What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 20-25 cm tall depending on yarn tension and fullness of the skirt when using the recommended organic cotton and 2.5mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes — you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size and stitch counts; adjust hook size accordingly and expect different skirt dimensions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, BLO/FLO and simple assembly is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on your pace, experience level and the amount of detail you add.

Menina The Ladies In Waiting Amigurumi Pattern

Create charming "Ladies in Waiting" dolls with this detailed amigurumi pattern. You will enjoy shaping the body, head, hair and layered skirts while learning useful assembly techniques. The pattern uses organic cotton and a 2.5mm hook for tidy stitch definition and a neat finish. Perfect for gifting or display, these dolls are full of handmade personality.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Menina The Ladies In Waiting Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

01
Schachenmayr Organic Cotton yarn, hanks of 50 grams and 155 metres
02
Colour flesh - small quantity for head and hands
03
Colour for the hair - quantity depends on hairstyle
04
Dress main colour - approx one hank (50g) per doll depending on size
05
Overskirt/trim colours - small amounts (one hank or scraps)
06
A small amount of white yarn for slip stitch edge and details

— Tools Required

01
Crochet hook size 2.5mm (Hook nº 2.5)
02
Fibre for filling (polyester stuffing)
03
A piece of cardboard (for the base)
04
Darning needle (yarn needle) for sewing pieces
05
Scissors
06
Pins for assembly and positioning
07
Stitch markers (optional for rounds)
08
White glue (to attach crochet base to cardboard)
09
Skewer or stick (optional, for stability from base to head)

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— Arms :

Info :

Make both the same. With flesh colour

Row 1 :

4 sc in a magic ring

Row 2 :

(1 inc) x 4 ........ (8sc)

Row 3 to 21 :

8sc

Info :

Cut the thread and close. Leave aside until later

— Body :

Info :

With the colour chosen for the body, make 28 chains and close with a sl.st.

Rows 1 to 12 :

28sc

Info :

Cut the thread and weave in the loose ends.

Info :

With the flesh colour, on top of the last row make a row of slip stitches.

Row 13 :

28 slip stitches.

Info :

On the next row join the arms to the body. Make single crochets in the back loop BLO of the slip stitch on the previous row.

Row 14 :

2sc, 1 dec, 3sc,

Info :

Take one of the arms and make 6sc around the top. Leave the loose strand at the bottom.

Row :

3sc, 1 dec, 4sc, 1 dec, 3sc,

Info :

Take the other arm and work 6sc. Leave the strand at the bottom to use later.

Row :

3sc, 1 dec, 2sc. (36 sts)

Info :

With a darning needle sew the hole inside the arms, using the attached strand.

Row 15 :

(4sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30 sts)

Row 16 :

2sc, 1 dec, (5sc and 1 dec) x 5, 3sc........ (36 sts)

Row 17 :

(4sc, 1 dec) x 6............. (30 sts)

Row 18 :

(3sc, 1 dec) x 6 .......(24 sts)

Row 19 :

(2sc and 1 dec) x 6 ........(18 sts)

— Head :

Row 1 :

1 inc in every stitch (24 sts)

Row 2 :

(3sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30 st)

Row 3 :

(1 inc, 4sc) x 6 (36 sts)

Row 4 :

2sc, 1 inc, (5sc, 1 inc) x 5 , 3sc....... (42 sts)

Row 5 :

(6sc, 1 inc) x 6 ........(48 sts)

Rows 6 to 14 :

48sc

Row 15 :

(6sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42 sts)

Row 16 :

2sc, 1 dec, (5sc and 1 dec) x 5, 3sc........ (36 sts)

Row 17 :

(4sc, 1 dec) x 6............. (30 sts)

Row 18 :

(3sc, 1 dec) x 6 .......(24 sts)

Row 19 :

(2sc and 1 dec) x 6 ........(18 sts)

Info :

Fill the head

Row 20 :

(1sc and 1 dec) x 6 ..........(12 sts)

Info :

Finish filling.

Row 21 :

6 dec (6 sts)

Info :

Cut the yarn and close the head.

Info :

Fill the body and sew closed along the bottom.

— Skirt :

Info :

Use a colour different from the body. Make 30 ch and close the loop with a sl.st. Leave a long strand to sew the skirt to the body

Row 1 :

30sc

Row 2 :

30sc

Row 3 :

5sc, 6 inc, 9sc, 6 inc, 4sc (42 sts)

Row 4 :

5sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 9sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 4sc (50 sts)

Row 5 :

5sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 9sc, 1 inc, 4sc (58 sts)

Row 6 :

7sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 13sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 6sc. (66 sts)

Row 7 :

11sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 21sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 10sc (74 sts)

Row 8 :

14sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 7sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 13sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 7sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 13sc (82 sts)

Info :

Now place this part of the skirt on a piece cardboard and draw round the outline. Trim and leave until later.

