Step into a world of holiday enchantment with the Amigurumi Nutcracker & Clara, a magical crochet duo inspired by the timeless ballet classic! 🎄🩰 With Clara’s delicate dress and dreamy expression, and the Nutcracker’s regal uniform and soldierly charm, these two characters bring storytelling and seasonal spirit to life in the most delightful way. Whether they’re nestled under the tree, starring in a handmade display, or gifted to a ballet-loving friend, this pair is sure to spark joy and nostalgia.

This pattern is perfect for crocheters who love crafting expressive details and capturing the heart of a story in every stitch. You can personalize Clara’s outfit with pastel hues and tiny bows, or add golden accents and a bold hat to your Nutcracker for extra drama. Whether you’re celebrating tradition, decorating with flair, or simply indulging in a bit of festive fantasy, the Nutcracker & Clara set is a charming way to stitch up some holiday magic—one graceful loop at a time! 🧶✨

🎄 Amigurumi Nutcracker & Clara Crochet Pattern

Bring the magic of The Nutcracker Ballet to life with this adorable crochet duo! The Nutcracker stands proudly in his red-and-gold soldier’s uniform, while Clara dances in her soft pink tutu. Together, they’re a perfect handmade centerpiece for your Christmas décor.

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – shaping, color changes, embroidery, and multiple sewn parts.

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📏 Finished Size

~28–32 cm (11–13 in) tall when crocheted with worsted yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

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🧶 Materials

• Worsted weight yarn:
  • Beige (skin)
  • Red (Nutcracker jacket, Clara lips)
  • Black (Nutcracker hat, boots, belt, mustache, eyebrows)
  • Yellow/Gold (buttons, trims, belt buckle, hat rope, boot decorations)
  • Blue (Nutcracker pants)
  • White (Nutcracker beard, hair, teeth, Clara sleeves & tights)
  • Brown (Clara hair)
  • Pink (Clara dress, headband, ballet slippers, cheeks)
• 12 mm safety eyes (blue for Nutcracker, black for Clara)
• Polyester stuffing
• Plastic straws, wooden dowels, or floral wire (for stability)
• Small flat cardboard or plastic circles (for shoe bases)
• Yarn needle, embroidery needle
• Stitch markers

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🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = Single crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in one st)
dec = Decrease (sc2tog)
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip stitch
BLO = Back loop only
FLO = Front loop only
fpdc = Front post double crochet (for ribbed effect)

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🎩 Nutcracker Pattern

Head (beige)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
   6–12. sc around (30)
   👉 Insert blue safety eyes between R8–9, 7 sts apart.
6. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
7. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
8. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
9. dec ×6 (6). FO. Stuff firmly.

Face details:

• Black embroidered eyebrows above eyes.
• Black crochet/embroidered mustache (slightly curled).
• White teeth (ch 6, sc 2 rows, sew rectangle).
• Red yarn above teeth to form mouth.
• Beard: attach strands under teeth and trim into a rectangle.
• White yarn strands attached at side of head → straight bushy hair, not curls.
• Pink blush circles added on cheeks.

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Hat (black with gold trim & red top)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
   6–20. sc around (30). FO.

Details:

• sc 2 rounds in gold at bottom brim.
• Crochet 4 small gold circles (MR 6, sc around, FO). Sew evenly spaced on hat.
• Make 4 rope arches: ch 20, sl st back. Sew between gold circles for decorative braid.
• Top: red dome → MR 6, inc to 18, sc 2 rounds. Sew on top.

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Body (red jacket)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. Switch to red, sc around (24)
   6–18. sc around (24). Stuff firmly. FO.

Details:

• Two vertical rows of 3 gold buttons each (6 total).
• Black belt (ch 40, 2 rows sc). Sew around waist.
• Gold rectangle buckle (ch 14, sc around). Sew centered.
• Add gold trim along bottom hem.

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Arms (make 2)

Hands (beige): MR 6, sc 3 rounds.
Switch to red: sc 8 rounds.
Switch to gold: sc 2 rounds (cuffs). FO. Stuff lightly.

Shoulder pads:
MR 6, inc to 12, sc 3 rounds. Add fringes by looping strands of gold yarn around edge. Sew on top.

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Pants (blue)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
   4–18. sc around (18). FO. Make 2. Sew at top, attach to torso.

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Boots (black)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
   4–6. sc around (18)
4. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
   8–15. sc around (12). FO.

Details:

• sc 2 rounds in gold at boot tops.
• Embroider 2 gold X’s down the front of each boot.

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🩰 Clara Pattern

Head (beige)

Same as Nutcracker’s, but with:

• Black safety eyes.
• Embroidered lashes.
• Pink blush cheeks.
• Small embroidered red smile.

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Hair (brown)

• Crochet a cap (MR 6, inc to 30, sc 6 rounds). Sew to head.
• Smooth long strands attached at back & sides.
• Gather into low bun at back (MR 6, inc to 12, sc 3 rounds). Sew.
• Add pink headband (ch 35, sc 1 row) across forehead to bun.

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Body (torso, blouse + dress)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
   5–8. With white → sc around (24) for blouse.
   9–18. Switch to pink → sc around (24). FO.

Details:

• Add light pink belt at waist.
• Embroider small V neckline in white if desired.

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Arms (make 2)

Hands (beige): MR 6, sc 3 rounds.
Switch to white: sc 6 rounds (puff sleeves). FO.

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Legs (white tights)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–20. sc around (12). FO. Make 2.

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Ballet Slippers (pink)

• With pink, sc around foot base 3–4 rounds.
• Embroider criss-cross ribbons up ankles.

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Tutu (ribbed pink skirt)

Attach pink to FLO at waist.

1. (ch 3, dc) in each st around.
2. Next round: alternate (dc, fpdc) for ribbed panels.
3. Repeat 2–3 rounds for layered ribbed look.

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🧩 Assembly

1. Sew Nutcracker head to torso. Add beard, hair, hat.
2. Sew Clara’s head to body. Add hair with bun + headband.
3. Attach arms at shoulders.
4. Attach Nutcracker pants + boots, Clara tights + slippers.
5. Add Nutcracker’s belt, buttons, epaulets, and trim.
6. Add Clara’s tutu and finish ribbons on shoes.

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🦶 Tips to Make Them Stand Upright

• Insert plastic straws or wooden dowels inside each leg for support.
• Cut cardboard ovals or plastic pieces to fit inside each shoe sole, then cover with crochet.
• For extra stability: sew or glue legs to a flat crochet base circle (like the Nutcracker stand from the single-doll pattern).
• Lightly stuff legs, but pack firmly around supports.

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🎉 Final Words

Your Nutcracker & Clara Amigurumi Duo is now complete! With his bold soldier’s uniform and her delicate ballerina tutu, they look straight out of the Christmas ballet. By adding supports in the legs and shoes, your dolls will stand proudly together—perfect for display under the tree or as a magical handmade gift. ✨