Kissy Doll Amigurumi – Free Crochet Tutorial

If you love sweet and creative amigurumi projects, Kissy Doll will capture your heart at first glance (and kiss)!

In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of creating my brand-new crochet doll. She’s designed to be cute, playful, and perfect for personalization.

You’ll learn how to crochet each part of the body—from the little legs to her kiss-shaped mouth—through short video tutorials, detailed instructions, and a full printable pattern in PDF format.

And if you watched the special live session, you may have collected all the secret words to win the printable Kissy Doll pattern!

Ready to grab your hook and start creating?

I’ve always wanted to design a customizable amigurumi doll with multiple outfit options, and now I finally did it—my very first one, and I’m excited to share it with you!

The design is inspired by the LOL Surprise dolls, which I adore. I hope you’ll have fun making her too!

Project Time: around 8 hours | Skill Level: Intermediate

Tips Before You Start

The Kissy Doll amigurumi is worked from the feet up to the head in one seamless piece – no sewing required!

You can start crocheting the attachable parts (hair, eyes, mouth, ears, arms) in advance, so once the body is ready, you’ll be all set to assemble her.

Yarn and Tools I Used for Kissy Doll

• 100% cotton in pale pink for the body and other parts (yarn weight: Fine / category 2)
• Cotton-acrylic blend in blue, pink, and lilac for the hair and outfit (yarn weight: Light / category 3)
• Silver lurex polyester yarn for a sparkly touch on the hair and dress (yarn weight: Super fine / category 1, used double-stranded)
• Hook size: 2,5 mm – perfect for tight stitches so stuffing won’t show through
• Final height: approx. 14 cm (5,5 inches)

You can use a different yarn brand; just make sure to match the yarn weight if you want your doll to be the same size.

Crochet Stitches Used in This Pattern

• MR = Magic Ring
• CH = Chain
• SC = Single Crochet (crossed SC)
• Front Post SC
• SL ST = Slip Stitch
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• DC = Double Crochet
• INC SC or INC = Increase: 2 SC in the same stitch
• IND DC = 2 DC in the same stitch
• DEC SC or DEC = Decrease: 2 SC together
• DEC DC = 2 DC together
• NEXT = Next Stitch
• REP * = Repeat from * to * to end of round (unless stated otherwise)

Seamless Kissy Doll Body Pattern

Take your pale pink yarn. Let’s begin with the feet and legs:

• Round 1: MR, 6 SC (6)
• Round 2: 6 INC (12)
• Round 3: 2 INC DC, 4 SC, 2 INC SC, 4 SC (16)
• Round 4: 1 SC in back loop only around (16)
• Round 5: 2 DEC SC, 10 SC, 1 DEC SC (13)
• Round 6: 2 DEC SC, 9 SC (11)
• Round 7: 2 DEC SC, 5 SC, 1 DEC SC (8)
• Rounds 8–13: 1 SC in each stitch (8 per round, 6 rounds)

First leg done! Finish with a SL ST, fasten off, and set aside.

Repeat rounds 1-13 to make the second leg. This time, don’t fasten off—you’ll continue with the leg join.

Joining the Legs

• Round 14: CH 6, join to other leg. Work 8 SC on the leg, 5 SC along the CH, 8 SC on the second leg, 5 SC on the CH (26)
• Rounds 15–17: 1 SC in each stitch (26 stitches x 3 rounds)
• Round 18: 1 SC, 2 DEC, 16 SC, 2 DEC, 1 SC (22)
• Round 19: 1 SC in each stitch (22)
• Round 20: 1 SC, 2 DEC, 12 SC, 2 DEC, 1 SC (18)
• Rounds 21–25: 1 SC in each stitch (18 stitches x 5 rounds)

Start stuffing from the feet, gently shaping a flat sole. Gradually add more stuffing along the legs and torso.

How to shape the bottom of the Kissy Doll

• To shape the bottom, use a needle and matching thread to sew a vertical line from the lower center of the legs upward.
• Pass the needle to the front center, and lightly tighten the thread to create the bottom shape.
• Tie a small knot at the belly button to secure the thread, then go back to the back and cut the thread.

Make sure the belly and especially the bottom are well-stuffed to hold their shape.

