The Hula Girl Crochet Amigurumi brings tropical vibes to your handmade collection. With her green grass skirt and pink floral necklace, she evokes the spirit of Hawaii and summer joy.
Add a Tropical Touch with the Hula Girl Crochet Amigurumi
Craft a piece of paradise with this Hula Girl Crochet Amigurumi. She’s perfect for themed gifts or island-inspired decor.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approximately 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 inches)
Yarn: Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in skin, dark brown, green, beige, pink, red, and purple
Hook: 2.25 mm
Other Materials:
- Polyester stuffing
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Embroidery thread for facial details
- Small artificial flower or yarn to create flower crown
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FLO – Front Loop Only
- FO – Fasten Off
HEAD & BODY (worked in one piece)
With skin color yarn:
Head
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10, 6 sts apart. - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly.
Change to beige (top):
Body
17. inc x6 (12)
18. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
19–21. sc around (18)
Change to green (skirt waistband):
22. sc around (18)
23. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
24. dec x6 (6)
FO and close hole.
LEGS (make 2)
With skin color yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12)
FO first leg. On the second leg, do not FO.
Join Legs
7. ch 2, join to first leg, sc around both legs + chain (28)
8–11. sc around (28)
Stuff and sew to body.
ARMS (make 2)
With skin color yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–8. sc around (9)
FO, stuff lightly, sew to sides of body.
SKIRT FRINGES
With green yarn:
Cut approx. 20 strands of yarn (8–10 cm long).
Attach in lark’s head knots around Round 22 (waistband) to simulate a grass skirt.
Trim to desired length and fluff slightly.
HAIR CAP & STYLE
With dark brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–9. sc around (30)
FO and sew to head.
Side Curls:
- Cut 6 strands (~25 cm) of brown yarn
- Attach 3 to each side of the head behind ear line
- Braid or twist into small curls for a tropical hairstyle
FLOWER NECKLACE (LEI)
With red, pink, and purple yarn:
- ch 30
- FO
- Make 3–5 tiny flowers (magic ring, 5 sc in MR, sl st to close)
- Sew or knot them along the chain
- Tie the lei around the doll’s neck
FACE DETAILS
- Embroider a smile with black or dark pink thread
- Add eyebrows and optional blush on cheeks
- Optional: sew a flower on hair for extra Hawaiian flair
FINISHING TOUCHES
- Attach arms and legs securely
- Adjust skirt for fullness
- Position flower lei and hair curls
- Add any final decorative details (glitter yarn, shell bead)