Those looking to make a different crochet amigurumi doll should try this adorable crochet ballerina cappuccina pattern. The crochet ballerina cappuccina, a popular toy these days, is now available as a free amigurumi pattern. After a short break, I’m back with another beautiful and new crochet amigurumi doll. This Crochet Capuchin Ballerina is made with chenille yarn, making it incredibly soft and versatile, making it a reliable amigurumi toy for your little ones.
Crochet ballerina cappuccina doll amigurumi
Designer: crochet.by.namy
Abbreviations:
MR- magic ring
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
ch- chain
slst- slip stitch
inc- increase
dec- decrease
BO- bobble stitch
FLO- front loop only
BLO- back loop only
FO- fasten off
Supplies
Chenille yarn (main color, cream, brown, pink)
4,5 mm and 5 mm crochet hooks
12 mm safety eyes
Small amount of black cotton thread
Stitch marker
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stuffing
Arms (make 2)
Do not stuff.
R1. 5 sc in MR (5)
R2. (1sc,inc)x2, 1sc (7)
R3. 7 sc
R4. 1 BO (3 double crochets closed together), 6 sc (7)
R5. 1 dec, 5sc (6)
R6-8. 6 sc (3 rounds)
R9. (1sc,dec)x2 (4)
Fold in half and crochet 2 sc to close. FO.
Top of the head
Use 4.5 mm hook.
Alternate cream and brown (starting with cream).
R1. (cream) 6 sc in MR
R2. (brown) 6 inc (12)
R3. (cream) (1sc,inc)x6 (18)
R4. (brown) (2sc,inc)x6 (24)
R5. (cream) (3sc,inc)x6 (30)
R6. (brown) 2sc,inc,(4sc,inc)x5, 2sc (36)
Cut the yarn. Weave in the end.
Legs (make 2)
Stuff lightly as you go. Start with pink yarn.
R1. 8 sc in MR
R2-3. 8 sc
Change to main color.
R4-15. 8 sc (12 rounds)
FO first leg. Do not FO the second leg – continue directly with the body.
Body (with pink yarn)
Stuff as you go.
R1. 8 sc around first leg, ch 2, 8 sc around second leg, 1 sc at base of joining stitch (first st from leg 2), 2sc on back side of the chain, 1 sc at base of joining stitch (ast st from leg 1) = (22)
R2. 3sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 7 sc (24)
R3-4. 24 sc (2 rounds)
R5. 3sc, dec, 11sc, dec, 6sc (22)
R6. 22 sc in BLO
(you can mark the first and last front loop)
R7. 3sc, dec, 10sc, dec, 5sc (20)
R8. 3sc, dec, 8sc, dec, 5sc (18)
R9. 3sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 4sc (16)
R10. 3sc, dec, 6sc, dec, 3sc (14)
R11. 3sc, dec, 5sc, dec, 2sc (12)
Change to main color.
R12. 2sc, 2sc attaching first arm, 4sc, 2 sc attaching second arm 2 sc (12)
Make sure the thumb is facing forward- to the left on the first arm, to the right on the second.
(You may have to adjust the placement of the arms, so they line up on each side)
R13. (2sc,dec)x3 (9)
Head
R1. (3sc in same stitch)x9 (27)
R2. (2sc,inc)x9 (36)
R3-10. 36 sc (8 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between rows 7-8, 6 stitches apart. Begin stuffing the head.
R11. Attach top of the head: crochet through both pieces (36)
R12. 36 sc (36)
Slst and FO. Hide the tail.
Handle
R1.5 sc in MR
R2-15.5 sc (14 rounds)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Do not stuff.
Flatten the handle and sew it to the left side of the head, around rounds 4 to 11. Make sure the curve faces outward, and position it so it looks like the handle of a cup. Secure it well with small, invisible stitches to keep it stable.
Skirt
Work in FLO of Round 6 of the body (pink).
R1. 22 sc around, slst to join, ch 2
R2. (dc inc) ×22, slst to join, ch 2 → (44)
R3. (1 dc, dc inc) x22, slst to join → (66)
FO and hide the tail.
Nose
With body color, embroider nose between rows 6 and 7 of the head.
Laces
With pink yarn:
Ch 20, attach with 1 slst to the back of the leg at round 3, ch 20.
Repeat for second leg.
Eyebrows
Use a strand of black embroidery thread or yarn.Embroider the eyebrows above the eyes, slightly curved, starting about 2 stitches above the eye and ending diagonally outward, about 3-4 stitches long.
Make sure both eyebrows are symmetrical.
Blush
Using pink blush powder, fabric paint, or a small amount of pink yarn, gently add blush to the cheeks.
If using powder, apply it softly with a cotton swab or brush just below the eyes, blending lightly for a natural look.
Crochet cappuccina Ballerina is ready to dance!
