Amigurumi Carpenter – FREE Crochet Pattern

A crochet carpenter doll resembling a construction worker, wearing a brown cap, overalls, and yellow boots, holding a hammer and a measuring tape, standing on a wooden table labeled 'Handmade with Love.'
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Welcome to the hardworking and skillful world of amigurumi! 🛠️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Carpenter—a charming and detailed creation perfect for craft lovers, DIY enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys stitching up expressive and character-driven plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love crafting figures with personality, creating textured and lifelike details, or simply want to add a skilled artisan to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through making a beautifully sculpted plush with a mini tool belt, tiny hammer, and a touch of craftsmanship! 🔨

This design embraces earthy tones, intricate shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a hardworking and inspiring presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Carpenter turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out denim blues, warm browns, or classic workwear shades, and let’s stitch up a dedicated carpenter! 🛠️

A crochet carpenter doll resembling a construction worker, wearing a brown cap, overalls, and yellow boots, holding a hammer and a measuring tape, standing on a wooden table labeled 'Handmade with Love.'

👷‍♂️ Amigurumi Carpenter – Free Crochet Pattern

This adorable amigurumi carpenter is ready for work in his overalls, boots, and tool belt! With realistic accessories like a hammer, measuring tape, and tool pouches, he’s the perfect handmade gift for little builders or craft fair decor.


Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, color changes, and accessory construction.


📏 Finished Size
Approximately 12 in (30 cm) tall using DK weight yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.


🧶 Materials

  • DK yarn in:
    • Skin tone (beige or cream)
    • Brown (shorts, hair)
    • Yellow (boots, cap, toolbelt)
    • White (laces)
    • Grey (hammer head)
    • Black (tape label)
    • Orange (measuring tape)
  • 2.5–3 mm crochet hook
  • 6–8 mm safety eyes
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Optional: black thread for brows and smile

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
hdc – Half Double Crochet
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off


🧍 Body (Make from legs upward)

Legs (Make 2 – start with yellow)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around (18)
  4. Change to brown, BLO: sc around (18)
    7–12. sc around (18)
    FO first leg. Do not cut yarn after second leg.

Join Legs & Form Body
Join with ch 3 between legs.
13. sc around both legs and chains (42)
14–22. sc around (42)
23. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
24. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
25. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Change to skin color.
26. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
27–29. sc around (18)
Stuff firmly.


👕 Overalls Straps (Make 2)

  • ch 25, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end.
  • Sew each end to the front and back waistline.
  • Embroider or sew yellow “buttons” with small circles.

👞 Boots (Details)

Boot Tongue

  • ch 5, work sc across and sew on top of foot.
    Laces
  • Use white yarn to embroider “X” laces over boots.

👒 Head

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–15. sc around (36)
    Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, approx. 6 stitches apart.
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close hole.

Ears (Make 2)

  1. MR, 5 sc
  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 + 1 sc (7)
    FO and sew to sides of the head.

🧢 Cap (Yellow)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–10. sc around
    Brim:
  • ch 8, sc in each st across back to base, turn, sc in BLO next row for 3 rows.
    FO and sew around front edge.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)
  3. dec x6 (6)
    7–12. sc around (6)
    FO, stuff lightly, and sew to sides.

🧰 Tool Belt (Yellow + Orange)

  1. ch 30, sc across (adjust to waist fit)
  2. FO and sew or tie around waist.
    Pouches:
  • ch 7, sc across for 3 rows, fold and stitch sides.
    Attach to belt.

🔨 Hammer

Handle (Brown)

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–10. sc around
    Head (Grey)
  2. MR, 6 sc
  3. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around
  4. dec x6 (6)
    FO and sew to handle.

📐 Measuring Tape

Tape Body (Yellow)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. sc around
    Label (Black)
  • embroider white “tape” label or use felt.

Tape Strip (Orange)

  • ch 12–15, sc across
  • Use black thread to embroider lines.
    Attach one end to the tape body, curl slightly.

🧵 Final Assembly

  • Sew head to body.
  • Sew arms to sides.
  • Attach hat, belt, and tools.
  • Embroider mouth and eyebrows.
  • Optional: Add blush with yarn or blush powder.

This cheerful little carpenter brings charm and craftiness to your crochet shelf. Whether you’re gifting it or adding to your own handmade collection, it’s sure to be a hit with makers and builders alike! 🛠💛


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