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Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

Barbs Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

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

About This Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a playful amigurumi doll named Barbs with long stylised hair, a swimsuit, roller-skates and a visor. You will crochet all parts in the round and sew them together for a polished finish. Techniques include working in the round, front/back loop rounds, and simple row-work for accessories.

Barbs Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear round-by-round instructions and photo steps are included to guide assembly and hair placement. The design uses cotton yarn and small hooks for tight stitches and neat detail.

Why You'll Love This Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures a bright, playful character with lots of small details that make it unique. I enjoy the combination of amigurumi shaping and small row-work pieces like the visor and swimsuit. The hair technique creates a dramatic, doll-like mane that really brings Barbs to life. I'm excited to share the method so you can customise colours, hair length and accessories to make your own special version.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how simple it is to change the look of Barbs just by switching yarn colours; try pastel shades for a softer vibe or neon brights for a sporty look.

I often make the doll larger by using a thicker cotton and a bigger hook to create a cuddle-size version—just remember to increase stuffing to suit.

I sometimes shorten or lengthen the hair strands to create different hairstyles like a bob, ponytail, or long flowing locks; the hair method is flexible.

I like to swap the swimsuit for a dress by extending the row work and adding a flared edge for a summer dress variation.

I occasionally replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully soft toy, which is great for baby-safe gifts.

I add tiny accessories like a crocheted bag or sunhat; these small items make the doll feel personalised and gift-ready.

I recommend experimenting with embroidery for freckle or blush details; a few French knots or short satin stitches add charm.

If you want posable limbs, I sometimes insert craft wire inside the arms and legs before stuffing—this gives a playful poseability.

I enjoy making themed versions by changing the visor and shoe colours to match a team or holiday palette for a special present.

I also combine textured stitches on the swimsuit or boots for extra detail—try puff stitches, surface slip stitch lines or contrasting topstitching for a unique finish.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing eyes too close or too far apart will change the doll's expression; measure and place eyes between rounds 18 and 19 as shown, maintaining the recommended stitch spacing. ✗ Crocheting with loose tension creates visible holes in the fabric; use a smaller hook and keep stitches tight to avoid gaps, especially with cotton yarn. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually will produce lumps and uneven shaping; stuff a little at a time while continuing the shaping rounds for smooth contours. ✗ Not using stitch markers can lead to lost round starts and uneven increases; add a marker at the start of each round and move it as you progress to keep counts accurate.

Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own cheerful Barbs amigurumi doll with this detailed crochet pattern. You will crochet a sweet doll with stylised hair, a swimsuit, boots and a visor using step-by-step rounds. The pattern is written clearly with photo references so you can follow each section easily. Perfect for crafters who enjoy colourful, gift-ready toys.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Barbs Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn in Beige (skin tone) - main amount for body and head
  • 02
    Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn in Lemon (yellow) - hair and hair components
  • 03
    Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn in Succulent (blue/teal) - swimsuit and pony band
  • 04
    Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn in Rose (pink) - shorts, visor and accents
  • 05
    Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn in Lime (green) - boots and trims
  • 06
    Small scraps of contrasting colours for embroidered details and wheels

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm or 2.75mm
  • 02
    Pair of 12 mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Stitch marker
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Polyester stuffing
  • 07
    Fabric glue (optional for hair or small pieces)
  • 08
    Pins for assembly and arranging hair
  • 09
    Small amount of wire or pipe cleaner for wheel axles (optional)

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— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

6 Inc [12]

Round 3 :

(1 sc, Inc) 6x [18]

Round 4 :

(2 sc, Inc) 6x [24]

Round 5 :

(3 sc, Inc) 6x [30]

Round 6 :

(4 sc, Inc) 6x [36]

Round 7 :

(5 sc, Inc) 6x [42]

Round 8 :

(6 sc, Inc) 6x [48]

Round 9 :

(7 sc, Inc) 6x [54]

Round 10 :

(8 sc, Inc) 6x [60]

Round 11-22 :

60 sc (12 rounds) [60]

Info :

Don't forget to stuff with stuffing as you go. Eyes location between Rnd 18 and 19. Use the photos as reference for eye spacing (example distances shown: 8 sts or 5 sts depending on placement).

Round 23 :

(8 sc, Dec) 6x [54]

Round 24 :

(7 sc, Dec) 6x [48]

Round 25 :

(6 sc, Dec) 6x [42]

Round 26 :

(5 sc, Dec) 6x [36]

Round 27 :

(4 sc, Dec) 6x [30]

Round 28 :

(3 sc, Dec) 6x [24]

Round 29 :

(2 sc, Dec) 6x [18]

Round 30 :

(1 sc, Dec) 6x [12]

Round 31 :

(Dec) 6x [6]

Info :

Cut the yarn. Fasten off.

