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Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern

Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern
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About This Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern

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This set makes an incredible heirloom gift for a nursery or a literature lover. It is a meaningful project that looks like a high-end boutique toy once you have finished all the tiny details.

Why You'll Love This Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern

I honestly couldn't get enough of the hair technique—it creates such a cool, 3D effect that looks exactly like the original illustrations. Plus, making the tiny fox and the rose felt like I was actually crocheting a piece of childhood wonder. It is definitely a challenge, but seeing the Prince standing on his little planet at the end is so rewarding.

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There is something so nostalgic about The Little Prince. When I first saw this pattern, I knew it wasn't just a quick afternoon project—it’s an heirloom piece that requires a bit of heart and a lot of patience. The hair is definitely the showstopper here. Using those Double Treble stitches to create that iconic 'messy' golden look is genius, though it might take a few tries to get the rhythm down. Don't be afraid to use your fingers to really pop those stitches out to the front!

I personally found the construction of the pants and legs to be the trickiest part, so take your time there. Seeing the Prince finally stand on his own little planet makes all that focused work worth it. If you want to customize him, you could try a deep navy for the cape or even add a little bit of blush to his cheeks with a real makeup brush. It’s those tiny, personal touches that make your handmade version feel like it stepped right out of the book. Enjoy the process of creating your own little universe! It's a journey worth taking.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When working the Double Treble stitches for the hair, make sure you are pushing them toward the right side of the fabric or they will disappear inside the head.✗ Be careful when joining the legs and the pants at Round 25; if you don't align the edges perfectly, the Prince might end up looking a bit lopsided.✗ The wire for the rose stem needs to be bent carefully at the ends so it doesn't poke through the yarn and cause a safety hazard.✗ If you stuff the fox's snout too lightly, the shape will lose its sharp, pointed look, so use small bits of fiberfill to reach the very tip.

Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern

There is something so magical about bringing a classic storybook character to life with just a hook and some yarn. You are going to love crafting this entire set, from the Prince's textured golden hair to his loyal little fox companion. It is a detailed project that feels like building a tiny world, complete with a rose and a cratered planet. It is the kind of project that reminds you why you fell in love with amigurumi in the first place.

Advanced 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton-acrylic blend yarn in light green for the main suit
  • 02
    Small amounts of white yarn for the sleeves and pant trim
  • 03
    Bright orange yarn for the scarf and fox's fur
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    Light beige yarn for the skin tones of the Prince
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    Golden yellow yarn for the textured hair
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    Camel and dark brown yarn for the aviator goggles
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    Forest green yarn for the cape and rose leaves
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    Black yarn for the fox's ears and tail tip
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    Tweed grey yarn for the cratered planet
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    Red yarn for the delicate rose petals

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Two pairs of 6mm black safety eyes
  • 03
    Two 9mm wooden buttons for the suit
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 05
    Black embroidery thread for the facial details
  • 06
    Craft pins for positioning pieces
  • 07
    Stitch markers to track rounds
  • 08
    Sharp scissors
  • 09
    High-quality polyester fiberfill
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    A small piece of craft wire for the rose stem

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— 1. Prince's Hair :

Round 1 :

Start with yarn E and work 6 sc into a mr (6)

Round 2 :

Repeat [1 sc, 1 Double Tr] 6 times around (12)

Round 3 :

Work 12 inc around (24)

Round 4 :

Repeat [1 sc, 1 Double Tr] 12 times. Push the long stitches to the front with your finger as you go (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat [1 sc, 1 inc] 12 times (36)

Round 6 :

Repeat [1 sc, 1 Double Tr] 18 times (36)

Round 7 :

Repeat [2 sc, 1 inc] 12 times (48)

Round 8 :

Repeat [1 sc, 1 Double Tr] 24 times (48)

Round 9 :

Work 48 sc around (48)

Round 10 :

Repeat [1 Double Tr, 1 sc] 24 times (48)

Round 11 :

Work 48 sc around (48)

Round 12 :

Repeat Round 8 (48)

Round 13 :

Repeat Round 9 (48)

Round 14 :

Repeat Round 10 (48)

Round 15 :

Repeat Round 11 (48)

Round 16 :

Repeat Round 8 (48)

Round 17 :

Repeat Round 9 (48)

Round 18 :

Repeat Round 10 (48)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail. If the hair seems too large for the head later, you can skip rounds 17-18.