Row 9 :

82sc blo

Row 10 to 35 :

82 sts.

Info :

Cut the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

— Overskirt :

Info :

If you want to make the Lady in waiting in two colours, make the overskirt with the same colour as used for the body. If you want to make the Lady in waiting in three colours, make the overskirt with a third colour. Make 32ch. Leave a long strand to sew on to the body. Finish all rows with 1ch and turn. From the 2nd ch from the hook.

Row 1 :

31sc.

Row 2 :

31sc

Row 3 :

5sc, 6 inc, 9sc, 6 inc, 5sc (43 sts)

Row 4 :

5sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 9sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 5sc (51 sts)

Row 5 :

5sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 9sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 5sc (59 sts)

Row 6 :

7sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 13sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 7sc. (67 sts)

Row 7 :

11sc, 1 inc, 12sc, 1 inc, 18sc, 1 inc, 12sc, 1 inc, 11sc, 11sc (71 sts)

Row 8 :

14sc, 1 inc, 10sc, 1 inc, 20sc, 1 inc, 10sc, 1 inc, 14sc (75sts)

Rows 9 to 11 :

skip the 1st stitch then make a single crochet in every stitch of the row until the last and finish with a sl.st

Info :

Cut the yarn and weave in the loose thread. Now start at one end and work a row of crab stitch.

Info :

If you are making the Lady in waiting in two colours, work a row of sl.sts on the row of starting chains.

— Dress Base :

Info :

In a magic circle make, 6 p.b. (6 sc)

Row 1 :

6 inc (12 sts)

Row 2 :

(1sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18 sts)

Row 3 :

(2sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24 sts)

Row 4 :

(3sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30 sts)

Row 5 :

5sc, 6 inc. 9sc, 6 inc. 4sc (42 sts)

Row 6 :

5sc, 1 inc., 2sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 9sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 4sc (50 sts)

Row 7 :

5sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4 pb, 1 aum. 9sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc (58 sts)

Row 8 :

7sc, inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 13sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 4sc, 1 inc, 6sc. (66 sts)

Row 9 :

11sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 21sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 2sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 10sc (74 sts)

Row 10 :

14sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 7sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 13sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 7sc, 1 inc, 3sc, 1 inc, 13sc (82 sts)

Row 11 :

10sc, 4hdc, 1 inc.(hdc) 3hdc, 1 inc (hdc), 7hdc, 1 inc (hdc), 3hdc, 1 inc (sc), 20sc, 1 inc (sc), 3hdc, 1 inc (hdc) 7hdc, 1 inc (hdc) 3hdc, 1 inc (hdc), 4hdc, 10sc. (90sts)

Row 12 :

90sc.

Info :

Cut the yarn and weave in the loose ends. Lightly iron the base of the dress. Adjust the size of the cardboard to the base. The crochet base must be wider than that of the cardboard, so you can then sew it to the skirt easily. Pour some white glue into the cardboard and stick to the base. Let dry.

— Hair :

Info :

The first 8 rows are worked in a spiral, end them by making 1 sl.st, 1ch turn and work in the other direction. The rest of the rows will end with 1ch and turn. In magic circle make 6sc,

Row 1 :

6 inc, 1ch and turn (12 sts)

Row 2 :

(1sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18 sts)

Row 3 :

(2sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24 sts)

Row 4 :

(3sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30 sts)

Row 5 :

(4sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36 sts)

Row 6 :

(5sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42 sts)

Row 7 :

(6sc, 1 inc) x 6 (48 sts)

Row 8 :

10sc (1 inc,1sc) x 6, 11sc, (1 inc, 1sc) x 6, 3sc (60sts)

Row 9 :

54sc The 6 unworked stitches will form the fringe.

Row 10 :

1sc, 1 inc, 50sc, 1 inc, 1sc (56sts)

Row 11 :

56sc

Row 12 :

1sc, 1 inc, 52sc, 1 inc, 1sc (58 sts)

Row 13 :

58sc

Row 14 :

1sc, 1 inc, 48sc, 1 sl.st. (7 stitches remaining.) turn

Row 15 :

Skip the 1st sl.st and make 42sc, - 1sl.st. (8 stitches remaining) turn

Row 16 :

skip the 1st sl.st and make 48sc, - now work the sl.st that was skipped on the previous row - 1 inc, 1sc.

Row 17 :

60sc and work the sl.st skipped on the previous row.

