Step into a world of sweet scholastic charm with the Amigurumi Schoolgirl crochet pattern! 🎀📓 With her tidy uniform, playful pigtails, and ready-for-class attitude, this little doll is a delightful tribute to school days and youthful curiosity. Whether she’s heading to her first day of kindergarten or packing her bag for a big exam, she brings a heartwarming sense of nostalgia and joy to your handmade collection.
This pattern is perfect for adding personal touches—choose your favorite school colors, stitch up a tiny satchel, or even embroider a name tag to make her truly unique. From her polished shoes to her cheerful smile, every detail invites creativity and customization. Whether you’re gifting her to a young student, decorating a classroom, or simply celebrating the magic of learning, this Schoolgirl Amigurumi is a charming project that’s sure to earn top marks in cuteness! 🧶🍎✨

🎒 Amigurumi Schoolgirl Crochet Pattern
This adorable amigurumi student is ready for her first day of school! Dressed in a pleated skirt, crisp white blouse, backpack, and school shoes, she’s carrying her book with a big smile. Perfect as a gift for kids, teachers, or back-to-school season.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, color changes, sewing, and attention to detail.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 26–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall when made with worsted yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Skin-tone yarn
- Brown yarn (hair, skirt, shoes)
- White yarn (socks, blouse)
- Yellow or mustard yarn (backpack)
- Gray/cream yarn (book)
- Black embroidery thread (lashes, smile, eyebrows)
- 12–14 mm safety eyes
- Polyester stuffing
- 2.5–3 mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors
🧾 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
🪡 Pattern
Head
Skin-tone yarn
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
8–16. sc around (42)
👉 Insert safety eyes between R10–11, ~10 sts apart. - (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- (sc, dec) × 6 (12). Stuff firmly.
- dec × 6 (6). Close.
Face details:
- Embroider nose between eyes, small horizontal stitch.
- Add blush with pink yarn or makeup.
- Stitch smile & lashes.
Ears (make 2)
Skin-tone yarn
- MR, 6 sc (6).
- sc around (6).
Flatten, sew at sides of head.
Hair Cap
Brown yarn
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36)
- Sew onto head.
- Use strands of brown yarn for pigtails. Tie with yarn bows.
Body
Skin-tone yarn
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30)
👉 Switch to white yarn (blouse).
11–17. sc around (30)
👉 Switch to brown yarn (skirt base). - FLO (sc, inc) × 15 (45)
19–21. sc around (45). - sl st finish.
Pleated Skirt
Using remaining front loops from R17:
- (ch 3, sl st next st) around.
2–3. Work rows of dc into each chain for pleated look.
Arms (make 2)
Skin-tone yarn
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
3–10. sc around (12)
👉 Switch to white yarn (sleeves).
11–16. sc around (12).
Stuff lightly.
Fingers (optional detail)
At hand end, surface stitch 3 lines with yarn to separate fingers.
Legs (make 2)
Start with brown (shoes).
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
👉 Switch to white yarn (socks).
6–9. sc around (18)
👉 Switch to skin-tone yarn.
10–18. sc around (18).
Stuff firmly. Sew to body.
Backpack
Yellow yarn
- Chain 16, join to circle.
2–12. sc around for depth.
Flap: chain 10, sc back, sew to top.
Straps: ch 20 each, sew to top and bottom of backpack.
Book
Gray yarn (cover)
Ch 14 × 10 rows rectangle. Fold.
White yarn (pages)
Ch 12 × 8 rows rectangle. Sew inside cover.
Assembly
- Attach head to body.
- Sew arms to sides.
- Attach legs.
- Position hair and pigtails.
- Add pleated skirt to waist.
- Sew backpack on shoulders.
- Place book in hand.
- Embroider final details (brows, smile, blush).
✨ Final Touch
Your Amigurumi Schoolgirl is ready with her pleated skirt, backpack, and book – full of charm and ready for class!
