Get ready to stitch up some sass and smarts with the Amigurumi Lisa Simpson, a lovable crochet tribute to Springfield’s brightest star! 🎷🧶 With her spiky yellow hair, signature red dress, and ever-thoughtful expression, this mini Lisa is perfect for fans of The Simpsons, character-themed collections, or anyone who admires a strong, clever girl with a big heart. Whether she’s holding her saxophone or standing tall with her pearls, Lisa brings a burst of personality to every stitch.
Perfect for crocheters who enjoy expressive designs and pop culture flair, this pattern invites you to play with bold colors, add tiny accessories, and customize her look with embroidered details. Make her solo or pair her with the rest of the Simpson crew for a full amigurumi family! The Amigurumi Lisa Simpson is a delightful way to stitch up wit, charm, and a whole lot of handmade brilliance—one loop at a time! 💛🧵
🎶 Amigurumi Lisa Simpson Crochet Pattern
Bring Springfield’s sassiest saxophone star to life with this adorable crochet Lisa Simpson doll! Complete with her spiky hair, red dress, pearl necklace, and iconic saxophone, this project is perfect for Simpsons fans and amigurumi lovers alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, sewing multiple parts, and assembling accessories.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn with a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yellow yarn (skin & hair)
- Red yarn (dress & shoes)
- White yarn (eyes, pearls, shoe straps)
- Black yarn (mouth, eyelashes, saxophone keys)
- Light brown/tan yarn (saxophone body)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Black safety eyes (or crocheted pupils)
🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten Off
🧑🎤 Pattern Instructions
Head
With yellow yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO.
Stuff firmly.
Hair Spikes (Make 9–10)
With yellow yarn:
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- (sc, inc) x2 (6)
3–5. sc around (6)
FO with long tail.
Stuff lightly and sew evenly around the head.
Eyes (Make 2)
With white yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, leave tail for sewing.
Sew black pupil (safety eyes or embroidered). Attach eyelashes with black yarn.
👃 Nose
With yellow yarn:
- MR, 4 sc (4)
2–3. sc around (4)
FO, lightly stuff, sew between eyes.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With yellow yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- sc around (6)
FO, flatten slightly, sew to sides of head under hair spikes.
Body
With yellow yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24)
Switch to red (dress):
9–18. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO.
Stuff firmly.
Arms (Make 2)
With yellow yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–10. sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly.
Hands: keep mitten-shaped. Add a small sewn yarn bump on the side to represent a thumb.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with red (shoes):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
Switch to yellow (legs):
6–12. sc around (18)
FO, stuff.
Shoes: add white straps by chaining a small loop and sewing across the ankle.
Dress Hem
Attach red yarn to bottom edge of dress:
[ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st in next] repeat around for scalloped edge.
Necklace (Pearls)
With white yarn, make 8–9 small balls:
- MR, 6 sc (6), sl st, FO.
Sew around neck.
🎷 Saxophone
With tan/light brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–12. sc around (12) for body
For the flared bell: increase gradually to (sc, inc) x6 (18), then (2 sc, inc) x6 (24).
Add black embroidery or felt dots for keys. Add a black yarn piece at mouthpiece end.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew head to body securely.
- Attach arms to shoulders and legs to base.
- Sew hair spikes evenly around head.
- Add eyes, nose, and ears.
- Place necklace and shoes.
- Attach saxophone to one hand.
🎵 Final Touch
Your Lisa Simpson amigurumi is ready to play her saxophone! She makes a fun collectible, gift, or display piece for Simpsons fans.
