This morning, after finishing up my usual household chores and pouring a fresh cup of hot coffee, I sat down near the living room window. The sun was streaming through the glass, warming my favorite armchair and making it the perfect spot to spend a peaceful hour stitching. I reached into my yarn basket and found a few colourful skeins left over from previous projects. I decided it was time to make something sweet and quick, so I grabbed my crochet hook and got to work. Making this Free Amigurumi Pattern Scrump Doll was such a relaxing way to spend my quiet morning. The project came together so easily, creating the absolute cutest little handmade doll that brings a smile to anyone who sees it.

Materials Needed

• Pekhorka Children’s Novelty yarn (colors: main color, bow color, hair color, mouth color)
• 2 mm crochet hook
• Buttons 1.5 cm in diameter

Finished Size

• Toy height: 10 cm

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease
• sc = single crochet
• mr = magic ring

Pattern Instructions

Head

• Round 1. 6 sc in mr
• Round 2. 6 inc (12)
• Round 3. (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
• Round 4. (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
• Round 5. (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
• Round 6. (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
• Round 7. (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
• Round 8-16. 42 sc (9 rounds)
• Round 17. (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
• Round 18. (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
• Round 19. (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
• Round 20. (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
• Round 21. (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
• Round 22. 6 dec (6)
• Finish crochet, fasten off and hide yarn end.

Body

• Round 1. 6 sc in mr
• Round 2. 6 inc (12)
• Round 3. (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
• Round 4. 18 sc
• Round 5. (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
• Round 6. (5 sc, inc)*4 (28)
• Round 7-8. 28 sc (2 rounds)
• Round 9. (5 sc, dec)*4 (24)
• Round 10. 24 sc
• Round 11. (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
• Round 12. (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
• Round 13. 12 sc
• Round 14. 6 dec (6)
• Finish crochet, leave a tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2)

• Round 1. 6 sc in mr
• Round 2. 6 inc (12)
• Round 3-6. 12 sc (4 rounds)
• Round 7. (1 sc, dec)*4 (8)
• Round 8-9. 8 sc (2 rounds)
• Finish crochet, leave a tail for sewing.

Legs (make 2)

• Round 1. 6 sc in mr
• Round 2. 6 inc (12)
• Round 3. (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
• Round 4-7. 18 sc (4 rounds)
• Round 8. (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
• Round 9. (1 sc, dec)*4 (8)
• Finish crochet, leave a tail for sewing.

Bow

• Chain 19
• Row 1. in second chain from hook work sc, 18 sc (19)
• Row 2-8. 19 sc in front loops only
• Fasten off and hide yarn end.

Assembly

• Step 1. Sew the head to the body.
• Step 2. Sew the arms between the first and second rounds from the head on the sides.
• Step 3. Sew the legs between the sixth and ninth rounds from the head.
• Step 4. Embroider a smile on the toy between the fourth and sixth rounds from the body.
• Step 5. Sew button eyes at the level of rounds 8 and 9.
• Step 6. Sew the bow on top of the head and attach several strands of yarn for hair.

Tips for Success

• Maintain firm tension: Use a tight tension throughout to ensure the fiberfill stuffing does not show through the stitches.
• Use stitch markers: Mark the first single crochet of each round so you never lose track during continuous rounds.
• Stuff as you go: Add polyfill stuffing firmly to the head and body before the final decrease rounds to make shaping easier.
• Choose mismatched buttons: Using slightly different or contrasting buttons for the eyes gives your doll that classic, handmade ragdoll personality.
• Secure embroidery stitches: Node your thread securely inside the head when embroidering the mouth so details stay in place over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What hook size works best for this pattern?A 2.0 mm crochet hook works perfectly with fine yarn to create tight, neat stitches for amigurumi.
• Can I use a different weight yarn?Yes, you can use standard sport or worsted weight yarn, but keep in mind that your finished doll size will increase.
• How do I attach the yellow hair strands?You can loop short pieces of yellow yarn through the stitches at the top of the head using your hook and trim them to size.
• Is this pattern suitable for beginners?This project relies on basic stitches like single crochet, increases, and decreases, making it very approachable for confident beginners.
• How do I make the bow hold its shape?Crocheting in the front loops only gives the bow a light texture, and wrapping yarn tightly around the middle creates its classic pinched bow shape.

Conclusion

Taking time out of a busy week to sit down and create something by hand is such a wonderful gift. Working through this Free Amigurumi Pattern Scrump Doll brought me so much joy, and I hope you find the exact same relaxation while crafting yours. Happy crocheting!