— Ears :

Item Name (P1) :

Make 2 - Beige: In a magic ring, Ch 2, 5 Dc. Pull tight to close. Leave a long yarn to sew. Sew between Rnd 18-20.

— Hair Base :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

6 Inc [12]

Round 3 :

(1 sc, Inc) 6x [18]

Round 4 :

FLO (2 sc, Inc) 6x [24]

Info :

Do not cut the yarn, continue to hair strands.

— Hair Strands :

Info :

Continue the hair with *Ch 41. Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 38 Hdc, 1 sc along the chain, Slst to the next st. of the hair base.* Do this 16 times. (Lemon)

— Hair Bangs :

Info :

*Ch 41. Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 39 Hdc, along the chain, Skip 1 st., Slst to the next st. of the hair base.* Do this 4 times. Position the bangs to the front side of the face. Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew.

— Top Hair Strands Continue :

Info :

Flip the hair and insert your hook in to the back loop of Rnd 4. *Ch 41. Start from 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 38 Hdc, 1 sc along the chain, Slst to the next st. of the hair base.* Do this 18 times. Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew. You can also use a fabric glue.

— Pony (work in row) :

Row 1 :

Ch 36, turn and work along the chain

Row 2 :

1 Slst, 1 sc, 31 Hdc, 1 sc, 1 Slst

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn.

— Wheels :

Item Name (P1) :

Make 12 - Rose: Make 6 sc in a magic ring. Fasten off and cut the yarn. Glue two wheels together, resulting in 6 wheels.

— Legs :

Round 1 :

Leg 1 - Lime: Ch 5, turn and work with 3 sc along the chain, 4 sc into the last st. Continue to the other side of the chain, make 2 sc and 3 sc into the last st. (Photo 5) [12]

Round 2 :

Inc, 2 sc, 3 Inc, 4 sc, 2 Inc (Photo 6) [18]

Round 3 :

5 Hdc, 6 Hdc Inc, 7 Hdc (Photo 7) [24]

Round 4 :

BLO 24 sc [24]

Round 5 :

24 sc [24]

Round 6 :

6 sc, 6 Dec, 6 sc [18]

Round 7 :

5 sc, Dec, (1 sc, Dec) 2x, 5 sc [15]

Round 8-10 :

15 sc (3 rounds) [15]

Info :

Change colour to Rose for the next section.

Round 11 :

BLO 15 sc [15]

Round 12 :

15 sc [15]

Info :

Change colour to Beige for the ankle section.

Round 13 :

BLO 15 sc [15]

Round 14-15 :

15 sc [15]

Round 16 :

(4 sc, Inc) 3x [18]

Info :

Change to Rose colour for boot top.

Round 17 :

BLO 18 Slst [18]

Round 18 :

BLO 18 sc [18]

Round 19 :

18 sc [18]

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn. Start stuffing the Leg. Turn the leg upside down and join Lime yarn to the front loops of round 10. Slst all around. Cut the yarn. Fasten off.

Info :

Insert your hook into the front loops of round 12 with Rose yarn. Slst around. Cut the yarn. Fasten off. Add details and sew or glue wheels as shown in photos.

Item Name (P1) :

Leg 2: Rnd 1-19 Repeat Leg 1, but do not cut the yarn. With feet facing away, sc some more until you reach the side center. Join Leg 2 to Leg 1 with 1 sc. Rnd 20: 17 sc to leg 1, 18 sc in leg 2. [36] Add your stitch mark, this is the new end of the round. Continue to the body.

— Body :

Round 21 :

36 sc [36]

Round 22 :

(5 sc, Inc) 6x [42]

Round 23-24 :

42 sc (3 rounds) [42]

Round 25 :

(5 sc, Dec) 6x [36]

Round 26 :

36 sc [36]

Round 27 :

(16 sc, Dec) 2x [34]

Round 28 :

34 sc [34]

Round 29 :

(15 sc, Dec) 2x [32]

Info :

Change to Beige colour for upper body shaping.

Round 30 :

BLO 32 Slst [32]

Round 31 :

BLO 32 sc [32]

Round 32 :

(14 sc, Dec) 2x [30]

Round 33 :

30 sc [30]

Round 34 :

(13 sc, Dec) 2x [28]

Round 35 :

28 sc [28]

Round 36 :

(12 sc, Dec) 2x [26]

Round 37 :

26 sc [26]

Round 38 :

(11 sc, Dec) 2x [24]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long yarn to sew.

