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Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern

Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Advanced Level

Designed for experienced knitters, these patterns involve intricate designs and complex techniques to challenge and inspire.

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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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

About This Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern

This comprehensive pattern creates a complete Little Prince scene with multiple components including the Little Prince figure with detailed clothing and accessories, a charming fox companion with color-changing tail, and a decorative planet with rings. Each piece features intricate details like the Prince's signature curly hair made with Double Treble stitches, aviator goggles, flowing cape, and scarf. The fox showcases beautiful color transitions and includes a belly detail.

Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses various yarn colors to achieve authentic character details and includes construction of wearable accessories. Multiple assembly steps bring all components together into a beautiful display piece or treasured toy.

Why You'll Love This Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings such a timeless, beloved character to life in three dimensions! The attention to detail is incredible, from the Prince's distinctive golden curls to the fox's multi-colored tail. I find the combination of advanced techniques like Double Treble stitches and color changes really satisfying to work through. Creating the entire scene with the planet and rings makes this feel like a complete artistic project, not just a simple toy. It's the kind of pattern that challenges your skills while rewarding you with a truly special finished piece.

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

Switch Things Up

I absolutely love how versatile this Little Prince pattern can be once you master the techniques! The Double Treble hair technique opens up so many possibilities - imagine using it for other characters with curly hair, or varying the colors to create different hair shades from platinum blonde to auburn.

The color-changing technique used in the fox's tail is something I find incredibly useful for other projects too. Once you've practiced it here, you can apply it to create striped scarves, gradient blankets, or even rainbow-themed amigurumi animals. The key is understanding how to carry your yarn and make clean color transitions.

I also think the construction method for the pants and body working together is brilliant. This technique of crocheting two pieces simultaneously can be adapted for other clothing items or when you want a seamless join between different colored sections.

The planetary rings are such a fun addition - you could easily modify their sizes to create Saturn-inspired decorations, hanging mobiles, or even crochet jewelry like bracelets and necklaces. The simple chain ring technique is surprisingly versatile!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not pushing Double Treble stitches to the front of the work when creating the Prince's hair texture ✗ Forgetting to insert safety eyes at the correct rounds before closing up the head completely ✗ Overstuffing or understuffing limbs and body parts which affects the final shape and proportions significantly ✗ Missing color changes in the fox's tail which disrupts the beautiful gradient effect pattern ✗ Not leaving long enough yarn tails for sewing assembly which makes attaching pieces difficult later ✗ Skipping the back loop only instructions which creates wrong texture on clothing details and accessories

Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern

Bring the beloved Little Prince to life with this enchanting crochet pattern! Create the iconic character complete with his golden hair, aviator goggles, green cape, and orange scarf. This pattern also includes his companion fox with its beautiful tri-colored tail, plus a charming planet with rings. Perfect for fans of the classic tale, this detailed amigurumi set captures the magic and wonder of the story in soft, huggable form.

Advanced 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Little Prince Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    YarnArt Jeans in light green (11), white (01), orange (85), light beige (73), yellow (35), light camel (07), brown (70), forest green (69), black (53), red (90) - 50g, 160m each
  • 02
    Alize Cotton Gold Tweed in tweed grey (533) - 100g, 330m

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm
  • 02
    2 pairs of 6mm safety black eyes
  • 03
    2 wooden 9mm buttons
  • 04
    Tapestry needles
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    Black thread for embroidery
  • 06
    Pins
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 10
    Wire for rose stem

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— Prince's Hair (yarn E) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

(sc 1, Double Tr) 6x (12)

Round 3 :

inc 12 (24)

Round 4 :

[sc 1, Double Tr] 12x - use your middle finger to push the Double Tr to the front (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 1, inc] 12x (36)

Round 6 :

[sc 1, Double Tr] 18x (36)

Round 7 :

[sc 2, inc] 12x (48)

Round 8 :

[sc 1, Double Tr] 24x (48)

Round 9 :

sc 48 (48)

Round 10 :

[Double Tr, sc 1] 24x (48)

Round 11 :

sc 48 (48)

Round 12-15 :

