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Alice the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Alice the Doll Amigurumi Pattern
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About This Alice the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

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This doll makes an heirloom-quality gift for a special child or a beautiful addition to a collector's shelf. Her detailed outfit and sweet features make her a joy to display.

Why You'll Love This Alice the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how Alice's personality shines through once you add those tiny freckles and the little berries in her hair. The mix of colors and textures keeps the project engaging from start to finish, and the posable wire frame makes her feel so much more lifelike.

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I remember the first time I tried to make a doll with a wire armature. I was so nervous about it being too pokey, but once I saw how Alice could actually hold a little lollipop or strike a pose, I was hooked! There's something so special about a doll that feels alive like that.

When I was designing her hair, I spent ages trying to get the braids just right—I wanted them to have that thick, classic look. My favorite part, though, has to be the tiny berries. They are such a small detail, but they really pull the whole woodland friend vibe together.

If you're feeling adventurous, try changing the jumpsuit color to a soft mustard or a forest green; it completely changes her personality! Alice is definitely a labor of love, but seeing her finished, sitting on a shelf with those big curious eyes, makes every single stitch worth it. I really hope you enjoy the process of bringing her to life as much as I did. It is a wonderful way to spend a quiet weekend.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When inserting the wire armature into the legs and body, ensure the ends are securely taped or looped to prevent them from poking through the stitches later.✗ The marker for the boots must stay perfectly centered at the heel; if it shifts even slightly, the foot shaping will look lopsided.✗ Don't forget to switch to the back loop only when indicated for the boots and sweater, or you won't have the front loops available for the frills and edging.✗ If you stuff the head too lightly before sewing on the hair, the weight of the braids might cause the head to tilt or lose its shape over time.

Alice the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

Meet Alice, a whimsical little friend with a vintage-inspired look and the cutest red jumpsuit. You'll love the textural details, from her striped sweater and dainty collar to the tiny berries in her hair. She's the kind of project that makes you smile as each little piece comes together. Whether she's sitting on a nursery shelf or becoming a child's favorite companion, Alice brings a touch of handmade magic to any home.

Advanced 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Alice the Doll Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Alize Cotton Gold in beige (shade 262) for the skin tones
  • 02
    Alize Cotton Gold in two shades of green (385 and 372) for the striped sweater
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans in brown (shade 70) for the hairstyle
  • 04
    YarnArt Jeans in two brown tones (40 and 66) for the boots and jumpsuit straps
  • 05
    Alize Cotton Gold in red (shade 390) for the jumpsuit, berries, and collar
  • 06
    Alize Cotton Gold in light green (385) for the jumpsuit patch
  • 07
    Alize Cotton Gold in milky (62) and light green (385) for the striped hosiery

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    6 mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 04
    1.5-2 mm aluminum wire for the posable frame
  • 05
    Cardboard or plastic for the boot insoles
  • 06
    Long sewing needle
  • 07
    Mouline embroidery thread in black, white, and brown
  • 08
    Dry or oil pink pastels for the cheeks
  • 09
    4 mm buttons for the jumpsuit
  • 10
    Small tinting brush
  • 11
    Stitch markers and pins
  • 12
    Scissors

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— 1. Head :

Round 1 :

Using beige yarn, work 6 sc into a MR (6)

Round 2 :

Complete 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

Work a sequence of (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, 1 inc, then repeat (2 sc, inc) 5 times, finishing with 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat (3 sc, inc) 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, 1 inc, then repeat (4 sc, inc) 5 times, finishing with 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

Repeat (5 sc, inc) 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, 1 inc, then repeat (6 sc, inc) 5 times, finishing with 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

Repeat (7 sc, inc) 6 times (54)

Round 10 :

4 sc, 1 inc, then repeat (8 sc, inc) 5 times, finishing with 4 sc (60)

Round 11-19 :

Work 9 identical rounds of 60 sc (60)

Round 20 :

Work 30 sc, place a stitch marker for center alignment, then work 30 sc (60)

Round 21 :

20 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 12 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 20 sc (64)

Round 22-25 :

Work 4 identical rounds of 64 sc (64)

Info :

Place safety eyes between Rounds 19 and 20. Count 6 stitches away from your center marker in both directions to ensure even placement.

Round 26 :

Repeat (14 sc, dec) 4 times (60)

Round 27 :

4 sc, 1 dec, then repeat (8 sc, dec) 5 times, finishing with 4 sc (54)

Round 28 :

Repeat (7 sc, dec) 6 times (48)

Round 29 :

3 sc, 1 dec, then repeat (6 sc, dec) 5 times, finishing with 3 sc (42)

Round 30 :

Repeat (5 sc, dec) 6 times (36)

Round 31 :

2 sc, 1 dec, then repeat (4 sc, dec) 5 times, finishing with 2 sc (30)

Round 32 :

Repeat (3 sc, dec) 6 times (24)

Round 33 :

1 sc, 1 dec, then repeat (2 sc, dec) 5 times, finishing with 1 sc (18)

Round 34 :

Repeat (4 sc, dec) 3 times (15)

Info :

Fasten off and stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.

