Learn how to crochet a basic head and body pattern for mini Funko Pop-style dolls with the crochet doll body base amigurumi tutorial. This pattern is particularly simple and almost seamless, making it beginner-friendly.
The body measures approximately 7 cm and adds special techniques for a neat finish, including a method developed by the tutor for seamless decreases. You can use this body base for crocheting any doll with just the addition of clothes and specific accessories.
All you need are basic amigurumi skills using a quite random pattern. Here in this post, we shall share with you the tutorial and provide other important details.
Skill Level: Beginner
Video Span: 38 Minutes for part 1 and 51 minutes for part 2
Personalization: This crochet Doll Body Base Amigurumi is a canvas for customization, so you are free to add hairs, glittery safety eyes, facial expressions and glittery eyes.
Crochet Doll Body Base Amigurumi Tutorial
The tutor in this crochet doll body base tutorial uses moisturized French cotton yarn, stitch markers, and safety eyes, and provides detailed instructions on how to join the legs without sewing. This base can be used as a foundation for customizing your amigurumi dolls. A handy tip from the tutor is to use tweezers for stuffing the small parts, which makes the process much easier and ensures a firm, even finish. Here are the important highlights of the video guide which is divided into two parts:
- Creating the Legs: Start with a magic ring and 8 single crochets to form the base of the legs. In Round 2, increases are made, and single crochets continue through several rounds. Two legs are crocheted separately, then joined with a few extra stitches to ensure the feet face forward. Attention to stitch tension and placement is important for symmetrical alignment.
- Joining the Legs and Forming the Body: After connecting the legs, a seamless transition is made to form the body by continuing with single crochet stitches around both legs. Slip stitches help avoid gaps between the legs. From Round 10 onwards, single crochets are repeated to shape the body, with decreases made in later rounds to taper the figure.
- Stuffing and Shaping: The body is stuffed using tweezers to avoid overstuffing while still maintaining firmness. The neck is reinforced with extra stuffing to ensure stability, especially when attaching the head.
- Making the Arms: The arms are crocheted similarly with a magic ring and rounds of single crochet. The arms are then flattened and closed with two single crochets to create a small, round shape that’s sewn onto the body.
- In part 2, you will crochet a square-headed mini Funko Pop-inspired amigurumi doll. Materials include 11mm safety eyes in addition. After finishing Round 17, the safety eyes are inserted between Rounds 14 and 15.
Supplies Needed
Following supplies are needed to tackle the both parts of crochet doll Body Base Amigurumi:
- Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4 (color 5)
- 2.2mm crochet hook from tulip.
- 11 mm safety eyes.
- Clover Stitch markers.
- Tapestry Needle
- Fiberfill stuffing
Does Crochet Doll Body Base Amigurumi has detachable parts
Yes, this cute and small crochet doll base has detachable head like real dolls. The tutor guides in the tutorial on how to crochet a head and body like this.
Tip: Golden Loop Technique: This technique helps keep the stitches consistently tight. The tutor advises keeping the "golden loop" close to the crochet hook to control the stitch size and tension, especially in the corners.
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