Repeat rnd 8-11 (4 rnds) (48)

Round 16-18 :

Repeat rnd 8-10 (3 rnds) - you can crochet the head first, if the hair is too big for the head, do not need to crochet rnd 17-18 or 15-18 (depend on your hands) (48)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later

— Prince's Head (yarn D) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

sc 1, inc, [sc 2, inc] 5x, sc 1 (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 3, inc] 6x (30)

Round 6 :

sc 2, inc, [sc 4, inc] 5x, sc 2 (36)

Round 7 :

[sc 5, inc] 6x (42)

Round 8 :

sc 3, inc, [sc 6, inc] 5x, sc 3 (48)

Round 9 :

[sc 7, inc] 6x (54)

Round 10-21 :

sc 54 (12 rnds), insert eyes between rnd 17&18, you can add/deduct 1 rnd to fit the hair (54)

Round 22 :

[sc 7, dec] 6x (48)

Round 23 :

[sc 6, dec] 6x (42)

Round 24 :

[sc 5, dec] 6x (36)

Round 25 :

[sc 4, dec] 6x (30)

Round 26 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x, stuff firmly (24)

Round 27 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later

— Prince's Arms (yarn D, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 in a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

sc 4, Bobble, sc 4 (9)

Round 4-5 :

sc 9 (2 rnds), change to yarn A (9)

Round 6 :

(blo) inc 9 (18)

Round 7-8 :

sc 18 (2 rnds) (18)

Round 9 :

dec 9 (9)

Round 10-23 :

sc 9 (14 rnds) (9)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest, stuff slightly, use the tapestry needle to sew 2 edges together. Join yarn B on rnd 6, crochet (sc 1, ch 2, sc 1) 9x, break the yarn, hide the remaining yarn

— Pants (yarn A) :

Round 1 :

ch 30, slst on the 1st ch to form a ring, sc 30 (30)

Round 2-3 :

sc 30 (2 rnds) (30)

Round 4 :

sc 15, slst on the 1st sc (15)

Round 5 :

[sc 2, inc] 5x (20)

Round 6-7 :

sc 20 (2 rnds) (20)

Round 8 :

[sc 3, inc] 5x (25)

Round 9-10 :

sc 25 (2 rnds) (25)

Round 11 :

[sc 4, inc] 5x (30)

Round 12-13 :

sc 30 (2 rnds) (30)

Round 14 :

dec 15, break yarn A, change to yarn B (15)

Round 15 :

(blo) (sc 1, ch 2, sc 1) 15x (60)

Info :

Break the yarn, hide the remaining yarn. Join yarn A on rnd 3, repeat rnd 4-15 to make the second pant's leg

— Prince's Legs (yarn C, X2) :

Round 1 :

ch 6, start on the 2nd stitch from the hook, sc 4, (sc 3), continue to crochet on the other side of the foundation chain, sc 3, inc 1 (12)

Round 2 :

inc 1, sc 3, inc 3, sc 3, inc 2 (18)

Round 3-4 :

sc 18 (2 rnds) (18)

Round 5 :

sc 5, dec 4, sc 5, start stuffing (14)

Round 6 :

sc 3, dec 4, sc 3, change to yarn D (10)

Round 7-21 :

sc 10 (15 rnds), stuff firmly (10)

Info :

Break the yarn for the 1st leg, crochet the 2nd leg the same way but do not break the yarn, continue to crochet sc 5, join with the last st of the 1st leg with slst 1, and continue to crochet the body

Round 22 :

sc 10 (on the 1st leg), sc 10 (on the 2nd leg) (20)

Round 23 :

[sc 3, inc] 5x (25)

Round 24 :

[sc 4, inc] 5x (30)

Info :

Break the yarn, we will crochet the body and the pants together from this rnd. Put the legs onto the pants, hold 2 pieces together and with yarn A, we will crochet on 2 edges together

Round 25 :

sc 30, change to yarn E (30)

Round 26-27 :

sc 30 (2 rnds), break yarn E, change to yarn A (30)

Round 28-31 :

sc 30 (4 rnds) (30)

