grey pants with folded cuffs, this little musician is ready to groove. His perfectly color-blocked sneakers add a stylish touch, while the detailed crocheted bass guitar—complete with strap, pickups, tuning pegs, strings, and fret lines—makes him look like he’s ready to hit the stage.

With a yarn-strand hairstyle, friendly embroidered smile, and glossy button-eyes, this doll radiates charm and warmth. The rich colors and thoughtful details make him a delightful gift for music lovers or a standout piece in any handmade collection. Whether displayed proudly or given as a keepsake, the Amigurumi Bass Player Doll is a joyful way to crochet creativity, character, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🎶

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✨ Amigurumi Bass Player Doll Crochet Pattern

Bring this cheerful bass-playing doll to life! Featuring a warm orange sweater, puff-stitched grey pants with folded cuffs, perfectly color-blocked sneakers, and a detailed crocheted bass guitar with strap, pickups, tuning pegs, strings, and fret lines. His yarn-strand hairstyle, friendly embroidered smile, glossy button-eyes, and warm colors give him an irresistible handmade charm.

Make him as a gift, a décor piece, or even as the first member of a full yarn band.

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✂️ Skill Level

Intermediate
Includes part shaping, puff stitch fabric, yarn hair rooting, embroidered fretwork, and guitar construction.

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📏 Finished Size

25–27 cm (10–10.5″) tall with DK yarn and 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

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🧶 Yarn & Materials

Yarn (DK / Light Worsted):

• Cream – head, ears, hands, ankles (≈ 60 g)
• Orange – sweater, hair, guitar body, shoe uppers (≈ 90 g)
• Grey – pants, guitar neck, strap (≈ 60 g)
• White – shoe soles, toe caps, laces (≈ 20 g)
• Black – eyes, pickups, knobs, strings, fret lines (scraps)
• Brown – eyebrows and smile (scraps)

Other:

• 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
• 10–12 mm black safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors
• Stitch markers
• Optional: a drop of fabric glue for hair security

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
puff – (yo, insert hook, pull up loop) ×3, yo, pull through all loops
FLO / BLO – front / back loop only

Work in continuous rounds unless stated.

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🪆 Head (Cream)

1. MR 6 (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. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
   8–16. sc around (42)

Insert safety eyes between R11–12, about 8 sts apart.

17. (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
18. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
19. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24) – stuff firmly
20. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
21. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
22. dec ×6 (6)

Fasten off and close.

Face embroidery:

• Eyebrows: short, slightly angled brown lines above eyes
• Smile: tiny curved line centered below eyes
• Nose: small vertical stitch over 2–3 strands of sc

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👂 Ears (Make 2, Cream)

MR 6, pull tight, sl st, FO leaving a tail.
Flatten lightly.
Sew 1 round below eye level and slightly toward the back of the head.

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🧶 Hair (Orange – Rope Strand Style)

• Cut 7–8 cm strands of yarn.
• Fold each strand in half.
• Using a hook, pull folded strands through individual stitches, starting at the crown, then working forward and slightly down the back.
• Concentrate hair on the top and crown only (not full scalp).
• Leave ends unbrushed and blunt.
• Trim minimally for uneven, spiky texture.

Do not unravel or split strands.

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🧡 Body / Sweater (Orange)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
   6–12. sc around (30)
6. BLO sc around (30) – subtle hem ridge
   14–22. sc around (30)
7. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
   24–25. sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO, leave tail for sewing head.

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💪 Arms (Make 2)

Hand (Cream):

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (inc, sc) ×3 (9)
   3–5. sc around (9)

Switch to Orange:

6–20. sc around (9)

Lightly stuff hand only.
FO, leave tail.
Sew arms slightly forward on body.

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👖 Legs & Pants (Make 2, Grey – Puff Stitch)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (inc, sc) ×3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)

From R4 onward, work puff stitch in each st:

4–18. 12 puff per round

Ankle band (Cream):
19. sc around (12)

Return to Grey:
20–25. 12 puff per round

Cuff:
26. FLO sc around (12)
Roll cuff outward.

Make second leg.

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🧍 Join Legs

Hold legs side by side.
Join across tops = 24 sts.
Work 3–4 rounds of puff stitch for hips.
FO.
Sew body centered on top.

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👟 Shoes (Make 2)

Sole (White):

• ch 7
• sc 5, 3 sc in last st, continue underside 5 sc (13)
• inc at both curves (15)
• BLO sc around (15) – only one round

Switch to Orange:

• 5–10. sc around (15)

Toe Cap (White):

• Surface stitch a smooth oval across front 8–9 sts

Laces:

• White chains sewn in criss-cross

Feet should angle slightly outward.

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🎸 Bass Guitar

Guitar Body (Orange – flat)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (inc, sc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
   6–8. sc around (30)
6. dec at left & right waist points (28)
7. inc at both horn areas (30)
   11–12. sc around (30)

Stuff very lightly or not at all.
Flatten gently.

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Pickups (Black, Make 2)

• MR 6, turn
• Work 3–4 rows sc to form small rectangles
  Sew centered vertically on body.

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Knobs (Black, Make 3)

MR 5, sl st, FO.
Flatten and sew below pickups.

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Neck (Grey)

• ch to required length
• Work back-and-forth sc rows to form flat strip
  Sew securely to guitar body.

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Strings & Frets

• Strings: embroider 4 straight black lines from bridge to headstock
• Frets: short horizontal black stitches, evenly spaced (5–6 total)

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Headstock & Tuning Pegs

• Headstock: small orange rectangle sewn to neck end
• Pegs: MR 4 black sc ×4, slightly stuffed, attach 2 per side

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Strap (Grey)

• ch long strip, work 3–4 rows sc
• Sew diagonally from left shoulder to lower right of guitar
• Add small black button stitch near shoulder

Anchor guitar to torso at two hidden points so it lies flat.

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🪢 Assembly

1. Sew head to body securely
2. Attach arms angled inward
3. Sew legs/feet flat for balance
4. Attach guitar and strap
5. Adjust stance so doll stands evenly
6. Final trim of hair if needed

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✨ Final Notes

This bass player doll stands naturally with a relaxed posture, chunky textures, rope-strand hair, and a detailed flat guitar that mirrors the photographed piece in proportion, structure, and finish. Each element is designed to look handmade yet polished, making the doll perfect for display, gifting, or a full crocheted band collection.

Happy crocheting! 🧶🎸