Welcome to the ultimate free crochet guide for the Pika Doll Charm Pattern! This intricate yet beginner-friendly amigurumi doll features lovely floral embroidery, cute pigtail hairstyle details, and a tiny butterfly friend that completes the magical look.
Small amigurumi charms are among the most popular crochet trends today because they are fast to make, highly customizable, and perfect for keychains or bag pendants. In this post, you'll find the complete Pika Doll Charm crochet pattern, including a full materials list, detailed stitch instructions, and assembly tips.
Read on to learn how to craft this beautiful miniature doll step-by-step!
MATERIALS
Catania Tr263 Skin Color
Catania 105 Cream Color
Catania 00408 For the Dress
Catania 00206 For the Hair
Catania 398 - Yarn for the
bandana, buckle, and rose
embroidery
Green yarn for the embroidery
details
A small amount of 2 mm pearl
beads
2 bonibon buttons
8 mm Safety Eyes
2 mm Crochet Hook
2 strap clips
Bag charm/keychain attachment
Any beads of your choice for
decorating the bag charm
ABBREVIATIONS
ch: Chain
mr: The Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet
*: Number of repeats
inc: Increase
dec: Decrease Decrease
w: 3 single crochets in one stitch
hdc: Half Double Crochet
hdc-inc: 2 HDC in the same stitch
dc: Double Crochet
dc-inc: 2 DC in the same stitch
SL.ST: Slip Stitch
FLO: Crochet Through Front Loops Only
BLO: Crochet Through Front Loops Only
1m: Decrease 3sc in one time
Tr: Triple Crochet
ESC: Extended Single Crochet
ESC-INC: Extended Single Crochet Increase
(...)* Repeat the part in parentheses
EXPLANATIONS
The finished doll measures approximately 12–13 cm tall.
The doll has wire inserted in the neck and arms for support.
Remember to add stuffing every 5 rounds.
If you have any questions about the pattern, feel free to contact me through my Instagram account.
HEAD MAKING
1) 6sc in the magic ring
2) 6inc (12sc)
3) (1sc, 1inc)*6 (18sc)
4) (2sc, 1inc)*6 (24sc)
5) 1sc, 1inc (3sc, 1inc)*5, 2sc (30sc)
6) (4sc1inc)*6 (36sc)
7) 2sc, 1inc, (5sc, 1inc)*5, 3sc (42sc)
8) (6sc, 1inc)*6 (48sc)
9-14) Make a crochet 6 rows straight (48sc)
15) (6sc, 1dec)*6 (42sc)
16) Make a crochet 1 row straight (42sc)
17) 15sc, ch 1, skip 1sc, 8sc, ch 1, skip 1sc, 17sc (42sc)
18) (6sc, 1inc)*6 (48sc)
19) 9sc, (1sc, 1inc)*4, 10sc, (1sc, 1inc)*4, 13sc (56sc)
20-22) Make a crochet 3 rows straight (56sc)
23) 28e (28sc)
24) (3sc, 1dec)*5, 3sc (23sc)
25) (2sc, 1dec)*5, 3sc (18sc)
26) (1sc, 1dec)*6 (12sc)
ARM MAKING
1) 6sc in the magic ring
2) (1sc, 1inc)*3 (9sc)
3-4) Make a crochet 2 rows straight (9sc)
5) (2sc, 1dec)*2, 1sc (7sc)
6) (2sc, 1inc)*2, 1sc (9sc)
7-13) Make a crochet 7 rows straight (9sc)
FOOT MAKING
With Pin color Yarn,
1) chain 7, we turn back, 1inc, 4sc, 4sc in the same stitch, We move to the opposite side of the crochet work 5sc (15sc)
2) 1sc, 1inc, 4sc, 4inc, 4sc, 1inc (21sc)
3) Make a 1 row with in BLO (21sc)
4) 5sc, 1dec, (1sc, 1dec)*3, 5sc (17sc)
5) 1dec, 3sc, 4dec, 4sc (12sc)
6) Change to the skin-colored yarn and work 1 round in BLO.(12sc)
7-9) Make a crochet 2 rows straight (12sc)
10) 5sc, 4inc (kneecap), 3sc (16sc)
11-12) Make a crochet 2 rows straight (16sc)
13) Join the cream-colored yarn to the FLO stitches on the sole of the foot and work 1 round of sc.
14) Attach the pink yarn to the FLO stitches from Round 6 and work SL.ST all the way around.
