Step into a storybook world with this enchanting Amigurumi Hansel & Gretel crochet pattern! 🍭🏡 These beloved fairy tale siblings come to life in yarn with sweet expressions, cozy outfits, and a sense of adventure stitched into every detail. Whether you’re crafting a whimsical gift, building a magical scene, or simply love bringing classic characters to life, Hansel and Gretel are ready to wander through your handmade forest—just watch out for candy cottages and curious witches!
Perfect for storytellers and crochet enthusiasts alike, this pattern invites you to play with charming textures, playful accessories, and expressive shaping. Add tiny satchels, a trail of crocheted breadcrumbs, or even a mini gingerbread house to complete the scene. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a fairy tale display, or starring in a handmade puppet show, this Hansel & Gretel Amigurumi duo is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little magic, one loop at a time! 🌲🧶✨
🍭 Amigurumi Hansel & Gretel Crochet Pattern
Step into a fairy-tale world with this Hansel & Gretel Amigurumi Set! This adorable pair comes complete with intricate clothing, baskets, and candy-themed details, inspired by the classic story. Perfect for intermediate to advanced crocheters who love making dolls and detailed accessories.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced — Includes shaping, clothing layers, accessories, and detailed assembly.
📏 Finished Size
- Hansel: ~9″ (23 cm) tall
- Gretel: ~9″ (23 cm) tall
- Baskets: ~1.5″ (4 cm)
- Candies: ~1″ (2.5 cm)
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Sport or DK weight, cotton/acrylic blend preferred):
- Skin tone (Beige or Light Peach)
- Brown (Hansel shorts, shoes, hair)
- Yellow (Candy & basket details)
- White (Shirt collar, socks, Gretel blouse)
- Green (Gretel’s bodice)
- Pink (Gretel blouse sleeves, blush, tiny roses)
- Cream / Sand (Gretel’s apron & skirt)
- Black (Hansel’s suspenders, Gretel’s eyelashes)
- Hook Size: 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Safety Eyes: 8 mm black for both dolls
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Blush or Pink Soft Pastel (optional, for cheeks)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FLO – Front Loop Only
- FO – Fasten Off
🧒 Hansel Amigurumi Pattern
Head (Skin Tone)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–16. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24) — Insert safety eyes between R10 & R11, 7 sts apart
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, stuff firmly.
Body (Skin Tone → Brown)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30) - Switch to Brown, sc around (30)
10–18. sc around (30)
FO, stuff firmly.
Legs (x2) (Skin Tone → Brown)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
- Switch to Brown: sc around for 10 rounds
FO, stuff lightly, sew to body.
Arms (x2) (Skin Tone)
- MR, 5 sc (5)
- inc x5 (10)
3–8. sc around (10)
FO, do not stuff top part, sew to shoulders.
Shoes (Brown)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
- ch 5 for straps, sl st into opposite side of shoe.
Hair (Brown)
- Create 15–20 strands of 10 cm yarn.
- Attach to top of head in layers using a latch-hook technique.
- Trim bangs unevenly for a natural tousled effect.
Shirt Collar (White)
- ch 20, sc back, FO.
- Sew around Hansel’s neckline for a clean folded look.
Suspenders (Brown or Black)
- ch 45, sc across for 2 rows.
- Attach from front buttons to back waist.
Basket (Brown)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- sc in BLO (18)
5–6. sc around (18)
FO, add small chain handle.
👧 Gretel Amigurumi Pattern
Head (Skin Tone)
Follow Hansel’s head pattern exactly.
Body (Skin Tone → Green → Cream)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30) - Switch to Green (bodice) sc around (30)
10–12. sc around (30) - Switch to Cream, sc around (30)
14–18. sc around (30)
FO, stuff firmly.
Arms (x2) (Skin Tone → Pink)
- MR, 5 sc (5)
- inc x5 (10)
3–5. sc around (10) in Pink (sleeves)
6–8. Switch to Skin Tone, sc around (10)
FO, sew to body.
Legs (x2) (Skin Tone → Cream)
Same as Hansel but switch shoe color to Cream.
Apron (Cream)
- ch 24, sc back (24)
2–8. sc rows evenly (24)
FO, weave top edge onto Gretel’s waist.
Apron Straps (Cream)
- ch 30, FO.