— 2. Prince's Head :

Round 1 :

Using yarn D, work 6 sc into a mr (6)

Round 2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

1 sc, 1 inc, then repeat [2 sc, 1 inc] 5 times, end with 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat [3 sc, 1 inc] 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, 1 inc, then repeat [4 sc, 1 inc] 5 times, end with 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

Repeat [5 sc, 1 inc] 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, 1 inc, then repeat [6 sc, 1 inc] 5 times, end with 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

Repeat [7 sc, 1 inc] 6 times (54)

Round 10 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 11 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 12 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 13 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 14 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 15 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 16 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 17 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 18 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 19 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 20 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 21 :

Work 54 sc around (54)

Info :

Place safety eyes between rounds 17 and 18, about 10 stitches apart.

Round 22 :

Repeat [7 sc, 1 dec] 6 times (48)

Round 23 :

Repeat [6 sc, 1 dec] 6 times (42)

Round 24 :

Repeat [5 sc, 1 dec] 6 times (36)

Round 25 :

Repeat [4 sc, 1 dec] 6 times (30)

Round 26 :

Repeat [3 sc, 1 dec] 6 times and stuff the head firmly (24)

Round 27 :

Repeat [2 sc, 1 dec] 6 times (18)

— 3. Prince's Arms :

Round 1 :

With yarn D, 6 sc into mr (6)

Round 2 :

Repeat [1 sc, 1 inc] 3 times (9)

Round 3 :

4 sc, 1 bobble, 4 sc (9)

Round 4 :

Work 9 sc around (9)

Round 5 :

Work 9 sc around and change to yarn A (9)

Round 6 :

Work in BLO: 9 inc (18)

Round 7 :

Work 18 sc around (18)

Round 8 :

Work 18 sc around (18)

Round 9 :

Work 9 dec (9)

Round 10-23 :

Work 9 sc around for 14 rounds (9)

Info :

Stuff lightly and sew the opening flat. Join yarn B to the front loops of round 6 and work [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc] in each of the 9 stitches.

— 4. Pants :

Round 1 :

With yarn A, ch 30, join with slst to first ch to make a ring, then 30 sc (30)

Round 2 :

Work 30 sc around (30)

Round 3 :

Work 30 sc around (30)

Round 4 :

15 sc, join with slst to the first sc to start the first leg (15)

Round 5 :

Repeat [2 sc, 1 inc] 5 times (20)

Round 6 :

Work 20 sc around (20)

Round 7 :

Work 20 sc around (20)

Round 8 :

Repeat [3 sc, 1 inc] 5 times (25)

Round 9 :

Work 25 sc around (25)

Round 10 :

Work 25 sc around (25)

Round 11 :

Repeat [4 sc, 1 inc] 5 times (30)

Round 12 :

Work 30 sc around (30)

Round 13 :

Work 30 sc around (30)

Round 14 :

Work 15 dec, change to yarn B (15)

Round 15 :

In BLO: repeat [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc] 15 times (60)

Info :

Fasten off. Join yarn A to the remaining stitches of round 3 and repeat rounds 4-15 for the second leg.

— 5. Prince's Legs :

Round 1 :

With yarn C, ch 6. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to other side: 3 sc, 1 inc (12)

Round 2 :

1 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)

Round 3 :

Work 18 sc around (18)

Round 4 :

Work 18 sc around (18)

Round 5 :

5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. Start stuffing (14)

Round 6 :

3 sc, 4 dec, 3 sc. Change to yarn D (10)

Round 7-21 :

Work 10 sc around for 15 rounds. Stuff firmly (10)

Info :

Make two legs. On the second leg, do not break yarn. ch 5 and join to the first leg with a slst.

Round 22 :

10 sc on first leg, 10 sc on second leg (20)

Round 23 :

Repeat [3 sc, 1 inc] 5 times (25)

Round 24 :

Repeat [4 sc, 1 inc] 5 times (30)

— 6. Prince's Body :

Info :

Insert the legs into the pants. Hold the two layers together and crochet through both pieces simultaneously using yarn A.

Round 25 :

Work 30 sc through both layers, change to yarn E (30)

Round 26 :

Work 30 sc around (30)

Round 27 :

Work 30 sc around, change to yarn A (30)

Round 28-31 :

Work 30 sc around for 4 rounds (30)

Round 32 :

Repeat [3 sc, 1 dec] 6 times (24)

Round 33 :

Work 24 sc and stuff the body firmly (24)

Round 34 :

Repeat [2 sc, 1 dec] 6 times (18)

Round 35 :

Work 18 sc around (18)

— 7. Aviator Goggles :

Round 1 :

With yarn F, ch 4. Starting in 2nd ch: 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Other side: 1 sc, 1 inc (8)

Round 2 :

1 inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc. Change to yarn G (14)

Round 3 :

1 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 1 hdc, [1 hdc, 1 hdc inc] 3 times, 1 hdc, [1 hdc, 1 hdc inc] 2 times (20)

Info :

Make two lens pieces. Do not break yarn on the second one. ch 3, join to the first with slst. slst 9 around lens, ch 33, sc 32 back down chain, slst 11 around lens, slst 3 on bridge, slst 11, ch 33, sc 32 back, slst 9, slst 3 on bridge.

