Little Crochet Guy | Free Doll Pattern

Welcome to the free crochet doll amigurumi pattern for the Little Crochet Guy by Virkadia! Whether you’re making your little friend in your own image, in the likeness of a friend, or as a whimsical spirit who belongs in a magical forest, one thing remains the same: he’s just a little guy!

This no-sew pattern is designed to give you the maximum amount of personality with the least amount of time and fuss. Each Little Crochet Guy is stitched together into one piece, without the hassle of sewing on limbs or adding complex details.

And once you reach the end of this free crochet doll amigurumi pattern, your adventure doesn’t have to end! Instead, you can step through the door into our library of mix-and-match Little Crochet Guy designs, filled with fun seasonal and holiday-themed outfits for your new friend.

So, without further ado, here is the pattern for the Little Crochet Guy, the base project for our new and infinitely customizable Little Crochet Guy doll collection!

Pattern Information | Free Little Crochet Guy Doll

This free Little Crochet Guy doll amigurumi pattern has a difficulty rating of intermediate.

The finished dimensions are 4.25 inches (height) by 3 inches (width) by 2 inches (depth).*

You may also make your pieces larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing your yarn weight and/or hook size, respectively.

*Finished dimensions are calculated from a model using medium weight yarn, a size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, the YU/YO method and the following gauge: 18 sc x 21 rows = 4 inches.

And don’t forget to add your project on Ravelry!

Supplies:

• Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Medium (4) weight yarn in 1 color:
  • Yarn A – green (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Citron)
• 10 mm black safety eyes (x2)
• Black yarn (Red Heart Super Saver: Black)
• Polyester fiberfill
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Alternate Yarn Supplies:

Color Variation 2 (as seen on the right in cover photo):

• Medium (4) weight yarn in 3 colors (see Customizing Colors section for more info):
  • Skin – brown (Big Twist Value: Toffee)
  • Shirt – light green (Red Heart Super Saver: Citron)
  • Pants – dark green (Big Twist Value: Forest Green)

Color Variation 3 (as seen on the left in cover photo):

• Medium (4) weight yarn in 4 colors (see Customizing Colors section for more info):
  • Skin – beige (Big Twist Value: Pale Peach)
  • Shirt (odd stripes) – dark green (Big Twist Value: Forest Green)
  • Shirt (even stripes) – light green (Red Heart Super Saver: Citron)
  • Pants – brown (Big Twist Value: Toffee)

Terminology:

This free Little Crochet Guy doll amigurumi pattern uses English (US) terminology:

• st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
• ch = chain stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• BLO = back loop only

Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch.

You can learn more about how to read Virkadia patterns on our Pattern Help FAQ page!

Special Stitch Instructions:

Please review our special stitch instructions on our Stitch Tutorials FAQ page before beginning, as some techniques may be unique to this pattern.

You can also watch our amigurumi techniques video tutorial for all of our tips and tricks for improving your project!

This free Little Crochet Guy doll amigurumi pattern uses the following special stitch tutorials:

• Single Crochet (YU/YO Method)
• Invisible Decrease
• Joining Rounds

This pattern is worked in the round, with each round joined at the end with a slip stitch. Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.

Be sure to always keep the ‘right side’ of your stitches facing outwards as you work. The right side is the front side of the stitch that is facing you as you are completing each stitch.

Pattern Instructions | Free Little Crochet Guy Doll

Customizing Colors:

The example piece shown throughout this free Little Crochet Guy doll pattern will be worked in a single color only, with no color changes.

If you already have a chosen Little Crochet Guy accessory set in mind, be sure to refer to that specific pattern for recommended color modifications first.

However, depending on your specific project or Little Crochet Guy accessories, you may choose to customize your doll with a more unique color way, like shown below.

For example, you can add shoes onto your Little Crochet Guy by beginning each leg in a different color than the body. Work rounds 1 and 2 in your chosen shoe color, then switch to your pants/body color for round 3 of both legs and onwards.

Likewise, to add a long-sleeve shirt onto your Little Crochet Guy, you may change to a new color after completing round 5 of the body, as well as after round 2 of each arm.

