Autumn Cottage Amigurumi For Cozy Fall Decor
Finished Size: Approximately 10 inches (25 cm) tall and 7 inches (18 cm) wide
Skill Level: Beginner
Estimated Time: 2-4 hours
Hook Size: 3.5 mm
Yarn: worsted yarn
Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, polyfill
Gauge: Approximately 12 sc x 14 rounds = 4 inches with 3.5 mm hook
Reasons You'll Enjoy Making This
This Autumn Cottage amigurumi doll worked in orange, cream, black, and pink. You will crochet the head, body, hat, ear, arm, leg, eye, nose, cheek, label, ear_left, ear_right, arm_left, arm_right, leg_left, leg_right, eye_left, eye_right, cheek_left, cheek_right, mouth, hood, and the eyebrow. The instructions use basic stitches like single crochet, increases, and decreases, with clear round-by-round counts.
Use the pattern card as your material checklist before starting. Safety eyes give a polished look. The finished piece has a flat base. It stands upright on its own. Keep your tension even, count stitches at the end of shaping rounds, and check the placement notes before sewing pieces together for a clean handmade result.
Important Notes Before Beginning
Materials and Supplies You'll Need
| Material | Details |
|---|---|
| Yarn | worsted yarn in orange, cream, black, pink, brown, white, rust orange |
| Hook | 3.5 mm crochet hook |
| Stuffing | Polyfill or fiberfill |
| Eyes | Safety eyes or embroidery thread |
| Extras | Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors |
Gauge: Approximately 12 sc x 14 rounds = 4 inches with 3.5 mm hook. Not critical but aim for tight, even stitches, if stuffing shows through, go down one hook size.
Abbreviations You'll Need to Know
Note: This pattern uses US crochet terms. All rounds are worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sc | Single crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in same stitch) |
| dec | Decrease (sc 2 together) |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| ch | Chain |
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
head, cream yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: sc around (30)
Rnd 7: sc around (30)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 11: dec around (6)
Rnd 12: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to orange yarn for the body.
body, orange yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (11 sc, inc) x 2 (26)
Rnd 6: sc around (26)
Rnd 7: sc around (26)
Rnd 8: sc around (26)
Rnd 9: sc around (26)
Rnd 10: sc around (26)
Rnd 11: (11 sc, dec) x 2 (24)
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 14: dec around (6)
Rnd 15: fasten off, close hole (6)
hat, orange yarn
Rnd 1: Ch 24, join with sl st to form ring, sc in each ch around (23)
Rnd 2: sc around (23)
Rnd 3: sc around (23)
Rnd 4: sc around (23)
Rnd 5: sc around (23)
Rnd 6: sc around (23)
Rnd 7: sc around (23)
Rnd 8: sc around (23)
Rnd 9: sc around (23)
Fasten off. Do not stuff.
ear (make 2), orange yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 3: sc around (8)
Rnd 4: sc around (8)
Rnd 5: sc around (8)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)
Rnd 7: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to cream yarn for the arm.
arm (make 2), cream yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (2 sc, inc) x 2 (17)
Rnd 4: sc around (17)
Rnd 5: sc around (17)
Rnd 6: sc around (17)
Rnd 7: sc around (17)
Rnd 8: sc around (17)
Rnd 9: sc around (17)
Rnd 10: sc around (17)
Rnd 11: sc around (17)
Switch to orange yarn for the leg.
leg (make 2), orange yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
Rnd 5: sc around (18)
Rnd 6: sc around (18)
Rnd 7: sc around (18)
Rnd 8: sc around (18)
Rnd 9: sc around (18)
Rnd 10: sc around (18)
Rnd 11: sc around (18)
Switch to black yarn for the eye.
eye (make 2), black yarn
Use 6 mm safety eyes or embroidered eyes; place them on the upper half of the head, about one eye-width apart.
If using safety eyes, insert the posts before closing the head opening and secure the backs firmly on the inside.
If embroidering, work two small black satin stitches, then add a tiny white stitch highlight if desired.