— Arm :

Round 1 :

Make 2 - Beige: 5 sc in magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

5 Inc [10]

Round 3 :

10 sc [10]

Round 4 :

1 sc, 1 Buble stitch, 8 sc [10]

Round 5-19 :

10 sc (15 rounds) [10]

Info :

Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

— Swimsuit (work in rows) :

Row 1 :

Succulent: Ch 8, start from the 2nd ch from hook, Dec, 3 sc, Dec. Ch 1, turn

Row 2 :

Dec, 1 sc, Dec. Ch 1, turn

Row 3-10 :

3 sc. Ch 1, turn (8 rows)

Row 11 :

Inc, 1 sc, Inc. Ch 1, turn

Row 12 :

Inc, 3 sc, Inc. Ch 1, turn

Row 13 :

Inc, 5 sc, Inc. Ch 8. Insert hook into the first chain of row 1, work across with Inc, 5 sc, Inc. Ch 8. 1 sc into the first st of row 11.

Row 14 :

4 sc, Dec, 2 sc, 8 sc across the chain. 9 sc to row 11, 8 sc across the other chain.

Row 15 :

(10 sc, Inc) 3x [36]

Row 16 :

36 sc [36]

Row 17 :

(16 sc, Dec) 2x [34]

Row 18 :

34 sc [34]

Info :

Wear the swimsuit at this point (photo reference).

Row 19 :

(15 sc, Dec) 2x [34]

Row 20 :

32 sc [32]

Row 21 :

(14 sc, Dec) 2x [30]

Row 22 :

(13 sc, Dec) 2x [28]

Row 23 :

28 sc [28]

Row 24 :

(12 sc, Dec) 2x [26]

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Info :

Swimsuit continue (Succulent): Insert your hook with Succulent yarn as shown. Make Ch 15 and work along the chain with 14 Slst. Sc on rnd 24. Continue with 6 sc across. Make another Ch 15 and turn, 14 slst along the chain. Slst on rnd 24 to finish. Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

— Visor :

Round 1 :

Rose: Ch 50. Join last st. to the first st. (Photo 20)

Round 2-4 :

50 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Insert your hook as shown in the photo, this is the start of rnd 5.

Round 5 :

Slst, 6 sc, 2 Inc, 6 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Round 6 :

(1 sc, Inc) 2x, 10 sc, (Inc, 1 sc) 2x, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn

Round 7 :

2 sc, Inc, (8 sc, Inc) 2x, 2 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn

Round 8 :

3 sc, Inc, (9 sc, Inc) 2x, 3 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn

Round 9 :

4 sc, Inc, 5 sc, Inc, 9 sc, Inc, 5 sc, Inc, 4 sc, Slst on rnd 4. Ch 1, turn

Round 10 :

36 sc, Slst on rnd 4, turn

Round 11 :

36 Slst

Info :

Fasten off. Leave a long yarn to sew.

— Assemble :

Info :

Sew the head to the body, sew the arms to the body, sew the strap in the back and fix hair and accessories following photos. Use many pins to arrange hair strands before sewing. You can glue small parts like wheels or pony if desired.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body by aligning the neck opening to the body top and using the long yarn tail from the body; whipstitch around securely and stuff as needed.
  • Position and sew the arms to either side of the body at the marked rounds, ensuring symmetry and sewing through the stitches for a firm attachment.
  • Arrange hair strands with many pins, then sew or glue the hair base and strands to the head; secure bangs to the front and tie a pony to create the top knot.
  • Attach the visor to the head by positioning it over the brow and sewing the back edge to the hair base; use a long yarn tail to secure and hide ends.
  • Join both legs together with 1 sc at the side center, then continue one round to create the new body beginning; add a stitch marker to mark the new round start.
  • Sew the swimsuit straps and back strap in place, checking fit on the doll before securing permanently.
  • Sew or glue the wheels to the boots, then embroider boot laces and small detailing with contrasting yarn.

Important Notes

  • 💡Unless otherwise stated, dolls are crocheted in continuous rounds in a spiral; there is no need to close each round with a slip stitch unless instructed.
  • 💡Crochet with tight stitches and consider using a smaller hook than recommended to avoid gaps when using cotton yarn.
  • 💡Place safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19 of the head and check placement visually before locking them in to achieve the intended expression.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of each round and when joining legs into the body for consistent shaping.
  • 💡Stuff gradually during shaping rounds to maintain smooth contours and avoid lumps.

This bright Barbs amigurumi pattern brings a playful, beach-ready doll to life with colourful details and full hair styling. Choose your favourite cotton colours and personalise the swimsuit, visor and boots for a unique handmade gift. Have fun stitching, styling and sharing your finished doll with loved ones! 🧵🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 22 cm tall when using the recommended Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton and the specified hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the finished size; choose a suitable hook for your chosen yarn and expect the doll to scale up or down.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches, working in the round and simple assembly techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, depending on experience and how much time you spend on the hair and assembly details.

Can I glue the hair instead of sewing it?

Yes, the pattern notes you can use fabric glue to fix hair strands if you prefer, but pin placement first will help ensure an even look.