Kissy Doll Arms with Hands (make 2)

Take pale pink yarn and begin:

• ROUND 1: MR, 6 SC (6)
• ROUND 2: CH 3, 1 SL ST into the 3rd CH from the hook [first finger], 1 SL ST in the front loop of the stitch, ( CH 4, 1 SL ST in the 3rd and 4th CH from the hook [other finger], 1 SL ST in the front loop of the stitch ) * 3 to form the 3 long fingers. CH 3, 1 SL ST in the 3rd CH from the hook [last finger], 1 SL ST in the front loop of the stitch and 1 SC in the front loop of the last stitch of the round. (5 fingers + 1 SC)
• ROUND 3: 1 SC in each stitch, working only in the back loops of the previous round. (6)
• ROUNDS 4-9: 1 SC in each stitch (6×6)

Joining the Arms Seamlessly to the Body

Use pins to secure the arms to the sides of the body. Make sure the hands are facing the correct direction, as shown in the photo below.

• ROUND 26: 1 SC around, taking care to join the 3 inner stitches of the arm to the 3 stitches on the side of the body, both sides. (18)
• ROUND 27: 1 SC around, this time working the 3 outer stitches of the arm when you reach the sides of the body. (18)
• ROUND 28: 3 SC, DEC, 7 SC, DEC, 4 SC (16)
• ROUND 29: 8 DEC
• ROUNDS 30-37: 1 SC in each stitch (8×7)

Insert a cotton swab folded in half inside the neck to give stability, then proceed with the closing round.

• ROUND 38: DEC in each stitch. Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Kissy Doll – Head

Use pink yarn

• ROUND 1: MR, 6 SC
• ROUND 2: 6 INC (12)
• ROUND 3: (1 SC, INC) * 6 (18)
• ROUND 4: 1 SC, INC, (2 SC, INC) * 5, 1 SC (24)
• ROUND 5: (3 SC, INC) * 6 (30)
• ROUND 6: 2 SC, INC, (4 SC, INC) * 5, 2 SC (36)
• ROUND 7: (5 SC, INC) * 6 (42)
• ROUND 8: 3 SC, INC, (6 SC, INC) * 5, 3 SC (48)
• ROUND 9: (7 SC, INC) * 6 (54)
• ROUNDS 10-20: 1 SC in each stitch (54×11)

At this point, insert the safety eyes and embroider the eyebrows. For the nose, finish the head first and use the final thread to embroider it.

• ROUND 21: (7 SC, DEC) * 6 (48)
• ROUND 22: 3 SC, DEC, (6 SC, DEC) * 5, 3 SC (42)
• ROUND 23: (5 SC, DEC) * 6 (36)
• ROUND 24: 2 SC, DEC, (4 SC, DEC) * 5, 2 SC (30)
• ROUND 25: (3 SC, DEC) * 6 (24)
• ROUND 26: 1 SC, DEC, (2 SC, DEC) * 5, 1 SC (18)
• ROUND 27: (1 SC, DEC) * 6 (12)
• ROUNDS 28-34: 1 SC in each stitch (12×7)
• ROUND 35: 6 DEC (6)

Push the final tubular part inside to form a hole where the neck will be inserted.

Crocheted Eyes – Version 1 (Kissy Doll)

Start with black yarn.

• ROUND 1: MR, 6 SC (6)
• ROUND 2: 6 INC (12)

Complete the last step of the final stitch using light blue yarn. Do not cut the black yarn; hide it in the stitches while working, as you will use it again.

• ROUND 3: (1 SC, INC) * 6 (18)
• ROUND 4: Change to black yarn for the eyelashes:
  • CH 4, 1 SL ST into the 3 CH, 1 SC at the base of the round (long lash),
  • CH 3, 1 SL ST into the 2 CH, 1 SC at the base (medium lash),
  • CH 2, 1 SL ST in the CH, 1 SC at the base (small lash).
  • Switch back to light blue yarn and make 7 SC.
  • Join with a SL ST using white yarn. Cut both the light blue and black yarns.
• ROUND 5: CH 1 and turn, skip 1 stitch. (1 SC, INC) * 3.

Close with a SL ST in the next stitch.

Cut the yarn and leave a long tail to sew the eyes onto the head, leaving 5 stitches of distance between the two eyes. Repeat for the second eye.

Crocheted Eyes with Security Eyes – Version 2 (Kissy Doll)

Start with light blue yarn.

• ROUND 1: CH 6, close to form a ring with a SL ST. A small pin will be inserted inside the center of this ring. Make 12 SC into the ring. Do not cut the blue yarn, hide it in the stitches while working as it will be used again.
  ROUND 2: Switch to black yarn (INC, 1 SC) * 2. Make the lashes:
  • CH 4, 1 SL ST into 3 CH, 1 SL ST at the base (long eyelash),
  • CH 3, 1 SL ST into 2 CH, 1 SL ST at the base (medium eyelash),
  • CH 2, 1 SL ST into 1 CH, 1 SL ST at the base (short eyelash).
  • Switch to light blue yarn and make 5 SC. Close with a SL ST in the next stitch.

