Jolly Jester Amigurumi: A Whimsical Crochet Doll for the Holidays!

Bring a touch of playful mischief to your holiday decor with this delightful Jolly Jester Amigurumi! This unique crochet doll, inspired by classic harlequin characters with a festive twist, is perfect for adding handmade charm to your home or gifting to a loved one. Its vibrant red and green colors and whimsical details are sure to spread cheer.

Craft a Whimsical Holiday Companion

Unleash your creativity and crochet this adorable Jester doll. Each stitch brings this charming character to life, from her distinctive two-toned outfit to her tiny candy cane accessory. She’s not just a doll; she’s a conversation starter, a unique piece of holiday art, and a project that will fill you with satisfaction as you watch her take shape.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Jolly Jester Amigurumi: A Whimsical Crochet Doll for the Holidays!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Cream, Red, Green, Black, White
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for yarn)
9mm blue safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Small gold bells (approx. 6-8)
Small amount of felt in Black (optional, for mask)
Small amount of pink embroidery floss (for cheeks)

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
FO: Fasten off
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
dc: double crochet

Instructions

Head (Cream 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)
R7-14: Sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, about 6 stitches apart.
R15: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R16: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Start stuffing firmly.
R17: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R18: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R19: 6 dec (6)
FO, close opening, leave a long tail for sewing.

Hair (Cream yarn)

Cut many strands of cream yarn, about 10-12 inches long.
Attach strands to the head using a lark’s head knot or by sewing, focusing on the top and sides, leaving the face clear for the mask. Create two small ponytails on the sides.

Mask (Black yarn or felt)

If crocheting: ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (14 sc). Turn, ch 1, sc across (14 sc). Repeat for 1-2 more rows. Attach to face covering eyes.
Alternatively, cut a mask shape from black felt and glue/sew it on.
Embroider a small red smile below the mask and add pink blush to cheeks.

Legs (Make 2)

Leg 1 (Cream, Red, Black yarn)

Foot (Red yarn):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4-5: Sc around (18)
Stuff lightly. Embroider a black diamond on the top of the foot.
R6: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R7: 6 dec (6)
Switch to Cream yarn. Continue working into BLO of R7 for a clean transition.
Leg (Cream yarn):
R8: 6 sc (6) (This will form the ankle).
R9-14: Sc around (6)
Embroider a black diamond on the front of the cream leg section.
FO, leave a long tail.

Leg 2 (Green, Red, Black yarn)

Foot (Green yarn):
R1-7: Follow Leg 1 foot instructions using Green yarn.
Stuff lightly. Embroider a red diamond on the top of the foot.
Switch to Green yarn. Continue working into BLO of R7.
Leg (Green yarn):
R8-14: Follow Leg 1 leg instructions using Green yarn.
Embroider a black diamond on the front of the green leg section.
FO, leave a long tail.

Body (Red, Green, Cream yarn)

Join Leg 1 and Leg 2. This part requires careful color changes for the split design.
R1: Using Cream yarn for Leg 1 and Green yarn for Leg 2, sc 6 around Leg 1, then sc 6 around Leg 2 (12)
R2-3: Continue sc around, maintaining the half-and-half color split (Cream on one side, Green on the other). (12)
Switch colors for the body split (refer to image: left side red, right side green, with horizontal changes). This is a complex color change: for the next sections, work half the stitches in one color and half in the other, switching colors at the midpoint of the round.
R4-6: Work 6 sc in Red, 6 sc in Green (12)
R7-9: Work 6 sc in Green, 6 sc in Red (12)
R10-12: Work 6 sc in Red, 6 sc in Green (12)
Stuff body firmly as you go. Continue shaping and color changes to match the image. The waist appears to have a slight increase.
R13: (1 sc, inc) x 6, maintaining split colors (18)
R14-18: Sc around (18), maintaining split colors.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing to the head.

Arms (Make 2 – Red, Cream yarn)

Cuff (Cream yarn):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: Sc around (12)
R4: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (8)
Switch to Red yarn.
Arm (Red yarn):
R5-12: Sc around (8)
Stuff lightly. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Ruffle (Cream yarn):
Join Cream yarn to FLO of R3 of the cuff. (ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around) x 12. Sl st, FO.

Collar (Red, Green, White yarn)

Using Red and Green yarn, ch 25 (or enough to fit around the doll’s neck).
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, alternating Red and Green blocks (e.g., 5 sc Red, 5 sc Green, etc.).
Turn. Join White yarn to FLO of the previous row. (ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch across). Sl st, FO.
Sew small gold bells onto the ruffled edge of the collar.
Attach the collar to the doll’s neck.

Hat (Red, Green yarn)

Point 1 (Red yarn):
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
R4-5: Sc around (8)
FO, leave a long tail. Make a small red pom-pom and attach to the tip.
Point 2 (Green yarn):
Follow Point 1 instructions using Green yarn. Make a small green pom-pom and attach to the tip.
Sew the two points together at the base.
Attach the hat to the top of the doll’s head.

Candy Cane (White, Red, Green yarn)

Using White yarn, ch 20 (or desired length).
Starting from the 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch, alternating Red and White yarn for stripes every 2-3 stitches.
Stuff lightly and bend into a candy cane shape.
Holly (Green yarn): Make 2 small ch 3 leaves.
Berries (Red yarn): Make 3 small red pom-poms or use beads.
Sew leaves and berries to the top of the candy cane.
Attach the candy cane to one of the doll’s hands.

Assembly

Sew the body to the head, ensuring the head sits centrally.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
Adjust the collar and hat into place.
Make sure all pieces are securely attached and stuffed firmly.