Crochet Valentina Ballerina Amigurumi For Spirited Young Performers

Crafting Valentina the Little Ballerina brings a touch of magic and uniqueness to crochet dolls. With her plush yarn and customizable features, Valentina stands out, offering options to tie her legs into a lovie or keep them straight as a traditional doll. Each doll, whether it's fairy, princess, or Bridgerton-inspired, is adorned with a tutu, ballet shoes, and distinct hair, all in colours that can be modified to personal preference. Ideal for gifting or as a cherished keepsake, this crochet amigurumi doll pattern provides ample room for creativity. For those seeking to weave their own Valentina, the detailed tutorial found on YouTube guides crafters through each stitch and decoration, making it accessible for all skill levels.

Crochet Valentina Ballerina Amigurumi

Making The Valentina Ballerina Amigurumi

Supplies Needed:

• Yarn in the colors shell, ballet pink, and teddy bear
• Hook size 8 mm (or smaller if preferred)
• Premier Parfait Chunky yarn or similar super bulky yarn
• Safety eyes (10mm)
• Darning needles
• Stitch markers, lap counter, small amount of stuffing
• Cotton yarn in black, white, and brown for details
• Makeup for blush and a small brush
• Hot glue gun (optional)

Step by step Pattern

Bun:

1. Create a magic ring.
2. 6 SC in the ring. Close each SC a bit to avoid breaking the yarn when pulling.
3. Round 1: 6 increases (12 stitches)
4. Round 3: SC, increase six times (18 stitches)
5. Round 4: 1 SC in each stitch (18 stitches)
6. Round 5: 9 decreases (9 stitches)
7. Round 6: 9 increases (18 stitches)
8. Round 7: 2 SC, increase six times (24 stitches)
9. Round 8-9: Continue increasing as directed in the pattern.

Add stuffing and secure the bun with a wrap of pink yarn and a knot.

Arms (Make 2):

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. 4 SC in the first ring.
3. Round 2-15: SC in each stitch (straight tube).

Legs:

1. Begin with shoe color yarn, create a magic ring with 6 SC.
2. Round 2: 1 SC, increase three times (9 stitches).
3. Continue with skin color, SC in each stitch for the length necessary (20 rounds for simple legs or 26 rounds for knotted legs).
4. Finish with an invisible close.

Body and Head:

1. Join the legs with SC stitches and start building the body with increases and decreases as per video instructions.
2. After forming the dress, continue with neck and head with increases.
3. At the appropriate round, insert the safety eyes.
4. Continue increasing then start decreasing to form the head.
5. Close the head with a needle, drawing the yarn through the front loop of stitches, pulling to close.

Hair:

1. Crochet the hair cap, then sew or glue it on the head.
2. Use the technique shown in the video to make the hair look realistic by adding strands or securing with a hot glue gun.

Finishing Touches:

1. Embroider eyelashes and other facial features.
2. Apply minimal blush makeup for liveliness.
3. Optionally, add the tutu by inserting and crocheting in the front loops creating ruffles as described.