Step into the heartwarming world of storytelling with this delightful Amigurumi Pinocchio & Geppetto crochet pattern! 🧶✨ These two beloved characters come to life in yarn form, capturing the magic of a wooden puppet’s dream and the gentle wisdom of his creator. With Pinocchio’s playful charm and Geppetto’s kind expression, this duo makes a perfect gift for fairy tale lovers, nostalgic collectors, or anyone who adores crafting with character.

From Pinocchio’s tiny hat and buttoned vest to Geppetto’s spectacles and cozy apron, every detail invites you to stitch with love and imagination. Whether displayed on a shelf, tucked into a storybook-themed nursery, or used as props for a handmade puppet show, these amigurumi friends are sure to spark smiles and sweet memories. So grab your hook and let your creativity carve out a little magic—just like Geppetto did. 🪵💫👃

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🤹‍♂️ Amigurumi Pinocchio & Geppetto Crochet Pattern

Bring the beloved wooden puppet and his kind creator to life with this comprehensive crochet pattern! This detailed guide includes every element you see in the photo: Pinocchio’s charming suspender shorts, Geppetto’s layered vest outfit, defined ears, and all the tiny details that make these characters so special.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced — Features detailed shaping, color changes, small parts assembly, and embroidery work.

📏 Finished Sizes

• Pinocchio: Approximately 22 cm (8.6 inches) tall
• Geppetto: Approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall

🧶 Materials Required

Yarn

100% cotton or soft acrylic yarn (sport or DK weight):

For Pinocchio:

• Beige (skin tone)
• Dark brown (hair)
• Mustard yellow (hat and shirt)
• Bright red (shorts/overalls)
• Light blue (bowtie)
• White (collar, socks, eyes)
• Black (shoes, eye details)
• Soft pink (cheeks)

For Geppetto:

• Beige (skin tone)
• Light gray (hair and mustache)
• Light blue (shirt)
• Charcoal gray (vest)
• Dark gray or black (pants)
• White (shirt collar, eye details)
• Black (shoes, glasses)
• Brown or gold (belt buckle)

Other Supplies

• Crochet hooks: 2.0mm and 2.5mm
• Safety eyes: 10mm for Pinocchio, 12mm for Geppetto
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Embroidery thread: Black, red, pink, brown
• Thin craft wire (for glasses)
• Tapestry needle
• Small amount of clear-drying craft glue (optional, for securing glasses)

🧩 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• sc – Single Crochet
• inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – Invisible Decrease
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• ch – Chain
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• FO – Fasten Off

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🪆 PINOCCHIO PATTERN

1. Head & Face

Beige yarn, 2.0mm hook

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) × 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
Rnds 7-15: sc around (36)

Eye Placement: After completing Round 11, insert 10mm safety eyes approximately 8-9 sts apart (they will sit between Rounds 11 and 12).

Nose Shaping (worked separately):

• With beige yarn, ch 5
• Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, then working on opposite side of chain, sc 4 (8 sc total around chain)
• Rnds 2-6: Working in continuous spiral, sc around (8 sc per round)
• Stuff lightly with small amount of fiberfill
• Pinch one end into point to shape nose tip
• Sew firmly centered between eyes, slightly below eye level, with point extending forward

Rnd 16: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
Rnd 17: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Rnd 19: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)

Stuff head firmly.

Rnd 20: (dec) × 6 (6)
FO, weave through remaining stitches and pull tight to close.

Ears (Make 2)

Beige yarn, 2.0mm hook

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
Rnd 3: sc around (9)
FO, leave long tail.

Flatten slightly and sew to sides of head between Rounds 10-12, angled slightly outward.

2. Hair

Dark brown yarn, 2.0mm hook

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) × 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
Rnds 7-9: sc around (36)
FO, leave long tail for sewing.

Bangs: Ch 12, sc back along chain, FO. Sew side-swept across forehead.

Additional hair texture (optional): Add small loops or surface crochet details for extra texture.

3. Body & Yellow Shirt

Mustard yellow yarn, 2.5mm hook

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) × 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Rnds 6-12: sc around (30) — this creates the shirt body
Rnd 13: BLO sc around (30) — creates bottom edge of shirt

Continue to shorts/overalls section.

