Unlock the joy of crafting with our free amigurumi pattern for Coraline, the adorable doll that you can crochet yourself. Dive into the world of amigurumi creation as we provide you with step-by-step instructions and tips to bring Coraline to life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern offers a delightful project that will capture your heart and spark your creativity.
Materials List:
YarnArt JEANS in color: linen (05)
YarnArt JEANS in color: white (01)
YarnArt JEANS in color: blue (17)
YarnArt JEANS in color: burgundy (66)
YarnArt JEANS in color: vibrant yellow (35)
YarnArt JEANS in color: powder (83)
Polyester Fiberfill
Floral Wire, 1.6mm
Safety Eyes, 5-6mm, 2 pieces
Embroidery Floss or Iris Thread for eyebrow embroidery
Crochet Hook, 1.75mm
Sewing Needle for assembling parts
Scissors
Markers
Buttons for sweater and bag, 3 pieces
Plastic lids from sour cream containers for plastic inserts in boots
Abbreviations:
sc – single crochet
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (decrease)
inc – increase
dec – decrease
(inc, sc)*n – repeat the specified combination n times
Arms:
Crochet with beige yarn.
1st row: 6 sc in magic ring (MR)
2nd row: 6 inc (12)
3rd-4th rows: 12 sc
5th row: 3 sc, 4 sc2tog with a shared vertex in the next stitch, 8 sc (12)
6th row: 12 sc
7th row: (2 sc, dec)*3 (9)
8th-22nd rows: 9 sc (15 rows)
23rd row: 7 sc, without finishing the last 2 sc, join the two sides together and complete both sides with 4 sc. Please adjust this based on your tension; you may need to leave a different number of stitches unworked. The key is for the piece to fold in half without twisting.
Crochet 2 identical pieces, secure and cut the yarn.
Legs + Body:
I initially decided to make removable boots for the doll, so I started crocheting with burgundy yarn for the socks. If you don’t want removable boots, you can make them integrated (attached), in which case, crochet the socks in a color other than burgundy, like yellow. If you’re making removable boots, start with the burgundy color like I did.
1st row: 6 sc in magic ring (MR)
2nd row: 6 inc (12)
3rd-6th rows: 12 sc
Next, crochet using turning rows.
7th row: 5 sc, 1 ch as a turning chain, turn.
5 sc, 1 ch, turn.
5 sc, 1 ch, turn.
dec, 1 sc, dec, 1 ch, turn.
3 sc along the heel, 3 sc along the left side of the heel, 7 sc along the toe, 3 sc along the right side of the heel.
In this way, you’ve created the heel.
8th row: (2 sc, dec)*4 (12)
9th row: 5 sc, 5 sl st, 2 sc (12)
10th row: 12 sc
11th-13th rows: 12 sc
Create 3 sc for transitioning the stitches and attach the blue yarn.
14th row: crochet 12 sc around the back loop only (BLO) (12)
15th-32nd rows: 12 sc (18 rows)
Stuff the leg partially, not completely. Create the necessary stitches for alignment, so you can match both sides of the piece and crochet them together using 6 sc. Similarly, crochet the second leg, and don’t cut the yarn from it.
33rd row: From the second leg, crochet 3 ch, attach the first leg. Crochet 12 sc around the front loop only (FLO) of the first leg, 3 sc along the chain, 12 sc around the FLO of the second leg, 3 sc along the chain (30)
34th-38th rows: 30 sc
Change to white color.
39th row: crochet 30 sc around the BLO.
40th-49th rows: 30 sc
50th row: Change to beige color and crochet 30 sc around the BLO.
51st row: 30 sc
52nd row: In this row, crochet the arms. Crochet 6 sc, crochet 4 sc together with the arm, 11 sc, 4 sc with the arm, 5 sc (30)
53rd row: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
54th row: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
55th row: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
56th-57th rows: 12 sc
Secure the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing the head, and cut it.
For the white top, create straps. Attach white yarn to the upper part of the top and use slip stitches to create the straps. Repeat for the second strap. Similarly, for the second strap.
Head:
Crochet with beige yarn.
1st row: 6 sc in magic ring (MR)
2nd row: 6 inc (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
4th row: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, 1 sc (24)
5th row: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
6th row: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)
7th row: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
8th row: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48)
9th row: (7 sc, inc)*6 (54)
Insert the safety eyes between the 14th and 15th rows, with a distance of 7-8 sc between them.
10th-18th rows: 54 sc
19th row: (7 sc, dec)*6 (48)
20th row: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc (42)
21st row: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
Remember to stuff as you go.
22nd row: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc (30)
23rd row: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
24th row: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec)*5, 1 sc (18)
25th row: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
26th row: 6 dec
Stuff the head fully, close the opening, hide the yarn, and cut it.
Hair:
Crochet with blue yarn.
1st row: 6 sc in magic ring (MR)
2nd row: 6 inc (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
4th row: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, 1 sc (24)
5th row: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
6th row: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)
7th row: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
8th row: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48)
Do not cut the yarn.
Crocheting the Strands:
1st strand: Make 24 chain stitches (ch), starting from the second chain stitch from the hook, crochet 23 sc, make a slip stitch (sl st) through every other stitch to attach the strand to the head.
2nd strand: From here, make 21 ch, starting from the second chain stitch from the hook, crochet 20 sc, make a sl st to attach the strand.
Similarly, crochet the remaining strands, each with a length of 21 sc. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears:
Embroidering the Face:
Make 5 sc in magic ring (MR), pull tight but do not fasten off. Leave a tail for sewing.
For the eyes, use white yarn to embroider the sclera. Embroider the nose, eyebrows, and mouth. Sew the ears on both sides of the head between rows 13 and 15, with a distance of 7-8 sc from the eyes. Attach the hair. The longest hair strand should be at the front, and you’ll later sew it to the side. Leave 5 strands at the front. Attach the first two strands on the sides behind the ears.
