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Amigurumi Gymnast Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Gymnast Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Leap into creativity with this Amigurumi Gymnast Doll crochet pattern! Inspired by the grace and strength of rhythmic gymnastics, this charming little doll is ready to flip, twirl, and dazzle with every stitch. Whether you’re crafting for a young athlete, celebrating a gymnastics milestone, or simply love character-based amigurumi, this pattern lets you bring a dynamic and joyful figure to life—complete with a leotard, bun, and plenty of personality. 🤸‍♀️🧶💖

Designed for movement and flair, this pattern invites you to play with vibrant colors, expressive features, and fun accessories like a ribbon, hoop, or tiny medal. Add sparkle to the outfit, customize the hairstyle, or even stitch up a little podium for display. Whether it’s a gift for a budding gymnast or a whimsical addition to your handmade collection, this Amigurumi Gymnast Doll is a delightful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade celebration to every stitch! 🌟🎀✨

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🤸‍♀️ Amigurumi Gymnast in Handstand Pose Crochet Pattern

Celebrate strength and elegance with this stunning amigurumi gymnast posed mid-handstand! Featuring sculpted feet, individual fingers, a sleek bun, and a fitted leotard, this doll is a showstopper for any sports lover or gymnastics fan.

This pattern emphasizes poseability, balance, and realistic shaping, and includes tips for making the gymnast stand in her dramatic inverted pose.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, working fingers and toes, poseable structure, and sculpting techniques.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 28–32 cm (11–13 in) tall when made with DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • DK weight cotton yarn:

    • Skin tone (arms, legs, face)

    • Black (hair)

    • White (leotard)

  • Hook: 2.5 mm

  • Stuffing: Firm polyester fiberfill

  • Black embroidery thread or fine yarn (eyelashes, smile)

  • 6 mm safety eyes or embroidered eyes

  • Pipe cleaners or floral wire (optional, for arm/leg shaping)

  • Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

🧍‍♀️ STRUCTURE OVERVIEW

To replicate the handstand pose:

  • Head is attached facing downward

  • Arms are worked straight and firm to support the pose

  • Legs are shaped slightly bent at knees and pointed at toes

  • Hands and feet are curved for realism

  • Optional wire inside limbs can add extra poseability

🪞 Head (Skin Tone)

  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)
    7–14. 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)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO. Stuff firmly.

🦶 Feet & Legs (Make 2 – Skin Tone)

Feet with Toes (Work from toes up)

Toes:
With skin tone:

  • ch 4

  • Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc in next 2 (3)

  • Row 2–3: sc 3, turn (3)

  • FO, leave tails. Make 4 more mini toes (5 total).

Foot Base:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12)

  4. Flatten toes slightly and sew across top of foot shape (curve inward).

Continue into Leg:
5. sc around foot with toes now attached
6–8. sc around (form ankle and lower leg)
9. inc slightly (2 inc spaced) to widen calf
10–20. sc around
21. dec x2, sc around (taper thigh)
22–28. sc around
FO, stuff and shape. Sew lightly bent for gymnast leg shape.

🦵 Arms (Make 2 – Skin Tone)

Fingers (Make 4 per hand):

  • ch 5

  • Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (4)

  • Row 2: sc across (4)
    FO, leave tail. Stitch four fingers together in a row.

Hand Base:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. sc around

  3. Sew the 4 fingers to top of the hand base in a curved row.

  4. sc around entire hand and finger base to secure.

Continue into Arm:
5–15. sc around
16–20. Taper slightly with decs at wrist
Stuff arm firmly to support handstand pose. Optional: insert a pipe cleaner for extra strength.

👕 Leotard Torso (White)

Make a bottom-up torso (worked in the round):

  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

  6. (4 sc, dec) x5 (25)

  7. sc around

  8. (3 sc, dec) x5 (20)

  9. sc around

  10. Divide for front/back neck (flattened chest area with simple sc rows).
    FO and sew arms and legs to torso in handstand alignment (arms straight down).

💇🏽 Hair Bun (Black)

Hair Cap:

  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. sc around
    FO and sew to top of head.

Bun:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. sc around (18)

  5. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  6. dec x6 (6)
    FO and sew tightly to top center of head. Wrap a thin white band around base.

😍 Face

  • Sew ears to either side of head.

  • Add safety eyes or embroider ovals with white/black yarn.

  • Embroider eyebrows and curved smile with black thread.

  • Optional: Use pink blush or yarn for cheeks.

🧷 Assembly & Shaping

Handstand Balance Setup:

  1. Sew arms flat to torso so palms touch ground. Shape hands slightly curved downward for balance.

  2. Head attaches slightly tilted so it appears looking toward the floor.

  3. Legs should angle up and slightly inward. Use stitching or internal wire to hold.

  4. Toes pointed: Add slight bend at ankle and pinch while stitching.

  5. Optional flat support circle can be crocheted and stitched beneath hands for extra balance if displaying.

💡 Tips

  • Add internal wire (pipe cleaner or floral) to limbs before stuffing if more shaping is needed.

  • Use starch spray or glue inside feet and hands to keep firm if wire isn’t used.

  • Create multiple gymnasts in different poses and leotard colors for a full team!

This dynamic gymnast amigurumi combines elegance, strength, and artistry—a perfect handmade tribute to the world of acrobatics and sport! 🤸‍♀️✨


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