Autumn the Little Doll

Autumn the Little Doll by Cara Engwerda

What is Being Made

Autumn the Little Doll is a small crocheted amigurumi doll designed by independent designer Cara Engwerda. This intermediate-level crochet project creates a finished doll figure inspired by autumn color palettes, featuring mustard and rust-toned yarns that give the piece its seasonal character and namesake.

Craft and Techniques

This pattern uses the crochet craft exclusively. Amigurumi is the primary technique employed, which is the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed three-dimensional figures. The pattern follows standard amigurumi construction methods, building the doll through circular shaping and strategic increases and decreases to create dimensional form. The designer notes that this project is suited to intermediate-level crocheters who have foundational skills in basic crochet techniques and are ready to work with more complex shaping and assembly.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches common to amigurumi construction. Chain stitches (ch) form the foundation and connecting elements throughout the pattern. While the full stitch list is referenced in the pattern abbreviations section, the core techniques focus on the essential stitches needed to build three-dimensional amigurumi forms with proper shaping and structure.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn Weight: The pattern is designed for both 3-ply and 4-ply weight yarns, offering flexibility in yarn selection. The designer used 4-ply cotton in mustard and rust tones to create the finished doll shown.
• Hook Size: A 2.5mm crochet hook (US size C-2) is specified for this project, appropriate for working with the recommended yarn weights to achieve proper gauge and fabric density.
• Additional Materials: Standard amigurumi supplies are needed, including fiberfill stuffing for creating the three-dimensional form of the doll.

Pattern Details

This is a downloadable PDF pattern offered free by the designer. The pattern is written using US crochet terminology and includes a complete abbreviations guide for reference while working. The designer, Cara Engwerda (trading as Cara's Creations), encourages makers to share their finished creations using the hashtag #carascreationsaus and to tag her on social media platforms including Facebook, Etsy, and Instagram.

Note: The finished doll created from this pattern may be made and sold by the crafter, though pattern images should not be used in product listings for handmade items.