Crochet BUBU DUDU Dolls Tutorial – Step by Step Amigurumi Pattern (Free Written Pattern)
Looking for a cute crochet amigurumi project? In this tutorial we will learn how to make the adorable Bubu and Dudu crochet dolls. These viral characters are extremely popular on social media and make perfect gifts, desk toys, keychains, or collectibles.
In this step-by-step crochet tutorial, you will learn how to crochet the head, body, legs, hands, ears, and finishing details of these cute dolls. This is an advanced beginner crochet pattern and uses basic stitches like single crochet, increases, and invisible decreases.
Materials Needed
- 4 ply 100% cotton yarn
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Fabric glue (optional)
- Scissors
You can use any yarn weight you prefer. Just adjust the crochet hook accordingly.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner – Basic knowledge of amigurumi techniques is recommended.
Crochet Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Invisible Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
Part 1: Crochet Head
Round 1
Magic Ring, 6 sc into ring (6)
Round 2
Increase in each stitch around (12)
Round 3
1 sc, inc repeat around (18)
Round 4
1 sc, inc, 1 sc repeat around (24)
Round 5
3 sc, inc repeat around (30)
Round 6
2 sc, inc, 2 sc repeat around (36)
Round 7
5 sc, inc repeat around (42)
Rounds 8 – 11
1 sc in each stitch around (42)
Round 12 (Face shaping)
11 sc,
(1 sc, inc) x4,
4 sc (center nose area),
(inc, 1 sc) x4,
11 sc
Place safety eyes between rows 10 and 11 with 6 stitches between them.
Rounds 13 – 15
1 sc in each stitch around
Round 16
11 sc,
(1 sc, dec) x4,
4 sc,
(dec, 1 sc) x4,
11 sc
Round 17
5 sc, dec repeat around (36)
Round 18
2 sc, dec, 2 sc repeat (30)
Round 19
3 sc, dec repeat (24)
Round 20
1 sc, dec, 1 sc repeat (18)
Slip stitch, fasten off and stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.
Part 2: Cheeks
Make two small blush circles.
MR
8 sc in ring
Fasten off
Secure and glue onto the cheeks area between rows 13 and 15.
Part 3: Ears and Tail
Round 1
MR, 6 sc
Round 2
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 3
1 sc in each stitch
Make:
- 2 ears
- 1 tail
Part 4: Hands
Round 1
MR, 6 sc
Round 2
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rounds 3 – 6
1 sc in each stitch
Round 7
(1 sc, dec) x3 (6)
Lightly stuff and fasten off.
Part 5: Legs
Round 1
MR, 6 sc
Round 2
Increase in each stitch (12)
Round 3
Back loop only – 12 sc
Rounds 4 – 7
1 sc in each stitch
Make two legs and join with chain 3 to start body.
Body
Round 8
Crochet around both legs and chain stitches (30)
Rounds 9 – 10
1 sc in each stitch
Round 11
2 sc, inc, 2 sc repeat (36)
Rounds 12 – 14
1 sc in each stitch
Round 15
2 sc, dec, 2 sc repeat (30)
Round 16
1 sc around
Round 17
3 sc, dec repeat (24)
Round 18
1 sc around
Stuff body firmly.
Round 19
1 sc, dec, 1 sc repeat (18)
Round 20
1 sc each. Attach arms while crocheting. Watch video for clear understanding.
Final Assembly
- Sew head to body
- Attach ears between rows 4 and 5
- Glue cheeks
- Embroider mouth
- Attach tail
Your adorable Bubu Dudu crochet dolls are now finished!
Tips for Best Results
- Use tight stitches for amigurumi
- Stuff firmly to maintain shape
- Use stitch markers to track rounds
- Always count stitches
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