Amigurumi Matilda – FREE Crochet Pattern

Step into the world of imagination and intellect with this Amigurumi Matilda crochet pattern, inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved classic! With her iconic blue dress, clever eyes, and a book always close at hand, this charming doll captures the spirit of a little girl who’s anything but ordinary. Whether you’re crafting for a book lover, decorating a reading nook, or simply celebrating childhood magic, Matilda is a delightful tribute to curiosity, courage, and kindness. 🧶📚✨

Designed for charm and storytelling, this pattern invites you to play with expressive features, soft yarns, and sweet extras like a tiny book, ribboned hair, or even a crocheted stack of novels. Customize her look to reflect your favorite illustrations or add personal touches to make her truly unique. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade literary scene, this Matilda Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade brilliance, one loop at a time! 💖🌟🪄

📚 Amigurumi Matilda (Inspired by Roald Dahl) – Free Crochet Pattern

Celebrate curiosity and cleverness with this adorable amigurumi version of Matilda, the iconic book-loving character! Dressed in her blue dress and perched on stacked books with one in her hands, this sweet doll includes thoughtful details like a round collar, pigtails, a red headband, and sculpted hands for holding her favorite story.

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes dress shaping, sculpted hands, layered books, and expressive facial detailing.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 8–9 in (20–23 cm) seated with DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

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🧶 Materials

• DK weight yarn:
  • Skin: Light peach or beige
  • Hair: Dark brown
  • Dress: Denim blue
  • Collar & socks: White
  • Shoes: Black
  • Book covers: Red
  • Book pages: Cream
  • Headband: Red
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Safety eyes (8 mm) or black yarn for embroidery
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Polyfill stuffing
• Blush or pink pastel
• Optional: craft wire for fingers

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FLO – Front Loop Only
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

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🧒 Head (Skin Color)

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)
   6–14. sc around
   Insert safety eyes between R8–9, 7 stitches apart
6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
   Stuff firmly
9. dec x6 (6), FO and weave shut

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👃 Nose

1. MR, 4 sc
2. sc
   Flatten slightly
   Sew just under the eyes

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👂 Ears (Make 2)

1. MR, 5 sc
2. sc
   Flatten and sew aligned with eyes

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💇 Hair & Headband

Hair Cap (Dark Brown)

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)
   6–9. sc around
   FO, sew to head

Hair Strands:

• Cut yarn ~12–15 cm, attach as loops around the back and sides
• Tie two small pigtails
• Embroider or surface crochet a red headband over the top

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👗 Body (Skin to Blue)

Neck & Upper Body

1. MR, 6 sc (skin color)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. sc around
5. Change to blue
   6–10. sc around
   FO, stuff and attach head

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Skirt

1. Join at waist, sc around
2. (1 sc, inc) around to expand
   3–6. sc around
   FO

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Collar (White)

1. Ch 16
2. In each: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st… repeat
3. FO, sew around neckline

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🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Skin → White → Black)

1. MR, 6 sc
2. inc x6 (12)
3. sc
   4–5. Skin color
   6–7. White (socks)
   8–12. Black (shoes)
   FO, stuff and sew sitting cross-legged or dangling

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👐 Arms & Sculpted Hands

Arms (Skin to Blue)

1. MR, 5 sc
2. inc x5 (10)
   3–5. Skin color
3. Change to blue
   7–12. sc
   FO, stuff lightly

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Hands (Finger Shaping Option)

Option A – Basic Fingers (No Wire):

1. At end of arm (skin color), ch 5, sc back 4 – first finger
2. Repeat 3x more, each ch 4
3. Stitch into a semi-fanned position
4. Optional: curl two fingers around open book edge

Option B – Poseable Fingers (Wire Core):

• Use thin floral wire, shape 3-4 tiny finger loops
• Crochet around wire
• Stitch into open palm shape
• Attach securely to hold book

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📖 Open Book (Cream Pages, Red Cover)

Pages

1. Ch 10, turn
2. Sc 12 rows for each page panel
3. Make 2, whipstitch together

Cover (Red)

1. Make slightly larger rectangle (Ch 12, 14 rows)
2. Fold around pages
3. Sew along spine edge
4. Shape open book curve, stitch to hands

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📚 Stacked Books (x2)

Pages (Cream):

1. Ch 16, 10 rows
2. FO

Covers (Red):

1. Ch 18, 12 rows
2. FO, sew to page block sides
3. Whipstitch all sides closed
4. Stack and sew bottom one flat, top one angled

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✂️ Final Details

• Embroider eyebrows and smile
• Use blush on cheeks
• Stitch shoes firmly into seated position
• Stitch one book into lap and hands

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💡 Display Tip

Place on a shelf with her favorite Roald Dahl books or next to a mini library sign!

This sweet amigurumi version of Matilda is the perfect tribute to a little girl with a big love for books. Whether you’re a fan of Roald Dahl’s classic story or just adore clever, bookish characters, she’ll make a heartwarming addition to any handmade collection.

📖✨ Crochet her as a gift for a young reader, a teacher, or to sit proudly on your own bookshelf—surrounded by stories, just the way she likes it. Happy stitching! 🧶💕