Amigurumi Matryoshka - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Welcome to the charming and nostalgic world of amigurumi! 🎀✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Matryoshka Doll—a beautifully crafted piece inspired by the traditional Russian nesting dolls, perfect for collectors, cultural enthusiasts, or anyone who loves crafting intricate and symbolic plush figures! 🧵 Whether you enjoy stitching up timeless designs, creating expressive and detailed characters, or simply want to add a delightful Matryoshka to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a sculpted plush with vibrant colors, delicate floral accents, and a touch of folk-art magic! 💖

This design embraces rich hues, flowing shapes, and intricate embroidery to bring a sense of heritage and artistry to your crochet projects! 🧶🌸 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Matryoshka turns out just right—ready to brighten up your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out deep reds, soft blues, or elegant golds, and let’s stitch up a stunning Matryoshka doll! ✨

🎀 Amigurumi Matryoshka Doll Crochet Pattern

Celebrate traditional Russian charm with this adorable amigurumi Matryoshka doll! With a classic rounded body, delicate facial features, and floral embroidery, it’s a perfect decorative piece or heartfelt gift.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves basic shaping, color changes, and embroidery.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 6.5 inches (16–17 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):

Skin tone (face, hands)
Brown (hair)
Burgundy or Red (outer scarf and base)
Blue (dress area)
White (scarf trim and front accent)
Yellow, green, pink (flowers and details)

Notions:

Crochet hook (2.5–3.5 mm)
9 mm safety eyes
Polyfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Embroidery needle and thread (black, white, pink)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only

🧸 Head & Body (worked from top to bottom in one piece)

With skin tone:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–10. sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between R7–8, 6 sts apart
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
sc around (12) – Start stuffing

Switch to burgundy (scarf):

(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
sc around
Switch to blue (dress), sc around
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
23–27. sc around (42)
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6), FO and close

🧕 Hair Cap

With brown:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc (30)
FO, sew to top of head. Use white yarn to surface crochet a scarf outline around the face and down the body to shape the hood front.

✋ Hands (make 2)

With skin tone:

MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc (6)
Switch to red or dress color:
4–6. sc (6)
Stuff lightly, FO. Sew to sides of body over the blue area.

🌸 Embroidery Decoration (Flowers & Border)

Use embroidery thread or fine yarn:

Chain stitch for vines
French knots or small lazy daisy stitch for flowers
Optional: Use surface slip stitch for the blue trim border and white decorative accent lines