Saan Doll

Saan Doll: Sans From Undertale Amigurumi

What Is Being Made

This is a crocheted amigurumi doll pattern designed by Donna Bigelow that recreates the character Sans from Undertale. The finished doll features a segmented body construction with a distinct head, torso, legs, and arms, along with character-specific clothing details including a blue jacket with hood and pockets, black shorts, and grey slippers.

Crochet Techniques Used

The pattern employs fundamental amigurumi construction techniques that are ideal for creating three-dimensional stuffed toys. The doll is worked primarily in continuous rounds, with each round clearly marked throughout the pattern to help crafters track their progress. The designer uses strategic increases and decreases to shape the doll's form, building volume in certain sections and tapering in others to create realistic proportions.

The body and head are constructed as separate pieces that are later joined together. Legs are made individually and then connected to the body using chain stitches as joining bridges, a common technique in amigurumi design that allows for flexible limb positioning. The pattern includes instructions for joining pieces seamlessly and continuing work across multiple sections in a single round.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (Sc) — The primary stitch throughout the pattern, used for the main body fabric and shaping
• Chain Stitch (Ch.) — Used for foundation chains and for joining separate pieces like legs to the body
• Increase (Inc) — Strategic stitch increases create fullness and volume in the doll's head and body sections
• Decrease (Dec) — Decreases taper the doll's form, particularly in the upper body and head to create proper shaping
• Slip Stitch (Sl St) — Used to join rounds and secure stitches

Materials and Tools

This pattern is worked with worsted weight yarn (3-ply), which provides good stitch definition and durability for a toy. A G hook (4.5mm) is used throughout the project. The pattern specifies yarn colors for different sections: white yarn for the body, head, arms, and legs; blue yarn (Azul Red Heart Super Saver) for the jacket, hood, and pockets; black yarn for the shorts; and grey yarn for the slippers (noted as optional). The use of specific yarn brands like Red Heart Super Saver indicates a durable, budget-friendly acrylic yarn suitable for toys.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle multi-piece amigurumi construction. Crafters should be comfortable with reading round-by-round instructions, managing stitch counts, and joining separate pieces together. The pattern's clear round markings and straightforward stitch vocabulary help guide intermediate-level makers through the construction process.