Switch to orange yarn for the nose.
nose, orange yarn
Embroider the nose with black thread after the eyes are placed.
Work a small triangular satin stitch centered between the eyes, about 8 mm wide.
Switch to pink yarn for the cheek.
cheek (make 2), pink yarn
Add the cheek detail with pale pink embroidery thread after the head is closed.
Work two or three tiny straight stitches on each side, just below and outside the eye line.
Switch to brown yarn for the label.
label, brown yarn
Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (6)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (6)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (6)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (6)
Switch to orange yarn for the ear_left.
ear_left, orange yarn
Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
ear_right, orange yarn
Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing
Switch to white yarn for the arm_left.
arm_left, white yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (2 sc, inc) x 2 (17)
Rnd 4: sc around (17)
Rnd 5: sc around (17)
Rnd 6: sc around (17)
Rnd 7: sc around (17)
Rnd 8: sc around (17)
Rnd 9: sc around (17)
Rnd 10: sc around (17)
Rnd 11: sc around (17)
arm_right, white yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (2 sc, inc) x 2 (17)
Rnd 4: sc around (17)
Rnd 5: sc around (17)
Rnd 6: sc around (17)
Rnd 7: sc around (17)
Rnd 8: sc around (17)
Rnd 9: sc around (17)
Rnd 10: sc around (17)
Rnd 11: sc around (17)
Switch to orange yarn for the leg_left.
leg_left, orange yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
Rnd 5: sc around (18)
Rnd 6: sc around (18)
Rnd 7: sc around (18)
Rnd 8: sc around (18)
Rnd 9: sc around (18)
Rnd 10: sc around (18)
Rnd 11: sc around (18)
leg_right, orange yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
Rnd 5: sc around (18)
Rnd 6: sc around (18)
Rnd 7: sc around (18)
Rnd 8: sc around (18)
Rnd 9: sc around (18)
Rnd 10: sc around (18)
Rnd 11: sc around (18)
Switch to black yarn for the eye_left.
eye_left, black yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: dec around (6)
Rnd 4: fasten off, close hole (6)
eye_right, black yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: dec around (6)
Rnd 4: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to pink yarn for the cheek_left.
cheek_left, pink yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: sc around (6)
Rnd 3: sc around (6)
Rnd 4: fasten off, close hole (6)
cheek_right, pink yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: sc around (6)
Rnd 3: sc around (6)
Rnd 4: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to orange yarn for the mouth.
mouth, orange yarn
Embroider the mouth with black or dark brown thread after the eyes are placed.
Use a single curved satin stitch or back stitch, centered below the eyes and about 1.5 cm wide.
Switch to rust orange yarn for the hood.
hood, rust orange yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc around (24)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 8: dec around (6)
Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)
eyebrow (make 2), rust orange yarn
Embroider this facial detail with black thread after the head is closed.
Use short straight stitches or satin stitch, keeping the line light and curved so it sits naturally above the eye.
Final Stitch Counts
- head: 30 stitches at widest point
- body: 26 stitches at widest point
- hat: 23 stitches at widest point
- ear (x 2): 8 stitches at widest point
- arm (x 2): 17 stitches at widest point
- leg (x 2): 18 stitches at widest point
- eye (x 2): See pattern
- nose: See pattern
- cheek (x 2): See pattern
- label: 6 stitches at widest point
- ear_left: 9 stitches at widest point
- ear_right: 9 stitches at widest point
- arm_left: 17 stitches at widest point
- arm_right: 17 stitches at widest point
- leg_left: 18 stitches at widest point
- leg_right: 18 stitches at widest point
- eye_left: 12 stitches at widest point
- eye_right: 12 stitches at widest point
- cheek_left: 6 stitches at widest point
- cheek_right: 6 stitches at widest point
- mouth: See pattern
- hood: 24 stitches at widest point
- eyebrow (x 2): See pattern
Bring It All Together
1. Stuff head, body, arm_left, arm_right, leg_left, leg_right firmly with polyfill for stability. Shape as you go, pressing and molding to match the reference photo. Add extra stuffing to the base for a sturdy foundation.