LEG JOINING
1) Chain 3 from the second leg.
Position both legs so that the feet are facing forward, then join to the first leg.
16sc, 3sc (over chain), 16sc, 3sc (over chain), (38sc)
2) 7sc, 1inc, 19sc, 1inc, 10sc (40sc)
3-8) Make a crochet 6 rows straight (40sc)
9) 5sc, 1dec, 22sc 1dec, 9sc (38sc)
10) (4sc, 1dec)*2, 12sc, 1dec, 4sc, 1dec, 6sc (34sc)
11) 3sc, 1dec, 22sc, 1dec, 5sc (32sc)
ARM JOINING
1) 6sc, join the first arm, 3sc (through both the arm and body), 14sc,
Let's join the second arm, 3sc (through both the arm and body), 6sc (32sc)
2) 6sc, 6sc (over the arm), 14sc, 6sc (over the arm), 6sc (38sc)
3) 5sc,1dec, 4sc,1dec, 12sc,1dec, 4sc,1dec, 5sc (34sc)
4) 4sc,1dec, 4sc,1dec, 10sc,1dec, 4sc,1dec, 4sc (30sc)
5) (3sc, 1dec)*6 (24sc)
6) (2sc, 1dec)*6 (18sc)
7) (1sc, 1dec)*6 (12sc)
8-11) Make a crochet 4 rows straight
( neck part )
FACE SHAPING
Eye Sculpting : Insert the needle through the back of the head and bring it out above
the eye. Insert the needle below the same eye and bring it back out through the back of
the head. Pull gently to shape the eye, then tie a secure knot. Repeat the same process
for the other eye.
Nose : Embroider the nose over 2sc using the wrapping technique.
Upper Eyelid : Using black yarn, insert the needle 1 stitch to the side of the eye, then
bring it out at the upper front of the eye to embroider the upper eyelid.
Eye Whites : Using white yarn, embroider the whites of the eyes along the lower and
outer edge of each eye.
Eyelashes : Using fine black yarn, embroider the eyelashes above the eyes.
Eyebrows : Using a single strand of black yarn, embroider the eyebrows 5 stitches above
the eyes, spanning 3 stitches in a slight diagonal.
Ears : Using skin-colored yarn, attach the yarn 2 stitches below the eyes and 4 stitches
to the side. Work into the 5th stitch as follows: 1sc, 2 dc, 1sc.
Lips : I colored the lips with soft pastel chalk, covering 1 stitch. You can also embroider
the lips with yarn instead.
WIG-HAIR MAKING
Using yellow yarn:
1) 12dc in the magic ring
2) BLO 12dc-inc (24dc)
3) BLO (1dc, 1dc-inc)*12 (36dc)
Now we will crochet the hair strands. Work in the opposite direction (clockwise).
For the 10 hair strands; ch 26, turn back, 25hdc, skip 1sc, SL.ST
For the 10 hair strands; ch 12, turn back, 11 SL.ST, do not skip 1sc, SL.ST
For the 3 hair strands; ch 26, turn back, 25 hdc, skip 1sc, SL.ST
- Ch 3, then SL.ST into the next round.
For the 12 hair strands; ch 31, turn back, 30 SL.ST, skip 1sc, SL.ST
- Ch 3, then SL.ST into the next round.
For the 6 hair strands; ch 35, turn back, 34 SL.ST, skip 1sc, SL.ST,
Leave a long yarn tail. At the center of the wig, ch 4 and join with a SL.ST to
create a loop for attaching the keychain ring.
Finally, sew the middle and lower hair strands to the head to secure them in place.
DRESS MAKING
Using Cream-colored yarn
1) ch 21, turn back, 3sc, 1w, 3sc, 1w, 4sc, 1w, 3sc, 1w, 3sc (28sc)
2) ch 7, turn back, (buttonhole), then work into the same stitch.
4sc, w, 4sc, w, 8sc, w, 4sc, w, 4sc (36sc)
3) ch 1, turn back, 6sc, w, 6sc, w, 8sc, w, 6sc, w, 6sc (44sc)
4) ch 1, turn back, Work 1 row even (44sc)
5) ch 1, turn back, 8sc, ch 8, skip 8sc, 12sc, ch 8, skip 8sc, 8sc (44sc )
6) ch 1, turn back, Work 1 row even (44sc)
7) ch 1, turn back,
Change to light pink yarn and work 1 row in FLO. (44sc)
8-9) ch 1, Work 2 rows even (44sc)
10) ch 7, turn back, (buttonhole) Work 1 row even.
