Amy the Amigurumi Doll - A Free Crochet-A-Long

*****UPDATE: This CAL is over but you can still find the free pattern for the Amy Doll here!*****

I'm super excited you are joining me on my first CAL (Crochet-A-Long)! This sweet doll was inspired by a bunny on my daughter's shirt. 

I loved the skirt shirt combo and every time I saw it I wanted to try and crochet it as a doll! My daughter was thrilled their outfits matched!

She measures about 14 inches from head to toe and is a great pattern for beginners! The legs and body are made as one piece making the pattern work up quickly!

Be sure to join the Grace and Yarn Crochet Group on Facebook so you can share your WIP as you go and ask any questions you have along the way! 

I have used plastic safety eyes in this pattern but if you would prefer an alternative I have a tutorial for crochet eyes here! 

The pattern will be worked in the round and I highly recommend using stitch markers if you don't already. This is one material you don't necessarily have to purchase. A piece of scrap yarn, safety pin or bobby pin will work just fine!

PIN it here to save to your favorite board! I'll be updating each part below as they become available!

If you are new to amigurumi check out my tips page for a full tutorial on the most common language and techniques you will find in most patterns! 

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This CAL is split up into three parts: 

Part 1

Making the legs, body and skirt 

Part 2

Making the head/hair and facial features 

Part 3

Arms and putting it all together 

Materials You Will Need

• Size 4 worsted weight yarn 
• 50g desired skin color 
• 25g color for shirt and skirt 
• 25g desired hair color 
• Small amount for hair tie 
• 12mm safety eyes
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Black embroidery thread for eyelashes 
• Pink embroidery thread for smile (yarn can easily be used as well!) 
• Scissors 
• Tapestry needle - I love the bent tips! 
• Stuffing (Poly-Fil and Morning Glory are my favorites!) 
• Stitch markers 

(If you would like to learn why these are my favorite materials please visit my post here!)

The biggest question I had when first making amigurumi dolls was finding yarn for different skin colors. 

Here's a few to try out depending on the shade you are looking for. I love that there are MANY options, making it easy to make your doll in the likeness of the little one you want to gift it to! 

Light to Dark Shades 

Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn - Ivory 

Caron Simply Soft - Peach

Vanna's Choice - Linen or Beige 

Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek - Ivory (this is what I used for this pattern) 

Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn - Toasted Almond or Brown 

Red Heart Soft - Chocolate 

Abbreviations You Will See (US terms)

SC- Single crochet 

SC INC- Single crochet increase 

INV DEC- Invisible decrease

HDC- Half double crochet

HDC INC- Half double crochet increase

Sl st – Slip stitch

Blo- Back loops only