Sew the head to the body and start crocheting the clothing.
Crocheting the Boots:
Crochet with yellow yarn.
1st row: Make a chain of 7, starting from the second chain stitch from the hook, crochet 4 sc, crochet 4 sc in one stitch, on the other side crochet 4 sc, make 1 sc (16)
2nd row: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 sc (20)
3rd row: 2 inc, 6 sc, 4 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (28)
4th row: 28 sc
5th row: 2 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 2 sc (32)
6th row: Crochet 32 sc in back loops only (BLO)
7th-9th rows: 32 sc
Make 1 turning chain. You can insert a piece of plastic at the bottom to create a stable sole.
10th row: 12 sc, 4 dec, 12 sc (28)
11th row: Dec, 8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc, dec (22)
12th row: 22 sc
13th row: 10 sc, dec, 10 sc (21)
14th-16th rows: 21 sc
Sweater:
Start crocheting with burgundy yarn.
1st row: Cast on 25 stitches.
2nd row: Knit 25 stitches (burgundy).
Alternate colors every 2 rows.
3rd row: Purl 25 stitches (pink).
4th row: Knit 4, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 3, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 7, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 3, inc, knit 4 (pink).
5th row: Purl 33 stitches (burgundy).
6th row: Knit 5, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 5, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 9, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 5, inc, knit 5 (burgundy).
7th row: Purl 41 stitches (pink).
8th row: Knit 6, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 7, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 11, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 7, inc, knit 6 (pink).
9th row: Purl 49 stitches (burgundy).
10th row: Knit 7, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 9, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 13, inc, knit 1, inc, knit 9, inc, knit 7 (burgundy).
11th row: Purl 57 stitches (pink).
12th row: Form the armhole openings. Knit 8, transfer 13 stitches to a spare needle, make 2 yarn overs, knit 15, transfer 13 stitches, make 2 yarn overs, knit 8 (pink).
13th row: Purl 35 stitches (burgundy).
14th row: Knit 35 stitches, join to form a circle (burgundy).
Rows 15-29: Continue knitting in the round, alternating colors every 2 rows. Close off the knitting.
Crochet the sleeves: Attach the appropriate color yarn to the underarm area and crochet in the round with 15 stitches, alternating colors every 2 rows. Crochet for 17 rows and then close off. Repeat for the other sleeve.
For the back, crochet sc around the armholes and create buttonholes.
This concludes the instructions for making the doll and its clothing.
Crocheting the Yellow Sweater:
1st row: Start with a chain of 24 + 1 turning chain.
2nd row: From the second chain stitch from the hook, crochet 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, 1 turning chain, turn (28). Continue with turning rows.
3rd row: 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, 1 turning chain, turn.
4th row: 4 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 4 sc, 1 turning chain, turn.
5th row: 4 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 5 sc, 1 turning chain, turn.
6th row: 5 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 5 sc, 1 turning chain, turn.
7th row: 5 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 6 sc, 1 turning chain, turn.
8th row: 6 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 6 sc, 1 turning chain, turn.
9th row: 6 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 15 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 7 sc, 1 turning chain, turn.
10th row: 7 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 16 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 7 sc, 1 turning chain, turn.
11th row: 7 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 17 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 8 sc, 1 turning chain, turn.
12th row: 8 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 18 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 8 sc, 1 turning chain, turn.
13th row: 8 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc, 19 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc, 9 sc, 1 turning chain, turn.
14th row: Form the sleeves. 9 sc, skip 17 stitches, crochet 20 sc, skip 17 stitches, 8 sc (38).
15th row: 38 sc.
16th row: (18 sc, inc) * 2 (40).
17th row: (9 sc, inc) * 4 (44).
18th row: (10 sc, inc) * 4 (48).
19th row: 48 sc.
20th row: (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54).
21st-30th rows: 54 sc. Crochet the entire row in single crochet.
Crochet the sleeves: Attach the yarn to the underarm area, make 2 sc, and then crochet in the round with 18 sc. Continue with turning rows for 9 rows of 20 sc each. Fasten off and weave in ends.
For the hood:
1st row: Attach the yarn to the neckline and crochet 24 sc along the neckline. Crochet the hood in turning rows. Make 1 turning chain at the end of each row.
2nd row: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30).
3rd row: 30 sc.
4th row: 2 sc, (4 sc, inc) * 5, 2 sc (36).
5th row: 36 sc.
6th row: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42).
7th row: 42 sc.
8th row: 3 sc, (6 sc, inc) * 5, 3 sc (48).
9th-29th rows: 48 sc.
Fold the hood in half and sew the back seam. Finish off the edge with single crochet. If needed, make ties for the neckline.
These instructions should guide you in crocheting the doll’s yellow sweater with a hood.
Crocheting the Bag:
Crochet with the burgundy color.
1st row: Start with a chain of 15 stitches. From the second chain stitch from the hook, crochet 1 sc, 12 sc, 4 sc in one stitch, 12 sc, inc (32).
Crochet 11 rows with 32 sc each.
To create the bag’s flap, crochet 16 sc along the front side, 1 turning chain, turn. Crochet 4 more rows with 16 sc each.
6th row: dec, 12 sc, dec (14).
7th row: 14 sc.
8th row: 6 sc, 4 chain stitches, skip 2 sc, crochet 5 sc in the 3rd sc and continue with 5 more sc. This creates a buttonhole.
To make the strap, attach the yarn to one side of the bag, crochet the desired number of chain stitches for the strap, and attach the other end to the opposite side of the bag.
These instructions should guide you in crocheting the bag, including the flap, buttonhole, and strap.