Round 32 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x (24)

Round 33 :

sc 24, stuff firmly (24)

Round 34 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 35 :

sc 18 (18)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later

— Aviator Goggles (yarn F) :

Round 1 :

ch 4, start on the 2nd stitch from the hook, sc 2, (sc 3), continue to crochet on the other side of the foundation chain, sc 1, inc (8)

Round 2 :

inc, sc 1, inc 3, sc 1, inc 2, break yarn F, change to yarn G (14)

Round 3 :

hdc 1, hdc inc, hdc 1, [hdc 1, hdc inc] 3x, hdc 1, [hdc 1, hdc inc] 2x (20)

Info :

Break the yarn, make the 2nd piece the same way but do not break the yarn, continue to crochet 3 ch, and join with the 1st piece with slst 1. Continue to crochet: slst 9, ch 33, sc 32, slst 11, slst 3 on the ch-3, slst 11, ch 33, sc 32, slst 9, slst 3 on the ch-3. Break the yarn, hide the remaining yarn

— Ears (yarn D, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3-4 :

sc 12 (12)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later, use tapestry needle to sew 2 edges together

— Scarf (yarn C) :

Round 1 :

ch 63, start on the 3rd stitch from the hook, *sc 1, ch 1, skip 1 st*, repeat ** until 1 remaining st, sc on this last st, turn (60)

Round 2 :

ch 1, *sc 1 into the chain-space, ch 1, skip 1 st*, repeat ** until 1 remaining st, sc on this last st (60)

Info :

Break the yarn, hide the remaining yarn

— Cape (yarn H) :

Round 1 :

ch 27, start on the 2nd ch from the hook, sc 8, hdc 9, dc 9, turn (26)

Round 2 :

ch 1, slst 26, turn (26)

Round 3 :

ch 1, sc 8, hdc 9, dc 9, turn (26)

Round 4-27 :

Repeat [rnd 2-3] 12 more times (24 rnds) (26)

Round 28 :

ch 1, slst 26 (26)

Info :

Do not break the yarn, continue to crochet 15 chs, break the yarn. Join yarn H on the opposite side, continue to crochet 15 chs, break the yarn

— Planet (yarn J) :

Round 1-9 :

Repeat rnd 1-9 of the Prince's Head (54)

Round 10 :

sc 4, inc, [sc 8, inc] 5x, sc 4 (60)

Round 11 :

[sc 9, inc] 6x (66)

Round 12-24 :

sc 66 (13 rnds) (66)

Round 25 :

[sc 9, dec] 6x (60)

Round 26 :

[sc 8, dec] 6x (54)

Round 27-32 :

Repeat rnd 20-25 of the Prince's Head, stuff firmly (18)

Round 33 :

[sc 1, dec] 6x (12)

Round 34 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, weave in the last 6 sts, hide the remaining yarn

— Rings on Planet: Size S (yarn J, X3) :

Round 1 :

ch 12, slst on the 1st ch to form a ring, sc 12, slst on the 1st sc (12)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later

— Rings on Planet: Size M (yarn J, X2) :

Round 1 :

ch 16, slst on the 1st ch to form a ring, sc 16, slst on the 1st sc (16)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later

— Rings on Planet: Size L (yarn J) :

Round 1 :

ch 20, slst on the 1st ch to form a ring, sc 20, slst on the 1st sc (20)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later. Use tapestry needle to sew the rings to the planet

— Fox's Head (yarn I) :

Round 1 :

sc 4 into a magic loop (4)

Round 2 :

sc 1, inc 2, sc 1 (6)

Round 3 :

sc 2, inc 2, sc 2, change to yarn C (8)

Round 4 :

sc 3, inc 2, sc 3 (10)

Round 5 :

sc 4, inc 2, sc 4 (12)

Round 6 :

sc 5, inc 2, sc 5 (14)

Round 7 :

sc 6, inc 2, sc 6 (16)

Round 8 :

sc 7, inc 2, sc 7 (18)

Round 9 :

sc 8, inc 2, sc 8 (20)

Round 10 :

sc 9, inc 2, sc 9 (22)