11) ch 2, turn back, (1ESC, 1ESC-INC)*22 (66ESC)
12-13) ch 2, turn back, Work 2 rows even (66ESC)
14) Work 1 row in BLO (66ESC)
15) Working into the BLO loops, ch 3, SL.ST, ch 3, SL.ST, Repeat to the end of
the round.
16) Attach the cream-colored yarn to the FLO loops from Round 14.
ch 3, SL.ST, ch 3, SL.ST, Repeat to the end of the round.
17) Attach the pink yarn to Round 7 and work SL.ST all the way around.
DRESS SLEEVE : Attach the cream-colored yarn to the front of arm opening.
Work around the top and outer edge of sleeve, repeating Ch 3, SL.ST all the way
around.
DRESS STRAPS : Starting at the front of the dress, with the dress facing you,
ch 19, turn back, and work 18 SL.ST back along the chain. Attach a strap
buckle/adjuster, then sew the strap to the back of the dress.
HAIR BANDANA MAKING
Using Pink Yarn,
1) Into a magic ring, work: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, SL.ST. Tighten the magic ring.
2) Turn the work over. Into the first chain space, work: SL.ST, ch 2, 2 dc,
ch 2, SL.ST.
3) Turn the work over again. Into the first chain space, work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2,
SL.ST. Continue repeating this until you have 26 petals.
4) Sew a small pearl bead into the center of each petal, if desired.
5) Ch 25 at each end of the bandana and tie it around the doll's head.
FLOWER HAIR CLIP
1) Using pink yarn, work 5 petals into a magic ring as follows: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2,
SL.ST. Tighten the magic ring and sew a small pearl bead in the center.
2) Using green yarn (preferably a fine yarn), attach the yarn to the back of
one flower petal. ch 4, turn back, SL.ST, SC, DC,
Join with a SL.ST to the back of the next petal Repeat the same on the opposite side to create 2 leaves.
DRAGONFLY MAKING
Using cream-colored yarn
1) 6sc in the magic ring.
2) 6inc (12sc)
3-5) Work 3 rounds even (12sc)
6) 6dec, (6sc)
7) Change to light pink yarn and work 6sc
8) (1sc, 1inc)*3 (9sc)
9-15) Work 7 rounds even (9sc)
16) 4dec, (5sc) Close the opening using a yarn needle and finish off.
WINGS MAKING
Large Wings (Make 2)
1) ch 11, turn back, SL.ST, 2sc, 2hdc, 4dc, 4dc in the last chain,
Continue working along the opposite side of the chain, 4dc, 2hdc, 2sc, SL.ST
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Small Wings (Make 2)
1) ch 9, turn back, 2sc, 5hdc, 4hdc in the last chain,
Continue along the opposite side of the chain, 5hdc, 2sc
Sew the wings to the body in opposite pairs.
Embroider the details as shown in the photos, sew a small pearl bead in place,
and use green yarn to embroider the flower stem. Glue a piece of felt to the
back of the dragonfly and trim it neatly around the edges.
Attach pink yarn to the BLO stitches of the small wing and work SL.ST around
the outer edge of all the wings. ( Do not work between the two wings.)
ANTENNAE ; Ch 4 for each antenna. Thread a pearl bead onto the end of each
chain and tie a secure knot.
DRAGONFLY PHOTOS
ASSEMBLING THE CHARM
Using yellow and pink yarn held together (3 strands in total), ch 12.
Insert the loop through the clasp of the charm attachment, then ch 32 and join it to the loop at the top of the dragonfly.
(You can adjust the length to your preference.)
Attach 3 strands of yarn to the bottom of the dragonfly.
Thread colorful beads onto the ends and tie secure knots to hold them in place.
Finally, tie the charm to the chain on the doll's head to secure it.
I decorated the top with beads, but you can embellish it however you like. You can also add a ribbon.
Congratulations on completing your PIKA Amigurumi Crochet Pattern! This adorable mini doll, standing approximately 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 inches) tall, is the perfect size for a cute keychain, backpack charm, or handmade gift. The delicate butterfly accessory and floral details make this little project even more charming.
We hope you enjoyed crocheting PIKA and found the pattern easy to follow. Feel free to personalize your doll with different yarn colors, beads, or accessories to make it uniquely yours. Happy crocheting, and enjoy creating many more beautiful amigurumi projects! 🦋💕