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Seven Dwarfs Amigurumi Pattern

Seven Dwarfs Amigurumi Pattern
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3-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Seven Dwarfs Amigurumi Pattern

This enchanting Seven Dwarfs pattern brings the magic of Disney's Snow White right into your hands. Each dwarf is carefully designed with distinctive features that capture their unique personalities—from Happy's cheerful smile to Grumpy's stern expression. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating colorful pointed hats, fluffy bobble-stitch beards in two lengths, and expressive embroidered faces that make each character truly special and recognizable.

Seven Dwarfs Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Standing at approximately 4-5 inches tall, these pocket-sized dwarfs are perfect for display, play, or as heartwarming gifts for Disney enthusiasts of all ages.

Why You'll Love This Seven Dwarfs Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple yarn into beloved fairy tale characters that spark nostalgia and joy. The bobble stitch technique for the beards adds wonderful texture and dimension, making each dwarf feel authentic and huggable. What really makes this pattern special is how it teaches you to create distinct personalities through subtle embroidery changes—each dwarf truly comes alive with their own character. It's incredibly satisfying to see the complete set of seven together, and the techniques you'll master here will serve you well in countless future amigurumi projects.

Seven Dwarfs Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Seven Dwarfs Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Seven Dwarfs Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Seven Dwarfs Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love playing with variations on this pattern to make each dwarf set truly unique. Sometimes I experiment with different hat styles—maybe giving one dwarf a slouchy beanie instead of the traditional pointed hat, or adding colorful stripes to make them more vibrant and modern.

The beard texture is another area where I get creative. Instead of the bobble stitch, I've tried using loop stitches for an even fluffier appearance, or even added tiny braids to some of the longer beards for extra character. It's amazing how a small detail transforms their whole personality!

Color choices open up endless possibilities too. While the traditional earthy tones are classic, I've made versions with pastel colors for a soft, nursery-friendly look, or bold primary colors for a more contemporary twist. One of my favorite experiments was creating the dwarfs in grayscale with just one pop of color in each hat—it gave them a really artistic, modern aesthetic.

For gift-giving, I sometimes add small accessories like tiny felt pickaxes, lanterns, or gemstones that reference their mining work in the story. These little extras make each dwarf feel even more special and story-rich. You could also embroider names on the back of their tunics or create mini fabric sacks for them to hold.

The expressions are the most fun to customize. While the pattern provides guides for each dwarf's traditional look, I encourage you to interpret their personalities in your own way. Maybe your Happy has an even bigger smile, or your Grumpy has one eyebrow raised skeptically. These personal touches make your creations truly one-of-a-kind!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the head firmly enough before closing, which can result in a floppy or misshapen appearance that won't hold the hat properly ✗ Placing the safety eyes too close together or at the wrong angle, which affects the entire character's expression and personality significantly ✗ Not using stitch markers during color changes in the body, leading to uneven stripes and difficulty tracking where rounds begin and end ✗ Over-stuffing the nose which makes it too firm and bulky instead of maintaining the soft, rounded appearance shown in the pattern photos

Seven Dwarfs Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own magical collection of the Seven Dwarfs with this delightful amigurumi crochet pattern! Each charming dwarf character features unique personality details, from Doc's wise expression to Dopey's adorable big ears. This comprehensive pattern guides you through crafting all seven beloved characters with their signature colorful hats, fluffy beards, and distinctive facial expressions. Perfect for Disney fans and amigurumi enthusiasts who want to bring these classic fairy tale characters to life with yarn and love.

Intermediate 3-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Seven Dwarfs Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans 73 skin color (50g, 160m)
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans 48 light brown (50g, 160m)
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans 70 dark brown (50g, 160m)
  • 04
    YarnArt Jeans 53 black (50g, 160m)
  • 05
    YarnArt Jeans 35 yellow (50g, 160m)
  • 06
    YarnArt Jeans 07 beige (50g, 160m)
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    YarnArt Jeans 36 light pink (50g, 160m)
  • 08
    YarnArt Jeans 03 white (50g, 160m)
  • 09
    YarnArt Jeans 85 orange (50g, 160m)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2-2.5mm
  • 02
    Black safety eyes 6mm
  • 03
    White felt for eye backing
  • 04
    Tapestry needles
  • 05
    Pins
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Scissors
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    Stuffing
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    Pink embroidery thread for cheeks