— 2. Hairstyle :

Round 1 :

Using brown yarn, work 6 sc into a MR (6)

Round 2 :

Complete 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, 1 inc, then repeat (2 sc, inc) 5 times, finishing with 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat (3 sc, inc) 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, 1 inc, then repeat (4 sc, inc) 5 times, finishing with 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

Repeat (5 sc, inc) 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, 1 inc, then repeat (6 sc, inc) 5 times, finishing with 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

Repeat (7 sc, inc) 6 times (54)

Round 10 :

4 sc, 1 inc, then repeat (8 sc, inc) 5 times, finishing with 4 sc (60)

Round 11-14 :

Work 4 identical rounds of 60 sc (60)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Create a second identical piece.

— 3. Hair Details :

Braids :

Using brown yarn, ch 37. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, 36 sc. Connect to the hairstyle edge with 1 sc, skip 1 st. Repeat this 3 times to create 3 strands for a braid.

Forelock Part 1 :

ch 5, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc. Fasten off with a sewing tail.

Forelock Part 2 :

ch 7, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 6 sc. Fasten off with a sewing tail.

Back Hair :

ch 4, 3 sc from 2nd ch; ch 5, 4 sc from 2nd ch; ch 3, 2 sc from 2nd ch. Join these elements with a needle as shown in the photos.

— 4. Ears :

Round 1 :

Using beige, work 6 sc into a MR. Fasten off, leaving a tail for attachment. Make two.

— 5. Arms :

Round 1 :

Using beige, work 6 sc into a MR (6)

Round 2 :

Complete 6 inc around (12)

Round 3-4 :

Work 2 rounds of 12 sc (12)

Round 5 :

Work a 3 dc cluster (joined at the top) for the thumb, then 11 sc (12)

Round 6 :

2 dec, 8 sc (10)

Info :

Switch to dark green yarn for the sweater sleeve.

Round 7 :

Work 10 sc in blo (10)

Round 8 :

Work 10 sc (10)

Round 9-10 :

Switch colors and work 2 rounds of 10 sc (10)

Round 11-12 :

Switch colors and work 2 rounds of 10 sc (10)

Round 13-14 :

Switch colors and work 2 rounds of 10 sc (10)

Round 15-16 :

Switch colors and work 2 rounds of 10 sc (10)

Round 17-18 :

Switch colors and work 2 rounds of 10 sc (10)

Round 19-20 :

Switch colors and work 2 rounds of 10 sc (10)

Round 21-22 :

Switch colors and work 2 rounds of 10 sc (10)

Round 23-24 :

Switch colors and work 2 rounds of 10 sc (10)

Round 25-26 :

Switch colors and work 2 rounds of 10 sc (10)

Sleeve Edge :

In the flo of Round 6, work green sl st all the way around, then sew this round down for extra detail.

— 6. Legs & Boots :

Round 1 :

With brown yarn, ch 7. Starting in 2nd ch: 1 inc, 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch. On other side: 5 sc (14)

Round 2 :

2 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc (20)

Round 3 :

(1 inc, 1 sc) x 2, 4 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) x 3, 4 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc (26)

Round 4 :

(1 inc, 2 sc) x 2, 4 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 3, 4 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc (32)

Round 5 :

Work 32 sc in blo (32)

Round 6-7 :

Work 2 rounds of 32 sc (32)

Info :

Insert your cardboard insoles into the boots now.

Round 8 :

8 sc, (1 dec, 1 sc) x 5, 1 dec, 7 sc (26)

Round 9 :

7 sc, 6 dec, 7 sc (20)

Round 10 :

7 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc (17)

Round 11-15 :

Work 5 rounds of 17 sc (17)

Round 16 :

Change to milky color, work 17 sc in blo (17)

Round 17 :

Work 17 sc (17)

Round 18 :

1 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc (19)

Round 19 :

Change to green, work 8 sc, 4 inc, 7 sc (23)

Round 20 :

Change to milky, work 23 sc (23)

Round 21 :

8 sc, 4 dec, 7 sc (19)

Round 22 :

Work 19 sc (19)

Round 23 :

Change to green, work 1 inc, 18 sc (20)

Round 24 :

Change to milky, work 1 inc, 19 sc (21)

Round 25-26 :

Work 2 rounds of 21 sc (21)

Round 27 :

Change to green, work 21 sc (21)

Round 28-31 :

Change to milky, work 4 rounds of 21 sc (21)

Boot Frill :

Attach red yarn to flo of Round 15. Repeat (2 ch, 3 hdc in same st, 1 sl st along boot) 8 times, then 2 ch, 3 hdc in last st.

