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Baby Dandelion Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Dandelion Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Baby Dandelion Amigurumi Pattern

The Baby Dandelion pattern is a charming amigurumi design that combines traditional crochet techniques with innovative details like plastic joint assembly and facial sculpting. This pattern creates a poseable baby doll with fluffy dandelion-inspired hair, movable arms and legs, and an adorable green outfit. The design features careful attention to facial details including embroidered eyebrows, a sculpted nose, and expressive eyes that give this little character tons of personality.

Baby Dandelion Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

What makes this pattern special is the unique hair attachment method using a knotless technique, creating that signature fluffy dandelion look. The thread-joining method for limbs allows for poseable arms and legs, making this doll perfect for display or gentle play.

Why You'll Love This Baby Dandelion Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it teaches you so many valuable techniques in one adorable project! The facial sculpting really brings the character to life, and watching that fluffy dandelion hair take shape is incredibly satisfying. I find the thread-joining method for the limbs to be genius—it creates such a professional finish and the doll can actually pose. The combination of the soft beige yarn with that bright green outfit and white fluffy hair is just visually stunning. Plus, there's something magical about creating a handmade doll that has so much personality and charm. Every time I make one, I'm amazed at how the simple techniques come together to create something truly special.

Baby Dandelion Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Baby Dandelion Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Baby Dandelion Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Baby Dandelion Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this Baby Dandelion pattern to create unique variations! You can experiment with different hair colors—imagine a pastel pink or lavender dandelion for a dreamy fairy-tale look. I've also tried using variegated yarn for the green outfit section, which creates beautiful color transitions that make each doll truly one-of-a-kind.

For the hair, I sometimes mix two colors of fluffy yarn together before attaching the strands, creating an ombre or highlight effect that's absolutely stunning. You could also vary the hair length—longer strands create a more dramatic, flowing look while shorter ones give a sweet, baby-like appearance.

I've experimented with adding small accessories like tiny crochet flowers tucked into the hair, or even creating a little headband using chain stitches. Some makers add embroidered details to the green outfit section, like small flowers or hearts, which adds an extra special touch.

The facial expression can also be customized by adjusting the sculpting tension and changing the eyebrow placement or shape. I've created both sweet, innocent expressions and more playful, mischievous looks just by modifying these details. Don't be afraid to make this pattern your own!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not leaving enough space in the magic ring for plastic joints, which makes assembly difficult later—always leave about 6mm as instructed ✗ Pulling the thread too tight during facial sculpting can distort the face shape, so tighten gradually and check proportions frequently ✗ Attaching hair strands too densely in early rows creates overly thick hair, remember to skip stitches except in the final row ✗ Forgetting to stuff body parts at the right time makes it difficult to achieve proper shaping, especially with the head and body sections

Baby Dandelion Amigurumi Pattern

Create an enchanting Baby Dandelion amigurumi with this delightful crochet pattern! This adorable design features a sweet beige baby doll with fluffy white dandelion-inspired hair that can be styled to your liking. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating movable limbs using thread joining techniques, facial sculpting for expressive features, and a charming green outfit. Perfect for gifting or adding to your handmade collection, this whimsical character combines classic amigurumi techniques with unique details like plastic joint assembly and hair attachment methods that bring this precious creation to life.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Dandelion Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans yarn (50g/160m, 55% cotton 45% polyacrylic) in beige color #05
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans yarn in green color #29
  • 03
    Nako Paris yarn (100g/245m, 60% polyamide, 40% premium acrylic) in white color #208 for hair
  • 04
    Alternative: any yarn containing mohair, 100% wool or 100% acrylic for hair (results will vary)
  • 05
    Nako Bon Bon Classic yarn (100g/200m, 100% acrylic) in yellow color #98217
  • 06
    White embroidery thread (YarnArt Jeans #62 or similar)
  • 07
    Black or brown embroidery thread for mouth and eyebrows

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2mm (or size suitable for your yarn)
  • 02
    Safety eyes 6mm
  • 03
    Plastic joints 20mm (only one needed for head)
  • 04
    Lighter (for securing plastic joints)
  • 05
    Strong thread for sculpting and thread joining
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Tapestry needle
  • 08
    Pins
  • 09
    Stitch marker (or piece of yarn)
  • 10
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 11
    Stuffing tool (wooden skewers work well)
  • 12
    Slicker brush (for fluffing hair)
  • 13
    Make-up blush powder or soft pink pastel
  • 14
    Paintbrush, make-up brush, or q-tip for blushing

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— Arms (make 2) :

Info :

Work with beige yarn. Do not stuff the arms.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2-3 :

6 sc (6)

Round 4 :

inc, 5 sc (7)

Round 5 :

3 sc in 1, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc (8)

Round 6 :

(inc, 1 sc) * 2, dec, 2 sc (9)

Round 7 :

(dec, 1 sc) * 2, 2 inc, 1 sc (9)

Round 8-9 :

9 sc (9)

Round 10 :

(dec, 1 sc) * 3 (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn off leaving a tail for closing the opening. Insert the yarn tail into a needle, go under the front loops of all 6 sc, tighten the thread and weave in the yarn ends.