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— Legs (yarn B, make 2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

[sc 2, inc] 3x (12)

Round 4 :

[sc 3, inc] 3x (15)

Info :

Break the yarn, make the second leg in the same way, but don't break the yarn this time. Connect with 1st leg with 1 slst. Continue to crochet: sc 15 (leg 1) + sc 15 (leg 2) = 30. Move to the Body part, change to yarn C

— Body (yarn C) :

Round 1 :

[sc 4, inc] 6x (36)

Round 2-3 :

sc 36 (2 rows), change to yarn D (36)

Round 4 :

sc 16, change to yarn E, sc 3, change to yarn D, sc 17, change to yarn F (36)

Round 5-7 :

sc 36 (3 rows) (36)

Round 8 :

[sc 4, dec] 6x (30)

Round 9 :

sc 30 (30)

Round 10 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x (24)

Round 11 :

sc 24 (24)

Round 12 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 13 :

sc 18 (18)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest. Stuff.

— Nose (yarn G) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4-5 :

sc 18 (2 rows) (18)

Round 6 :

dec 9 (9)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later. Stuff slightly.

— Arms (yarn A, make 2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

sc 9, change to yarn F (9)

Round 4-9 :

sc 9 (6 rows) (9)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest. Stuff slightly. Sew 2 edges together.

— Head (yarn A) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

sc 1, inc, [sc 2, inc] 5x, sc 1 (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 3, inc] 6x (30)

Round 6 :

sc 2, inc, [sc 4, inc] 5x, sc 2 (36)

Round 7 :

[sc 5, inc] 6x (42)

Round 8 :

sc 3, inc, [sc 6, inc] 5x, sc 3 (48)

Round 9 :

[sc 7, inc] 6x (54)

Round 10 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 11 :

sc 4, inc, [sc 8, inc] 5x, sc 4 (60)

Round 12-19 :

sc 60 (8 rows), insert 6mm safety eyes onto 2 oval white felts and place between the 12th & 13th rnd (60)

Round 20 :

[sc 8, dec] 6x (54)

Round 21 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 22 :

[sc 7, dec] 6x (48)

Round 23 :

[sc 6, dec] 6x (42)

Round 24 :

[sc 5, dec] 6x (36)

Round 25 :

[sc 4, dec] 6x (30)

Round 26 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x (24)

Round 27 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later. Stuff.

— Hat (yarn I) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

[sc 2, inc] 3x (12)

Round 4 :

[sc 3, inc] 3x (15)

Round 5 :

[sc 4, inc] 3x (18)

Round 6 :

[sc 5, inc] 3x (21)

Round 7 :

[sc 6, inc] 3x (24)

Round 8 :

[sc 7, inc] 3x (27)

Round 9 :

[sc 8, inc] 3x (30)

Round 10 :

slst 15, sc 15 (30)

Round 11 :

[sc 9, inc] 3x (33)

Round 12 :

slst 17, sc 16 (33)

Round 13 :

[sc 10, inc] 3x (36)

Round 14 :

slst 19, sc 17 (36)

Round 15 :

[sc 11, inc] 3x (39)

Round 16 :

[sc 12, inc] 3x (42)

Round 17 :

[sc 13, inc] 3x (45)

Round 18 :

[sc 14, inc] 3x (48)

Round 19 :

[sc 15, inc] 3x (51)

Round 20 :

[sc 16, inc] 3x (54)

Round 21 :

[sc 17, inc] 3x (57)

Round 22 :

[sc 18, inc] 3x (60)

Round 23 :

[sc 19, inc] 3x (63)

Round 24-27 :

sc 63 (63)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later.

— Ears (yarn A, make 2 for Dopey only) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

[sc 2, inc] 3x (12)

Round 4 :

[sc 3, inc] 3x (15)

Round 5 :

[sc 4, inc] 3x (18)

Round 6 :

[sc 2, inc] 6x (24)

Round 7-8 :

sc 24 (2 rows) (24)

Round 9 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 10 :

[sc 1, dec] 6x (12)

Info :

Break the yarn, fold the ears in half and sew 2 edges together

— Short Beard (yarn H) :

Round 1 :

ch 34, start on the 3rd stitch from the hook, [Bobble 1, hdc 1] 16x, turn (32)

Round 2 :

ch 1, [sc 6, dec 1] 4x, turn (28)

Round 3 :

ch 2, [Bobble 1, hdc 1] 14x, turn (28)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later.