Leave a long tail to sew the eyes onto the head, spaced 4 stitches apart.
Repeat for the second eye.

Kawaii Eyes – Version 3 (Kissy Doll)

Insert 16mm kawaii safety eyes to attach 7 stitches apart from each other.

Embroider the eyebrows and eyelashes on the sides of each eye.

Embroidering the Kissy Doll’s Face Details

Watch the video tutorial to learn how to crochet the eyes and embroider the eyebrows of the first version of Kissy Doll.

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How to crochet the Kissy Mouth

Use the same yarn used for the body.

Make a MR and work 5 SC, 1 SL ST, and 6 SC inside it.
Tighten the ring and make 1 SL ST into the first stitch.
Leave a long yarn tail before cutting to sew the mouth onto the face, and use the same yarn to embroider the nose.

How to Embroider the Nose

This method is useful not only for Kissy Doll but also for other amigurumi dolls.
The embroidery is very simple and gives a delicate little nose on the doll’s face.

Just make a horizontal line between the eyes and go over it several times until you reach the desired thickness. The more passes you make, the thicker the nose.
If you place the stitches closer together, the nose will be smaller.

Let your imagination guide you and create the nose you love most for your Kissy!

How to make the Hair with Bun – Version 3 Kissy Doll

To make the hair, you can work with two strands held together: one pink and one silver lurex using a 2.75 mm crochet hook, if you want to give the hairstyle a sparkling touch. Otherwise, you can simply use pink acrylic Light (3) yarn with a 2.5 mm crochet hook.

• ROUND 1: MR, 6 SC
• ROUND 2: 6 INC (12)
• ROUND 3: (1 SC, INC) * 6 (18)
• ROUND 4: 1 SC, INC, (2 SC, INC) * 5, 1 SC (24)
• ROUND 5: (3 SC, INC) * 6 (30)
• ROUND 6: 2 SC, INC, (4 SC, INC) * 5, 2 SC (36)
• ROUND 7: (5 SC, INC) * 6 (42)
• ROUND 8: 3 SC, INC, (6 SC, INC) * 5, 3 SC (48)
• ROUND 9: (7 SC, INC) * 6 (54)
• ROUND 10 – [Fringe]: 19 SC, CH 9, 1 SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and continue working SC stitches until you reach the base of the round (there will be 7 SC on the chain), 1 SC.
  • (CH 1, turn, work 1 SC in the back loop only across the 7 stitches just made on the CH [you will have 7 SC in back loop]. CH 1, turn and repeat 7 SC in back loops until you reach the base of the round, 1 SC) REP 5 times. Then work 29 SC.
• ROUND 11: Work 1 sc in each stitch until you reach the fringe section. Remove the stitch marker.
• ROUND 12: Ch 1, turn, and make 1 sc in each stitch across until you reach the other side of the fringe. (47 SC)
• ROUND 13: Ch 1, turn, and work (1 DEC, 1 SC) across for a total of 30 stitches.
• ROUND 14: CH 1, turn and work 1 DEC, 236 SC, 1 DEC (28)
• ROUND 15: CH 1, turn. Work 28 SC
• ROUND 16: Ch 1 and work reverse single crochet (crab stitch) for edging.

Finish with 1 slip stitch (sl st) in the next stitch and cut the yarn. Leave a long tail and use it to sew the hair onto the head.

How to make the bun

• ROUND 1: MR, 6 SC (6)
• ROUND 2: 6 INC (12)
• ROUND 3: (1 SC, INC) * 6 (18)
• ROUND 4: 1 SC, INC, (2 SC, INC) * 5, 1 SC (24)
• ROUND 5: (3 SC, INC) * 6 (30)
• ROUND 6-8: 1 SC in each stitches around (30×3)
• ROUND 9: (3 SC, 1 DEC)* REP * 6 (24)ù
• ROUND 10: 1 SC, 1 DEC (12 SC, 1 DEC) * REP * 5, 1 SC. Close with 1 SL ST in the next stitch.

Sew the bun at the center of the head.

Ears

To make the ears, work a MR with 6 SC inside. Pull to close.
Sew to the side of the head using a needle and thread, about 5 or 6 stitches away from the eye and close to the hairline base.

See the photo below for the final result.

Kissy Doll Dress Pattern

Tutorial to make the doll’s dress, shoes, shawl, and underwear.

Start with light blue yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.