You may further modify the shirt to have a striped pattern, as seen on the right above, by alternating colors after every round for the remainder of the arms and body.

Lastly, to add a skin color to your Little Crochet Guy that is different from the body/shirt color, work rounds 1 and 2 of each arm in your chosen skin color, as well as the entirety of the head pattern.

Otherwise, for a solid color Little Crochet Guy, as seen on the left, you may follow the pattern below as written, without any color changes.

Little Crochet Guy Doll Arms:

If you are customizing your Little Crochet Guy to have a skin color that is different from the body color, be sure to begin each arm with your chosen skin color, instead of the example color option.

Otherwise, with yarn A (green), make a magic ring (or ch 2, work rnd 1 into 2nd ch from hook).

Rnd 1: 6sc into ring, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 2: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (6).

If you are modifying your Little Crochet Guy to have a different hand color, you may fasten off now. Join your next color by inserting your hook into the first stitch of your next round.

Pull up a loop of your new color and chain 1. Tie the tails of both colors together on the interior of your piece to secure your ends, trim your tails, then continue as normal.

Rnd 3: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (6).

Rnds 4 to 8 (5 rnds): repeat rnd 3 (6).

Fasten off and set aside for now.

Repeat rounds 1 to 8 to create a second arm, then continue to the instructions for the Little Crochet Guy legs next.

Little Crochet Guy Doll Legs:

If you are modifying your Little Crochet Guy to have shoes, be sure to begin each leg with your chosen shoe color, instead of the example color option.

Otherwise, with yarn A (green), make a magic ring (or ch 3, work rnd 1 into 3rd ch from hook).

Rnd 1: 9hdc into ring, sl st into BLO of 1st hdc to join, ch 1 (9).

For best results, try working each stitch during round 2 into the back loop and the 3rd loop of each half double crochet around.

The 3rd loop is located just behind the back loop, on the back side of each half double crochet, as seen below.

If you find this method difficult, however, you may work round 2 into the back loops only, instead.

Rnd 2: 1sc into BLO and 3rd loop of each hdc around, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (9).

If you have added shoes, you may change colors now.

Rnd 3: 1sc into each st around, join (9).

Fasten off and leave a 6-8 inch tail for sewing. This will be leg #1. Set aside for now.

We will now be repeating rounds 1 to 3 to create a second leg. If you made any modifications to the first leg, be sure to duplicate them on the second leg, as well.

With yarn A (green) or chosen shoes color, make a magic ring (or ch 3, work rnd 1 into 3rd ch from hook).

Rnd 1: 9hdc into ring, sl st into BLO of 1st hdc to join, ch 1 (9).

Rnd 2: 1sc into BLO and 3rd loop of each hdc around, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (9).

If you have added shoes, you may change colors now.

Rnd 3: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (9).

This will be leg #2. Do not fasten off, as you will be working directly off of leg #2 to join both legs together and begin the body.

Joining Legs (Round 4):

Retrieve leg #1 that you’ve set aside earlier and leave it on standby. You will be working round 4 around the full circumference of both legs in order to join them together.

Rnd 4: 1sc into each of next 9 sts of leg #2, 1sc into 1st st of leg #1, 1sc into each of next 8 sts of leg #1, sl st into 1st st of rnd to join, ch 1 (18).

Secure your working loop with a stitch marker and remove your hook.

You will now see that both leg pieces are joined together, with the exception of a small hole left over between the legs.

Using the end tail left over from fastening off of leg #1, sew this small hole closed before continuing.

For best results, try sewing into the same spaces as where you’ve worked the first and last stitches of each leg during round 4.

In other words, sew through where the 1st and 18th stitches of round 4 were worked into, then through where the 9th and 10th stitches were worked into.

Secure your sewing with a knot to the interior of the piece and trim any excess length. Remove your stitch marker and continue to round 5 of the Little Crochet Guy doll body.

Little Crochet Guy Doll Body:

Return your hook into your working loop and begin stuffing as you go.

Rnd 5: [1sc into each of next 5 sts, 2sc into next st] 3 times, join, ch 1 (21).