2. Sew ear to the sides of the head. Position on the upper sides of the head, angled outward. Pin in place before sewing to check alignment from all angles. Use the long tail left for sewing and whipstitch around the base.
3. Attach eye to the head. Position on the upper half of the head, spaced about one eye-width apart. Secure firmly with embroidery thread or fabric glue. Embroider a small line below each eye for a more expressive look.
4. Embroider the nose with black thread centered between the eyes. Work a small triangular satin stitch about 8 mm wide.
5. Sew cheek to the head. Pin in place before sewing to check positioning. Use whipstitch for a secure attachment.
6. Attach eye_left to the head. Position on the upper half of the head, spaced about one eye-width apart. Secure firmly with embroidery thread or fabric glue. Embroider a small line below each eye for a more expressive look.
7. Attach eye_right to the head. Position on the upper half of the head, spaced about one eye-width apart. Secure firmly with embroidery thread or fabric glue. Embroider a small line below each eye for a more expressive look.
8. Sew cheek_left to the head. Pin in place before sewing to check positioning. Use whipstitch for a secure attachment.
9. Sew cheek_right to the head. Pin in place before sewing to check positioning. Use whipstitch for a secure attachment.
10. Sew mouth to the head. Pin in place before sewing to check positioning. Use whipstitch for a secure attachment.
11. Embroider eyebrow above each eye, following the natural brow arch. Use short satin or back stitches in matching yarn, keeping the line light and slightly curved. Place them about one eye-width above the eyes for a balanced expression.
12. Sew arm to the body. Align carefully and pin in place before sewing. Check from all angles, then sew firmly with whipstitch.
13. Sew leg to the body. Align carefully and pin in place before sewing. Check from all angles, then sew firmly with whipstitch.
14. Sew hat in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
15. Sew label in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
16. Sew ear_left in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
17. Sew ear_right in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
18. Sew arm_left in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
19. Sew arm_right in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
20. Sew leg_left in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
21. Sew leg_right in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
22. Sew eye_left in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
23. Sew eye_right in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
24. Sew cheek_left in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
25. Sew cheek_right in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
26. Sew hood in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
27. Sew eyebrow in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
28. Check all seams are secure. Gently tug each attached piece to test. Trim any loose yarn ends with sharp scissors. Weave in all remaining tails with a needle, passing through at least 3 stitches in each direction to prevent unraveling. Give the finished piece a gentle squeeze to distribute stuffing evenly and shape the final form.
Maker Tips and Keeping It Clean
These tips will help you crochet a clean, well-finished amigurumi doll:
- Embroider the details: Safety eyes aren't your only option. Embroidered features give a softer, handmade feel.
- Pin before sewing: Use sewing pins to position parts before attaching. Adjust until the shape looks right, then sew.
- Smaller hook = neater result: If stuffing peeks through, drop one hook size. Tight stitches look professional.
- Stuff as you go: Shape and stuff firmly when 12-18 stitches remain, before the opening gets too small.
- decreases: Work through the front loops only for decreases that disappear into the fabric.
Autumn Cottage amigurumi:
- Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent, no machine washing.
- Air dry flat, away from direct sunlight. Sun fades colors faster than you think.
- If safety eyes are used, ensure they are locked tight, not suitable for children under 3.
- Spot clean small stains with a damp cloth instead of washing the whole piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
My stitches are too loose and stuffing shows, help?
Drop down one hook size. Tight, even stitches are the single most important thing for clean amigurumi.
Safety eyes or embroidered eyes?
Both work. Safety eyes look more polished but aren't safe for babies. Embroidered eyes are softer and baby-safe.
Can I sell finished items from this pattern?
Absolutely. Sell at craft fairs, online, wherever you like, just don't distribute the pattern itself.
What yarn works best?
Cotton gives the crispest stitches and most defined shape. Acrylic is softer and more affordable, both work great.
How long does this take?
Most crocheters finish in 2-4 hours. Your first one will be slower, and that's completely normal.
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