Bring a beloved storybook character to life with this Amigurumi Noddy Doll crochet pattern! With his signature blue hat, red shirt, and cheerful smile, Noddy is ready to drive straight from Toyland into your heart. Whether you’re crafting for a nostalgic fan, introducing a new generation to this classic character, or just love whimsical amigurumi, this pattern lets you stitch up a charming companion full of personality and playfulness. 🚗🎩🧶
Designed for detail and delight, this pattern invites you to play with bright primary colors, expressive features, and fun extras like a tiny bell on his hat or a stitched-on collar. Add a little car accessory or pair him with friends like Big Ears for a full Toyland adventure. Whether he’s perched on a shelf, gifted to a little one, or simply made for the joy of it, this Amigurumi Noddy Doll is a heartwarming and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade storybook magic to every stitch! 💖📚✨
🎩 Amigurumi Noddy-Inspired Doll Crochet Pattern
Bring the classic charm of Noddy to life with this cheerful amigurumi doll! Featuring his iconic red jacket, yellow shirt, and jingly blue hat, this doll is full of nostalgic magic and joy. A perfect gift for little ones or fans of vintage storybook characters.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes basic shaping, color changes, sewing parts together, and surface embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 30–35 cm (12–14 inches) tall when using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or sport weight)
- Beige – for skin
- Red – for jacket & shoes
- Blue – for pants & hat
- Yellow – for shirt, cuffs, and hat trim
- Brown – for hair and eyebrows
- Black – for mouth
- White and Blue – for eyes
- Pink – for cheeks
- Hook: 2.5 mm or suitable for your yarn
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Small gold bell (for hat tip)
- Stitch marker & scissors
🧵 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
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧑🦱 Head
With beige:
- 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)
7–14. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, weave end. Stuff firmly.
👂 Ears (make 2)
With beige:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
FO, leave tail for sewing. Flatten lightly before attaching.
👩🦰 Hair Cap
With brown:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- sc around (36)
FO, leave tail. Sew to top of head.
Optional: Add surface chains or embroidery for strands.
🎩 Hat
With blue:
- MR, 4 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
- sc around (6)
- (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
5–18. Continue increasing every few rounds until you reach 36 sts
19–22. sc around (36) - Switch to yellow, sc around
FO, sew to head. Sew gold bell to tip.
👕 Body
Start with yellow:
- 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)
7–10. sc around (36) - Switch to red, sc around
12–16. sc around (36)
FO and stuff. Sew to head.
👖 Legs (make 2)
Start with red (shoes):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - Switch to yellow, sc around
- Switch to blue, sc around
9–16. sc around (18)
Stuff and FO. Sew to body.
✋ Arms (make 2)
Start with beige (hands):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around - Switch to red, sc around
6–12. sc around - Switch to yellow, sc around (cuff)
Stuff lightly and sew to body.
🧥 Jacket Panels (Make 2)
With red yarn:
- ch 8
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (7)
3–10. ch 1, turn, sc across (7)
FO, sew each panel to front sides of body like a vest. Leave center open.
😃 Face Details
- Eyes:
• Use white felt or crochet white circles
• Add blue felt/embroidered iris + black pupil
• Optional: embroider eyelid line with brown - Eyebrows: Embroider with brown yarn
- Mouth: Backstitch with black
- Cheeks: Lightly blush with pink yarn or felt circles
✂️ Assembly
- Sew ears to either side of the head.
- Attach hat slightly to one side with a tilt.
- Sew body, legs, and arms in place.
- Stitch on face details.
- Add bell to the hat.
💡 Tips & Customizations
- Replace felt with embroidered eyes for a baby-safe version.
- Add wire inside hat if you want it to stand upright.
- Make different outfits or seasonal versions for fun!
This cheerful little Noddy is full of personality and classic storybook charm—perfect for play, gifting, or display! 🎠📚
