This basic amigurumi body is a useful starting point for creating dolls, characters and fantasy figures. The pattern includes arms, legs, body, head and ears in one clear structure.
Design by Camila Obando, available on Instagram as @rukigurumis.
Materials
- Cotton yarn in skin tone and another color for underwear.
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- Yarn needle and scissors.
- 12 mm safety eyes, or your preferred size.
- 2.0 mm crochet hook.
- Fiberfill stuffing.
Abbreviations
- Rnd: Round
- ch: Chain
- MR: Magic ring
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
- sl st: Slip stitch
- BLO: Back loop only
- FLO: Front loop only
Arms, make 2
Round 1: MR 5 sc (5)
Round 2: 5 inc (10)
Rounds 3-6: 10 sc (10)
Round 7: (3 sc, 1 dec) x2 (8)
Rounds 8-18: 8 sc (8)
Feet and legs
Round 1: 3 sc, 1 inc, turn and work on the other side of the ch: 2 sc, 1 inc (9).
Round 2: 1 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (14)
Round 3: BLO 14 sc (14)
Round 4: 6 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc (13)
Round 5: 6 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc (12)
Rounds 6-21: 12 sc (12)
Round 22: 12 sc (12)
Body
Round 23: 8 sc on the first leg, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 10 sc (32 stitches total).
Rounds 24-25: 32 sc (32)
Round 26: 8 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc (30)
Round 27: 30 sc (30)
Round 28: 10 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 10 sc (28)
Round 29: 28 sc (28)
Round 30: (5 sc, 1 dec) x4 (24)
Rounds 31-37: 24 sc (24)
Round 38: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)
Round 39: 18 sc (18)
Round 40: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 (12)
Round 41: (2 sc, 1 dec) x3 (9)
Rounds 42-43: 9 sc (9)
Head
Round 44: (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (12)
Round 45: (1 inc, 1 sc) x6 (18)
Round 46: (1 inc, 2 sc) x6 (24)
Round 47: (1 inc, 3 sc) x6 (30)
Round 48: (1 inc, 4 sc) x6 (36)
Round 49: (1 inc, 5 sc) x6 (42)
Round 50: (1 inc, 6 sc) x6 (48)
Round 51: (1 inc, 7 sc) x6 (54)
Rounds 52-65: 54 sc (54)
Round 66: (1 dec, 7 sc) x6 (48)
Round 67: (1 dec, 6 sc) x6 (42)
Round 68: (1 dec, 5 sc) x6 (36)
Round 69: (1 dec, 4 sc) x6 (30)
Round 70: (1 dec, 3 sc) x6 (24)
Round 71: (1 dec, 2 sc) x6 (18)
Round 72: (1 dec, 1 sc) x6 (12)
Round 73: 6 dec (6)
Ears, make 2
Round 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Round 2: 1 sc, 4 inc, 1 sc (10)
Place the safety eyes between rounds 56 and 57, with the separation that best fits the expression. Stuff the body, neck and head firmly before closing.
Assembly and finishing
- Sew the ears to both sides of the head and the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
- Embroider the nose with skin-tone yarn or a slightly darker shade, centered between the eyes.
- Customize the base with hair, clothes, hats, bags or embroidered expressions.
Notice: this pattern is an original design by Camila Obando (@rukigurumis) and is shared here for educational and informational purposes. All credit belongs to the creator.
Frequently asked questions
What materials do I need for this base body?
Cotton yarn, a 2.0 mm hook, safety eyes, a yarn needle, scissors and enough stuffing.
How do I prevent the head from leaning?
Stuff the neck very firmly, because it connects directly to the head.
Can I change the final size?
Yes. Use thicker yarn and a larger hook for a bigger doll.
How do I make clean color changes?
Change color in the last step of the previous stitch.
Before you start: useful supplies for this amigurumi
Check yarn, eyes, stuffing, and accessories before crocheting so you do not get stuck halfway through the project.
- Safety eyesAdds a clean, even expression to the doll.View options
- Cotton yarnPick similar colors before you start.View options
- Yarn needleEssential for sewing pieces and hiding ends.View options
- Crochet hookThe right size keeps stitches firm and neat.View options
- Safety noseA small detail that improves the finish.View options
- amigurumi eyesA practical way to gather supplies quickly.View options
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