- Attach one strap on each side of apron, crisscross at back.
Braided Hair (Yellow/Golden)
- Cut 30 strands of ~25 cm yarn.
- Divide into 3 sections and braid, securing ends with tiny bows.
- Add small crocheted roses on sides:
- MR, 6 sc in Pink, FO, roll into tiny rosebuds and sew in place.
Basket (Beige)
Follow Hansel’s basket pattern. Fill with small candy balls using Pink, Yellow, and White yarn scraps.
🍬 Crocheted Candies & Macarons
Candy Circles (x10) (Assorted Colors)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- sc around (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly before final round, FO, and sew closed.
Make several in yellow, pink, mint, blue, and white to decorate the scene.
🏠 Optional Gingerbread House (Background Prop)
Base Structure (Brown)
- Crochet two large flat panels for the front/back using hdc rows.
- Add white icing details using surface slip stitches.
- Embellish with the crocheted candies for a complete fairy-tale vibe.
✂️ Assembly Order
- Attach arms, legs, and heads to both dolls.
- Sew clothing elements securely.
- Dress Hansel with his suspenders and Gretel with her apron and braided hair.
- Give each doll their basket.
- Arrange candies around the rug.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Use blush or pink pastel for soft cheeks.
- Embroider small nose bridges with a single vertical stitch.
- Add extra details like crocheted bows, tiny lace trims, or extra candies for realism.
🎯 Hansel & Gretel Facial Placement Guide
This guide ensures your dolls have the same expressions, proportions, and cuteness level as in the photo.
🧒 Hansel Face Placement
Eyes 👀
- Safety Eye Size: 8 mm
- Position: Between Rounds 12 & 13
- Spacing: Leave 7 stitches between the two eyes.
- Place slightly closer to the nose center than a typical doll for a warm, curious expression.
Blush 🩷
- Use soft pink yarn, embroidery thread, or powdered blush.
- Position blush 1 round below the eyes and 1 stitch outward from the outer edge of each eye.
- Use two small, horizontal strokes or crochet tiny circles (MR, 6 sc) for a more 3D effect.
Nose 👃
- Embroider using skin-tone yarn or slightly darker beige thread.
- Place the nose centered between the eyes, 2 rounds below the eye line.
- Use 3–4 small horizontal stitches across one stitch space to make a cute button nose.
👧 Gretel Face Placement
Eyes 👀
- Safety Eye Size: 8 mm
- Position: Between Rounds 12 & 13
- Spacing: Leave 7 stitches between eyes, same as Hansel.
- To achieve Gretel’s soft, sweet look, angle her eyelashes slightly upward at the outer corners:
- Use black embroidery thread and make 2 small upward stitches per eye.
Blush 🩷
- Place blush directly below the outer edges of the eyes, about 1 round down.
- Make Gretel’s blush slightly larger than Hansel’s for a more delicate, doll-like finish.
- Use light pink pastel powder or crochet tiny 6-sc blush patches.
Nose 👃
- Same style as Hansel’s, but 1 stitch higher for a softer, more feminine appearance.
- Embroider 3 small horizontal stitches between the eyes, slightly narrower than Hansel’s.
📏 Quick Reference Table
| Feature | Hansel | Gretel |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Size | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Eye Round | Between R12 & R13 | Between R12 & R13 |
| Eye Spacing | 7 stitches | 7 stitches |
| Blush Position | 1 round below eye, 1 st outward | 1 round below eye, wider coverage |
| Nose Position | 2 rounds below eye line | 1.5–2 rounds below eye line |
| Nose Width | 3–4 stitches | 3 stitches |
| Lashes | None | 2 upward stitches on each outer eye corner |
🌟 Finishing Tips for a Perfect Look
- Test Before Attaching Eyes
- Pin or hold the safety eyes first to check expression symmetry.
- Use Blush Lightly
- Start soft and build up — powder blush works best for smooth blending.
- Mirror Placement
- Always measure stitch spacing from the center nose line for both dolls to keep faces balanced.
- Optional Gloss
- Dab a tiny amount of clear fabric glue or gloss on the eyes to make them shine.
This Hansel & Gretel Amigurumi Set captures the whimsical magic of the story while keeping the dolls fully posable and charming. Perfect as a decorative set, storytelling prop, or collectible gift! 🧺🍭🏡