Row 18 :

1sc , 1 inc, 48sc,1sl.st. Turn. 9 stitches remaining

Row 19 :

skip the 1st sl.st and work 40sc, 1sl.st. 10 stitches remaining.

Row 20 :

skip the 1st sl.st, 48sc, - now work the sl.st that was skipped on the previous row - 1 inc, 1sc.

Row 21 :

62sc now work the sl.st that was skipped on the previous row

Row 22 :

1sc,1inc,58sc,1 inc,1sc.

Row 23 :

64sc

Row 24 :

3 double decs, (2sc, 1 dec) x 11, 2sc, 3 double decs. 41 sts

Row 25 :

1 double decs, (1sc, 1 dec ) x 11 , 2sc, 1 double decs. Cut the yarn and weave in loose ends.

— Lady in Waiting Type A - Sleeve :

Info :

With the colour of yarn used for the body make 10ch and close the circle with a sl.st.

Row 1 :

10sc

Row 2 :

10 inc (20 sts)

Row 3 :

20sc

Row 4 :

20sc

Row 5 :

(3sc, 1 dec) x 4 (16 sts)

Row 6 :

16sc

Row 7 :

(2sc, 1 dec) x 4 (12sts)

Row 8 to 20 :

12sc

Info :

Cut the yarn and weave in the starting thread. The thread at the end will be used to attach the sleeve to the body

— Lace For The Neckline :

Info :

Make 35ch

Row 1 :

35 sl.st.

Row 2 :

35sc

Row 3 :

(1sc, 1dc, 1sc in the same stitch, 1sl.st in the next stitch) repeat until the end of the row.

Info :

Now with slip stitches position yourself at the height of the initial chain and make: *3ch, skip 1ch. and sl.st into the next stitch.*. Repeat from *a* until all the chain is covered. Weave in one of the loose ends, the other one will be use to sew it onto the body.

— Bow :

Info :

10 ch. – The last 3 count as 1dc. Work 5 rows each with 7dc. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends. Wind a strand of yarn wind two or three times around the middle of the loop, to shape it. Use the same strand to sew it onto the hair.

— Flower :

Info :

Using a colour that will stand out on the colour of the dress and the hair make 15ch. *Skip a chain and in the next make 1sc, 1hdc, 1sc.* Repeat * to * 7 times. Roll up the petals and make a few stitches at the back hold them together

— To Make Up (Assembly) :

Info :

Once all the elements have been made you will need to sew them together. Pull the sleeve over the arm and sew to the shoulder. Sew the collars around the neckline (style A or B). Hold in position with pins first to get it even.

Info :

Now you must add the skirt. With pins position around the waist and sew to the body. Do the same with the overskirt.

Info :

Now we will have to fill the skirt and to help the Lady in waiting stay upright, especially the head, insert a stick, skewer type that goes from the base to the head.

Info :

To attach the base to the skirt use the crochet hook, taking a chain from the base and another chain of the skirt and making slip stitches. Check that the skirt is filled enough before completely closing.

Info :

Position the hair and hold in place with pins the "face". And to finish position the bow or flower in one of the corners of the fringe.

Assembly Instructions

Sew the collar to the neckline (choose style A or B) and pin it in place first to ensure correct alignment before stitching.
Attach the sleeves by pulling each sleeve over the arm and sewing the sleeve top to the shoulder with the starting thread left from the sleeve.
Pin the skirt around the waist, sew the skirt to the body evenly, then position and sew the overskirt on top in the same way.
Glue the crochet dress base to a piece of cardboard cut to size, allow to dry, then sew the base to the skirt by slip-stitching chains from the base to the skirt.
Insert a skewer or stick from the base up to the head to stabilise the doll, then fill the skirt and check the filling before final closure.
Position the hair piece and pin the face area then sew in place; add the bow or flower to the fringe corner and finish with small bows down the centre if making Type A.

Important Notes

💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds and the start of each row — this is especially helpful during increases and decreases.
💡Pin parts in place before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct placement, particularly the collar and skirt.
💡Stuff firmly but gradually; overstuffing narrow parts can distort shaping while under stuffing leaves the doll floppy.
💡Cut and glue the cardboard base to the crochet dress base so the skirt sits flat and stable before attaching it to the skirt.
💡Leave long tails where indicated to sew pieces together more easily and to close openings with the same working yarn.

The crochet base is attached to a cut piece of cardboard so the doll stands perfectly upright and the skirt keeps its shape. Glue the cardboard to the base and let it dry fully before sewing the skirt to it. This little structural step makes a big difference for display and helps the head stay steady when you add the skewer. 🧷🧵

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