— Legs (make 2) :

Info :

Work with beige yarn. Stuff as you go.

Starting Chain :

Ch 6

Round 1 :

From the 2nd ch from the hook 4 sc, 3 sc in 1, 4 sc along the other side of the chain (11)

Info :

Continue working in spirals.

Round 2 :

inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, inc (16)

Round 3-4 :

16 sc (16)

Round 5 :

5 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc (13)

Round 6 :

dec, 2 sc, 3 dec, 1 sc, dec (8)

Round 7 :

(3 sc in 1, 3 sc) * 2 (12)

Round 8 :

inc, 1 sc, inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc (17)

Round 9-11 :

17 sc (17)

Round 12 :

1 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc, 3 dec, 3 sc (12)

Round 13 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn off, close the opening, weave in the yarn end. Later we will attach the legs to the body.

— Head (Part 1) :

Info :

Work with beige yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR, do not pull the ring tight, leave about 6 mm to insert plastic joints later (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(inc, 1 sc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(inc, 2 sc) * 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(inc, 3 sc) * 6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, (inc, 4) * 5, inc, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

(inc, 5 sc) * 6 (42)

Round 8-16 :

42 sc (42)

Info :

Cut the yarn off leaving a tail to change to green color later. Now we will need to crochet the body and after the body is done, continue crocheting the head.

— Body :

Info :

Work with beige yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR, do not pull the ring tight, leave about 6 mm to insert plastic joints (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(inc, 1 sc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

18 sc (18)

Round 5 :

(inc, 2 sc) * 6 (24)

Info :

At this stage we connect the head to the body using a joint. Insert the joint into the space left from the MR on the head (from the inside), then pass through the MR on the body. Fix it with a washer. For a more safe attachment it is necessary to melt the leg of the joint and press it against the washer with a flat metal tool. Melt the leg only with the blue part of the fire so that the plastic does not turn black.

Round 6-8 :

24 sc (24)

Round 9 :

(inc, 3 sc) * 6 (30)

Round 10-13 :

30 sc (30)

Round 14 :

(dec, 3 sc) * 6 (24)

Round 15 :

(dec, 2 sc) * 6 (18)

Info :

Stuff the body.

Round 16 :

(dec, 1 sc) * 6 (12)

Round 17 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn off, close the opening, weave in the yarn end.

— Head (Part 2) :

Info :

Insert the safety eyes between rows 10 and 11 with a distance of 8-9 stitches. To make it easier to insert the eyes, first make holes for them using a wooden skewer, insert it between the stitches and widen the hole.

Info :

Continue crocheting with green yarn. Color change should be on the back of the head, make or undo several stitches in beige yarn if needed.

Round 17 :

42 sc FLO (42)

Round 18 :

42 sc through the BACK LOOPS of the 16th rows (42)

Round 19 :

(dec, 5 sc) * 6 (36)

Round 20 :

(dec, 4 sc) * 6 (30)

Round 21 :

(dec, 3 sc) * 6 (24)

Round 22 :

(dec, 2 sc) * 6 (18)

Info :

Stuff the head.

Round 23 :

(dec, 1 sc) * 6 (12)

Round 24 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn off, close the opening, weave in the yarn end.

— Sculpting :

Info :

To sculpture eyes and mouth use a strong thread (approximately about 40 cm). Each time you insert or pull out the needle, make sure it is as close to the eye as possible.

Steps :

Thread the needle, insert it from the top of the head (point 1), leave a small tail about 10 cm, pull the needle out at point 2, insert it into point 3, pull it out at point 4, insert it into point 5, pull it out at point 6 (between rows 5 and 6), insert it into point 7, pull it out at point 8, pull up both ends of the thread to the desired degree of tightening. Tie the ends together several times, continue: insert the needle again at point 1, pull it out at point 2, insert it into point 9, pull it out at point 4, insert it into point 10, pull it out at point 8. Pull up both ends, tie them together several times and weave them in.

Info :

Embroider the whites of the eyes with white yarn.

— Nose :

Info :

Embroider the nose using the same yarn you used for crocheting the body. Make one horizontal stitch between rows 8 and 9 (one row below the eyes), then wrap this stitch with 5-6 stitches. Pull the ends out at the back of the head, tie them together and weave in.

— Eyebrows :

Info :

Embroider the eyebrows with 1 stitch (use 2 ply embroidery thread): Pull the needle out 2 rows above the eye and insert in at the point 2 stitches to the side and one row below.