4. Red Overalls with Suspenders

Bright red yarn, 2.5mm hook

Continue from body:

Rnd 14: sc around (30)
Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Rnds 16-22: sc around (24)

Divide for legs: Rnd 23: sc 12, ch 2, skip next 12 sts, join to beginning of round

First Leg: Rnds 24-31: sc around 12 + 2 ch sts = 14 sts per round (8 rounds)
Rnd 32: (5 sc, dec) × 2 (12)
Switch to white yarn for sock top.
Rnds 33-35: sc around (12)
FO.

Second Leg: Attach red yarn to inside of leg opening.
Rnds 1-8: sc around (14)
Rnd 9: (5 sc, dec) × 2 (12)
Switch to white yarn.
Rnds 10-12: sc around (12)
FO.

Suspender Straps (Make 2): With red yarn, ch 25
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (24)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (24)
FO, leave long tails.

Position straps from front of overalls over shoulders to back, crossing slightly in the back. Sew securely.

5. Arms with Fingers

Beige yarn, 2.0mm hook (Make 2)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
Rnds 3-4: sc around (9)

Add thumb at Round 4:

• Ch 6, sc back down chain (5 sc), sl st to join back to hand
• Continue around rest of hand

Rnds 5-14: sc around (9) — creates arm length
Switch to yellow yarn for sleeve.
Rnds 15-17: sc around (9)
FO, leave long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly, keeping arms flexible.

6. Shoes

Black yarn, 2.5mm hook (Make 2)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) × 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: BLO sc around (18)
Rnds 5-7: sc around (18)
Rnd 8: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
FO, stuff lightly.

Sew shoes onto bottom of white sock portions of legs.

7. Yellow Hat with Blue Band

Mustard yellow yarn, 2.5mm hook

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) × 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
Rnds 7-10: sc around (36)

Switch to light blue yarn.
Rnds 11-12: sc around (36) — creates hat band
FO, weave in ends.

Red Feather: With red yarn, ch 8
Row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, sl st
FO, sew to side of hat.

8. White Collar

White yarn, 2.0mm hook

Ch 24 (adjust to fit around neck)
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (23)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc across to last st, 2 sc in last st
FO, shape into rounded collar and sew around neck opening.

9. Blue Bowtie

Light blue yarn, 2.0mm hook

Ch 12
Rows 1-3: sc across (11), ch 1, turn
FO.

Center wrap: Ch 6, wrap around middle of rectangle tightly, join with sl st, FO.
Sew bowtie centered on white collar.

10. Facial Details

• Eyes: Add small white highlights with white embroidery thread to safety eyes
• Eyebrows: Embroider thin brown arched eyebrows above eyes
• Smile: Embroider wide, cheerful smile in red thread
• Rosy cheeks: Using pink yarn or thread, create circular blush marks with satin stitches below and to the side of each eye

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👨‍🦳 GEPPETTO PATTERN

1. Head & Face

Beige yarn, 2.5mm hook

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) × 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
Rnds 7-18: sc around (36)

Eye Placement: After completing Round 13, insert 12mm safety eyes approximately 10-11 sts apart (they will sit between Rounds 13 and 14).

Nose (worked separately):

• With beige yarn, ch 6
• Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, then working on opposite side of chain, sc 5 (10 sc total)
• Rnds 2-7: Working in continuous spiral, sc around (10 sc per round)
• Stuff lightly to create bulbous shape
• Sew centered between and slightly below eyes, shaping into round nose

Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Rnd 21: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Stuff head very firmly.
Rnd 22: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Rnd 23: (dec) × 6 (6)
FO, close opening.

Ears (Make 2)

Beige yarn, 2.0mm hook

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
Rnd 4: sc around (12)
FO, leave long tail.

Flatten and sew to sides of head between Rounds 12-15.

2. Gray Curly Hair & Mustache

Light gray yarn, 2.5mm hook

Hair Cap: Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) × 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
Rnds 7-9: sc around (36)
FO, leave tail for sewing.

Side Curls (Make 4-6): Ch 20-25, sc back along chain, roll into tight curl, sew to sides and back of head for wavy hair effect.

Mustache Swirls (Make 2): Ch 15
Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch across
FO, roll tightly into spiral curl shape, sew under nose on each side.

Eyebrows: Embroider thick, bushy eyebrows with gray yarn above each eye using long straight stitches.

3. Body with Light Blue Shirt

Light blue yarn, 2.5mm hook

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) × 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
Rnds 7-16: sc around (36) — creates shirt body
FO blue yarn.

Charcoal Gray Vest: Attach charcoal gray yarn.
Rnds 17-23: sc around (36)
Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
Continue to pants section.

