Welcome to the wonderfully geeky world of amigurumi! 🤓✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Geek Doll—a quirky and lovable character perfect for bookworms, gamers, tech enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and unique plush figures! 📚 Whether you love stitching up personality-filled designs, creating playful and detailed dolls, or simply want to add a geeky companion to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush friend with stylish glasses, fun accessories, and a touch of nerdy charm! 🎮
This design embraces playful shaping, vibrant colors, and clever details to bring a sense of individuality and geeky joy to your crochet projects! 🧶💡 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Geek Doll turns out just right—ready to brighten up your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out cozy sweater tones, classic blues, or fun graphic prints, and let’s stitch up an irresistibly geeky doll! ✨
🤓 Amigurumi Geek Doll Crochet Pattern
Meet your lovable amigurumi geek buddy—complete with thick round glasses, a bow tie, and a nerdy charm! 💜👓 Whether gifted to a programmer, student, or book lover, this little plush is sure to win hearts and smiles.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, embroidery, and separate accessories.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–11 inches (23–28 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Beige (Skin)
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Black (Hair + glasses)
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Aqua/Blue (Shirt/Body)
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Mustard (Pocket)
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Purple (Shoes and Bow Tie)
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White or light blue (Sock accents)
Other:
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Embroidery thread (for smile and pocket slit)
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Thin wire (optional, for glasses)
🧵 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:
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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)
7–14. sc around (36)
Switch to black for hair:
15–18. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, approx. 6–7 sts apart. -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With beige:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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sc around
FO and sew on sides of head near eyes.
👓 Glasses Frame (Make 2 Circles + Bridge)
With black yarn:
Lenses (Make 2):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around
FO. Leave long tails.
Bridge:
Ch 4–5, attach between lenses. Sew or crochet in place.
Secure around eyes or insert thin jewelry wire into round frame for structure.
💇 Hairline Detail (Optional)
With black yarn:
Surface crochet or embroider the curved hairline at the top of the forehead.
🧥 Body
With blue:
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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)
6–15. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
17–20. sc around (24)
Stuff firmly and sew to head.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with purple (shoes):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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Switch to white or light color (socks):
sc around -
Switch to blue:
sc around
6–10. sc around
Stuff and sew to bottom of body.
✋ Arms (Make 2)
Start with beige (hands):
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MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc around
Switch to blue:
4–8. sc around
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to sides.
🎀 Bow Tie
With purple yarn:
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Ch 7
2–5. sc rows (6)
FO and pinch center. Wrap yarn tightly around middle to shape the bow. Sew to neck.
With mustard yarn:
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Ch 6
2–4. sc across (5)
FO. Embroider a small horizontal slit using black yarn or thread.
Sew to front of shirt.
😊 Face Embroidery
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Use black thread to add a simple smile under the nose
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Add blush or glasses arms as desired
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Sew all parts securely
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Weave in ends
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Adjust glasses and bow tie for symmetry
📚 This charming Geek Doll is perfect for desks, bookshelves, or gift boxes—ready to geek out with style! Whether you’re a student, coder, or comic collector, this plushy pal is your spirit doll.