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???????? CHINESE BALLERINA AMIGURUMI DOLL ???? SPECIFICATIONS Final Height: 28–30 cm Level: Intermediate Construction: Base body + integrated clothing + accessories Technique: Continuous spiral (do not join rounds) Finish: Invisible finish ???? MATERIALS Yarn (DK / #3): Skin tone: 60 g Black (Hair): 50 g Red (Dress): 40 g Pink (Shoes/Tutu): 25 g Gold (Embroidery): Scraps Tools: 2.25–2.5 mm crochet hook 10–12 mm safety eyes Yarn needle Stitch marker Scissors Extra: Tulle (for a realistic tutu) Fine gold metallic thread Blush or textile paint ???? ABBREVIATIONS (US Terms) MR = Magic Ring sc = Single Crochet inc = Increase inv dec = Invisible Decrease ch = Chain sl st = Slip Stitch hdc = Half Double Crochet dc = Double Crochet FLO / BLO = Front Loop Only / Back Loop Only
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES Crochet firmly and evenly to avoid gaps. Use invisible decreases throughout the pattern. Stuff progressively as you go (not just at the end). Maintain an exact stitch count per round. ???? EYE PLACEMENT Between rounds R8–R9. Distance: 7 sc apart. Tip: Embroider eyelashes for a professional finish. ???? HEAD R1: MR 6 R2: inc x6 = 12 R3: (sc, inc) x6 = 18 R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 = 24 R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 = 30 R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 = 36 R7–R12: 36 sc ???? Insert safety eyes R13: (4 sc, inv dec) x6 = 30 R14: (3 sc, inv dec) x6 = 24 R15: (2 sc, inv dec) x6 = 18 R16: (sc, inv dec) x6 = 12 Stuff firmly R17: inv dec x6 = 6 Fasten off. ???? NECK + BODY R1: MR 6 R2–R3: 6 sc R4: (sc, inc) x3 = 9 R5: 9 sc R6: (2 sc, inc) x3 = 12 R7: (3 sc, inc) x3 = 15 R8: (4 sc, inc) x3 = 18 R9: (5 sc, inc) x3 = 21 R10–R12: 21 sc ???? Change to Red R13–R18: 21 sc R19: (5 sc, inv dec) x3 = 18 R20: (4 sc, inv dec) x3 = 15 R21: (3 sc, inv dec) x3 = 12 Stuff and fasten off.
???? LEGS (x2) R1: MR 6 R2: inc x6 = 12 R3–R6: 12 sc ???? Shoes (Pink) R7–R8: 12 sc R9: (2 sc, inv dec) x3 = 9 R10–R16: 9 sc ???? For a dynamic pose: Make one leg 2 rounds longer. Stuff lightly. Do not fasten off. ???? JOINING THE LEGS 9 sc (first leg) 3 sc in chain 9 sc (second leg) 3 sc in chain Total: 24 sc ???? In the next round, adjust to 21 sc. ???? ARMS (x2) - Ballet Pose R1: MR 6 R2: inc x6 = 12 R3–R5: 12 sc ???? Change to Red R6–R12: 12 sc R13: (4 sc, inv dec) x2 = 10 ⚠️ Minimum stuffing. ???? Shape the curve before closing. Fasten off flat. ???? DRESS (Upper part) Integrated into the body. Embroidery details: Diagonal "qipao" style line. Small golden flowers. Embroidered Chinese collar. ???? TUTU SKIRT Option 1 (Crocheted): R1: (sc, inc) x10 = 30 R2: 30 dc R3: (2 dc, inc) x10 = 40 R4: 40 dc Option 2 (Premium - RECOMMENDED): Cut tulle strips (15–18 cm). Tie them around the waist. Add golden thread accents. ????♀️ HAIR Base: R1: MR 6 | R2: 12 | R3: 18 | R4: 24 | R5–R6: 24 sc Bangs (Fringe): 10–12 strands (ch 6–8). Buns (x2): R1: MR 6 | R2: 12 | R3: 12 sc Decoration: Red flowers & golden sticks (hairpins). ???? ASSEMBLY Sew the head (ensure perfect alignment). Sew arms in an arched, symmetrical pose. Place hair centered on the head. Attach buns evenly. Install the tutu. Embroider final details (shoes, dress). Apply soft blush.