— 8. Cape :

Row 1 :

With yarn H, ch 27. Starting in 2nd ch: 8 sc, 9 hdc, 9 dc, turn (26)

Row 2 :

ch 1, 26 slst, turn (26)

Row 3 :

ch 1, 8 sc, 9 hdc, 9 dc, turn (26)

Row 4-27 :

Repeat rows 2 and 3 twelve more times (26)

Row 28 :

ch 1, 26 slst (26)

Info :

Do not break yarn. ch 15 for a tie. Join yarn to the other side of the neck and ch 15 for the second tie.

— 9. Planet :

Round 1-9 :

Repeat rounds 1-9 of the Head using yarn J (54)

Round 10 :

4 sc, 1 inc, then repeat [8 sc, 1 inc] 5 times, end with 4 sc (60)

Round 11 :

Repeat [9 sc, 1 inc] 6 times (66)

Round 12-24 :

Work 66 sc around for 13 rounds (66)

Round 25 :

Repeat [9 sc, 1 dec] 6 times (60)

Round 26 :

Repeat [8 sc, 1 dec] 6 times (54)

Round 27-32 :

Repeat rounds 20-25 of the Head and stuff firmly (18)

Round 33 :

Repeat [1 sc, 1 dec] 6 times (12)

Round 34 :

Work 6 dec (6)

— 10. Fox's Head :

Round 1 :

With yarn I, 4 sc into mr (4)

Round 2 :

1 sc, 2 inc, 1 sc (6)

Round 3 :

2 sc, 2 inc, 2 sc, change to yarn C (8)

Round 4-8 :

Continue increasing by 2 sc each round, centered on the top (10, 12, 14, 16, 18)

Round 9-20 :

Continue increasing by 2 sc each round until you reach 42 stitches (42)

Round 21-26 :

Work 42 sc around for 6 rounds. Place eyes between rounds 19/20 and 22/23 (42)

Round 27-32 :

Decrease in rounds of 6 to close the head, stuffing as you go (6)

— 11. Fox's Tail :

Round 1-5 :

Using yarn colors I, B, and C as indicated, start with 6 sc in mr and increase to 18 sc (18)

Round 6-11 :

Work 18 sc for two rounds, then increase to 24 sc for two rounds (24)

Round 12-25 :

Continue shaping with increases and decreases as described to create the curved tail shape, ending with 6 sc (6)

Assembly Instructions

  • Begin by sewing the Prince's head firmly to the body at Round 35, ensuring the neck is stable.
  • Position the ears on either side of the head, roughly level with the safety eyes, and stitch them down.
  • Place the textured hair piece over the head and sew it along the edges to secure it in place.
  • Attach the arms to the sides of the body at Round 33, making sure the bobble thumbs face forward.
  • Sew the fox's ears to the top of its head and attach the white belly patch to the front of the fox's body.
  • Assemble the rose by wrapping the green yarn around the wire stem and sewing the red petals to the top.
  • Finish by sewing the small craters (rings) onto the planet and placing the aviator goggles on the Prince's head.

Important Notes

  • 💡When crocheting the hair, keep your tension even so the bobbles don't pull the fabric too tight.
  • 💡Use a long tail of skin-colored yarn to embroider a tiny nose between the eyes for extra character.
  • 💡The cape is worked in rows of slip stitches and taller stitches to create a natural flare.
  • 💡For the fox, make sure to change colors cleanly at the tip of the tail and the snout for a professional look.
  • 💡If the goggles feel loose, you can add a tiny stitch at the back of the head to keep them from sliding off.

I hope you enjoy every moment of making this Little Prince set as much as I did. It is such a rewarding project that truly captures the spirit of the story. Whether you are making it for your own bookshelf or as a special gift for a little one, it is sure to be cherished for years. Don't forget to take your time with the assembly—those tiny details are what make the magic happen. Happy crocheting, and may your journey to Asteroid B-612 be full of joy! 🧶✨🌹

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FAQs

Can I use safety eyes for the fox too?

Yes, 6mm safety eyes work perfectly for both the Prince and the Fox. Just remember to secure them before you finish the decrease rounds.

The hair seems too big for the head, what should I do?

Everyone's tension is different! If the hair cap is loose, try skipping the last two rounds of the hair pattern or use a slightly smaller hook for that piece.

Do I have to use wire for the rose?

The wire helps the rose stand upright, but if this is for a very young child, you can omit the wire and starch the yarn stem instead for safety.

How do I make the craters on the planet look realistic?

Vary the placement of the small, medium, and large rings. Sew them on randomly rather than in a pattern to give the planet a natural, moon-like texture.