Round 11 :

sc 10, inc 2, sc 10 (24)

Round 12 :

sc 11, inc 2, sc 11 (26)

Round 13 :

sc 12, inc 2, sc 12 (28)

Round 14 :

sc 13, inc 2, sc 13 (30)

Round 15 :

sc 14, inc 2, sc 14 (32)

Round 16 :

sc 15, inc 2, sc 15 (34)

Round 17 :

sc 16, inc 2, sc 16 (36)

Round 18 :

sc 17, inc 2, sc 17 (38)

Round 19 :

sc 18, inc 2, sc 18 (40)

Round 20 :

sc 19, inc 2, sc 19 (42)

Round 21-26 :

sc 42 (6 rnds), insert the 1st eye between rnd 19&20, the 2nd eye between rnd 22&23 (42)

Round 27 :

[sc 5, dec] 6x (36)

Round 28 :

[sc 4, dec] 6x (30)

Round 29 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x, stuff firmly (24)

Round 30 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 31 :

[sc 1, dec] 6x (12)

Round 32 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, hide the remaining yarn

— Fox's Ears (yarn I, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 3 into a magic loop (3)

Round 2 :

inc 3 (6)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 3x, change to yarn C (9)

Round 4 :

[sc 2, inc] 3x (12)

Round 5 :

[sc 3, inc] 3x (15)

Round 6 :

[sc 4, inc] 3x (18)

Round 7 :

[sc 5, inc] 3x (21)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest, use the tapestry needle to sew 2 edges together

— Fox's Tail (yarn I) :

Info :

We will change the yarn color as the letter color changes. Yarn I: black letter, Yarn B: blue letter, Yarn C: orange letter

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

[sc 2, inc] 3x (12)

Round 4 :

[sc 2, sc 1, inc] 3x (15)

Round 5 :

[sc 1, sc 3, inc] 3x (18)

Round 6-7 :

sc 18 (2 rnds) (18)

Round 8 :

[sc 1, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 1] 3x (24)

Round 9 :

[sc 2, sc 5, sc] 3x (24)

Round 10-11 :

sc 24 (2 rnds) (24)

Round 12 :

[sc 3, inc] 6x (30)

Round 13-15 :

sc 30 (3 rnds) (30)

Round 16 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x (24)

Round 17-19 :

sc 24 (3 rnds) (24)

Round 20 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 21-22 :

sc 18 (2 rnds), stuff firmly (18)

Round 23 :

[sc 1, dec] 6x (12)

Round 24 :

sc 12 (12)

Round 25 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, weave in the last 6 sts, leave a long thread to sew later

— Fox's Body (yarn C) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[sc 2, inc] 6x (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 3, inc] 6x (30)

Round 6 :

[sc 4, inc] 6x (36)

Round 7-11 :

sc 36 (5 rnds) (36)

Round 12 :

[sc 4, dec] 6x (30)

Round 13-14 :

sc 30 (2 rnds) (30)

Round 15 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x (24)

Round 16-17 :

sc 24 (2 rnds) (24)

Round 18 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 19-20 :

sc 18 (2 rnds) (18)

— Fox's Belly (yarn B) :

Round 1 :

ch 6, start on the 2nd stitch from the hook, sc 4, (sc 3), continue to crochet on the other side of the foundation chain, sc 3, inc 1 (12)

Round 2 :

inc 1, sc 3, inc 3, sc 3, inc 2 (18)

Round 3 :

sc 1, inc, sc 3, [sc 1, inc] 3x, sc 3, [sc 1, inc] 2x (24)

Round 4 :

sc 2, inc, sc 3, [sc 2, inc] 3x, sc 3, [sc 2, inc] 2x, slst on the 1st sc (30)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later

— Fox's Arms (yarn B, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

sc 12 (12)

Round 4 :

dec 6, change to yarn C (6)

Round 5-10 :

sc 6 (6 rnds) (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later, do not stuff, sew 2 edges together

— Fox's Legs (yarn B, X2) :