— Thread Joining :

Info :

Pin the arms between rows 5 and 6, and the legs between rows 12 and 13. You can choose a different placement, but be careful, the legs should not be too high or low.

Steps :

Use a strong thread (we will need about 50 cm for the arms and 50 cm for the legs). Grab several stitches from the inside of the arm, pull the needle through the body, grab several stitches on the inner side of the second arm, insert the needle back into the same hole on the body. Repeat these steps several times (4-5 will be enough), inserting the needle into the same holes and trying to grab the same stitches on the arms. Pull up both ends, tie them together several times and weave them in. Attach the legs using the same method.

— Hair :

Info :

Cut the yarn into strands of about 12 cm/4.7'' long. Start with 80 strands, make more later if needed.

Steps :

Attach stands using knotless method. Skip one stitch each time to avoid very thick hair. Go around moving counterclockwise until the entire green part of the head is covered. Do not skip stitches in the last row, attach strands into each stitch. Cut the hairs to the desired length (about 3-4 cm/1.5''), fluff the ends with a slicker brush.

— Blushing :

Info :

Add blush to cheeks, nose and mouth. Add a little touch of blush and blend it well.

Assembly Instructions

  • Connect the head to the body using a 20mm plastic joint by inserting it through the magic ring openings left in both pieces, then secure with washer and melt the joint leg for safety.
  • Attach arms between rows 5 and 6 of the body using the thread joining method with strong thread, pulling the needle through the body multiple times to create secure attachment.
  • Attach legs between rows 12 and 13 of the body using the same thread joining technique, ensuring they are positioned symmetrically and at the correct height.
  • Insert 6mm safety eyes between rows 10 and 11 with 8-9 stitches distance between them, using a wooden skewer to widen holes before insertion.
  • Complete facial sculpting using strong thread to define eye sockets and mouth area, following the detailed point-by-point instructions provided.
  • Embroider nose with a horizontal stitch between rows 8 and 9, then wrap with 5-6 stitches for dimension.
  • Attach hair strands using knotless method around the entire green portion of head, starting with 80 strands of 12cm length, then trim and fluff to desired style.

Important Notes

  • 💡Always leave approximately 6mm space in magic rings when starting head and body pieces to allow for plastic joint insertion later
  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently to track rounds, especially during color changes between beige and green yarn sections
  • 💡Stuff body parts gradually as you work rather than waiting until the end for better shaping and firmness control
  • 💡Melt plastic joint legs only with the blue part of the flame to prevent blackening of the plastic
  • 💡When sculpting the face, insert and pull out the needle as close to the eyes as possible for clean, professional-looking results
  • 💡Skip stitches when attaching hair except in the final row to avoid overly thick hair that looks unnatural
  • 💡Pin all limbs in place before using thread joining method to ensure correct positioning and symmetry

This enchanting Baby Dandelion pattern combines traditional amigurumi techniques with innovative details to create an absolutely adorable keepsake doll! The fluffy white hair, poseable limbs, and carefully sculpted facial features give this little character so much personality and charm. Whether you're making it as a special gift or adding to your handmade collection, this pattern will teach you valuable skills like plastic joint assembly, facial sculpting, and the unique knotless hair attachment method. The result is a precious doll that's both beautiful to display and sturdy enough for gentle play. 🌼✨ Happy crocheting! 🧶💕

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern is designed for YarnArt Jeans (DK weight), you can use different yarn weights as long as you adjust your hook size accordingly and keep consistent tension. Keep in mind that using thicker or thinner yarn will change the final size of your Baby Dandelion.

What if I can't find Nako Paris yarn for the hair?

You can substitute with any mohair, 100% wool, or 100% acrylic yarn, though the texture and appearance will differ slightly. The key is choosing a yarn that will fluff nicely when brushed with a slicker brush to achieve that signature dandelion look.

Is the plastic joint necessary or can I sew the head directly to the body?

The plastic joint provides a more secure and professional attachment that allows the head to turn slightly. However, if you prefer, you can sew the head directly to the body, though it won't have the same mobility and the connection may not be as sturdy.

How do I prevent the hair from looking too sparse or too thick?

The pattern recommends starting with 80 strands and skipping one stitch between each strand (except in the final row where you attach to every stitch). This creates balanced coverage. You can always add more strands if needed after seeing the initial result.

What's the approximate finished size of the Baby Dandelion?

When made with the recommended yarn and 2mm hook, the finished doll will be approximately 4-5 inches tall, making it a perfect pocket-sized companion or decorative piece.

Can I make the limbs poseable with wire?

While the pattern uses thread joining for movable limbs, you could potentially add wire inside the arms and legs before closing them for additional poseability. Just ensure the wire is safely secured and covered if making this for children.