If you are customizing your Little Crochet Guy to have a different shirt color, you may change colors now.

Rnd 6: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (21).

Rnd 7: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (21).

Rnd 8: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (21).

Rnd 9: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 5 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (18).

Rnd 10: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (18).

Rnd 11: [1sc into each of next 4 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (15).

Retrieve both arms that you’ve set aside earlier and flatten the top round of each arm so that the stitches form 2 parallel lines of 3 stitches each.

During round 12, you will be working some of your stitches through both layers of the arm and the current round of the body simultaneously in order to connect the arms onto the body.

When inserting your hook to begin each of these stitches, you should pass through two layers of the arm first (from outside to inside through the first layer, then inside to outside for the second layer) and through the body layer last, as seen below.

Alternatively, if you have trouble with this method, you may instead work a normal round of single crochet stitches (1sc into each st around, join, ch 1).

Afterwards, the arms may then be sewn onto the body individually, using a length of yarn A, over top of round 12 on either side of the body.

Rnd 12: 1sc into each of next 2 sts of body only, 1sc into each of next 3 sts of both 1st arm and body together, 1sc into each of next 5 sts of body only, 1sc into each of next 3 sts of both 2nd arm and body together, 1sc into each of next 2 sts of body only, join, ch 1 (15).

Rnd 13: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 3 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (12).

Little Crochet Guy Doll Head - Rounds 1 to 9:

If you are modifying your Little Crochet Guy to have a different skin color than the rest of the body, you may change colors now.

Round 1 of the head will be continued directly off of the last round of the body.

As you begin the head, fill the body with stuffing until it is full but do not add any stuffing into the head just yet.

Rnd 1: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (18).

Rnd 2: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).

Rnd 3: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (24).

Rnds 4 to 9 (6 rnds): repeat rnd 3 (24).

Secure your working loop with a stitch marker and follow the directions below for adding the eyes and mouth before continuing to round 10 of your Little Crochet Guy doll head.

Adding Eyes & Mouth:

Insert both safety eyes through the front of your head, on the opposite side from your joining seam.

The safety eyes should be inserted between rounds 5 and 6 of the head, or between the 4th and 5th rounds down from your top edge.

The eyes should be spaced 5 stitches apart, from the center of one eye to the center of the other.

Next, with a length of black yarn and a needle, embroider a mouth onto the front of your face.

The mouth should be embroidered between rounds 3 and 4 of the head and be centered between the eyes. The mouth will be 1 stitch wide.

Begin by inserting your needle from inside to outside, 2 rounds down and 2 stitches to the right from where you've inserted the left eye.

Pull through and leave some tail inside for tying later. Then, insert your needle again, 1 stitch to the right, and pull through.

Gently tie both ends together on the inside of your piece, taking care not to pull your embroidery too tight as you do so. After finishing your knot, trim any excess length.

Little Crochet Guy Doll Head - Rounds 10 to 12:

Remove your stitch marker and continue to the next round.

Stuff the head until it is full and continue to add stuffing as you close your head during rounds 10 to 12.

Rnd 10: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (18).

Rnd 11: [1sc into next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 12: [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join (6).

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing closed.

To sew the top hole closed, pass your needle, from front to back, through the front loop only of each stitch around and then pull tight.

Secure your sewing with a knot, trim the tail, then sew in any remaining length.

Conclusion | Free Little Crochet Guy Doll

And with that, you’re done the free crochet Little Crochet Guy doll pattern! But don’t worry, the adventure is just beginning! Be sure to check out our full library of mix-and-match clothing and accessories for your new buddy in our Little Crochet Guy collection!

You can also explore the Cutie Collections and the Pocket Pets archives for more original and free amigurumi patterns, or our Home Decor Patterns for other homemade household goodies!

If you’re looking to cozy up with a longer project, check out our Clothing Patterns, or assemble your own designs from one of our Granny Square Patterns!

And don’t forget to browse our downloadable, ad-free patterns in our Etsy store!

Follow Virkadia on Instagram to stay updated on all new and upcoming patterns, crochet content, and amigurumi adventures! Thank you for all of your support!