Round 1 :

ch 4, start on the 2nd stitch from the hook, sc 2, (sc 3), continue to crochet on the other side of the foundation chain, sc 1, inc 1 (8)

Round 2 :

inc 1, sc 1, inc 3, sc 1, inc 2 (14)

Round 3 :

sc 14 (14)

Round 4 :

sc 3, dec 4, sc 3 (10)

Round 5 :

sc 3, dec 2, sc 3, change to yarn C (8)

Round 6 :

sc 3, inc 2, sc 3 (10)

Round 7 :

sc 4, inc 2, sc 4 (12)

Round 8-11 :

sc 12 (4 rnds), stuff firmly (12)

Round 12 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, weave in the last 6 sts, leave a long thread to sew later

— Leaves (yarn H) :

Round 1 :

[ch 8, start on the 2nd st from the hook, sc 7] 3x, slst on the 1st ch (21)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, hdc 1, dc 3, hdc 1, inc on the last ch, continue to crochet on the other side, hdc 1, dc 3, hdc 1, sc 1] 3x (42)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread (50cm) to sew later

— Rose (yarn K) :

Round 1 :

ch 28, start on the 4th st from the hook, (dc 2), ch 1, skip 1 st, (dc 3), ch 1, skip 1 st, repeat ** till the end, turn (52)

Round 2 :

ch 2, dc 1, (dc 2), dc 1, ch 2, sc 1, repeat ** till the end (117)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the rose piece and use tapestry needle to sew the rose's bottom together, then sew the rose onto the leaves
  • Cut a piece of wire and use the remaining yarn of the leaves to wrap around the wire to create the stem
  • Sew the buttons on the Prince's body between appropriate rounds for decoration
  • Sew the arms onto the body of the Prince at the shoulder area
  • Sew the ears onto the sides of the Prince's head before attaching hair
  • Wear the hair piece on the head and sew it securely in place, then sew the head to the body
  • Wear the aviator goggles on the head, then wear the scarf and cape on the body
  • For the fox: sew ears on head, attach head to body, sew arms and legs to body, sew belly on front, attach tail to back, and embroider eyebrows with black thread
  • Use tapestry needle to sew the rings to the planet in the pattern shown

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially during color changes in the fox's tail
  • 💡Stuff all pieces firmly but not too tightly to maintain proper shape and proportions
  • 💡When creating the Prince's hair, remember to push Double Treble stitches to the front with your finger
  • 💡Pin all parts in their correct positions before sewing to ensure proper alignment and appearance
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when finishing pieces as they will be needed for sewing assembly
  • 💡Insert safety eyes at the specified rounds before closing up the head completely

This enchanting Little Prince pattern was lovingly designed to bring Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's timeless character to life in adorable amigurumi form! The comprehensive pattern includes the Little Prince with his iconic golden curls and accessories, plus his devoted fox companion with a gorgeous tri-colored tail, and even a miniature planet with rings. Perfect for fans of the beloved story, this pattern combines advanced techniques with charming details to create a truly magical display piece. 🧶✨ Happy crocheting! 🌟

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FAQs

What skill level is required for this pattern?

This is an advanced pattern that requires experience with color changes, Double Treble stitches, multiple piece construction, and detailed assembly work. It's best suited for experienced crocheters.

How can I adjust the hair size to fit the head properly?

The pattern suggests crocheting the head first and then adjusting the hair. If the hair is too big, you can skip rounds 17-18 or even 15-18 depending on your tension and hook size.

What are Double Treble stitches and how do I make them?

Double Treble (also called Double Treble Crochet) is made by yarning over 3 times (creating 4 loops on the hook), then working off the loops in pairs like a regular treble stitch. Search YouTube for visual tutorials if needed.

Can I use different yarn colors for this pattern?

Yes! While the pattern specifies YarnArt Jeans colors to match the Little Prince character, you can substitute any similar weight yarn in colors of your choice to create your own unique version.

How do I create the color transitions in the fox's tail?

The pattern includes detailed instructions for changing colors in the fox's tail. Follow the letter colors indicated (black, blue, orange) and change yarns as specified to create the beautiful gradient effect.