• ROW 1: CH 27.
  • Starting from the 2nd CH from the hook, work 1 HDC in the next 11 CH, 3 SL ST, 11 HDC. (25)
• ROW 2: CH 1 and turn.
  • 2 SC, CH 4, skip 6 stitches, SC in the 7th stitch, continue with SC in the next 8 stitches. CH 4, skip 6 stitches, SC in the 7th and next 2 stitches. (12 SC + 8 CH total)
  • Switch to the gray and silver yarn held together. Cut the blue yarn.
• ROW 3: CH 1 and turn.
  • 2 SC, 4 SC in the chain space, (1 SC, INC) * 4, 4 SC in the next chain space, 2 SC. (24)

Next, without turning the work, continue directly into the next stitch to join into a circle, and mark the last stitch.

• ROUND 4: 1 SL ST in the first stitch to join. 23 SC (24 total)
• ROUND 5: (1 SC, INC) * 12 (36)

Before working the last stitch, insert the hook, and when you have two loops on the hook, grab the pink yarn and pull through to close the stitch. This sets up the color change for the next round.

• ROUND 6: 1 SC in each stitch (36), alternating the two colors (gray glitter and pink) while working the stitches.

Then continue only with pink yarn, and cut the gray/silver.

• ROUND 7: (2 SC, INC) * 12 (48)
• ROUND 8-9: 1 SC in each stitch (48)
• ROUND 10: CH 2, 2 HDC in the same stitch as the starting chain, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches, 3 HDC in the next stitch * repeat 14 times, 1 HDC in last 2 stitches (2 CH + 79 HDC)
• ROUND 11: 1 SC in each stitch (80)

Finish with 1 SL ST in the next stitch. Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Shawl with Wavy Edge

• ROUND 1: CH 29, 1 HDC in the 2nd CH from hook and next 27 CH.
  • In the last CH, work 3 HDC to turn and continue on the opposite side of the starting chain: 1 HDC in the next 26 stitches, 1 SL ST in the 2nd starting CH.
• ROW 2: (1 SL ST, 3 HDC in next stitch) repeat from * to end of row.

Finish with 1 SL ST in the next stitch. CH 9, then SL ST at the base of the CH to form a loop.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave the yarn across to the other side of the shawl and attach a bead or an applique to hook the chain loop.

I used a bow applique, but of course, feel free to choose your own.

Kissy Doll Shoes Pattern

Use light blue yarn.

• ROUND 1: CH 5, 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook and next 2 stitches, 3 SC in last stitch. Continue on the opposite side: 2 SC, 1 INC. (10)
• ROUND 2: 1 INC, 2 SC, 3 INC, 2 SC, 2 INC (16)
• ROUND 3: 1 SC, INC, 2 SC, (1 SC, INC) * 3, 2 SC, (1 SC, INC) * 2 (22)
• ROUND 4: 1 SC in each stitch, working in back loops only (22)
• ROUND 5: 1 front post SC in each stitch (22)
• ROUND 6: 5 SC, 5 DEC, 6 SC (16)
• ROUND 7: 1 SC in each stitch (16)
• ROUND 8: 1 SL ST in each stitch (16)

Work 1 SL ST in the next stitch to close. Cut yarn, leaving a 15 cm tail.

Weave in the tail through a few stitches to hide it, then cut. Use the remaining yarn to tie a little bow on the front of the shoe and secure it by hiding the ends between stitches.

Underwear with Shell Edging

Use light blue yarn and a 2,5 mm hook.

• ROW 1: Chain 13, 1 SC in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each of the next 10 chains, 3 SC in the last chain. Continue on the opposite side of the foundation chain: 1 SC in each of the next 10 stitches. (24)
• ROW 2: Chain 1 and turn. 1 SC in each stitch across. (24)
• ROW 3: Chain 1 and turn. 1 SC in the next 9 stitches, chain 4, skip 6 stitches, 1 SC in the next 9 stitches. (18 SC + 4 CH)
• ROW 4: Chain 1 and turn. 1 SC in the next 9 stitches, 4 SC in the chain-4 space, 1 SC in the next 9 stitches. (22)
• ROW 5: Chain 1 and turn. 1 SC in each stitch. (22)
• ROW 6 (Shell Edging): Do not turn your work. Continue along the bottom edge to make the decorative shell border: (1 slip stitch, 3 HDC in the next stitch) repeat from * to * across.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

You can also sew a tiny ribbon or bow at the center front if you wish to decorate it further.

We’ve completed the Kissy Doll!

I hope you had fun making her, and I’d love to hear about it in the comments below!

I can’t wait to see your version! Feel free to tag me (@giuliapinkytime) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like to share your work!

Happy Pinky Time, stay curious and I’ll see you in the next tutorial!

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This pattern is an original design by Giulia Mollica from giuliapinkytime.
Please do not claim this project as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you must include a link to this website, but please do not copy or repost it on your own site. You may print or save a copy for personal use only — but please DO NOT SELL or DISTRIBUTE this pattern.