4. Dark Gray Pants

Dark gray or black yarn, 2.5mm hook

Continue from vest:
Rnds 25-32: sc around (30)

Divide for legs: Rnd 33: sc 15, ch 3, skip next 15 sts, join

First Leg: Rnds 34-45: sc around 15 + 3 ch = 18 sts (12 rounds)
Rnd 46: (4 sc, dec) × 3 (15)
Switch to black yarn for shoes.
Rnds 47-50: sc around (15)
Rnd 51: (3 sc, dec) × 3 (12)
FO, stuff leg.

Second Leg: Attach yarn to inside leg opening, repeat as first leg.

5. Arms with Fingers

Beige yarn, 2.5mm hook (Make 2)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
Rnds 4-5: sc around (12)

Add thumb at Round 5: Ch 6, sc back down chain, sl st to rejoin

Rnds 6-18: sc around (12) — creates longer arm
Switch to light blue yarn for sleeve.
Rnds 19-22: sc around (12)
FO, leave long tail. Stuff lightly.

6. Shoes

Black yarn (already worked into legs)

For shoe shaping, work decreases at toe area as described in leg pattern. Stuff firmly to create defined shoe shape.

7. Wire-Frame Glasses

Option 1: Wire Glasses

• Cut two 8cm pieces of thin black craft wire
• Shape each into 1.5cm diameter circles for lenses
• Connect circles with small bridge piece (1cm wire wrapped around both)
• Create temple pieces extending back from each lens
• Secure behind ears with small dabs of glue or by stitching through hair

Option 2: Crocheted Glasses With black thread or very thin yarn:

• Make two small rings: MR, 12 sc, join, FO
• Ch 5 for bridge, connect rings
• Ch 15 for each temple arm
• Stiffen with fabric stiffener or wire, let dry, attach to head

8. White Collar

White yarn, 2.0mm hook

Ch 30 (adjust to fit around neck)
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (29)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc across to last st, 2 sc in last st
Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across
FO, shape into rounded collar points, sew around neckline.

9. Belt Buckle

Gold or brown yarn, 2.0mm hook

Ch 8, join to form ring
Rnd 1: sc around (8)
FO, shape into rectangular buckle, sew to center front of vest at waist.

10. Facial Details

• Eyes: Add white highlight dots with embroidery thread
• Smile: Embroider gentle, kind smile with dark red/brown thread
• Wrinkles (optional): Add light lines with gray thread at eye corners and forehead for character

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🧷 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Pinocchio Assembly

1. Sew hair cap onto head, positioning bangs across forehead
2. Attach ears to sides of head
3. Sew head firmly onto body at neck
4. Attach arms to shoulders with slight forward angle
5. Sew white collar around neckline
6. Position and secure blue bowtie on collar
7. Attach red suspender straps from front to back
8. Place hat on head at slight angle, tack down with a few stitches
9. Embroider all facial details

Geppetto Assembly

1. Sew gray hair cap onto head
2. Attach side curls around head for wavy hair effect
3. Sew ears to sides of head
4. Position and sew mustache swirls under nose
5. Embroider bushy eyebrows
6. Attach head firmly to body
7. Sew arms to shoulders
8. Place white collar around neckline and secure
9. Attach belt buckle to vest front
10. Position glasses on face, secure behind ears
11. Embroider smile and any additional facial details

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🌟 FINISHING TOUCHES

For Both Characters:

• Weave in all yarn tails carefully, hiding inside body
• Use tapestry needle to sculpt facial features if desired
• Add light pink blush to cheeks using embroidery or chalk pastels
• Position characters together with Pinocchio slightly leaning toward Geppetto
• Optional: Add light brushing or felting to hair for extra texture

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💡 DISPLAY IDEAS

Your completed Pinocchio and Geppetto duo makes a heartwarming display! Here are some ideas:

• Place them on a wooden shelf with vintage books
• Create a small workshop scene with miniature tools
• Display in a shadow box with fairy tale theme
• Gift together in a wooden box as a keepsake set
• Position on a desk as inspirational handmade art

These characters are perfect for collectors, fairy tale enthusiasts, or as a meaningful handmade gift. The attention to detail in their clothing, expressions, and accessories makes them truly special pieces that will be treasured for years to come.

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Pattern Notes:

• Stitch counts are shown in parentheses at end of each round
• Stuff all pieces firmly but not overly tight
• Use stitch markers to track rounds
• Take your time with small details—they make the difference!
• Photos of your finished dolls can help you adjust proportions as you work

Happy Crocheting! 🧶