— Long Beard (yarn H) :

Round 1-3 :

Crochet as 1-3 rnd of Short Beard (28)

Round 4 :

ch 1, [sc 5, dec 1] 4x, turn (24)

Round 5 :

slst 6, ch 2, [Bobble 1, hdc 1] 6x, turn (12)

Round 6 :

ch 1, dec 1, sc 8, dec 1, turn (10)

Round 7 :

ch 2, [Bobble 1, hdc 1] 5x, turn (10)

Round 8 :

ch 1, dec 1, sc 6, dec 1, turn (8)

Round 9 :

ch 2, [Bobble 1, hdc 1] 4x, turn (8)

Round 10 :

ch 1, dec 4, turn (4)

Round 11 :

ch 2, [Bobble 1, hdc 1] 2x (4)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the body to the head by sewing them together securely with the yarn tail, ensuring the neck area is centered.
  • Sew the arms to the sides of the body between rounds 11-12, positioning them slightly forward for a natural pose.
  • Attach the nose centered under the eyes, stuffing it lightly before closing to create a rounded shape.
  • Use a tapestry needle to sew the beard (short or long) under the nose, following the natural curve of the face.
  • Attach the hat to the top of the head, pinning it in place first to ensure proper positioning before sewing.
  • For Dopey only, sew the large ears to the sides of the head at an angle for his characteristic look.
  • Embroider eyebrows above the eyes and add pink cheek details using embroidery thread or chalk for each dwarf's unique expression.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially during color changes in the body and hat sections
  • 💡Stuff the head and body firmly but not too tightly to maintain the rounded shape and prevent lumpy appearance
  • 💡Insert safety eyes before closing the head completely, placing them on white felt ovals for the authentic dwarf look
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and symmetry of features
  • 💡The bobble stitch for beards requires practice—work loosely to create fluffy texture that looks natural
  • 💡Each dwarf has a unique facial expression—refer to the embroidery guide photos carefully for personality details

These adorable Seven Dwarfs were designed to bring Disney magic into your hands, one stitch at a time! This pattern combines simple amigurumi techniques with creative details like the textured bobble-stitch beards and personality-rich facial expressions. Whether you make just one favorite character or the complete set, each dwarf becomes a treasured keepsake that captures the heart of these beloved fairy tale characters. Perfect for display, gifting, or inspiring your next magical crochet adventure! 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I make these dwarfs in different sizes?

Yes! Simply use a larger or smaller hook with proportionally thicker or thinner yarn. Using a 3.5mm hook with worsted weight yarn will create dwarfs approximately 6-7 inches tall, while a 1.5mm hook with thread will make mini versions around 2-3 inches.

Do I need to make all seven dwarfs or can I just make my favorites?

You can absolutely make just the dwarfs you love! The pattern is the same for all seven—only the hat colors and facial expressions differ. Choose your favorites and customize their personalities.

What's the difference between the short beard and long beard?

The short beard is simpler and shorter (3 rounds), perfect for characters like Doc, Sneezy, and Bashful. The long beard extends down with a pointed shape (11 rounds) and is ideal for characters like Grumpy, Sleepy, and Happy. Dopey doesn't have a beard at all!

How do I create different facial expressions for each dwarf?

The pattern includes detailed embroidery guides showing how to create each dwarf's unique personality. Use simple straight stitches for eyebrows (curved up for Happy, down for Grumpy), vary the mouth shapes, and add details like Sleepy's droopy eyes or Bashful's blushing cheeks.

Can I use different yarn brands than YarnArt Jeans?

Absolutely! Any DK or light worsted weight yarn works well. Just ensure your yarn maintains consistent thickness across all colors. Popular alternatives include Scheepjes Catona, Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, or Ricorumi for similar results.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This is an intermediate pattern due to the bobble stitches for beards, color changes, and detailed assembly. Beginners with some amigurumi experience can certainly tackle it, but it's recommended to practice the bobble stitch first on a small swatch.