Pattern Notes

Description

Mira is a small amigurumi doll featuring bright pink hair styled in pigtails, a layered outfit with a skirt and jacket, and embroidered facial details. The doll is worked primarily in continuous rounds from the top down, with separate pieces for the head, body, arms, ears, hair, and accessories that are sewn together during assembly.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Techniques used include:

• Magic Ring (MR)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Increases and decreases
• Back Loop Only (BLO) and Front Loop Only (FLO)
• Color changes
• Embroidery details
• Sewing and assembly of amigurumi parts

Finished Size

The finished size will vary depending on yarn weight and tension.

Approximate heights:

• Crochet thread with 1.75 mm hook: 10–15 cm (4–6 in)
• Fingering/4-ply cotton with 1.75–2.0 mm hook: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)
• Sport-weight cotton with 1.75–2.25 mm hook: 18–25 cm (7–10 in)

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this project. However, stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through the fabric.

For best results:

• Use a hook size smaller than recommended on the yarn label.
• Maintain consistent tension throughout the project.

Materials

Yarn Colors

• Skin tone
• White
• Black
• Mexican Pink (bright fuchsia)
• Gold (for decorative details)

Tools and Notions

• 1.75 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• 10 mm safety eyes
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Pins
• Craft glue (optional)
• Pink blush (optional)

Estimated Yarn Requirements

Exact amounts will vary depending on yarn weight and tension.

For a doll approximately 15–20 cm (6–8 in) tall:

• Skin tone: 15–20 g
• White: 15–20 g
• Mexican Pink: 10–15 g
• Black: 5 g
• Gold: less than 5 g

One skein/ball of each color is sufficient when using standard 50 g cotton yarn.

Construction Notes

• The head, body, hair, arms, ears, skirt, jacket, and pigtails are worked separately and assembled after crocheting.
• The doll is worked in continuous spirals unless otherwise stated.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
• Stuff the pieces firmly as you work.
• Safety eyes are installed before closing the head.
• Hair may be sewn or glued to the head according to preference.