Welcome to the vibrant and artistic world of amigurumi! 🎨✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Frida Kahlo—a bold and inspiring creation perfect for art lovers, cultural enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and meaningful plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up iconic figures, experimenting with colorful details, or simply want to add a miniature Frida Kahlo to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with her signature flower crown, striking eyebrows, and a touch of artistic flair! 🌺
This design embraces rich hues, intricate shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a powerful and creative presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Frida Kahlo turns out just right—ready to celebrate her legacy in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out vibrant shades, and let’s stitch up a stunning Frida Kahlo! 🎨
🎨 Amigurumi Frida Kahlo Crochet Pattern
Celebrate art, strength, and individuality with this striking Amigurumi Frida Kahlo doll. Featuring her trademark floral crown, expressive unibrow, and a richly embroidered skirt, she’s the perfect tribute to creativity and culture.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate — includes color changes, surface embroidery, and small accessories.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 in (15–18 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK yarn ≈ 240 m / 100 g:
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Skin tone – 15 g
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Deep plum / black – 20 g (hair)
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Purple – 20 g (blouse)
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Green – 25 g (skirt)
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Dark red – 10 g (hem)
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Yellow – 2 g (trim)
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Red, pink, turquoise – scraps (flowers & necklace)
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6 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle, stuffing, scissors
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Optional embroidery thread for tiny portrait details
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off
👩 Head (Skin Tone)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc ×6 (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R11 – sc around (30)
Insert eyes between R8–R9, 6 sts apart.
R12 – (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R13 – (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R14 – (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
R15 – dec ×6 (6) FO.
🖤 Hair Cap (Deep Plum/Black)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc ×6 (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6 – sc around (30)
R7 – BLO sc around (30)
FO and sew to head.
Embroider a center part line with a few surface sl sts if desired.
🌸 Floral Crown
Make 3 roses (red, pink, turquoise):
ch 15, in 2nd ch from hook (sc, hdc) in each st across. FO.
Roll and stitch into roses.
Add 1–2 green leaves (ch 6, sc back).
Sew roses to top of head, tight together at the center part.
🧵 Face Details
Embroider unibrow in black thread slightly arched.
Add tiny lashes on outer corners.
With red thread – embroider small mouth.
Add subtle pink blush beneath eyes.
👕 Blouse (Purple with Yellow Trim)
Arms ×2
(Skin Tone) R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2–R4 – sc around (6)
(Purple) R5–R6 – sc around (6) → puffed sleeve effect
FO, leave tail.
Body
(Purple) R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc ×6 (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R6 – sc around (18)
Join arms on sides during R5.
R7 – sc around (18) then change to green for skirt.
Embroider yellow stitches around neckline and sleeves as decorative trim.
🌿 Skirt (Green with Portrait Embroidery)
(Green) R1 – BLO inc in each st (36)
R2 – (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R3–R6 – sc around (42)
(Dark Purple) R7 – sc around (42)
(Dark Red) R8 – sc around (42) → hem
FO and weave ends.
Mini Frida Portrait Embroidery:
Use skin-tone yarn for oval faces (≈ 7 mm wide).
Add black hair arches on top of each oval.
Embroider unibrow and tiny eyes.
Below each face, add red earrings.
Above, add small turquoise and red flowers.
Repeat 5–6 faces around the skirt evenly.
🦵 Legs (Skin Tone) ×2
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–R5 – sc around (9)
FO and sew under body.
❤️ Necklace
Ch 10 with red yarn.
Sew around neck as a loop.
Make a tiny rose (ch 10, roll, stitch) and sew as pendant.
✂️ Assembly & Finishing
1️⃣ Sew head to body firmly.
2️⃣ Attach hair cap and floral crown.
3️⃣ Add arms and legs securely.
4️⃣ Embroider all portrait details on skirt.
5️⃣ Tie necklace and tuck ends.
6️⃣ Shape and fluff flowers.
🌺 Final Look
Your Frida Kahlo Amigurumi is complete — a mini tribute to the artist’s passion and colorful style.
With her vivid flowers, puffed-sleeve blouse, and skirt covered in tiny portraits, this handmade piece embodies creativity and resilience in every stitch.
