Welcome to the delightfully whimsical world of Wonderland amigurumi! 🎩✨ Today, I’m thrilled to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Tweedledee—Alice’s charmingly round and philosophical friend in perfectly cuddly yarn form! Whether you’re a fan of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, love crafting storybook characters, or simply want to add some nonsense-loving charm to your collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching your very own pocket-sized poet with his iconic ruffled collar, egg-shaped body, and perpetually curious expression.
This design captures the spirit of Wonderland through playful curves and vintage details! 🧶 I’ve carefully outlined each step to help you create his signature outfit (complete with propeller hat!) and chubby cheeks. Perfect for display, gifting to fellow literature lovers, or keeping as a reminder that sometimes the best conversations make the least sense! So grab your hooks, pick out creamy whites and bold reds, and let’s stitch up a friend who’s always ready for a curiouser-and-curiouser adventure! ✨
🎩 Amigurumi Tweedledee Crochet Pattern
Bring the charm of a classic literary character to life with this adorable Tweedledee doll! With his colorful jacket, golden bowtie, and playful beanie hat, this amigurumi is sure to be the star of your handmade collection.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Yarn (DK weight or similar):
- Beige (skin)
- Yellow (bowtie, buttons, hat propeller)
- Red (jacket trim and hat stripe)
- Blue (jacket and hat)
- Brown (shoes)
- Cream or white (hand cuffs and eyes)
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- 9 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Blush (or pink yarn) for cheeks
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: Magic ring
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- sl st: slip stitch
- ch: chain
- hdc: half double crochet
- BLO: back loops only
- FO: fasten off
👦 Head (Beige)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc in each st (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and weave in end. Stuff firmly.
Place safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, about 8 stitches apart. Embroider rosy cheeks with pink yarn or add blush.
💇 Hair (Yellow)
Cut 15–20 strands of yellow yarn, each about 10 cm.
Loop and sew onto the scalp edge using a latch-hook method to create curls. Gently twist each strand for a curly look.
Embroider or glue short eyebrows using brown yarn.
🎽 Body (Start with Blue)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–9. sc in each st (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Switch to beige for the neck:
12–14. sc in each st (18)
FO and stuff.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Start with Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc in each st (12)
Switch to yellow
5–6. sc around (12)
Switch to blue
7–14. sc around (12)
Stuff and sew to bottom of the body.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Start with Beige)
- MR, 6 sc
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–6. sc around (9)
Switch to blue
7–12. sc around (9)
FO and stuff lightly. Sew to body sides.
Add a short red trim (ch 10, sl st around the cuff) to simulate jacket cuffs.
🧥 Jacket Details
Using red yarn:
- Surface crochet or sew a border edge around the body’s front.
- Chain short straps and embroider them vertically across the chest to simulate the 3 yellow loops.
- Sew 3 yellow crochet “buttons” (magic ring with 6 sc, join) down the center.
- Add a yellow bowtie at the collar (magic ring, ch 3, 3 dc, sl st, 3 dc, ch 3, join — pull center tight).
🧢 Beanie Hat (Yellow, Red Stripe, Blue Rim)
- MR, 6 sc (yellow)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- sc around (30)
Switch to red
7–8. sc around (30)
Switch to blue - sc around (30)
FO and sew onto head.
🎐 Propeller
Blades (Make 2 – Blue):
- ch 9
- sc in 2nd ch, sc 7 (8)
- ch 1, turn, sc 8
Fold in half, sew both together.
Mount:
Ch 2, sc 6 in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first, sew to hat center with blades crossing at the top.
🧷 Assembly
- Attach arms, legs, and head.
- Sew on hat and propeller.
- Add cheeks, smile, and jacket trims.
- Optionally, sit him on a small wooden stool for display charm.
🎉 Final Sentences
Hooray — your Tweedledee is ready to play! 🎠 With his cheerful look and playful colors, this cuddly character is bound to bring joy to any shelf, storytime, or crochet collection.
