Unlock your inner fairy tale with this charming Rapunzel amigurumi doll! Crafted with love, this free crochet pattern allows you to bring the beloved princess to life, complete with her iconic long golden braids and a beautiful two-toned dress. Perfect for gifting or adding a touch of magic to your own collection, this adorable doll will surely captivate hearts.
Bring Fairy Tales to Life with Your Hook!
There’s nothing quite like the joy of creating a handmade gift, and this Rapunzel doll is no exception. Imagine the delight on a child’s face receiving their very own Tangled princess, lovingly crocheted just for them. This pattern is designed to be clear and enjoyable, transforming simple yarn into a cherished keepsake that embodies the magic of storybook adventures.
Crochet Pattern: Enchanting Rapunzel Amigurumi Doll: Free Crochet Pattern for a Fairy Tale Princess
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in Skin Color (approx. 50g)
Worsted weight yarn in Bright Yellow (approx. 70g)
Worsted weight yarn in Purple (approx. 30g)
Worsted weight yarn in Light Pink (approx. 30g)
Small amounts of Light Purple yarn for lacing
Small amounts of Light Blue yarn for flower accent
Small amounts of Light Yellow yarn for flower accent
Small amounts of Hot Pink yarn for hair flower (optional, for variety)
Small amounts of Black embroidery floss for facial features
Small amounts of Pink embroidery floss for mouth and blush
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or hook size to achieve tight fabric)
6mm or 8mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc2tog)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
FO: Fasten Off
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
Rnd: Round
st(s): stitch(es)
Instructions
Head (Skin Color Yarn)
Work in continuous rounds.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7-12: 36 sc (6 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 10 and 11, about 6-7 stitches apart.
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Start stuffing head firmly.
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Body (Continue with Skin Color, then switch for dress)
Continue from Head. Stuff as you go.
Rnd 16: 18 sc. Change to Purple yarn.
Rnd 17: BLO 18 sc (18) (This creates a ridge for the dress top)
Rnd 31-32: 42 sc (2 rounds). Sl st to next st, FO, weave in end.
Arms (Make 2 – Skin Color Yarn)
Work in continuous rounds.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2: 5 inc (10)
Rnd 3-7: 10 sc (5 rounds)
Stuff lightly. Flatten opening and sc 5 across to close. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2 – Purple, then Skin Color Yarn)
Work in continuous rounds.
With Purple yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: BLO 12 sc (12) (Creates the edge of the shoe)
Rnd 4-5: 12 sc (2 rounds). Change to Skin Color yarn.
Rnd 6-11: 12 sc (6 rounds)
Stuff firmly. Sl st to next st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hair (Bright Yellow Yarn)
Work in continuous rounds for the cap.
Hair Cap:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7-12: 36 sc (6 rounds). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hair Strands: Attach yellow yarn to the outer edge of the hair cap (e.g., Rnd 8-12 at the back and sides) with a sl st. For each strand, chain 40-50 (adjust length as desired for braiding) and sl st into the next stitch on the cap. Repeat around the back and sides to create many long loops. For bangs, attach yarn to the front of the hair cap (Rnd 7-8), ch 5-7, sl st into next st. Repeat for 5-7 bangs.
Details & Assembly
Facial Features: With black embroidery floss, embroider small eyelashes above the safety eyes. Add thin, slightly arched eyebrows. With pink embroidery floss, stitch a tiny ‘V’ shape for the mouth. Using pink pastel or blush, lightly color the cheeks for a rosy glow.
Hair Braids: Once all hair strands are attached, gather half of the long strands on one side and tightly braid them. Secure the end of the braid with a small piece of yellow yarn or a tiny elastic. Repeat for the other side. Trim bangs to desired length.
Bodice Lacing: With Light Purple yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider an ‘X’ pattern on the front of the purple bodice section of the dress.
Small Flowers (Make 2-3 – Light Yellow, Light Blue, Pink, Light Purple): Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join. FO, leaving tail. Sew one light yellow and one light blue flower onto the dress. Sew one pink and one light purple flower onto the hair near the temples.
Assembly:
Carefully sew the hair cap onto the head, aligning the front edge with the forehead.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck/shoulder area.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
