Santa Girl Amigurumi Doll Crochet Pattern

Why you'll love it

Her big head, rosy cheeks, and curls give her an irresistibly cute look.
The dress bodice is worked as part of the body, so there is less sewing.
Front loop ruffles create pretty white trims on the boots and sleeves with no extra pieces.
Every round has a stitch count, which keeps the shaping accurate.
She makes a treasured keepsake or a festive Christmas decoration.

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Last updated November 2, 2026

Materials needed

Tools

2.75 mm (US C-2) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Two 12 mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill, approx. 2 oz (60 g)
Pins for positioning pieces
Optional: blush or pink chalk pastel for the cheeks

Gauge & finished measurements

Gauge: 24 sc and 26 rounds = 4 in (10 cm) in DK cotton with a 2.75 mm hook. Head gauge: Rounds 1-10 measure about 3.25 in (8 cm) across when flat. Tight, even stitches matter more than exact gauge.

The pattern

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Skirt

Round 1: Hold the doll upside down. Join red with sl st in any free front loop of Body Round 8. Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), [hdc in the next front loop, 2 hdc in the next front loop] 18 times. Join with sl st to the first hdc. (54 hdc)
Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around. Join with sl st to the first hdc. (54 hdc)
Round 3: Ch 2, [hdc in the next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch] 18 times. Join with sl st to the first hdc. (72 hdc)
Rounds 4-7: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around. Join with sl st to the first hdc. Repeat for 4 rounds. Fasten off red. (72 hdc in each round)
Round 8: Join white with sl st in any stitch. Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st to the first sc. (72 sc)
Round 9 (scalloped hem): *Sc in the next stitch, skip the next stitch, 3 dc in the next stitch, skip the next stitch; repeat from * 17 more times. Join with sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in the ends. (18 scallops)

Arms (make 2)

Round 1: With tan, make a MR. Work 6 sc into the ring and pull it closed. (6 sc)
Round 2: [Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch] 3 times. (9 sc)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. Stuff the hand lightly. (9 sc in each round)
Round 5: Change to white. Sc in each stitch around. (9 sc)
Round 6 (cuff ruffle): Working in FLO of Round 5: (sl st, ch 2) in each stitch around. Sl st in the first sl st. (9 ch-2 loops)
Round 7: Change to red. Working in the unused back loops of Round 5, sc in each stitch around. (9 sc)
Rounds 8-18: Sc in each stitch around for 11 rounds. Stuff lightly, leaving the top unstuffed so the arm hangs naturally. (9 sc in each round)
Round 19: Flatten the opening and sc across through both layers. Fasten off, leaving a 10 in (25 cm) tail for sewing. (4 sc)

Hair

Hair cap Rounds 1-9: With brown, work Rounds 1-9 of the head pattern. (54 sc after Round 9)
Hair cap Rounds 10-16: Sc in each stitch around for 7 rounds. (54 sc in each round)
Hair cap Rows 17-20: Work in rows to leave an opening for the face. Row 17: sc in the next 34 stitches, leaving the remaining 20 stitches unworked. Rows 18-20: ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 34 stitches. Fasten off, leaving a 24 in (60 cm) tail for sewing. (34 sc in each row)
Curl (make 4): With brown, ch 15. Work 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and 3 sc in each ch across. The curl will twist into a corkscrew. Fasten off, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail. (42 sc)

Small Details

Collar: With white, ch 18 and join with sl st to form a ring. Round 1: ch 1, sc in each ch around, join (18 sc). Round 2: *sc in the next stitch, (hdc, dc, hdc) in the next stitch; repeat from * 8 more times, join. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (9 ruffles)
Button (make 2): With white, make a MR. Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, pull it closed, and join with sl st to the first sc. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Embroider a small red X in the center. (6 sc)
Cheek (make 2): With pink, make a MR. Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring, pull it closed, and join with sl st to the first sc. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (8 sc)
Pompom: With white, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Round 3: [sc, 2 sc in next] 6 times (18). Rounds 4-6: sc in each stitch (18). Round 7: [sc, dec] 6 times (12); stuff firmly. Round 8: dec 6 times (6). Close the opening and leave a tail. (6 sc after Round 8)
Holly leaf (make 2): With green, ch 7. Sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, 3 sc in the last ch. Working along the other side: hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sc in the next ch, sl st in the last ch. Ch 2 and sl st in the same ch for a tip. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (13 stitches + ch-2 tip)
Berry (make 3): With red, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: sc in each stitch around (6). Tuck the yarn tail inside to fill the berry, then dec 3 times and close the opening. (3 sc after closing)