— 7. Body & Sweater :

Round 1 :

Join legs: 20 sc on first leg, 1 ch, 21 sc on second leg, 1 inc in ch, 21 sc on first leg (45)

Round 2 :

(2 sc, inc) x 2, 7 sc, (inc, 3 sc) x 4, 1 inc, 8 sc, 1 inc, (2 sc, inc) x 2 (55)

Round 3-7 :

Work 5 rounds of 55 sc (55)

Round 8 :

Using green, (12 sc, dec) x 3, 13 sc (52)

Round 9 :

Work 52 sc (52)

Round 10-11 :

Switch green shades, work 2 rounds of 52 sc (52)

Round 12 :

Switch colors, (15 sc, dec) x 3, 1 sc (49)

Round 13 :

Work 49 sc (49)

Round 14 :

Switch colors, 7 sc, 1 dec, (14 sc, dec) x 2, 7 sc (46)

Round 15-16 :

Work 2 rounds of 46 sc (46)

Round 17 :

Switch colors, (13 sc, dec) x 3, 1 sc (43)

Round 18-19 :

Work 2 rounds of 43 sc (43)

Round 20 :

Switch colors, 6 sc, 1 dec, (12 sc, dec) x 2, 7 sc (40)

Round 21 :

Work 40 sc (40)

Round 22 :

Switch colors, (8 sc, dec) x 4 (36)

Round 23 :

(10 sc, dec) x 3 (33)

Round 24 :

Attach arms: 7 sc on body, 5 sc through arm and body, 11 sc on body, 5 sc through other arm and body, 5 sc on body (33)

Round 25 :

Repeat the same stitch counts as Round 24 to fully secure the arms (33)

Round 26 :

1 dec, (4 sc, dec) x 5, 1 sc (27)

Round 27 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6, 1 sc, 1 dec (20)

Round 28 :

Change to beige, work (8 sc, dec) x 2 in blo (18)

Round 29 :

Repeat (4 sc, dec) 3 times (15)

Round 30 :

Work 15 sc (15)

— 8. Collar :

Round 1 :

Attach red yarn to flo of Round 27. Repeat 10 times: 2 sc on body, 3 ch, then in the same base stitch work (1 tr, 1 pico, 1 tr, 3 ch, 1 sc). Sew down the petals.

— 9. Jumpsuit :

Round 1-2 :

Using red, ch 54 and join in a circle. Work 2 rounds of 54 sc (54)

Round 3 :

Repeat (17 sc, inc) 3 times (57)

Round 4-17 :

Work 14 rounds of 57 sc (57)

Info :

Flatten the piece and sew through the center to create two leg openings.

— 10. Jumpsuit Details :

Straps :

Using brown, ch 38. Starting in 2nd ch, work 37 sc. Make two.

Patch :

Using light green, ch 8. Starting in 2nd ch, work 4 rows of 7 sc. ch 1 and turn at the end of each row.

— 11. Berries & Leaves :

Berries :

With red, 5 sc in MR. Round 2: (inc, 1 sc) x 2, inc (8). Round 3: 8 sc. Close the opening with a needle without stuffing. Make three.

Leaves :

With dark green, ch 5. In 2nd ch, 2 sl st, 1 hdc inc. Then work in one stitch: (1 dc inc, 1 sl st, 1 dc inc, 1 sl st). Finish with 1 dc inc, 1 sl st, 1 hdc inc, 1 sl st. Make two.

Assembly Instructions

  • Secure the safety eyes between rounds 19 and 20, spaced about 12 stitches apart, and embroider the whites and eyebrows.
  • Attach the ears between rounds 20 and 21, then add the nose and tiny brown freckles to the cheeks.
  • Sew the two hairstyle pieces onto the head and attach the braids, forelock, and back hair strands as shown.
  • Insert the wire frame into the legs and body, stuffing firmly around it to ensure the doll can stand and pose.
  • Join the arms to the body at round 24, ensuring they are positioned symmetrically on the sides.
  • Sew the head onto the body, adding extra stuffing to the neck area before closing to prevent 'wobbly head' syndrome.
  • Finish by sewing the jumpsuit straps and the decorative berries and leaves onto the hairstyle.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of your rounds, especially when working on the head and body.
  • 💡When changing colors for the stripes, carry the yarn inside to avoid having too many ends to weave in later.
  • 💡The wire should be slightly longer than the limbs to allow for twisting and securing inside the main body.
  • 💡Apply the pink pastel lightly to the cheeks using a dry brush for a soft, natural-looking blush.
  • 💡Stuff the feet very firmly around the cardboard insoles to provide a flat, stable base for the doll.

Alice is finally ready to join your family! There is something so rewarding about finishing a project with this much detail—from the tiny buttons on her straps to the way her braids curl. I hope she brings a touch of magic to your home or makes someone very happy as a gift. Don't forget to take a photo of your finished Alice and share it with the community; we'd all love to see your unique color choices! Happy crafting! 🧶✨❤️

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FAQs

Can I make this doll without the wire frame?

Yes, you can certainly skip the wire, but Alice won't be posable and her neck might need extra firm stuffing to stay upright.

What can I use if I don't have 4 mm buttons?

You can easily substitute the buttons with small French knots embroidered in a contrasting yarn color.

Is it okay to use safety eyes larger than 6 mm?

You can, but it will give her a more 'cartoonish' look; 6 mm keeps her features delicate and vintage-style.

How do I ensure the jumpsuit fits properly?

Check the fit on the doll's body after round 5 of the jumpsuit; if it's too tight, you may need to use a slightly larger hook for the clothing.