Welcome to the timeless world of art-inspired amigurumi! 🎨✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for Mona Lisa—a tribute to one of the most iconic paintings in history! 🏛️ Whether you admire Renaissance masterpieces, love crafting historically significant figures, or simply want to bring a touch of artistic elegance to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a miniature version of Leonardo da Vinci’s legendary portrait! 🖌️
This design embraces the beauty and mystery of Mona Lisa, making it a fascinating project for art lovers, museum enthusiasts, or anyone inspired by classic creativity! 🧶📜 I’ve outlined each step to ensure your amigurumi captures the essence of this renowned piece—ready to add sophistication, charm, and a hint of intrigue to your collection! 🌟 So grab your hooks, select rich and muted tones, and let’s stitch up a tribute to one of history’s most celebrated works of art! 🏰✨
🎨 Amigurumi Mona Lisa Crochet Pattern
Craft your own homage to Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic masterpiece with this beautifully detailed amigurumi bust! Featuring elegant colorwork, soft curls, and signature folded hands, this project is a classy tribute to Renaissance art lovers.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and sculptural details for the bust.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Skin tone (face, hands)
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Dark brown (hair)
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Purple (main dress)
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Yellow, red (dress accents)
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Light blue (sash)
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
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Embroidery thread (mouth)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch markers
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Polyfill stuffing
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Optional: round wooden base for display
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only
FO – Fasten Off
👩🎨 Head
Use skin tone 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)
7–15. 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)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. -
dec x6 (6), FO
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10, approx. 6 stitches apart. Embroider a small curved smile with black or brown thread.
💇 Hair
Use dark brown yarn.
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Create long strands (ch 25–30, sl st back)
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Attach to head in rows around the crown
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Loop and curl the hair to shape the style
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Glue or sew in place
🧍 Bust (Torso and Arms)
Use purple for dress.
Bust Base:
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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)
7–10. sc around (36) -
dec x6, sc around (30)
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dec x6, sc around (24)
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sc around, FO
Arms (Make 2)
Use skin tone for hands, switch to purple at wrist.
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–4. sc around (9)
Change to purple:
5–10. sc around
FO and sew to front sides in folded position.
Add dress accents with yellow and red yarn using surface slip stitch or embroidery around the cuffs.
🧣 Blue Sash
Use light blue yarn.
ch 26, turn, sc in each (25)
Optional: Add texture with hdc or bobbles
Drape over right shoulder and sew in place.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Stitch hands together in folded position
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Attach bust to optional wooden display base
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Adjust hair and sash into elegant drapes
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Weave in all yarn ends securely
🖼️ Creative Display Ideas
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Frame in a shadow box
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Add a mini wooden easel
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Pair with other art-inspired amigurumi
Let your inner artist shine with this crocheted take on the most mysterious smile in history! 🎭🧵🖌️