Abbreviations

This pattern is written in US terms. Your current view: US.

US	UK	Meaning
MR	MR	magic ring (adjustable ring) · how to
ch	ch	chain · how to
sl st	ss	slip stitch · how to
sc	dc	single crochet (UK double crochet) · how to
hdc	htr	half double crochet (UK half treble) · how to
dc	tr	double crochet (UK treble) · how to
dec	dec	decrease: work 2 stitches together (invisible decrease in amigurumi)
BLO	BLO	back loop only
FLO	FLO	front loop only
st(s)	st(s)	stitch(es)

Assembly

1
Face: check that the safety eyes are secure, then embroider the smile, lashes, and eyebrows if you have not already. Sew a pink cheek just outside and slightly below each eye.
2
Hair: place the hair cap on the head with the 20-stitch opening framing the face. Sew around the edge of the cap. Sew two curls on each side of the face, at the lower edge of the cap.
3
Collar: slip the collar ring over the neck so it rests on top of Body Round 18.
4
Head: center the head on the neck with the face pointing forward. Using the neck tail, sew the neck to the bottom of the head with tight stitches, adding a little extra stuffing in the neck as you close.
5
Arms: sew the flat top of each arm to the side of the body at Round 17, just below the collar.
6
Buttons: sew the two buttons down the center front of the bodice, at about Round 12 and Round 15.
7
Hat: place the hat on the head so the white brim sits low over the forehead and hair. Sew around the inside of the brim. Fold the hat tip to one side and tack it in place.
8
Pompom and holly: sew the pompom to the hat tip. Sew the two holly leaves and three berries to the side of the hat where the tip folds over.
9
Optional: brush a little blush onto the cheeks and embroider a tiny bow on the front of each boot.

Important notes

Tip: This is an original pattern inspired by the photo. Hidden construction details, yarn weight, and dimensions are interpreted from the image, and the pattern has not been physically test-crocheted.
Tip: Abbreviations (US terms): ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, MR = magic ring, BLO = back loop only, FLO = front loop only, dec = decrease (invisible single crochet decrease).
Tip: Work all amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the instructions say to join, and move the stitch marker up each round.
Tip: The ch 1 or ch 2 at the start of joined rounds does not count as a stitch.
Tip: Stuff firmly, especially the head and neck, so the doll holds its shape.
Tip: Safety: safety eyes, buttons, and small sewn-on parts can be choking hazards. For babies and children under 3, embroider the eyes, use crocheted buttons only, and sew every piece on very securely.

Pattern FAQ

How do I keep the head from flopping?

Stuff the neck and upper body very firmly and sew the head on with tight stitches around the whole neck. For a display doll, you can also push a craft stick through the neck into the head, but do not do this for a toy meant for young children.

Can I use acrylic yarn?

Yes. Acrylic is softer and slightly fuzzier, while cotton gives crisper stitch definition. Use a hook size that gives a tight fabric with no gaps, whichever yarn you choose.

Can I make the clothes removable?

This pattern builds the bodice into the body. For removable clothes, make the body entirely in tan, then crochet the dress as a separate tube with armholes, and make the hat and boots as separate pieces.

How big will the doll be with a different yarn?

With fingering-weight yarn and a 2.25 mm hook, she will be about 7.5 in (19 cm) tall. With worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook, she will be about 12 in (30 cm) tall.

How do I wash her?

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap whenever possible. If needed, hand wash gently in cool water, squeeze out the water without wringing, reshape, and let her air dry completely.

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