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Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern

Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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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 Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates an adorable Cruella-inspired amigurumi doll complete with a two-tone hairstyle, dress with fur hem, sneakers, and a tiny bag. It includes full round-by-round instructions for every piece so you can follow along precisely. The pattern uses YarnArt baby cotton yarns and a 2 mm hook for a firm, neat finish.

Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn assembly techniques, placement of eyes, and optional wiring for poseable legs. Photos show key steps and finishing details to help you achieve a polished result.

Why You'll Love This Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings personality to a small handmade doll with charming details like the split hairstyle and tiny sneakers. I enjoy the challenge of creating many small pieces and assembling them into a cohesive character. The construction teaches shaping, color changes and finishing skills that I find very satisfying. Making the dress and accessories allows me to customize the doll and give it a unique style each time.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by swapping yarn colors—try pastel shades for a soft, whimsical doll or bold contrasts for a statement Cruella look.

To change the size, use thicker yarn and a larger hook for a chunkier doll, or finer yarn and a smaller hook for a tiny keychain version; adjust eye sizes to match the scale.

I often add embroidered expressions or different eye shapes to change personality—experiment with eyebrow placement, mouth stitches, or blush intensity.

Swap the dress style by extending or shortening the dress rounds, or add buttons and tiny appliques to personalize outfits.

Make the shoes removable by sewing a thin insole piece loosely so it can be taken out and replaced with different colors or styles.

For posability, insert wire into the legs and optionally into the arms; use adhesive plaster to cover sharp wire ends and secure them safely inside the limbs.

Try creating an entire themed set—make matching mini pets, scarves, hats or seasonal accessories to expand your collection.

I sometimes replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a softer, child-safe finish, especially if the doll will be handled by small children.

Experiment with different yarn textures for the dress hem—fuzzy mink for a fluffy skirt or boucle for a cozy look gives a distinct finish.

Don’t be afraid to remix proportions: slightly longer legs or a wider hat can dramatically alter the character while following the same construction steps.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too high or low will change the face proportions; insert eyes between rows 21-22 and measure 13 SC apart before securing. ✗ Overstuffing the head and limbs makes shaping difficult and may distort rounds; stuff gradually and check shape frequently while crocheting. ✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds causes missed increases or decreases; use a marker at the start of each round to keep track of row starts. ✗ Changing color without weaving in ends neatly creates loose tails and messy finishes; hide and secure color joins as you change to keep edges tidy.

Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own Cruella-inspired amigurumi doll with this complete crochet pattern. This pattern walks you through every piece from head to shoes with clear rounds and helpful assembly tips. You will enjoy creating the two-tone hairstyle, dress, sneakers and tiny bag to complete the look. Perfect for crafters who love detailed, collectible dolls.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Doll Cruella Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Main beige color - YarnArt Baby Cotton 404 (main body color, quantity as needed)
  • 02
    Black color for hair and shoes - YarnArt Baby Cotton 460 (small amount for hair, shoes)
  • 03
    White color for socks, shorts, shoes - YarnArt Baby Cotton 401 (small amount)
  • 04
    Red color for dress - YarnArt Baby Cotton 427 (amount for dress and sleeve)
  • 05
    White mink (fur) color for dress hem - YarnArt Mink 345 (small amount for hem)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (Hook №2)
  • 02
    Safety eyes 7 mm (2 pieces) for the face
  • 03
    Safety eyes 3 mm for the dalmatian toy details
  • 04
    Tapestry needle
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing (fiberfill)
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Wire of 1.6 mm diameter (optional for poseable legs)
  • 08
    Blush (for face shading)
  • 09
    Adhesive plaster (for securing wire ends)
  • 10
    Black beads for bag and choker
  • 11
    Stitch markers

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— Head :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in main beige color. Stuff in the process.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)

Round 11-26 :

60 sc (16 rounds)

Info :

Insert eyes between 21-22 rows in the distance of 13 sc

Round 27 :

(8 sc, dec) x6 (54)

Round 28 :

(7 sc, dec) x6 (48)

Round 29 :

(4 sc, dec) x8 (40)

Round 30 :

(3 sc, dec) x8 (32)

Round 31 :

(2 sc, dec) x8 (24)

Round 32 :

(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Hide the thread.

— Hairstyle (2 pcs.) :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in black color 1 detail (1 detail in white color).

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9 sc, inc) x6 (66)

Round 12-13 :

66 sc (2 rounds)

Round 14 :

(10 sc, inc) x6 (72)

Round 15 :

72 sc, 13 ch, cut the thread.

— Bang :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in black color 1 detail (1 detail in white color).

Round 1 :

5 ch, from second 2 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc. Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Ponytail (2 pcs) :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in black color 1 detail (1 detail in white color).

