Charming Betty Boop Crochet Doll: Amigurumi Art

Crochet Pattern: Betty Boop Amigurumi

Capture the classic charm of Betty Boop with this adorable amigurumi crochet pattern. This pattern will guide you through creating her iconic look, complete with her signature dress, hair, and accessories. This project is suitable for intermediate crocheters.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in: Skin Tone (approx. 70g), Black (approx. 50g), Red (approx. 30g), Yellow (small amount).
• Crochet hook (3.0mm or 3.5mm recommended, adjust as needed for tight stitches).
• Safety eyes (10mm or 12mm, black).
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small amount of black sewing thread (optional, for garter).

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• fo: fasten off
• […] xN: repeat instructions in brackets N times
• (…): total number of stitches in the round
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FLO: Front Loop Only

Instructions

Head & Body (Skin Tone Yarn): Work in continuous rounds.

R1: 6 sc in 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-R13: sc around (36) (7 rounds)

R14: [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)

R15: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

Insert safety eyes between R11 and R12, about 6-7 stitches apart. Begin stuffing firmly.

R16: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

R17: [sc, dec] x6 (12)

R18: [sc, inc] x6 (18) (Start of neck/upper body)

R19: sc around (18)

R20: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

R21: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

R22-R23: sc around (30) (2 rounds)

R24: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

R25: sc around (24)

Continue stuffing. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing if attaching legs separately, or continue to legs.

Legs (Make 2, Skin Tone Yarn): Work in continuous rounds. Stuff firmly as you go.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: [inc] x6 (12)

R3-R16: sc around (12) (14 rounds)

R17: Change to Red yarn. sc around in BLO (12)

R18: sc around (12)

R19: [dec] x6 (6)

FO, weave in ends. For the FLO of R16 (red yarn), attach red yarn and ch 1, [sc, hdc, sc] in each stitch around for the shoe trim. Sl st to first sc. FO.

Attach legs to the bottom of the body (R25) using the remaining tail from the body or sew securely.

Arms (Make 2, Skin Tone Yarn): Work in continuous rounds. Stuff lightly.

R1: 5 sc in MR (5)

R2: [inc] x5 (10)

R3-R18: sc around (10) (16 rounds)

Fold opening flat and sc across to close (4-5 sc). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.

Hair (Black Yarn): Work in continuous rounds.

R1: 6 sc in 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-R10: sc around (36) (4 rounds)

Hair Curls (work into R10 or separate chains):

• Side Bangs (2): Ch 5, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch (4 sl st). Attach to R10.
• Small Top Curls (2-4): Ch 3-4, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch. Attach around the perimeter of the hair cap.

FO, leaving a long tail. Place hair cap on head, aligning the center part (where the MR is located) with the middle of the face. Sew securely. For the part line, use a piece of skin tone yarn or light brown yarn and embroider a straight line from the MR to the forehead.

Ears (Make 2, Skin Tone Yarn):

R1: 4 sc in MR. Do not close. (4)

FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Flatten the half-circle. Sew ears to the sides of the head, below the hair.

Earrings (Make 2, Yellow Yarn):

Ch 8, sl st to first ch to form a ring. FO, leave a tail. Securely attach to each ear.

Bangles (Make 2, Yellow Yarn):

Ch 6, sl st to first ch to form a ring. FO, leave a tail. Slip onto arms and secure with a stitch or two.

Dress (Red Yarn): Work in rows, then join and work in rounds.

Ch 22.

R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (21)

R2: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (21)

R3: ch 1, turn, [2 sc, inc] x7 (28)

R4-R5: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (28) (2 rows)

R6: ch 1, turn, [3 sc, inc] x7 (35)

R7-R8: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (35) (2 rows)

Join with a sl st to the first sc to form a circle. Work in continuous rounds from here.

R9: sc around (35)

R10: [4 sc, inc] x7 (42)

R11-R13: sc around (42) (3 rounds)

FO, weave in ends. For the bust shape, ch 6, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and remaining ch (5 sl st). Repeat for a second cup. Sew these two small ‘cups’ to the top edge of the dress (R1-R2), creating a sweetheart neckline. Alternatively, embroider the bust line directly onto the dress.

Garter (Black Yarn & Red Yarn):

Using black yarn, ch 20 (or enough to comfortably fit around the doll’s upper thigh). Sl st to first ch to form a ring. FO. Slip onto one leg.

Using red yarn, make a tiny heart: 4 sc in MR, ch 1, turn. inc, sc, inc. Sl st to close heart. Sew the red heart to the front of the black garter.

Facial Details (Yarn Needle):

• Using black yarn, embroider eyelashes above the safety eyes.
• Using black yarn, embroider arched eyebrows above the eyes.
• Using red yarn, embroider Betty Boop’s signature heart-shaped lips below the nose area (about R13-R14 of the head).
• Using skin tone yarn, embroider a small vertical stitch for the nose between the eyes and lips.

Your Betty Boop Amigurumi is now complete!