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Amigurumi Dora The Explorer – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Dora The Explorer – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the exciting world of adventure-inspired amigurumi! 🌎✨ Today, I’m delighted to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Dora the Explorer—the curious and courageous explorer we all know and love, now in huggable yarn form! Whether you’re crafting for little adventurers, love nostalgic TV characters, or simply want to add some bilingual charm to your collection, this pattern will guide you through creating your very own pocket-sized Dora with her signature bob haircut, purple backpack, and endless enthusiasm for discovery!

This design captures Dora’s joyful spirit through vibrant colors and playful details! 🧶 I’ve carefully outlined each step to help you stitch her iconic pink shirt, orange shorts, and optional accessories like her trusty map or Boots the monkey companion. Perfect for display, gifting to young explorers, or keeping as a cheerful reminder that every day is an adventure! So grab your hooks, pick out sunny yellows and bold purples, and let’s crochet an amigurumi that’s always ready to say “¡Vámonos!” ✨

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🧭 Amigurumi Dora the Explorer Crochet Pattern

Set off on an adventure with this adorable Amigurumi Dora the Explorer doll! 🎒🌟 Featuring her signature bob haircut, purple-pink dress, and bright spirit, this cuddly doll is perfect for imaginative play or as a handmade gift for little explorers.

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, embroidery, and assembly.

📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight):

  • Beige or light brown (Skin)

  • Dark brown (Hair)

  • Lavender (Upper dress and sleeves)

  • Berry pink (Skirt and shoes)

  • Aqua (Skirt trim)

  • Light pink (Sock edges)

  • Orange and purple (Bow detail)

  • Black and white embroidery thread (Eyes, lashes)

  • Red embroidery thread (Mouth)

Other:

  • 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 10–12 mm safety eyes or black felt circles

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Scissors

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

👧 Head

With beige yarn:

  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)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff firmly.

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

💇 Hair Cap + Bangs

With dark brown yarn:

  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)
    7–10. sc around (36)
    FO and sew to head.

Bangs:
Ch 5, sc back down; repeat 4–5 times to create layered bangs. Stitch across forehead.
Create 1–2 longer front pieces to hang near the cheeks.

Top Hair Tuft:
Ch 12, sc back down and sew to top of head (make 2).

👕 Body & Dress

Start with lavender yarn (upper dress):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–8. sc around (24)

  5. Switch to pink yarn

  6. inc in every 3rd st (32)
    11–16. sc around (32)

Add aqua wave trim to lower dress hem with surface slip stitch or embroidered chain stitch.

FO and stuff. Leave long tail for sewing.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Start with pink yarn (shoes):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)

  3. Switch to light pink: sc around

  4. Switch to skin tone yarn: sc around
    8–14. sc around
    FO, stuff lightly, and sew to bottom of body.

✋ Arms (Make 2)

Start with skin tone yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–5. sc around (6)
    Switch to lavender:
    6–10. sc around (6)
    FO, stuff lightly and sew to sides of body.

🧵 Bow Appliqué

Make with orange and purple yarn:

Bow center:
Ch 3, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook (2 rows)
Bow wings:
Ch 5, sl st back – do this twice and attach to either side of center.

Sew onto chest area.

👁️ Face Embroidery

  • Use black embroidery thread for eyelashes and eye outlines

  • Use white and brown yarn/felt for the inner eyes

  • Add a red stitched smile

  • Optional: Add pink blush with light yarn or pastel chalk

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Weave in all yarn ends

  • Secure all parts tightly

  • Optional: Add backpack or adventure props!

🎒 Your adventurous little Dora is now ready to explore the world with curiosity and courage! Perfect for gifting to a fan of the show or adding to your character doll collection. 🌎🗺️


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