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

Round 3 :

9 sc

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x3 (15)

Round 6 :

15 sc

Round 7 :

(3 sc, dec) x6 (12)

Round 8 :

(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)

Round 9 :

(1 sc, dec) x3 (6)

Info :

Leave a long end for sewing. Stuff while sewing.

— Ears (2 pcs.) :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in main beige color.

Round 1 :

5 sc in MR

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Face Decoration :

Infos :

Head design can be viewed by clicking on the button below. 1.Needle sculpting for the eyes area and the eyes details. 2. Making the nose we make a stitch 3 sc long between 21-22 rows, the distance from the eye to the nose on each side is 5 sc.

— Hands (2 pcs) :

Info :

Hook №2,begin crocheting in main beige color. Stuff in the process.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (2 rounds)

Round 5 :

6 sc, bubble, 5 sc (12)

Round 6 :

12 sc

Round 7 :

(4 sc, dec) x2 (10)

Round 8-24 :

10 sc (17 rounds)

Info :

Cut the thread and hide.

— Legs (2 pcs) :

Info :

If you want your doll to be able to bend the legs, you need to take a wire for each leg and insert the frame while knitting, you can see an example in the photo. (We make the frame at will)

Info :

Hook №2, crocheting with white color, stuff in process:

Round 1 :

8 ch, from second 6 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain 5 sc, inc (16)

Round 2 :

inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc (20)

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc (24)

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 3 sc (28)

Info :

Prepare the insoles. On thick cardboard or plastic (for example, a cover from cotton swabs), we circle the part, cut it out, try it on and put it aside. We make 2 insoles for 2 shoes at once, glue after we crochet the fifth row. BLO

Round 5 :

28 sc

Round 6 :

9 sc, BLO 9 sc (should be in the center of the leg), for both loops 10 sc (28)

Info :

Change color for black. For both loops

Round 7 :

28 sc

Round 8 :

27 sc (We do not crochet one loop so that the beginning of the row is strictly in the center)

Round 9 :

8 sc, 6 dec, 8 sc (22)

Round 10 :

7 sc, 4 dec, 7 sc (18)

Round 11 :

18 sc

Round 12 :

(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

Round 13 :

12 sc

Info :

Change color for white. BLO

Round 14 :

12 sc (for both loops)

Round 15 :

(2 sc, inc) x4 (16)

Round 16-17 :

16 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Change color for main. BLO

Round 17 :

15 sc, inc (17) (for both loops)

Round 18 :

17 sc

Round 19 :

inc, 16 sc (18)

Round 20 :

18 sc

Round 21 :

inc, 17 sc (19)

Round 22 :

19 sc

Round 23 :

18 sc, inc (20)

Round 24 :

20 sc

Round 25 :

dec, 16 sc, dec (18)

Round 26 :

2 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 2 sc (16)

Round 27 :

16 sc

Round 28 :

2 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 2 sc (18)

Round 29 :

18 sc

Round 30 :

(5 sc, inc) x3 (21)

Round 31-34 :

21 sc (4 rounds)

Round 35 :

(6 sc, inc) x3 (24) (Change color for white)

Round 36-38 :

24 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Left leg: 39 rnd: 18 sc (so that the connection of the legs is on the inside of the thigh), cut the thread and hide.

Info :

Right leg: 39 rnd: 12 sc (so that the connection of the legs is on the inside of the thigh), do not cut the thread.

Info :

Sock with a white thread: FLO 17 rnd: 16 sl st. Cut the thread and hide.

Info :

Black thread shoes: FLO 13 rnd: 12 sc. Cut the thread and hide.

— Sneakers (front) :

Info :

Hook №2, crocheting with white color. FLO 5th row center (where they crocheted BLO 9 sc). Turning rounds, keep the foot towards you.

Round 1 :

2 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 2 :

3 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 3 :

4 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 5 :

5 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 6 :

6 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 7 :

7 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Round 8 :

8 sc, sl st, ch, turn

Info :

Cut the thread and hide.

— Body :

Info :

Next, crochet body, Stuff in the process:

Round 40 :

1 ch from the right leg, attach it to the left leg to make the legs clubfoot, i.e. work some shifting sc in the last shifting sc of the left leg; if it's necessary, work required number of shifting sc. Then work along left leg 24 sc, 2 inc along chain, 24 sc along right leg, 2 sc along chain + 6 shifting sc (54)

Round 41-46 :

54 sc (6 rounds)

Round 47 :

(7 sc, dec) x6 (48)

Round 48 :

48 sc

Round 49 :

(14 sc, dec) x3 (45)

Round 50 :

45 sc

Round 51 :

(13 sc, dec) x3 (42)

Info :

Change color for main. BLO

Round 52 :

42 sc (for both loops)

Round 53-55 :

42 sc (3 rounds)

Round 56 :

(12 sc, dec) x3 (39)

Round 57-58 :

39 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Attach the arms.

