Little Guy (Doll Base) by Joey Diehl

Little Guy (Doll Base)

Crochet
September 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in single crochets
5.0 mm (H)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

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.

Pattern Information:

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.

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 2nd 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 2nd 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

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