Enchanting Christmas Scholar Amigurumi Doll: A Magical Crochet Pattern

Step into a world of magic and holiday cheer with this adorable Christmas Scholar Amigurumi doll! Perfect for fans of wizardry and festive decorations, this pattern guides you through creating a charming character, complete with a cozy scarf, a festive Santa hat, and intricate embroidered details. Bring a touch of handmade wonder to your home or craft a unique, thoughtful gift for someone special this season.

Craft Your Own Whimsical Holiday Companion

Creating this delightful amigurumi doll is a rewarding experience that combines the joy of crochet with the enchantment of the holidays. Each stitch builds a personality, allowing you to personalize your scholar with unique facial expressions and embellishments. This finished doll makes an ideal centerpiece for your holiday decor, a cherished gift, or a playful companion for any fantasy enthusiast, adding warmth and magic to any setting.

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Crochet Pattern: Enchanting Christmas Scholar Amigurumi Doll: A Magical Crochet Pattern

Materials

Skin Tone Yarn (e.g., Beige or Light Peach)
Medium Brown Yarn (for hair and wand)
Dark Green Yarn (for dress)
Dark Red/Maroon Yarn (for scarf, Santa hat)
Golden Yellow Yarn (for scarf stripes, embroidery)
White Yarn (for Santa hat brim, book pages, shoe details)
Dark Brown Yarn (for shoes, book cover)
2.5mm or 3.0mm Crochet Hook
8mm Black Safety Eyes
Polyester Fiberfill for Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Embroidery Floss (Pink for cheeks, Gold for dress motifs, Red for berries)
Stitch Markers
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten Off
(…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
[…]: Total number of stitches at the end of the round/row

Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

Head (Skin Tone Yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: 6 inc [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
R7-13: 36 sc (7 rounds) [36]
Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, approximately 6-7 stitches apart. Embroider a small mouth with dark brown floss and pink blush on cheeks.
R14: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
R15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
Stuff head firmly with fiberfill.
R16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Hair (Medium Brown Yarn)

First, create a wig cap:

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: 6 inc [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
R7-9: 36 sc [36]

For the curls (work directly from the edge of the wig cap):

*Ch 15, starting from the 2nd ch from hook, make 2 sc in each ch (14 sc). Sl st into the next stitch on the wig cap.* Repeat from * around the edge of the wig cap (approx. 18-20 curls). Add additional curls to the top center of the wig cap by making small chains and repeating the 2 sc in each ch instruction. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body (Start Skin Tone, then Dark Green Yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: 6 inc [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5-6: 24 sc (2 rounds) [24]
Change to Dark Green Yarn.
R7: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R8: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
R9-15: 36 sc (7 rounds) [36]
Embroider golden bee or winged charm motifs and small red berries on the dress using golden yellow and red embroidery floss.
R16: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
R17: 30 sc [30]
R18: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
R19: 24 sc [24]
Stuff body firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2 – Skin Tone, then Dark Green Yarn)

With Skin Tone Yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2-3: 6 sc (2 rounds) [6]
Change to Dark Green Yarn:
R4-10: 6 sc (7 rounds) [6]
Stuff lightly. Pinch opening flat and sc across to close. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2 – Dark Brown, then Skin Tone Yarn)

With Dark Brown Yarn (for shoes):
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 [9]
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 [12]
R4: 12 sc in BLO (Back Loop Only) [12]
R5: 12 sc [12]
Change to Skin Tone Yarn:
R6-12: 12 sc (7 rounds) [12]
Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Embroider small white stitches on the top of the shoes using white yarn.

Scarf (Dark Red/Maroon and Golden Yellow Yarn)

With Dark Red/Maroon Yarn, ch 45.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn [44]
Row 2: Sc across. Change to Golden Yellow Yarn. Ch 1, turn [44]
Row 3: Sc across. Change to Dark Red/Maroon Yarn. Ch 1, turn [44]
Repeat Rows 2-3 for a total of 4-5 stripes. FO. Add small fringe to ends if desired by attaching short strands of yarn.

Santa Hat (Dark Red/Maroon and White Yarn)

With Dark Red/Maroon Yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: 6 sc [6]
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 [9]
R4: 9 sc [9]
R5: (2 sc, inc) x 3 [12]
R6: 12 sc [12]
R7: (3 sc, inc) x 3 [15]
R8: 15 sc [15]
R9: (4 sc, inc) x 3 [18]
R10: 18 sc [18]
R11: (5 sc, inc) x 3 [21]
R12: 21 sc [21]
Change to White Yarn:
R13: Sc around for the brim [21]
FO. Create a small white pom-pom and attach it to the tip of the hat.

Book (Dark Brown Yarn and White Embroidery Floss)

With Dark Brown Yarn, ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 6 ch. Ch 1, turn [7]
Row 2-6: 7 sc. Ch 1, turn [7]
Fold the crocheted rectangle in half lengthwise and sew the edges together to form a book shape. Use white embroidery floss to create vertical lines along one folded edge to resemble pages.

Wand (Medium Brown Yarn)

With Medium Brown Yarn:
R1: 4 sc in MR [4]
R2-8: 4 sc (7 rounds or until desired length) [4]
Sl st to close. FO, leaving a short tail to secure.

Assembly

Sew the head securely to the body.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body at the shoulders.
Carefully position the hair cap on the head and sew it in place. Secure individual curls around the face and head for desired styling.
Dress the doll with the crocheted scarf and Santa hat.
Place the book and wand in her hands, securing them with a few stitches if desired.
Weave in all remaining ends.