Round 59 :

3 sc, 5 sc with hand, 16 sc, 5 sc with hand, 10 sc (39). And we insert the wire frame into our hands.

Round 60 :

3 sc, 5 sc by hand, 16 sc, 5 sc by hand, 10 sc (39)

Round 61 :

(11 sc, dec) x3 (36)

Round 62 :

(1 sc, dec) x12 (24)

Round 63 :

(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Round 64-67 :

18 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Leave a long tail thread for piece attaching.

— Sleeve (1 pcs.) :

Info :

Hook №2, crocheting with red color:

Round 1 :

18 ch, sl st close in a circle, 18 sc

Round 2 :

(5 sc, inc) x3 (21)

Round 3 :

21 sc

Round 4 :

(6 sc, inc) x3 (24)

Round 5-6 :

24 sc (2 rounds)

Round 7 :

(6 sc, dec) x3 (21)

Round 9-11 :

21 sc (4 rounds)

Round 12 :

(5 sc, dec) x3 (18)

Round 13-14 :

18 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Cut the thread and hide.

— Dress :

Info :

With red color. Hook №2, crocheting with red color:

Round 1 :

60 ch, sl st close in a circle

Round 2-3 :

60 sc (2 rounds)

Round 4 :

(18 sc, dec) x3 (57)

Round 5 :

57 sc

Round 6 :

(17 sc, dec) x3 (54)

Round 7-17 :

54 sc (11 rounds)

Round 18 :

(16 sc, dec) x3 (51)

Round 19-21 :

51 sc (3 rounds)

Round 22 :

2 sc on dress, 6 sc with sleeve, 16 sc on dress, (1 sc, dec) x3, 18 sc (48)

Round 23 :

2 sc, 12 sc on sleeve, 40 sc on dress (54)

Round 24 :

4 sc, 3 hdc, 2 dc, 3 hdc, 42 sc (54)

Info :

Cut the thread and hide. With a white mink color, Hook №2, hold the dress with the hem towards you:

Round 1 :

60 sc (white mink hem)

Info :

Cut the thread and hide.

— Bag :

Info :

Hook №2, begin crocheting in black color:

Round 1 :

8 ch, from third 5 dc, 3 dc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain 4 dc, inc from dc (14). BLO

Round 2 :

14 sc (for both loops)

Round 3-5 :

14 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Next, crochet in turning rows:

Round 6 :

1 sc, turn, 6 sc, 1 ch, turn

Round 7-10 :

6 sc, 1 ch, turn (4 rounds)

Info :

Cut the thread and hide. We fasten the thread on the side, dial 50 ch, fasten to the other end of the ss (strap).

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert safety eyes between rows 21-22 with a distance of 13 single crochets between them before finishing the head, then secure and continue shaping.
  • Attach the head to the body after finishing round 67 of the body: use the long tail and a whipstitch to sew the head neatly to the neck opening, matching the stitch counts.
  • Sew arms into the body openings (rounds around 59-60) and insert the wire frames in the hands before closing if using wire; secure and hide wire ends with adhesive plaster.
  • Join the legs to make the body base at round 40 by chaining from the right leg and attaching to the left leg; then work the connecting rounds to form the hips and torso.
  • Position hair pieces, bangs and ponytails on the head and sew in place with long tails; attach ears between the appropriate head rounds and hide all tails.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of each round and for counting increases and decreases during shaping.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually while crocheting to maintain smooth shaping; overstuffing can distort the amigurumi's shape.
  • 💡If you want bendable legs, insert a 1.6 mm wire frame into each leg as you work and cover ends with adhesive plaster for safety.
  • 💡Prepare and glue the cardboard or plastic insoles after crocheting the fifth round of the shoe to create a firm base for the sneaker.
  • 💡Work color changes carefully and hide ends as you go to avoid bulky seams, especially around BLO/FLO sections for shoe and sock details.

This Cruella-inspired amigurumi is a delightful mix of character and craft, perfect for collectors and gift-giving. The pattern guides you through every round and detail so you can recreate the tiny dress, sneakers and split hairstyle with confidence. Enjoy personalizing colors or accessories to make your own special version of this charming doll. 🧶✨🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 20-25 cm tall depending on yarn tension and whether wire is used for the legs.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the finished size will change; adjust the hook size accordingly and test gauge on the head to match proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with amigurumi techniques, working in the round, increases and decreases, and reading round counts.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete this multi-piece project in 12-15 hours over several sessions, depending on experience and the level of detail in finishing.