Enchanting Princess Belle Amigurumi: A Tale as Old as Time in Crochet!

Step into a world of magic and charm with our delightful Princess Belle amigurumi doll. This pattern brings to life the beloved character from Beauty and the Beast, featuring her iconic golden gown with delicate ruffles, a sweet smile, and beautiful brown hair. Perfect for gifting or adding a touch of fairytale elegance to your collection, this little Belle is sure to capture hearts.

Craft Your Own Fairytale: The Joy of Amigurumi Character Creation

There’s immense satisfaction in bringing cherished characters to life with your own hands. This Belle doll isn’t just a toy; it’s a handcrafted piece of art, imbued with love and care. Creating this pattern offers a wonderful opportunity to hone your amigurumi skills, explore detailed shaping, and ultimately produce a treasured item that can spark imagination and nostalgia.

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Crochet Pattern: Enchanting Princess Belle Amigurumi: A Tale as Old as Time in Crochet!

Materials

DK weight yarn in Light Beige (skin tone)
DK weight yarn in Dark Brown (hair)
DK weight yarn in Bright Yellow (dress, bow)
DK weight yarn in Red (rose)
Small amount of DK weight yarn in Black (eyelashes, pupils)
Small amount of embroidery floss in Pink (cheeks, mouth)
2.5mm crochet hook
6mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
FO: fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
Rnd: Round
**: repeat instructions in asterisks

Instructions

Get ready to bring Belle to life! Work in continuous spirals unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch in each round.

HEAD (Light Beige yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* x6 (12)
Rnd 3: *sc, inc* x6 (18)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, inc* x6 (24)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, inc* x6 (30)
Rnd 6: *4 sc, inc* x6 (36)
Rnd 7-13: sc in each st around (36) (7 rounds)
Rnd 14: *4 sc, dec* x6 (30)
Rnd 15: *3 sc, dec* x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 10 and 11, approximately 6-7 stitches apart. Stuff head firmly.
Rnd 16: *2 sc, dec* x6 (18)
Rnd 17: *sc, dec* x6 (12)
Rnd 18: *dec* x6 (6)
FO, weave in tail. Embroider a small pink mouth between Rnd 9 and 10. Use pink embroidery floss for blush on cheeks. Use black yarn to embroider eyelashes.

HAIR (Dark Brown yarn)

Hair Cap:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* x6 (12)
Rnd 3: *sc, inc* x6 (18)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, inc* x6 (24)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, inc* x6 (30)
Rnd 6: *4 sc, inc* x6 (36)
Rnd 7-10: sc in each st around (36) (4 rounds)
Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Place hair cap onto the head, positioning it slightly forward to frame the face. Sew into place.
Hair Bun:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* x6 (12)
Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 5: *dec* x6 (6)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a tail. Sew bun to the top back of the hair cap.
Side Hair Curls (Make 2):
Ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, then sc in next 8 ch. (9 sc)
Sl st into the base of the hair cap, near the temples. Twist to create a curl and secure. Repeat for the other side.

HAIR BOW (Bright Yellow yarn)

Ch 6.
Row 1-3: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail. Cinch the center of the rectangle with the tail to form a bow. Sew onto the hair bun.

BODY & DRESS (Start with Light Beige, then switch to Bright Yellow)

Rnd 1 (Light Beige): 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* x6 (12)
Rnd 3: *sc, inc* x6 (18)
Rnd 4-5: sc in each st around (18) (Neck)
Change to Bright Yellow yarn.
Rnd 6: In BLO, sc in each st around (18) (This creates a ridge for the neckline/bodice detail)
Rnd 7-9: sc in each st around (18) (Bodice)
Rnd 10: *2 sc, inc* x6 (24)
Rnd 11: sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 12 (First Ruffle Base): In FLO, *sc, inc* x12 (36)
Rnd 13 (First Ruffle): sc in each st around (36)
Sl st, FO. Weave in ends. (This ruffle is finished.)

Rejoin Bright Yellow yarn to the unworked BLO of Rnd 11.

Rnd 14 (Skirt Base after 1st Ruffle): Sc in each BLO st of Rnd 11 (24)
Rnd 15: *3 sc, inc* x6 (30)
Rnd 16: sc in each st around (30)
Rnd 17 (Second Ruffle Base): In FLO, *sc, inc* x15 (45)
Rnd 18: sc in each st around (45)
Sl st, FO. Weave in ends.

Rejoin Bright Yellow yarn to the unworked BLO of Rnd 16.

Rnd 19 (Skirt Base after 2nd Ruffle): Sc in each BLO st of Rnd 16 (30)
Rnd 20: *4 sc, inc* x6 (36)
Rnd 21: sc in each st around (36)
Rnd 22 (Third Ruffle Base): In FLO, *sc, inc* x18 (54)
Rnd 23-25: sc in each st around (54) (3 rounds for final ruffle height)
Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for closing. Stuff body firmly as you go. Cinch the bottom opening closed and weave in ends.

ARMS (Make 2 – Light Beige yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2-9: sc in each st around (6) (8 rounds)
Stuff lightly. Flatten opening and sc across to close (3 sc).
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

ROSE (Red yarn)

Ch 16.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in each chain across. (45 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail. Roll the strip tightly from one end to form a rose. Secure the base by sewing through all layers.

ASSEMBLY

Sew the head securely to the body, ensuring it’s centered and upright.
Sew the hair cap, bun, and bow onto the head as described. Attach the curly strands near the temples.
Sew the arms to the sides of the yellow bodice, between Rnd 7 and 8.
Sew the small red rose to the front of the yellow bodice.